FoTLK To Close in January?

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I haven't seen anything about this but...*Sigh* Screamscape is reporting this..

The latest buzz from the Rhinos is that the Festival of the Lion King show is expected to close in January to make way for Avatar. The long term plan is to move to into a new theater somewhere, but it sounds like the show will close down complete long before this happens.

And I was really hoping to see Festival of the Lion king in January as it is a really good show...

 

[jt04]

Here we go......

 

[Kamikaze]

Here we go......

Please. We've got 3-4 YEARS before we see anything open for AVATAR.

 

[Can we go yet?]

Oh no...that's a real bummer. I remember reading somewhere that the theater was actually huge for the costumes and backstage, what space could they use to build another?

 

[wiigirl]

Please. We've got 3-4 YEARS before we see anything open for AVATAR.

That kinda stinks

 

[jt04]

Please. We've got 3-4 YEARS before we see anything open for AVATAR.

Yes but we likely will be getting a new and improved FotLK much sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PRNCSAurora]

If it closes permanently, I will be very upset. It is one of my family's favorite shows. In fact it is the only one my husband will sit through without complaining. If we are getting as new and improved show, yay!

 

[BryceM]

GAH. I never had the chance to see it.

 

[71jason]

Yes but we likely will be getting a new and improved FotLK much sooner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, the area where multiple CMs have said it is going is still undeveloped. Given how long it's taking them to build a simple kiddie coaster in MK, a new and improved theater might take the better part of a decade.

Plenty of matada this morning...

 

[Vader2112]

Well, the area where multiple CMs have said it is going is still undeveloped. Given how long it's taking them to build a simple kiddie coaster in MK, a new and improved theater might take the better part of a decade.

Plenty of matada this morning...

I wonder if we will be in for some Disco Dwarves now?

 

[jt04]

Well, the area where multiple CMs have said it is going is still undeveloped. Given how long it's taking them to build a simple kiddie coaster in MK, a new and improved theater might take the better part of a decade.

Plenty of matada this morning...

Actually I think it could be done rather quickly as these things go. We are just talking a well themed shell with seats. And I would guess they would want to target 2013 or 2014 for marketing purposes. Just a wild guess though.

 

[ChrisM]

Please. We've got 3-4 YEARS before we see anything open for AVATAR.

And this is a necessary first step based on everything we've heard so far.

Keep your powder dry for when jt posts his usual drivel. This particular one was harmless.

 

[jt04]

And this is a necessary first step based on everything we've heard so far.

Keep your powder dry for when jt posts his usual drivel. This particular one was harmless.

You are increasingly isolated. Might want to keep that in mind before you start throwing rocks.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

Before everyone gets alarmed that the show is disappearing for good, it's not.

I have it on good authority the show is moving into Harambe, where a new theater will be built. They're relocating the check-in and outfitters post for the Wild Africa Trek to accommodate the new theater that's getting built.

 

[ExtinctJenn]

GAH. I never had the chance to see it.

Ditto... in fact this was another item on the list for the next trip (we have a goal of doing things we haven't before). If the rumor is true, I'll be quite sad because we aren't going to make it again until at least March.

 

[ChrisM]

You are increasingly isolated. Might want to keep that in mind before you start throwing rocks.

Isolated? From whom? I'm an infrequent poster here and carry no allegiances. I've always been alone on a mountain (albeit one with a fully functional yeti).

At any rate, I was actually defending your post. Calm yourself.

 

[BryceM]

Ditto... in fact this was another item on the list for the next trip (we have a goal of doing things we haven't before). If the rumor is true, I'll be quite sad because we aren't going to make it again until at least March.

Same. I don't know when my next trip is but I know it isn't soon. And last time I went to AK, I just rode Expedition Everest and DINOSAUR over and over again with the occasional Kali River Rapids and Safari ride.

I wish I hadn't done that now.

 

[sweetpee_1993]

Before everyone gets alarmed that the show is disappearing for good, it's not.

I have it on good authority the show is moving into Harambe, where a new theater will be built. They're relocating the check-in and outfitters post for the Wild Africa Trek to accommodate the new theater that's getting built.

I think Harambe is a great place for the show.

I think I'll feel better when the permit watchers report building permits being filed and ground being broken. I'll feel much better if both of those things happen before the show goes dark. Until then, naturally I'm sorta wondering if this is yet another budget cutting decision. It's really hard to have faith sometimes.

 

[danlb_2000]

I haven't seen anything about this but...*Sigh* Screamscape is reporting this..


And I was really hoping to see Festival of the Lion king in January as it is a really good show...

I would think they would want to wait until the new location is almost ready before closing the existing one. Of cource this is a Screamscape rumor, and as much as I like that site, I take everything on there with a very large shaker of salt.

 

[danlb_2000]

I think Harambe is a great place for the show.

I think I'll feel better when the permit watchers report building permits being filed and ground being broken. I'll feel much better if both of those things happen before the show goes dark. Until then, naturally I'm sorta wondering if this is yet another budget cutting decision. It's really hard to have faith sometimes.

Haven't seen any permits yet for a new location, but there was a permit for roofing on the existing theatre in June and one for "construction" from a steel contractor in early July.