News Festival of the Lion King returning to Disney's Animal Kingdom summer 2021

[disneygeek90]

Absolutely. At DHS, in particular, the lack of live entertainment is problematic (still just Frozen?) and they have two, large, outdoor, covered amphitheaters that could easily host shows during Covid. There’s not much excuse with FotLK returning but I understand there is movement on this front.

I recall them having a "best of disney" concert style show early on in the reopen at the BatB theater. I quite liked it, not sure why they decided to stop that as crowds got even higher.

 

[wannabeBelle]

Absolutely. At DHS, in particular, the lack of live entertainment is problematic (still just Frozen?) and they have two, large, outdoor, covered amphitheaters that could easily host shows during Covid. There’s not much excuse with FotLK returning but I understand there is movement on this front.

Exactly so. I think both DHS and EPCOT need a boost of live entertainment right now, but I agree DHS Is set up with the locations better for social distancing and to absorb larger crowds. I am glad to hear that there is movement on this. The entertainment is what I miss most!! Marie

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Their failure to do this in the BatB theater is mind-boggling. Low cost but a significant capacity increase. However, their shows are funniest when they are interactive, which is currently a no-no. That’s a bit of an issue for Indy, too. But nothing insurmountable. I’m sure The Zach has at least 8 ideas.

They could probably do something where you can text info to a number and when the time is right use that info throughout the show. Kind of like improv games where you write info down and it’s pulled out at random times.

The Citizens of Hollywood / Main Street, Main Street piano players Jim & Mark, Yeehaw Bob, and the Orchestra were simply inexcusable budget cuts.

 

[marni1971]

I’m sure The Zach has at least 8 ideas.

We could all think of a few for him.

 

[drew81]

We could all think of a few for him.

And without needing to post on insta to promote how magical and amazing the project is.

 

[homerdance]

That I can’t say I’m afraid. And of course it’s subject to change anyway.

Its odd that they are bringing back in doors shows when data suggests they are much, much safer then any indoor show, even socially distanced.

 

[ToTBellHop]

And without needing to post on insta to promote how magical and amazing the project is.

Insta is where everybody who is anybody goes for their news. I expect 8 posts per show with an average of 2.3 grammatical errors per post.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Its odd that they are bringing back in doors shows when data suggests they are much, much safer then any indoor show, even socially distanced.

It’s not odd when you look at the price tag!

There is probably more of a need to spread people out during the day as well.

 

[Touchdown]

Worry about vaccine slowing if we have availability like this over the weekend. If the weekend shots are full it’s a sign that we aren’t scheduling for the needs of the workers who want the vaccine. We need to focus efforts at mass vaccination sites on weekends. During the week, public health should be organizing employer drives starting at the largest employers first.

 

[TikibirdLand]

I'm still holdin' out for the Trolly Show! I'm stayin' away until then!

 

[jrhwdw]

I'm still holdin' out for the Trolly Show! I'm stayin' away until then!

You would think TDO could do the Trolley Dancers like what they do with the Dans on the Trolley now. Less of them maybe, but still.....

 

[jinx8402]

They could probably do something where you can text info to a number and when the time is right use that info throughout the show. Kind of like improv games where you write info down and it’s pulled out at random times.

The Citizens of Hollywood / Main Street, Main Street piano players Jim & Mark, Yeehaw Bob, and the Orchestra were simply inexcusable budget cuts.

So, like laughing floor?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

So, like laughing floor?

Yeah kind of like that. Rather than texting in a joke that could ask for random information that they could use in whatever skit they were going to do.

 

[mfortis]

i heard that the gymnasts are not coming back.. and thats a real shame..

That was the best part!

 

[Parker in NYC]

I'm still holdin' out for the Trolly Show! I'm stayin' away until then!

The best!

 

[Goofnut1980]

Happy to see life getting back to normal-ish.

 

[PlutoInOrlando]

Most of the issues with any of the stage shows are with the cast and where to host them when NOT doing the show. The offstage staging rooms are very small and very close quarters. With social distancing, they simply can't (won't?) have that many cast members in any show in such close quarters at this time. Once the social distancing rules are relaxed, we might start to see bigger casts start to take to the stages.

 

[monothingie]

I’m sure The Zach has at least 8 ideas.

Yes, but they all involve him and Instagram.

 

[drew81]

I’m now thinking everyone will need to queue for the show and no reservation system will be used.

I don’t think Disney’s IT can handle it.

 

[mm52200]

I’m now thinking everyone will need to queue for the show and no reservation system will be used.

I don’t think Disney’s IT can handle it.

I mean Frozen is one of the few shows at Studios and seems to be okay without a reservation system.