ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney’s Animal Kingdom will welcome “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” beginning May 15.
Walt Disney World made the announcement Saturday as the theme park began technical rehearsals for a limited number of guests.
In January, Walt Disney World officials announced the show’s return in a modified format at the Harambe Theater. Guests who were among the first to see the modified show Saturday said parts of the show had been eliminated including the tumble monkeys acrobatic act, aerial acrobatics and guest interactions near the shows ending.
In April, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle shared pictures and videos on Instagram, saying the cast of the show was currently rehearsing for the show’s debut. ”There