{"id":2299334,"date":"2026-02-25T14:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2299334"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:34:22","slug":"see-whats-inside-our-walt-disney-world-live-entertainment-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/see-whats-inside-our-walt-disney-world-live-entertainment-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"See What&#8217;s Inside Our Walt Disney World Live Entertainment Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_title_featured_container\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>The April 2026 issue of <\/i><\/b><b>WDW Magazine<\/b><b><i> is all about what Disney does best: live entertainment. We\u2019ll explore all kinds of live entertainment at Walt Disney World, from the new Villains show at DHS to an interview with the Mariachi Cobre founder to how the JAMMitors got started.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tim here, Editorial Director of our print and digital magazines, and I\u2019m so excited for our <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdw-magazine.com\/start-membership\/?open=wdw-membership\" aria-label=\"Link 25\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April issue of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WDW Magazine<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s all about live entertainment at Walt Disney World.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a theatre nerd myself, live entertainment holds a special place in my heart. My earliest Walt Disney World memory comes from Main Street, circa 1993, as I clutched a Dumbo plush and watched a parade march by. Since then, I\u2019ve been dazzled by fireworks over Cinderella Castle, dancing fish puppets at Animal Kingdom, and rolling boulders and fiery explosions at Hollywood Studios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why this next issue of the magazine means so much to me. Below, I\u2019ll show you what\u2019s inside this issue, <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdw-magazine.com\/start-membership\/?open=wdw-membership\" aria-label=\"Link 26\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to get a copy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and what else comes with a magazine membership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s inside our live entertainment issue?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the April 2026 issue, you\u2019ll find stories about the entertainment offerings at Walt Disney World, from stage shows to live music to shows long gone. We\u2019ll even look at animatronic- and screen-based performances we all love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdw-magazine.com\/start-membership\/?open=wdw-membership\" aria-label=\"Link 27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-336302 size-medium aligncenter rl-lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PD94bWwgdmVyc2lvbj0iMS4wIiBlbmNvZGluZz0idXRmLTgiPz4KICAgICAgICA8c3ZnIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyIgeG1sbnM6eGxpbms9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzE5OTkveGxpbmsiIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMzAwIiB4PSIwcHgiIHk9IjBweCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDEwMCAxMDAiIGVuYWJsZS1iYWNrZ3JvdW5kPSJuZXcgMCAwIDAgMCIgeG1sOnNwYWNlPSJwcmVzZXJ2ZSI+CiAgICAgICAgPC9zdmc+\" alt=\"WDW Magazine April 2026 - Live Entertainment Walt Disney World - inside the issue\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-rl-src=\"https:\/\/cfw61.rabbitloader.xyz\/eyJjIjp0cnVlLCJoIjoid3d3Lndkdy1tYWdhemluZS5jb20iLCJ2Ijo4ODIyNDM2MzIsInIiOjF9\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WDW-Magazine-April-2026-Live-Entertainment-Walt-Disney-World-inside-the-issue-300x300.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the stories in this issue:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>exclusive interview with David Duffy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the VP of Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World, about his career with Disney, from his earliest days as a janitor to his role in bringing beloved shows, such as Disney Starlight and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A look back at some of the <\/span><b>Disney World shows of yesteryear<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that we sorely miss, including JP &amp; the Silver Stars and Citizens of Hollywood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>behind-the-scenes look at how Raglan Road finds real Irish musicians and dancers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the audition and rehearsal processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>exclusive interview with the founder of Mariachi Cobre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who shares stories of the musical group\u2019s early years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>history of the JAMMitors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how they came to be the coolest percussion ensemble you can find<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the <\/span><b>Imagineering details in <\/b><b><i>Zootopia: Better Zoogether<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the new show under the Tree of Life<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>backstage tour of Disney Cruise Line\u2019s rehearsal studio <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for its epic Broadway-style shows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>history of the Deagan organ chimes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the unique instruments played by the Dapper Dans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of the new <\/span><b><i>Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show, with a guide to all the villains you can see throughout the performance (there are more than you think!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, the issue is packed with stunning photography from around Walt Disney World. These gorgeous photos from our talented photographers support the stories and help further transport you to the parks. It\u2019s the best way to feel like you\u2019re at Disney \u2014 without actually being at Disney.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Get Your Copy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure you get a copy of the April issue delivered to your mailbox, you must <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdw-magazine.com\/start-membership\/?open=wdw-membership\" aria-label=\"Link 29\"><b>become a <\/b><b><i>WDW Magazine<\/i><\/b><b> member<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by March 10, 2026. When building your membership, choose <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WDW Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and decide how you want to be billed (monthly for the most flexibility, annually for the best price, or quarterly \u2014 right in the middle).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_336303\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdw-magazine.com\/start-membership\/?open=wdw-membership\" aria-label=\"Link 30\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-336303\" class=\"wp-image-336303 size-medium rl-lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PD94bWwgdmVyc2lvbj0iMS4wIiBlbmNvZGluZz0idXRmLTgiPz4KICAgICAgICA8c3ZnIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyIgeG1sbnM6eGxpbms9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzE5OTkveGxpbmsiIHdpZHRoPSIyMjUiIGhlaWdodD0iMzAwIiB4PSIwcHgiIHk9IjBweCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDEwMCAxMDAiIGVuYWJsZS1iYWNrZ3JvdW5kPSJuZXcgMCAwIDAgMCIgeG1sOnNwYWNlPSJwcmVzZXJ2ZSI+CiAgICAgICAgPC9zdmc+\" alt=\"WDW Magazine April 2026 - Live Entertainment Walt Disney World\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-rl-src=\"https:\/\/cfw61.rabbitloader.xyz\/eyJjIjp0cnVlLCJoIjoid3d3Lndkdy1tYWdhemluZS5jb20iLCJ2Ijo4ODIyNDM2MzIsInIiOjF9\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WDW-Magazine-April-2026-Live-Entertainment-Walt-Disney-World-225x300.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-336303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start a membership to get a copy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want a physical copy, you can get an <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdw-magazine.com\/product\/wdw-magazine-all-access-digital-membership-monthly\/\" aria-label=\"Link 31\"><b>All-Access Digital Membership<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at any time. As a digital member, you get immediate access to every single issue we\u2019ve ever printed across all of our publications (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WDW Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DLR Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DCL Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and our attraction specials). Our April issue will be available via the All-Access Digital Membership on \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 April 1st.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a print copy but miss the sign-up deadline? You can <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wdw-magazine.com\/product-category\/magazines\/?wpf_filter_cat_list_0=4672&amp;wpf_count=250&amp;wpf_order=title&amp;all_products_filtering=1\" aria-label=\"Link 32\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find all of our back issues in our shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (that is, until we sell out!).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s Included With Your Membership?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a member, you get even more with your monthly magic. You can also:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get free access <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to our <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ropedropguide.com\/\" aria-label=\"Link 33\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rope Drop Guide app<\/span><\/a> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a print member<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; this app helps you reduce how much time you spend in line \u2014 and on your phone \u2014 when you\u2019re at Disney.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Read every single past issue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WDW Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (more than 145 and counting!), <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DLR Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and all our Attraction Specials <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a digital member<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy <\/span><b>Membership Center perks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like vacation discounts on lodging, dining, airport transfers, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join our exclusive <\/span><b>members-only Facebook group<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for discussion with Disney fans who are as passionate about WDW as you are.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t wait to hear what you think about this fun issue!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/rlscript\">\n\t\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\t\t\t<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.wdw-magazine.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The April 2026 issue of WDW Magazine is all about what Disney does best: live entertainment. 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