Festival of the Lion King

HeadlinerLightning Lane · Multi Pass

The most production-budget-rich show at any Disney park. The amphitheater is round, with the audience seated on four sides; large parade floats (Pumbaa, Simba, an elephant) are wheeled in and surround the central performance area. Tumblemonkeys, fire-eaters, aerialists, a flying gymnast playing a bird — every Disney trick on display. Songs are full versions of Lion King numbers with new arrangements. About 30 minutes; performances run multiple times a day.

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At a Glance

Opened

1998

Height

Any height

Ride duration

30 min

Intensity

Mild

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