Time FrameMid-Late 2018 |
Rumor StatusBlue Sky |
Specific Details
Questions about Hollywood Studios' show, Disney Junior - Live on Stage show have surfaced. In California, the show will close in April of 2017 with a new show inspired by Disney Junior debuting on May 26, 2017. Reports of cast mistreatment in California have speculation that the show will also be closed in Florida. Details and an exact timeframe for Florida changes are unknown at this point.
The Doc McStuffins meet and greet is expected to be relocated to Rafiki's Planet Watch in February 2017.
The latest possibiltiy is this area will close so that the Catwalk Bar above the show will be utilized as part of the Club 33 Experience.
Rumor Timeline
April 27, 2017: On a Premium Episode of the Unofficial Guide's Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill, Jim mentions that when Toy Story Land opens, the Disney Junior Live on Stage show will close and the former Catwalk Bar will be expanded for use as a Club 33 experience with a balcony offering views of the Star Wars fireworks.
March 17, 2017: The Disney Parks Blog announced an all new Disney Junior show for Disney's California Adventure. At this time there has not been an announcement for the Florida show, but the California announcement is consistent with the rumors. The new show debuts in California on May 26, 2017.
February 14, 2017: MiceChat.com posted a letter received from a Disney Junior Live on Stage Cast Member performing in California. In the letter, the cast members discusses unionization of the show's performances, a lawsuit, and mistreatment of the cast. The letter also references the show closing in both Florida and Paris as well.
February 9, 2017: WDWMagic.com is reporting that Doc McStuffins will begin meeting guests outside Rafiki's Planet Watch later this month. Doc McStuffins currently has a meet and greet just outside the entrance to the show.
Chip and Dale will be leaving Rafiki's Planet Watch to make room for Doc McStuffins.
January 23, 2017: MiceChat.com posted a report that the Disney Junior show at Disney California Adventure is expected to close for show changes in April. WDWMagic.com users marni1971 and MansionButler84 have indicated that a similar closure and potential updates are in the works for Hollywood Studios.