The show is a result of years of research and extraordinary collaboration that included extensive visits to Disney theme parks, Walt Disney Archives, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, The Walt Disney Family Museum, as well as hands-on work between Disney animators and Cirque du Soleil. In fact, the Cirque du Soleil teams collaborated extensively with legacy animators to create the show.

”In creating this show, we’ve brought to life an extraordinary new entertainment experience for the whole family,” said Josh, D’Amaro, president, Walt Disney World Resort, “It blends all the heart, humor and joy of Disney storytelling with new acrobatic performances and effects never before seen in a Cirque du Soleil production.”

This new show follows the story of Julie, a courageous and determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her late father: an unfinished animation piece. Guided by a surprising pencil, she embarks on an inspiring quest sprinkled with her Disney childhood memories. Through this journey, she learns to imagine new possibilities and animate the story of her future.

Drawn to Life will transport guests of all ages into the world of Disney animation in Cirque du Soleil’s signature style. This entirely new experience will wow Walt Disney World guests and Cirque du Soleil fans, while bringing timeless Disney stories to life in an unforgettable new way.

‘’It has been a fantastic collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. We had the chance to work with some of the animators that have worked on iconic Disney movies. You’ll get to meet some of your favourite characters, but maybe in a very different way,’’ says Fabrice Becker, Creation Director.

With an international cast of more than 65 artists, the Cirque du Soleil theater located in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, will welcome up to 1,580 spectators for each show, five days a week.

I am so excited about this show! I’m thinking about asking for tickets for my birthday. I’ve seen 2 other Cirque du Soleil shows, AXEL and VOLTA and my son saw La Nouba at Disney Springs many years ago. Combining Disney animation with Cirque du Soleil seems like a magical combination to me.

We can add show tickets and dinner reservations at one of the amazing Disney Spring Restaurants to your Walt Disney World vacation package to enjoy an amazing night of Disney entertainment outside of the theme parks. Just Email me to start planning!

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About Axel

Spectacular skating, breathtaking acrobatics, live music and stunning graphics – It’s waiting for you in an all new ice spectacle: Cirque du Soleil AXEL.

Join Axel and his adrenaline-fueled crew on an exhilarating adventure as his passion for music and graphic arts takes you on an electrifying journey. See sparks fly as Axel falls for the captivating Lei. Together they jet off on a fast-moving quest through fantastic and colorful worlds to retrieve the stolen light from the mystical Vi. Will Axel find his voice and fulfill his destiny?

Get ready for amazing music, stunning projections, and mind-blowing acrobatic skating performances in Cirque du Soleil AXEL.

Performances

There are only 7 performances of Cirque du Soleil Axel at Amalie Arena in Tampa over a 4 day span.

• Thursday, October 31^st at 7:30 pm
• Friday, November 1^st at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, November 2 at 11:30 am, 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm
• Sunday November 3 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Tickets are going fast for this limited engagement.Tickets are available at cirquedusoleil.com/AXEL.

The Giveaway

I am giving away a 4 pack of tickets for opening night, October 31, 2019. Yes, I know that is Halloween so please keep that in mind when you enter. These tickets are for the 7:30pm show at Amalie Arena in Tampa. This giveaway is open to Florida residents only. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and verified. The winner will be notified via email and they will have 48 hours to claim their prize. The giveaway ends at 12:00am on 10/15/19.

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Good luck! Please share this giveaway with your friends. It’s going to be an exciting show.

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“The success of our first creation on ice has reinforced our ambition to further explore the extensive creative possibilities of a frozen playground,” says Daniel Fortin, Vice President Creation. “With Cirque du SoleilAXEL, we will offer a truly electrifying experience to all audiences, pushing the boundaries of creativity with the unique approach that has forged the reputation of Cirque du Soleil.”

Embark on the journey of Axel, a young man and his dynamic group of friends, whose passion for live music and graphic arts come to life in an exhilarating adventure that reminds us all that our dreams are within reach. Discover this young artist as he falls for the fascinating Lei in a high-speed chase for love and self-realization. Sparks fly as they set out on a fast-moving quest through fun colorful fantastical worlds. Will he fulfill his destiny and find his voice?

Get lifted by the electrifying experience of Cirque du Soleil AXEL, with stunning performances blending ice-skating, acrobatics and live music that will leave all audiences astounded!

I am so excited that another Cirque du Soleil show is debuting in Tampa! We had such an amazing time at Cirque du Soleil VOLTA in 2018! I think Cirque du Soleil on ice will be an amazing show and we cannot wait to see AXEL this fall!!

Have you seen a Cirque du Soleil show before? Which one(s)? Let me know in the comments! VOLTA was my first in person but I’ve seen several on video. Aaron and my dad saw La Nouba years ago. I am looking forward to the 2020 debut of the new show at Disney Springs.

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Cirque du Soleil VOLTA Tampa Ticket Giveaway

You and your loved one can spend Valentine’s Day evening enjoying the excitement of Cirque du Soleil VOLTA. The Mom Maven is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the opening night show, February 14, 2018. VOLTA tells a spellbinding story about the freedom to choose and the thrill of blazing your own trail. Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of action sports, the show weaves acrobatics in a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score. I cannot wait to see this show on opening night, it sounds amazing! This giveaway is open to Florida residents over the age of 18 only who will be in the Tampa Bay area on February 14, 2018. The giveaway ends at midnight on 1-4-18. The winners will be chosen by Rafflecopter and verified. The winners will be notified via email and they will have 48 hours to claim their prizes.

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VOLTA will run in Tampa February 14-March 4, 2018. Several ticket packages are available starting at $37 a ticket on the Cirque du Soleil website.

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