Mickey and the Magical Map – Disneyland’s Musical Adventure Show
Premiering in 2013 at the Fantasyland Theater in Disneyland, Mickey and the Magical Map quickly became a fan-favorite live performance. The show ran until the park’s 2020 COVID-19 closure and delighted audiences several times a day with its high-energy musical numbers, dazzling visuals, and storytelling.
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The Story Behind the Magical Map
The 24-minute show followed Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey as he learned a lesson in imagination. According to Yen Sid, the wise sorcerer, the magical map could transport dreamers anywhere they imagined. However, one spot on the map remained unfinished.
Curious and determined, Mickey tries to complete the map himself. In doing so, he falls into the magical world of the map, triggering an incredible journey through color, music, and beloved Disney characters.
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Musical Moments with Disney Favorites
Throughout his adventure, Mickey meets characters from ten Disney animated films. Each encounter comes with a show-stopping musical number:
King Louie from The Jungle Book sings “I Wanna Be Like You”
Pocahontas performs “Just Around the Riverbend”
Mulan brings emotion with “Reflection”
Rapunzel and Flynn Rider share “I See the Light”
Sebastian from The Little Mermaid energizes the stage with “Under the Sea”
Stitch adds fun with “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride”
Tiana encourages Mickey to “Dig a Little Deeper”
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Each musical vignette is uniquely staged with colorful visuals, synchronized choreography, and state-of-the-art effects that made the show feel larger than life.
A Nod to Disney’s Imagination
The show concludes with a heartwarming message. As Mickey finally encounters his mentor again, he learns that the mysterious unfinished spot on the map is actually the pupil in Yen Sid’s eye. The wise sorcerer reveals that the map can never truly be finished—just like Disneyland—as long as imagination remains in the world.
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This tribute to Walt Disney’s legacy reminds viewers that the magic of imagination is what continues to bring Disney stories to life.
