Festival of The Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this June in it’s new home in Africa. No specific date was given but you can stay tuned to WDWNT for more details on the re-opening of FoTLK. For now, enjoy this new concept art of the new theater.
As part of the largest expansion to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new nighttime spectacular has been announced. “Rivers of Light” promises to be an innovative show unlike anything ever seen in Disney Parks, combining live music, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. The show will magically come to life on the broad, natural stage of the Discovery River, between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest, delighting guests and truly capping off a full day of adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Harambe Nights will be a hard ticketed event taking place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting June 7 through August 9. It all begins with a Welcome Reception in the park’s Harambe Village, including mouth-watering appetizers and African-inspired wine and beer. Then it’s time for the ‘mane’ event! Take your seat inside the newly built Harambe Theatre for an unforgettable performance of “The Lion King – Concert in the Wild.” This all-new, never-before-seen theatrical experience features a live orchestra and choir, dancers, digitally projected movie moments, and dramatic lighting and scenic elements – all hosted by a celebrity guest narrator. The show brings to life the humor, heart, and stirring emotional power of Simba’s journey to find his place as the Lion King. The lineup for “The Lion King – Concert in the Wild” will include:
After the show, the celebration continues with the Harambe Nights Street Party, filled with music, characters, and live performers, encouraging everyone to join in and “Go wild!” You can enjoy an all-inclusive buffet of sophisticated and flavorful African cuisine and gourmet desserts. Exclusive Lion King merchandise and collectibles will be available for purchase during the event, and you’ll want to stick around for a special finale to bid “kwaherini” to a magical evening that could only happen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Harambe Nights takes place every Saturday from June 7 – August 9, 2014, with the Welcome Reception starting at 7 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. show time. Tickets are $119 for adults, $79 for ages 3-9, plus tax. Tickets with premium floor seating are $134 for adults, $94 for ages 3-9, plus tax. Capacity is limited, so you’ll want to go ahead and get your tickets by visiting Disneyworld.com/HarambeNights.
Dates and Prices have been set for both of Magic Kingdom’s holiday hard ticket events: Mickey’s not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! Sales for both parties begin Monday May 5, 2014
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party:
Dates: September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, & 28
October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, & 31
Pricing: Sept Advance Oct Advance Sept Same-Day Oct Same-Day Oct 31
Guests Ages 10 & Up $62 + tax $67 + tax $68 + tax $71 + tax $77 + tax
Guests Ages 3-9 $57 + tax $62 + tax $63 + tax $66 + tax $72 + tax
**Note: Tickets are subject to availability. Advance Sales Pricing is available for all events except 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/30, and 10/31. For events on these dates only Same-Day Pricing applies. For events on all other dates, Advance Sales Pricing is available and Same-Day Pricing will be only on the day of the event (if available).
Passholder and DVC Member Offer:
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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:
Dates: November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, & 30
December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, & 19
Pricing: Advance Sale Same-Day Dec 19
Guests Ages 10 & Up $67.00 + tax $71.00 + tax $74.00 + tax
Guests Ages 3-9 $62.00 + tax $66.00 + tax $69.00 + tax
**Note: Tickets are subject to availability. Advance Sales Pricing is available for all events except 11/21, 11/30, 12/5, 12/12, 12/18, &12/19. For events on these dates only Same-Day Pricing applies. For events on all other dates, Advance Sales Pricing is available and Same-Day Pricing will be only on the day of the event (if available).
Passholder and DVC Member Offer
Passholder and DVC Member Prices:
The final performance of Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be on May 31, 2014. There is currently no new parade scheduled to take its place but this will be due to heavy construction happening around the park including around the parade route. In the meantime, Rivers of Light is scheduled to debut sometime in the future with no current timeframe set.
If you’re a fan of the parade at Animal Kingdom, go check it out before it goes away forever!
For the third year in a row, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will hit the road with D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection. The live event will visit 11 cities across the U.S. to commemorate dozens of magical Disney milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries this year.
Hosted by Disney archivists and the D23 Team, Fanniversary 2014 will revisit beloved theme park attractions, animated and live-action films, characters, TV series, and more than 90 years of Disney history including Donald Duck, the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, Sleeping Beauty, Haunted Mansion, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid, and many more. The event, which runs approximately 105 minutes, will also feature the never-before-heard track “Evil Evil” from Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Sleeping Beauty and a demo recording from Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection The Little Mermaid. Fanniversary events will be open to the public, with special admission prices for D23 Members.
In addition, following each show, two rare items from the Walt Disney Archives will be on display for guests to see and photograph: a hat worn by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins and a “Duckster” award. Created in 1952, this bronze-colored award in the image of Donald Duck honored those who made significant contributions to Disney over the years. Both Walt Disney and Donald Duck himself were among the recipients of this unique prize.
D23 Gold and Silver Members will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets on May 21 for $23 each. Tickets will be available to D23 Free Members on June 11 for $33 each, and remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 9for $40 each. Tickets will be available at D23.com/Events. The touring schedule is as follows:
For times and locations, please visit D23.com.
Fanniversaries that guests can look forward to celebrating at each stop include:
…and many more!
More details about D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration presented by Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection can be found at D23.com/Events.
There’s a new animal experience coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Stars of the show are flocks of macaws in a kaleidoscope of colors flying over and around the heart of the park — Discovery Island. Brought to you by the fantastic team that inspires and delights guests at our Flights of Wonder show in collaboration with Disney Creative Entertainment, “Winged Encounters — The Kingdom Takes Flight,” will debut this summer.
The macaws, with wingspans up to 60 inches, are now making short flights in the early morning hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in preparation for the debut of the new experience, which features six types of macaw: hyacinth, green-winged, blue and gold, scarlet, blue-throated and military.
In addition to seeing these colorful birds in flight, during up-close encounters, avian experts will share conservation stories about the macaws, the majority of which are endangered in their native Central and South America.
While some minor offerings have been left off of the schedule still, here’s when you might catch the larger entertainment offerings during the 24-hour Disney Side party at the Magic Kingdom May 23rd and 24th:
The park will be open from 6:00 AM on May 23rd until 6:00 AM on May 24th. Stay tuned for more information on this event as more becomes available.
The cast of Festival of the Lion King recently got a look inside the new Harambe Theatre in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which will be home to their show come June:
On May 1, 2014, Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated 25 years at the Walt Disney World Resort with a special re-dedication ceremony and a one-time-only fireworks extravaganza! We have video of both of these epic events to share with you, so enjoy:
