Mickey's PhilharMagic reviews

Written by Robert Niles
Theme Park Insider Editor
Posted: March 11, 2010

The instruments spring to life, Donald loses control and soon we're flying through a musical medley of famous songs and scenes from top Disney animated films. Eventually, of course, Mickey returns to retrieve his hat and save the day. And Donald? Well, he gets his with a tuba blast into the theater's back wall.

Directed by "Oliver and Company" and "The Prince and the Pauper" director George Scribner, Mickey's PhilharMagic debuted in 2003. The portrayed for the first time on screen computer-animated versions of many Disney characters. Disney's Imagineers used archival recordings for much of the dialogue in the film, with character's original voice actors returning to supply much of the remaining dialogue.

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Readers' rating:

Holy crap, this is the best show I've ever seen at a theme park! From the decor to the scenes to the effects, it's simply amzing! 9/10 - Eric Cartman

Best 3D show out there! Just dont sit too close as it ruins the experience. I love the Whole New World and Be Our Guest! Must ride! 9/10 - Dominick D

This is by doubt my personal favorite Magic Kingdom attraction. It brings back a lot of warm and fuzzy memories from watching classic Disney films and makes me feel like a kid again. However, I would like to see more Disney films and songs added in the future. 10/10 - Christopher Sturniolo

THE BEST, BEST 4D Show in the World! - Brendan Harrison

Love it! Don't know why, it's by far my favouriate 3D show. makes me laugh more every time. - Lauren Hayhurst

Awoseme show the Best 3D/4D show I ever seen at a theme park - Giovanny Cruz

Probably the best attraction at Magic Kingdom. Much better than Shrek 4D and not one dull moment. Loved watching back all those Disney movie highlights in 3D & 4D and its about time Donald Duck got a share of the spoils! - James McGee

Magical. Amazing. Phenomenal. The 4D is the best I've ever seen. And of course I love Disney classics. Every time I watch the show I fall in love with it. There's simply nothing like it. - Big Cohube

Best theatre show ive ever seen makes what would be a normal, can see it anywhere, 3D movie an experience that only Disney could produce - travis traymoore

Finest attraction at the Magic Kingdom! Just a plain amazing 4D Theatre & Movie!! 9/10 - D H

Remember to smell the air as the "Be Our Guest" part comes on. It smells like fresh pie!!! - Sarah Durden

An amazing experience better than shrek 4d - Manny Rodriguez

I just love love love Donald Duck! I am so glad they decided to put Donald in the spot light of this show. This is the best 4 D show out of them all (but I also love Muppets!) - Laura Milton

The best of the Disney 3/4-D movies. I went into this expecting a good show, and got a great show out of it, with some really amazing 3-D effects. Expecting to only see it once, on my trip to Disneyworld, I saw it at least 3 or 4 times. Excellent!!!! - Tommy Nelson

Pleasantly surprised. Very good movie, short waiting times and somewhere to escape the heat. - Dan Jones

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