Festival of the Lion King moving to Africa

[Kman101]

No, people got bent because of the tone of your post, not because certain posters chimed in. You're generalizing. There's just a simple etiquette of how to address people. Martin didn't chime in until after the others did, and wasn't exactly dismissive of you. And you still seem to want to have an attitude.

 

[jt04]

Have you kept your eyes open on the indoor, backward portion of Everest on a sunny day? Joe didn't prevent that horrible view of not-a-mountain. Then there is the beautiful back side of mountain every guest gets to see (whether driving into the parking lot or taking a bus to DAK) on arrival at the park. I personally give Joe the credit he deserves. He's good but it takes more than one good person to catch everything.

True, however,that was due to budget cuts I am sure he fought against. But that duct is a battle he could win. IMO.

 

[ToTBellHop]

True, however,that was due to budget cuts I am sure he fought against. But that duct is a battle he could win. IMO.

Agreed. I actually assume it'll be dealt with.

 

[Sweet Thing]

I've heard that they cycled through a LOT of the cast. Expect a largely fresh group at first.

Not quite. Most of the opening cast are returners.

 

[Sweet Thing]

You could imagine (HOPE!) that the choreography and music score remain, but the stage floor, costumes and animatronics being much upgraded perhaps, and of course an additional load of seats!
Soon we will see!

Animatronics?

 

[Kman101]

I think he probably means the float characters.

 

[TubaGeek]

Not quite. Most of the opening cast are returners.

Do you know if there's been a lot of change in the bids/contracts?

Animatronics?

Most people assume the puppets are animatronics.

 

[jt04]

Agreed. I actually assume it'll be dealt with.

My strong suspicion is that is simply a temporary workaround during construction. Time will tell.

 

[themonkeyisthesultan]

im also curious what the May 8th meeting is for at FOTLK? @themonkeyisthesultan may know

It's the annual cast appreciation party for Animal Kingdom cast members. The theme for the party is "we're growing " it'll be in the new theater and the flyers advertising it have pictures of the Pandora concept art.

 

[twebber55]

It's the annual cast appreciation party for Animal Kingdom cast members. The theme for the party is "we're growing " it'll be in the new theater and the flyers advertising it have pictures of the Pandora concept art.

cool

 

[Kevo]

I've heard the guest experience will be virtually identical, which is kind of a disappointment. Especially when you see the show Hong Kong has.

That's a huge missed opportunity TubaGeek!
Thank you for the update though.

 

[Kevo]

Most people assume the puppets are animatronics.

I definitely did lol

 

[twebber55]

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[twebber55]

yeah that looks great...also has a couple of Pandora construction pictures....pretty much open field with big piles of dirt

 

[Kman101]

It looks great. AK has really fantastic theming.

 

[Texas84]

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Looks great! is that a Dole Whip stand to the left?

 

[GrumpyFan]

Looks great! is that a Dole Whip stand to the left?

Dole whips in Africa? Dreaming aren't ya?

 

[MarkTwain]

Looks great!

I'm curious to see if they're still planning on using the bridge to the west of Discovery Island for entry/exit, or whether people will both enter and exit within Harambe itself.

 

[Hobnail Boot]

Looks great!

I'm curious to see if they're still planning on using the bridge to the west of Discovery Island for entry/exit, or whether people will both enter and exit within Harambe itself.

If they don't offer an alternative to Harambe, that area will become even more of a mess, especially during peak times. I would not want to be trying to get to Kilimanjaro Safaris when a show lets out.

 

[RSoxNo1]

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That looks fantastic.