One of the most lively and boisterous stage shows at Walt Disney World, Festival of the Lion King takes guests on a rollicking trip through the 1994 Disney animated hit. Guests are seated in four different sections around the stage, so that the actors are surrounded, creating a very energetic atmosphere. As the performance begins, four large floats, containing Audio-Animatronic African animals, sets and a couple of the movie's characters, move to the four corners of the theatre setting the stage for this breathtaking show. A troupe of performers draped in colouful and vibrant animal outfits then take centre stage to reenact several popular songs from The Lion King with great singing, stupendous acrobatics, and other awe-inspiring feats. During one of the songs, Tumble Monkeys turn the stage into a jungle gym for a 5-minute spectacle of jumping, flipping, and swinging. During the villainous song, "Be Prepared", guests are impressed by a performer twirling a large flaming baton. The most beautiful feat though, occurs near the end, during the song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". As the lead performers sing out the beautiful tune, a performer in a vibrant bird outfit actually flies around the theatre, creating one of the most memorable experiences of this unforgetable show.
Interesting and little known facts
-the 4 floats used in the show were originally used in Disneyland's Lion King parade!
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