Captain EO Returning to Walt Disney World

The Captain returns!

Captain EO is coming back to Walt Disney World July 2, 2010.

The film features Michael Jackson as “Captain EO” and a crew of Disney-created space characters. During their journey, the group uses the power of dance, light and music to turn a colorless planet into a world of color and happiness.

The classic musical spectacular, which thrilled Epcot guests from 1986-1994, is scheduled to return to Epcot on July 2. The film’s return to the Imagination pavilion will provide new audiences the opportunity to experience the original 3-D production for the very first time, as well as a nostalgic look back for longtime fans wanting to see Jackson in a rare performance created for the big screen.

The Honey, I Shrunk The Audience attraction will close temporarily for a refurbishment sometime in the next few weeks to make way for the captain’s return.

Captain EO also will return to two other Disney parks locations this summer. It is scheduled to open at Tokyo Disneyland on June 30 and Disneyland Paris on June 12.