Matthew Hamel

The collective gasp brought on by a burst of fireworks over a fairytale castle. The chills felt as Simba's story comes to life on stage. The moments of delight in a personal connection between a child and a beloved Disney character. All this and more are made possible by the world-class team of professionals at Disney Live Entertainment. Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.