Beloved EPCOT Performer Sergio Returns Friday
After more than 18th months away, the witty street performer Sergio returns to the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT on Friday. The mime and master juggler’s delightful show marks a huge milestone in the return to normalcy at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Though Sergio has not confirmed the return yet on his social media (FB: Funny Sergio the Italian Juggler), the darling daytime act does appear on the EPCOT schedule beginning Friday. Shows are currently scheduled beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Subsequent shows run almost every hour starting at 1:35 p.m., 2:35 p.m., 3:35 p.m., 4:45 p.m., and extending into the evening with two performances at 5:40 p.m. and 6:40 p.m.
Sergio’s popular performances abrupty ended on March 15, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, many entertainment contracted cast members found themselves out of a performance space that day.
With fan followings well into the thousands, many took to Change.org to sign a petition hoping to bring the EPCOT performers impacted by the cuts, including Sergio, Japanese drummers Matsuriza, and British Revolution, a rock band. Both British Revolution and Serveur Amusant, the daring French acrobatic performers, still await return dates based on their Walt Disney World schedules.
However, Matsuriza excitedly announced their return on Facebook yesterday. With a Friday debut as well, the incredible drummers take the Japan stage again the same day as Sergio. Of course, Friday also marks the officially 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort’s opening day and the start of the 18-month celebration of the important milestone.
World Showcase Transforms
The performers’ returns mark such an important milestone at Epcot as the park continues its transformation. To many, the performances featured throughout the countries are what makes a trip around World Showcase so unique.
Guests at EPCOT on Friday will also be among the first to experience the new neighborhood design to the park. Also, the brand-new nighttime spectacular, “Harmonious,” debuts tonight, and the new “Beacons of Magic” light show that will adorn Spaceship Earth begins Friday. What a truly magical time to visit!