Festival of the Lion King moving to Africa

[George]

at least something is happening and not just being talked about. the clearing of the site is a step forward in any direction which means something is coming to the site currently occupied by CMM.

I think you're right, but I'm not going to rule out the "planters in the walkway" possibility until I see cranes and dudes in hard hats.

 

[Cosmic Commando]

I think you're right, but I'm not going to rule out the "planters in the walkway" possibility until I see cranes and dudes in hard hats.

Yeah, I agree: most interesting thing going on in WDW right now. There's not much competition, though.

 

[steve2wdw]

Construction walls are up along the west side of the bridge leading into Harambe, obviously to block the views of construction behind Tusker House and new access bridge for FotLK (or should I say rumored bridge). I was only at DAK for lunch at Yak and Yeti, so I didn't get any pics, but will tomorrow. There could be more going on, but only got as close as the bridge into Asia, so I could only see the walls from a distance.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Construction walls are up along the west side of the bridge leading into Harambe, obviously to block the views of construction behind Tusker House and new access bridge for FotLK (or should I say rumored bridge). I was only at DAK for lunch at Yak and Yeti, so I didn't get any pics, but will tomorrow. There could be more going on, but only got as close as the bridge into Asia, so I could only see the walls from a distance.

Is the parade still running during construction? Is it running a modified route?

 

[Sped2424]

They have an opportunity here to make the new show building for the FOTLK something really beautiful since they are building it in Africa, like a recreation of pride rock would be astounding.

 

[Timothy_Q]

They have an opportunity here to make the new show building for the FOTLK something really beautiful since they are building it in Africa, like a recreation of pride rock would be astounding.

I would agree, if this was placed in Fantasyland.
Being that it's in Africa, the theater needs to blend with the look of Harambe.

 

[danlb_2000]

They have an opportunity here to make the new show building for the FOTLK something really beautiful since they are building it in Africa, like a recreation of pride rock would be astounding.

The plans that have been seen appear to show an almost identical building to what is there now.

 

[George]

They have an opportunity here to make the new show building for the FOTLK something really beautiful since they are building it in Africa, like a recreation of pride rock would be astounding.

I agree with respect to the interior of the building. They can even plus effects and things. The exterior should blend in with its surroundings. It really didn't stand out in CMM so the exterior was a non-factor.

 

[jt04]

The plans that have been seen appear to show an almost identical building to what is there now.

It would make sense that it would be similar in size and layout. But it definitely needs better theming such as faux wooden beams and better themed bleachers. And better theming on the exterior should be a given. Since this appears to be permanent unlike the previous facility, I am sure they will do it right.

 

[twebber55]

The plans that have been seen appear to show an almost identical building to what is there now.

this

 

[Sped2424]

I would agree, if this was placed in Fantasyland.
Being that it's in Africa, the theater needs to blend with the look of Harambe.

Im not sure of a plan looking entrance and dome is a fair look for harambe :/ I just think it would be such a nice addition to the park and give Africa some real flair

 

[jt04]

Im not sure of a plan looking entrance and dome is a fair look for harambe :/ I just think it would be such a nice addition to the park and give Africa some real flair

There is no way the building (dome) will be as apparent as it is now. Joe would throw himself in front of the bulldozers rather than let that happen.

The FLE should be a lesson to everyone that old school immersion is back in style.

IMO.

 

[Rose&Crowner]

What attraction is IMO?

 

[marni1971]

There is no way the building (dome) will be as apparent as it is now. Joe would throw himself in front of the bulldozers rather than let that happen.

The FLE should be a lesson to everyone that old school immersion is back in style.

IMO.

Rohde doesn't call all the shots at DAK anymore. See Avland.

But I agree, this and future phases of this area should be designed for the long term.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

Are they keeping the current theater and show open while they built the new one?

 

[twebber55]

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Are they keeping the current theater and show open while they built the new one?

im sure they are

 

[Eeyore13]

Rohde doesn't call all the shots at DAK anymore. See Avland.

But I agree, this and future phases of this area should be designed for the long term.

This is true, but he does still have a lot of imput. Notice the DTD expansion announcement when Tom said he spoke with Joe about how the project was moving along.

 

[Genie of the Lamp]

Are they keeping the current theater and show open while they built the new one?

Yes, the current theater and show will be open until the new one is finished being built and ready for operation.

 

[djkidkaz]

Any pics of the walls up or cranes or anything?

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Any pics of the walls up or cranes or anything?

Yeah, is there any pics of this area of AK??