Clap your paws, stomp your hooves, and ruffle your feathers, because we now know when Festival of the Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
The show was incredibly popular before the parks closed in March of 2020, but like much of the live entertainment, it did not return when the parks reopened. We later heard that many of the show’s performers had been laid off. Then, earlier this year, Disney announced that Festival of the Lion King would be coming back, and now we know exactly what day that will be!
When the announcement was made for the show’s return, we were told the summer of 2021 would be the reopening season. But today, as we were waiting in line for a soft open of the show, a Cast Member told us that performances would officially begin on May 15th.
Festival of the Lion King
We know that there will be some changes to how the show works to accommodate health and safety guidelines. There will be updated choreography, altered audience seating, and adjustments to the show both onstage and backstage.
Harambe Theatre, home to Festival of the Lion King
However, we would like to note that as of now, the Disney World website still has no dates listed for the return of the show. Disney is starting a soft opening of the show TODAY, so we’ll be sure to give you a look at it!
We’re eager to learn more details about how this show will work, and we can’t wait to visit Festival of the Lion King again — it’s a stellar performance! If you’re planning on stopping by, we suggest you make your Disney Park Pass reservations now, because it’s going to be popular.
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Stay tuned to DFB for more news and updates on Festival of the Lion King and any other entertainment that returns to the Disney parks! We’re grateful to help you plan your trip to Walt Disney World!
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