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[ToTBellHop]

One note about a nighttime show at Animal Kingdom--there is really no reason not to have fireworks, as long as it were a low level, Fantasmic! style show--no IllumiNations for Animal Kingdom. I can assure you that the animals can hear the fireworks at the other parks, and the animals at Animal Kingdom Lodge, so they hear these fireworks every night and are comfortable with them--certainly no more intense than the thunderstorms Orlando has been having. Nothing is keeping Animal Kingdom from having a nighttime show other than budgetting. I hope they do get one in the next 5 years or so, cuz they need one desperately...it would really make this park, as I don't think EVEREST alone will make people think this is a "full day park".

 

[Domboy]

Originally posted by daksimba
We are still planning on a Sept. 20 re-open.

is that a good guideline for open date?

is do u realistically think it will move back?

Im out then but leave on the 27th

and do enjoy that show

dom

 

[daksimba]

Originally posted by Domboy
is that a good guideline for open date?

is do u realistically think it will move back?

Im out then but leave on the 27th

and do enjoy that show

dom

Hard to say. If the weather works out, they might be able to do it in time. We never thought the parade building would be done on time, but it did get finished on time.

They have been warning us though to keep our eyes open, just in case. They haven't ignored the chance that it may be delayed.

 

[Domboy]

well then if its open - wicked

if its not - then im expecting that

how best do we know when we get to the Annimal Kingdom Lodge which things are open - as were only there two weeks - and it seems a few things are closed - who best knows?

We want to try and plan so we see most things

gotta dodge

RnR refurbs
ToT refurbs
Lion King refurb

and prob others hehehe

 

[daksimba]

Easiest way is to have the Disney operator connect you to Guest Relations at the park where the attraction is. Guest Relations will have the most up to date info on the status of an attraction.

ToT is going through another rehab? We just opened it back up with the new profiles.....

 

[Domboy]

according to main site yeah

The Tower of Terror is set for a lot of rehab work during September. 18th - 21st September will see one side of the Tower closed. 22nd - 26th will see both sides closed, and then 27th September - 17th November will again see one side only closed. Work during this period includes cable replacements, and some new ride control systems.

so its all go - why didnt they consult my busy disney schedule before doing this

 

[daksimba]

Well, it is that time. I'm just now leaving for work for the final day of Festival of the Lion King as an outdoor attraction. The 4:45 show will be the last one in this current theater.

If anybody lives in the area, please try to make the 4:45 show. It should be a great one.

 

[Domboy]

was it a good one daksimba

and what do u do in the show?

 

[Mickeyman819]

I belive that this is by far the best show in Disney. Adding AC and permanent walls will just make it better. I might have to go see that show atleast 3 times a day. So If I ever get hot I could go watch a show. now they need to add some new seats. correct me if im wrong but dont the seats have no backs to them. Adding back would be nice too.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Originally posted by Mickeyman819
now they need to add some new seats. correct me if im wrong but dont the seats have no backs to them. Adding back would be nice too.

Correct--this refurbishment isn't really long enough to add completely new seats, but in a future refurbishment, that would rock.

 

[cookiee_munster]

The Legend Of The Lion King. Is this the show with the Lion King floats? with the animatronic simba pumba etc on them???

 

[ToTBellHop]

Originally posted by cookiee_munster
The Legend Of The Lion King. Is this the show with the Lion King floats? with the animatronic simba pumba etc on them???

Festival of the Lion King...at Animal Kingdom...you are thinking of the right show

 

[Mary Poppins]

Originally posted by cookiee_munster
The Legend Of The Lion King. Is this the show with the Lion King floats? with the animatronic simba pumba etc on them???

Festival of the Lion King. There are also no animatronics in the show.

 

[ToTBellHop]

are the Simba, Pumbaa, giraffe, and elephant things puppets then?

 

[cookiee_munster]

Originally posted by ISTCNavigator57
Festival of the Lion King...at Animal Kingdom...you are thinking of the right show

yeah thats the one, sorry...

i just wanted to know others opinons as to why they think this is the best show at Animal Kingdom and possibly at Disney World...

 

[daksimba]

Everybody thinks we are Animetronics

See what we put up with Mary Poppins? Even our own cast members don't know.



Well, it's all done. The last show was simply great, ending with a standing ovation (with a little help from the attractions cast members )

As for my job, I'm an animetronic.

 

[HennieBogan1966]

Festival of the Lion King

Hey there Daksimba. You are one of the lucky ones. Getting to work at the Parks is to me, a dream job. We're hoping to move back to Fla. in the future and to work for the Company in some capacity. It's the greatest Company in the world. Get to work at a place where dreams come true every day of the year!!!!


Wish us luck!!!

 

[daksimba]

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, I am proud to annouce that Festival of the Lion King has soft opened today for 5 shows!!!!


The theater looks unbelievably great. The curtains now have a "hidden" feel to them, as the same material drapes all the walls now. The AC is nice, for the guest. And the lights and sound is 500x better now. It is like a new show again. Amazing work they did.

 

[SpongeScott]

When is the official reopening? We'll be there next week and really would like to see it again.

 

[daksimba]

I believe the "official" opening is listed for the 23rd. But I don't see us downing any shows before then.