‘Festival of the Lion King’ returns in mid-May to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

“A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will return in mid-May, according to an Instagram post by Jeff Vahle, the President of Walt Disney World Resort

Vahle said he and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Vice President Sarah Riles stopped in to a rehearsal to welcome the cast back. “Thrilled to have these talented Cast Members back on our stage,” he wrote.

The show is another step in the phased reopening of Disney World as entertainment is slowly reappearing in the theme parks.

Disney has previously announced that the show will be presented in a modified format to be mindful of the current environment. There will be adjustments to the show on stage and backstage, including updates to choreography to allow for appropriate physical distancing. The audience seating will also be adjusted.

The musical review features singers, dancers, acrobats, stilt-walkers and more gathering for a grand gala in honor of Simba.

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