Walt Disney World has announced the return dates of select entertainment options that have been closed since the start of the pandemic last year.

In August, two fan favorite shows will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

On August 1, the cinematic nighttime experience “Wonderful World of Animation,” returns. It uses projection mapping technology to transform the park’s iconic Chinese Theater on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation.

Then on August 15, a tale as old as time will return to Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard with “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage.” The heartwarming tale of Belle and Beast will once again swirl to life in this lush stage performance, with colorful costumes, gorgeous scenery and the songs you know and love.

Over at Magic Kingdom, August 8 marks the reopening of Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor in Tomorrowland.

And EPCOT guests will once again be able to enjoy Turtle Talk with Crush at The Seas with Nemo and Friends starting August 21.

Of course these shows and attractions are opening just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration that kicks off October 1, 2021.

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