EPCOT France Pavilion attractions reopen a day early

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Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along and Impressions de France reopened on May 9, one day ahead of the previously announced May 10 schedule, after routine refurbishment in the France Pavilion at EPCOT.

The two attractions, which share a theater in the France Pavilion, completed maintenance work that included new seating and curtain repairs. Both shows are now operating again following the early finish to the refurbishment. The earlier announcement had detailed daily schedules and noted other pavilion offerings available while the theater was closed.

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