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Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular

1992

Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular is a musical show that plays at Disney's California Adventure. Based on the Disney film by the same name, the show plays inside Hyperion Theater Hollywood Pictures Backlot. The show is located right next to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

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Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

Highly associated with the Disney brand and theme park merchandise.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Characters face fantasy peril, but no character death is known or shown; danger is brief and non-graphic.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild insults or name-calling in a comedic context.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Central focus on the developing relationship between Aladdin and Jasmine.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Jafar and his magical powers may be briefly intense for very young viewers.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Mild cartoonish peril, sword fighting, and magical conflicts.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate bravery in standing up to powerful foes.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

High focus on stagecraft, music, and imaginative magical storytelling.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a Middle Eastern-inspired setting, though the cast portrayal varies.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental exposure to musical theater and performance art.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and friendship are central to the resolution of the conflict.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages about honesty, character, and self-worth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Aladdin and Jasmine demonstrate courage, though Aladdin starts with deception.

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  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular would you have made differently, and why?
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