Orlando Performance Tour

Disney Magic Music Days

With Disney Magic Days, you can join the impressive world of entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort. Imagine the thrill of applause from thousands of visitors in the MAGIC KINGDOM Park, EPCOT Center, the Disney-Hollywood Studios Theme Park, and the Disney Village Marketplace. Brief descriptions of the opportunities throughout the Walt Disney World Resort are as follows:

 

MAGIC KINGDOM PARK

The magic of Disney unfolds for groups performing in the land of enchantment and fantasy.

Marching Performances
Bands precede our daily parade down Main Street, U.S.A., through Liberty Square and into Frontierland. Groups may also be showcased in a special march into Tomorrowland followed by a ten-minute stand-up concert.

Stage Performances
Instrumental, vocal, and dance groups may perform throughout the MAGIC KINGDOM Park. Group size and staging requirements are important considerations in determining the performance location.

 

EPCOT CENTER

Future World and World Showcase provide exciting performance opportunities for outstanding groups from the United States and around the world.

Future World March
Bands march into the 21st Century and present a stand-up concert at Showcase Plaza

World Showcase March
The architecture of eleven countries backdrop your band’s march along the World Showcase Promenade. A showstop (up to five minutes) may be permitted at a designated area.

Stage Performances
Instrumental, vocal, dance groups, and the ethnic-themed entertainment are showcased throughout EPCOT Center. Group size, staging requirements, and show theming are important considerations in determining performance locations. Maximum show length is twenty-five minutes.

 

DISNEY-HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS THEME PARK

Lights . . . Camera . . . Action!
Marching bands appear as part of the daily entertainment activities.

Marching Performances
Your group may be “cast” to march up Hollywood Boulevard and present a stand-up concert in front of the Chinese Theatre.

 

DISNEY Springs

A charming setting offers a special opportunity to showcase a variety of performing groups.

Stage Performances
The intimate, yet formal, setting of the Dock Stage is appropriate for larger concert/show groups. With the beautiful Empress Lilly Riverboat as your backdrop, your group will enjoy a picturesque performance opportunity.

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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In order for your application to be processed, the Walt Disney World Resort must receive an original application (no copies, please) and the following audition materials.

1. A recent, non-returnable photograph of your group in the costume or uniform to be worn for their
   DISNEY performance.
2. A brief, non-returnable audio cassette, video tape, or DVD recording of your group performing the style of 
   music they would use in their Disney performance. Please do not send adjudication tapes. Note the Guidelines below for “Audition Recording Requirements.”
3. Show choirs and dance ensembles are required to submit non-returnable video tapes.
4. Please label all recordings and photographs with the name of your group.

 

AUDITION RECORDING REQUIREMENTS

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At the beginning of the recording identify the name of the group, director, city, state, and date recorded.

Video Recordings

• All audition videos must be from within the past 12 months of you submission date.
• Videos submitted may be from rehearsals. Formal performances are not required and students are not required to be in performance attire.
• If the performance attire is not shown in the video, please upload images of each planned uniform / costume. If you have not ordered attire, you can submit catalogue photos.
• The audition videos must be uploaded to a video hosting website that does not require us to log into it. You will then paste links to these videos in your application. Unfortunately, we are not able to view videos uploaded to Dropbox..

 

Audition Recording Suggestions
Please record three short contrasting examples of the style music you would present at Disney World. The audiences in the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort come from many different backgrounds and have diverse musical tastes. They respond favorably to popular and/or patriotic selections. ALL SELECTIONS MUST BE SECULAR.

Please review the recording before submitting it to be certain that it is a true representation of the quality and caliber of your group.

Use a padded mailer to protect your tape.

Please submit your application packet (application and audition material) in a single padded mailer at least two and up to twelve months prior to your requested performance date.

Call us at Educational Travel Consultants
At 1-800-247-7969
For a Disney Magic Music Days Application
(when you know your travel dates)

 

Enjoy Your Performance Tour Experience