Festival of the Lion King closes January 5th

[Timothy_Q]

I'm surprised how fast we moved from the Lion King updates to Mystik Manor.

A relocated show isn't as interesting as Mystic Manor

 

[Cesar R M]

A relocated show isn't as interesting as Mystic Manor

a very loved show returning after a big hiatus.. id say is interesting.

 

[Sped2424]

a very loved show returning after a big hiatus.. id say is interesting.

It would be if they decided to do anything new with the actual show, but given the video well seems like all they did was relocate.

 

[Bairstow]

It would be if they decided to do anything new with the actual show, but given the video well seems like all they did was relocate.

They're not incorporating anything from the Hong Kong show?

 

[RSoxNo1]

I have been told there would be jumbo trons in the theater. I'm not sure what purpose they will serve, nor have I confirmed that they are in fact in the theater. Has anyone else heard this?

 

[Bairstow]

I have been told there would be jumbo trons in the theater. I'm not sure what purpose they will serve, nor have I confirmed that they are in fact in the theater. Has anyone else heard this?

Even if they're not for the Festival show, it's probably not a bad idea to equip the theater for multiple purposes/uses.
The Harambe Nights event is proof that they're planning on doing more than one thing with it.

 

[Sped2424]

They're not incorporating anything from the Hong Kong show?

Based off of this it doesn't look like it ^ I think the whole point of moving the stage was to make it so that it could be used for other events such as harambe ngihts.

 

[Sweet Thing]

Based off of this it doesn't look like it ^ I think the whole point of moving the stage was to make it so that it could be used for other events such as harambe ngihts.

Or because they needed to break ground for Avatar.

 

[Sped2424]

Or because they needed to break ground for Avatar.

I meant they weren't thinking of adding anything new to it from the get go, I understand it was moved for avatar.

 

[jt04]

Love the outside of the new theatre, but it's ashame they couldn't have dressed up the inside a little bit more, atleast attempt to theme it more to the African village. Instead it's just the same as CMM theatre but biggger.

Yep. Only disappointment is that they did not cover the steel beams from what I can see. Any sort of light faux theming to make them look more natural would make a tremendous difference. An easy upgrade though at the first rehab.

The facade is a work of art. Can't wait to see the final product.

 

[rnese]

With the announcement of "Harambe Nights" beginning on June 7th, is it safe to assume that the daytime show will return ahead of schedule?

 

[twebber55]

just wondering what people thought when the walls will come down so we can see the new Harambe Theatre

 

[wdwmagic]

Festival of the Lion King to begin Cast Member previews this week

 

[Jakester]

Festival of the Lion King to begin Cast Member previews this week

Steve, any idea if it's area specific or all WDW cast? I haven't been in yet today.

 

[Kitty17794]

Keep your eyes peeled for opening day... which may or may not be happening next week.

 

[djkidkaz]

Anyone know if walls are down yet so you could at least walk through the area?

 

[wdwmagic]

Steve, any idea if it's area specific or all WDW cast? I haven't been in yet today.

DAK only so far.

 

[JohnD]

Festival of the Lion King to begin Cast Member previews this week

Oh, please let it open early next week. I'm there 5/31-6/4.

 

[ABQ]

Any new pictures that show that one angle where you could see HVAC equipment on the roof of the new theatre? Was that eventually covered by some other facade work?

 

[Cesar R M]

Festival of the Lion King to begin Cast Member previews this week

as usual, thanks for the updates @wdwmagic!