The full version of The Festival of the Lion King finally returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, and we are here to bring the show to you. With the return of the full-length show comes the aerial dancer and the fan-favorite tumble monkeys. The Festival of the Lion King is found in Harambe Theatre. After … Read more
The exterior refurbishment is going swimmingly at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. In recent days, much work has been done on the “Finding Nemo” buildings. Since our last visit, the backside of building four has been completely repainted. The seascape looks more vibrant, shown in vivid blues and purples. It really makes the fish stand … Read more
After sitting dark for over two years, the Fantasyland Theatre has finally opened once again with a revived show, “Tale of the Lion King.” The show officially debuted today in the theatre which was home to “Mickey and the Magical Map” until the COVID-19 shutdown of 2020. “Tale of the Lion King” is an imaginative … Read more
Rolling performances of Disney KiteTails have begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, reducing the two shows into four short segments. The first show we saw was “The Lion King,” a five-minute show featuring “Hakuna Matata” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” Each show is centered around different kites. This show features the young Simba … Read more
An updated production of “Tale of the Lion King” will return to Disneyland Resort on May 28, this time at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park. Disney released new concept art for the show. It will reportedly feature new choreography upon its return. “Tale of the Lion King” is an imaginative adaptation of Disney’s “The Lion … Read more
New apparel inspired by “The Lion King” has arrived at Adventureland Bazaar in Disneyland. “The Lion King” Long-Sleeved Shirt – $39.99 This long-sleeved shirt is orange. It has a pair of yellow stripes around each sleeve. Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa are featured in a triangle on the front. “Queen” Nala Tee – $36.99 This tee is white … Read more
A plethora of new pins, both open edition, and limited release, have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found most of these in the 20th Century Music Company at Disneyland Park. Cheshire Cat Pin – $9.99 This pin features the Cheshire Cat sitting on a tree branch with a dark sky in the background. “The Sword … Read more
In honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22, the hyenas from “The Lion King” are appearing on a Discovery River flotilla in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests can see Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed on this jungle-themed flotilla occasionally throughout the day. Like other character flotillas, it circles the river, so guests all over the park … Read more
Three more Wishables keychains are available at Walt Disney World. These adorable charms are inspired by the limited release Wishables plush series. We found these Rafiki, Simba, and Steamboat Willie Mickey keychains at Crossroads of the World in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Simba Wishables Keychain – $11.99 This is Simba as a kid, without his mane. … Read more
Whether you grew up in the silver or bronze era of animation or in the heart of the Disney Renaissance, you can find your generation with four new pins celebrating animated classics at Walt Disney World! The Sword in the Stone Pin — $12.99 Merlin crowns Wart… we mean Arthur, in this pin based on … Read more
We learned last year that “Tale of the Lion King” — which originally debuted in 2019 — would be returning to Disneyland Resort, this time taking over the Fantasyland Theatre. The show is set to return in early summer, according to the Disney Auditions website. Disney is currently accepting online submissions for vocalists, dancers, and … Read more
We attended the first night of Disney on Broadway at this year’s International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT. This year’s first performers are the sibling duo, Adam and Arielle Jacobs, from “Aladdin” on Broadway. In addition to today, they’ll also be performing on January 16, 17, 20, and 21. The theater was pretty full … Read more
Several new limited edition pins have arrived at Disneyland Resort this week. Many of them say “2021” on their packaging and were likely supposed to arrive earlier but were delayed due to global supply chain issues. Limited Edition “Hercules” Character Gift Boxes Pin – $19.99 This pin features a gift box inspired by Hercules, featuring some … Read more
The Disney on Broadway official Instagram account posted a photo, just recently, thanking understudies and crew members for their dedication and hard work. Disney on Broadway stated, “When the stories are written about the return of Broadway they must reflect the extraordinary talent, courage and spirit of our Swings, Understudies, Standbys, Alumni, Dance Captains, Stage … Read more
“The Lion King” Wishables arrived on shopDisney and at Disneyland Resort this Wishables Wednesday. We found them in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Young Simba is the Wishables plush available outside the mystery bag. Young Simba Wishables Plush – $14.99 “The Lion King” Wishables Mystery Bag – $14.99 One mystery bag contains one of … Read more
It looks like a new series of “The Lion King” Wishables is coming to shopDisney this upcoming Wishables Wednesday, December 1. The picture shopDisney shared on Twitter features Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and Rafiki Wishables plush. Presumably, these four will be available in mystery bags, while Simba will be available on his own outside of the … Read more
