After more than a year of waiting, Cirque du Soleil and Disney have announced that “Drawn to Life” is scheduled to open on Nov. 18. The new family-friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., was scheduled to open in March 2020, but delayed due to the pandemic.

The collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering and will take residency at Disney Springs in Orlando, Fla., with tickets on sale now through the Cirque web site.

Written and directed by Michel Laprise with Fabrice Becker as director of creation, the live acrobatic journey tells the story of Julie, a determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her Disney animator father: an unfinished animation. As she dives into the inner world of animation guided by a surprising pencil, Julie embarks on an inspiring quest filled with her childhood Disney memories.

Developed in partnership with Walt Disney Imagineering, the story is driven by 10 unique acrobatic acts alongside animation from popular Disney films as well as all-new animation created by Disney artists.

“I think guests will be amazed to see how the magic of Cirque du Soleil and the art of Walt Disney Animation Studios have come together to bring life to classic and current characters like Baloo, Baymax, and Cinderella in ways that no one has ever imagined,” said animator Eric Goldberg.

“With its combination of Disney animation and awe-inspiring performances, ‘Drawn to Life’ is a great addition to the Disney Springs entertainment lineup and perfect for all ages,” said Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort.

‘Drawn to Life’ is the 50th production created by Cirque du Soleil and its premiere coincides with the 50th anniversary celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort. With an international cast of 64 artists, the show will perform Tuesday through Saturday at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.