New Disney Game Getting Worldwide Release

New Disney Game Getting Worldwide Release

Key Takeaways

  • Disney Music Parade: Encore, a rhythm game by Imagineer, expands to a worldwide release on Nintendo Switch.
  • The game features iconic Disney movies in gameplay, with a total of 60 tracks and multiplayer options.
  • ESRB rating hints at an imminent release, with a Japan release on November 21 and an Asian launch on December 12.

As a lifelong Disney enthusiast who has grown up with these beloved stories and characters, I am beyond excited for the global release of Disney Music Parade: Encore! The prospect of dancing to my favorite tunes from iconic Disney movies like Beauty and the Beast, Zootopia, Tangled, and Lilo & Stitch is simply too irresistible.


Originally planned as a Japan and Asia exclusive, the rhythm game titled “Disney Music Parade: Encore” has been rated for a global launch. Announced in August by Imagineer, this Nintendo Switch-exclusive title resembles games such as “Groove Coaster” and “Osu!” where players synchronize their actions with the music using on-screen prompts. The game’s visuals are themed around various Disney theme park attractions.

This game showcases numerous renowned Disney animated properties, spanning both timeless classics and contemporary favorites. Titles featured in the game include “Beauty and the Beast”, “Zootopia”, “Tangled”, and “Lilo & Stitch”, with many more on offer. The game was initially unveiled during the August 2024 Nintendo Direct presentation, albeit exclusively in the Japanese edition of the broadcast. However, it’s now evident that the game will be distributed globally, not just restricted to Japan and Asia.

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated Disney Music Parade: Encore, and this rating is displayed on the game’s official website at its footer. Ratings from the ESRB often signify a game’s imminent release, which aligns with the planned launch of Disney Music Parade: Encore. In Japan, the rhythm game is scheduled for a November 21 release, but in other Asian regions, it will debut on Nintendo Switch on December 12. Given the “buy” link on the website, it’s probable that the global release date, including North America, will be around the same time, though an exact date has not been revealed yet.

As a gamer, I was thrilled to see that Imagineer unveiled both an introduction trailer and a commemorative opening movie, giving us a glimpse of all the classic Disney and Pixar movies featured in this game. The opening movie is a heartwarming tribute to the beloved animated Disney films throughout the years, accompanied by a fresh, swinging big band tune. It’s not just the Disney animated canon that’s included in this game; iconic Pixar movies like Toy Story, Monsters Inc., and Coco have their own playable levels too!

List of Works Represented in Disney Music Parade: Encore

  • Aladdin
  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Big Hero 6
  • Cinderella
  • Coco
  • Disney Parks
  • Frozen
  • Hercules
  • The Lion King
  • The Little Mermaid
  • Lilo & Stitch
  • Mickey & Friends
  • Moana
  • Monsters, Inc.
  • Mulan
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • Peter Pan
  • Pinocchio
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Tangled
  • Toy Story
  • Winnie the Pooh
  • Wish
  • Zootopia

60 tunes from Disney are part of Disney Music Parade: Encore, and these songs become accessible throughout gameplay. The game supports up to 4 players, offering different challenge levels that can be customized. A unique feature called “shake mode” utilizes the motion controls of Joy-Con, making it easy for newcomers to the rhythm genre to join in by just shaking the controller to the beat.

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2024-11-02 21:34