Legend of the Lion King to close Feb 23 2002

[wdwmagic]

Legend of the Lion King to close Feb 23 2002 to make way for Mickeys Philharmagic.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/whatsnew.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/philharmagic.htm

 

[orlpassholder]

hmm not good new thanks steve for the update well not i have a new mission to flm that before it closes

 

[General Grizz]

Ah..can't wait for Philarmagic...I hope they use animatronics, though....

 

[orlpassholder]

ya that would be nice.. I need to find out how long the legnd of the lion king is

 

[General Grizz]

It's from 25-35 minutes I think...

 

[orlpassholder]

hmm ok cool. Well then I know what I have to do next weekend. I am going next weekend I dont care what is going on at work etc!!!!! I'll snag some digital shots of this and splash mountain and get the ride taped then I need to start back up and reshoot hall of presidents etc

 

[General Grizz]

Go say high to the bears for me...

 

[orlpassholder]

hehe I shall I am need to reshoot that one also I did it during xmas show and it didnt turn out to good (bad seats)

 

[orlpassholder]

hmm BirnBaums lists it as a 25 minute show. I can film that no problem

 

[NowInc]

Well...I have seen this Legend of the Lion King twice..both times out of force....sooo....I say good ridddence

 

[PrincessAriel]

Originally posted by NowInc
Well...I have seen this Legend of the Lion King twice..both times out of force....sooo....I say good ridddence

I have to agree with you Now. Once was enough for me...

 

[orlpassholder]

I found it to be a good ride and when The Lion King was first out in theaters it was big least I thought so. But I think it has worn its time and if a Mickey Based ride is introduced well I am all for it.

 

[General Grizz]

Yah...I saw it twice...the second time out of force...and it is "magical"...and all...but not really a classic. Fantasyland Theater is good to change shows once and a while...I call the place the "Freshkeeper"...as long as it ain't a meet'n'greet or a cheap show...

 

[ToTBellHop]

I think Legend of the Lion King is innovative and I really enjoyed it when it first opened. But after Festival of the Lion King opened at Animal Kingdom, I really lost interest...Festival is SO MUCH better. So I agree, it's time for a change. Animatronics would be great...

 

[General Grizz]

Yes...Festival is much better!!!!

 

[Quentin Disney]

It kind makes sense that a new-Mickey based attraction is debuting for fall '03. Mickey (and Minnie, do not forget her!) will turn 75 that year.

Well, I'm suprised that no one is starting up a petition or something to stop the closure of this attraction like the COP and Horizions fans.

 

[General Grizz]

Well, I was never a fan of it...and there is another Lion King show...

There is no other Horizons or Carousel of Progress!

 

[ToTBellHop]

there's another Lion King show and it happens to be better (in most people's opinions...I mean, I think the acrobatics is very kewl, and it uses a lot of AA). If they had closed World of Motion, built Test Track there and moved the old World of Motion ride behind (or next to) it and fixed it up with new effects...I don't think people would have complained...

 

[Goofster]

Hmm, i actually love Legend of the Lion King, that's probably because I missed Festival when i was down there. What is it that makes it so much better?

 

[General Grizz]

Oh, yes...World of Motion, Test Track, and Dreamflight...all in one pavillion...that'd ROCK!