A circus has come to Walt Disney World, the likes of which you’ve probably never seen—magical, musical, a little mystical, and poetically graceful. Cirque du Soleil (“Circus of the Sun”) from Montreal, Canada, has redefined the concept of “circus” for millions around the world and has a company-in-residence at Disney Springs West Side.

SHOWS AT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Cirque du Soleil weaves its magic with acrobats, clowns, jugglers, dancers, aerialists, lights, original music, and fabulous costumes (and not one animal). The long-running show, La Nouba (from the French “to live it up”), weaves a continuous, dream-like thread. There’s a story here, but many guests hardly notice or care. This isn’t Big Top-style circus, either. It has as much in common with modern dance as it does with circus. It’s not for everyone (Dave likes it, Jennifer doesn’t), but it adds yet another dimension to the magic. Note that this 90-minute show has no intermission.

'La Nouba', Cirque du Soleil's resident show in Disney Springs, will have its last performance on December 31, 2017. A new, original show is being developed jointly between Cirque du Soleil and Disney, and will pay tribute to Disney's animation history. No opening date has been announced.

INFORMATION ABOUT CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Housed in its own 1,671-seat theater at the west end of the West Side, Cirque du Soleil offers its shows at 6:00 and 9:00 pm, Tues.–Sat. Tickets are $63–$148/adults and $51–$122/kids ages 3–9 depending on category and date—see chart below. If you are a DVC member or a Florida resident, inquire about possible discounts. Call 407-939-7600 or visit http://www.lanouba.com to reserve up to six months in advance or visit the box office. Seats within categories are assigned based on availability, but you might get your pick at the box office.

SEATING PLAN FOR CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

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