There are 5 Lion King Inspired Experiences Coming To Disney parks around the world. Learn details below. The Lion King remake hits theatres on July 19, 2019.
Limited Time – Tale of the Lion King Coming To Disneyland Resort – Starts June 7
Coming Summer 2019 to Disney California Adventure park is the Tale of the Lion King, a new musical adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King presented at the Palisades Stage. The new contemporary show will feature 18 performers including: actors, dancers, drummers, singers and storytellers. Tale of the Lion King will be presented for a limited time at Disneyland Resort, starting June 7, 2019.
Limited-Time Lion King Dining Experience Coming To Jiko – June 30
A limited-time dining experience is coming to Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Guests will enjoy a prix fixe 3-course menu and A Lion King theme, starting June 30, 2019.
Follow along with Simba’s Story throughout your 3 courses and enjoy live performances. To begin, I Just Can’t Wait to be King starter. For the main entrée choose between Bone-In Ribeye or Lobster Sosatie. Then finish with an Hakuna Matata dessert, before tea and treats to finish. Cost is $65 per person (+ tax & tip). Add on wine-pairings for an additional price.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch & More Reopens Summer 2019
Many guests were disappointed when Rafiki’s Planet Watch temporarily stopped operations. However, today we have very exciting news! Rafiki’s Planet Watch, the Affection Section and the Wildlife Express will reopen fully sometime Summer 2019. Guests can look forward to a few new enhancements, including celebrations of “The Lion King”. Exact reopening date not yet announced.
Tree of Life Awakenings Lion King Layover Starts Memorial Day 2019
Also at Animal Kingdom, Starting Memorial Day 2019 through September 30, 2019 guests can experience The Tree of Life Awakenings nighttime show with a Lion King overlay. With, original music and images inspired by The Lion King.
Disneyland Paris – The Lion King & Jungle Festival Starts June 30
Plus, guests of Disneyland Paris guests can experience The Lion King & Jungle Festival from June 30-September 22, 2019. Where guests can look forward to The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands with singers, acrobats and more. Also see, The Jungle Book Jive, with Baloo, King Louie, Mickey and friends. Plus, appearances by Rafiki and King Louie and more experiences.
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