Walt Disney World has announced that the international attraction Impressions de France will undergo significant schedule reductions starting in 2027. The evening showtimes will be eliminated entirely, leaving only the morning presentation from 9 am to 9:30 am. This move replaces later viewings with an extended run of the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Show in the France pavilion. The proposed change represents the third attempt in recent years to reduce the French film’s daily availability. Fans and bloggers have expressed strong disappointment over the plan, noting its similarity to a previous reduction that was later reversed. Critics argue the sing-along is an abomination that should be retired rather than promoted alongside the actual cultural film. The article suggests Disney may need to maintain the morning showing to comply with work visa requirements for cultural representatives. Readers are encouraged to plan around the reduced schedule or unite to voice their support for preserving the attraction.
Key Points:
- Impressions de France showtimes will be reduced to only morning hours starting January 1, 2027.
- The evening showtimes of 7 pm to 8:45 pm will be eliminated to replace the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along.
- This marks the third time Disney World has attempted to reduce Impressions de France hours in 2020, 2023, and 2027.
- The Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along currently operates from 10 am to 6:30 pm each day.
- The attraction is currently a top-rated experience in EPCOT’s France pavilion, predating even popular rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.