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Festival of the Lion King

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Extravagant stage show with acrobats, giant puppets & stilt walkers, plus songs from the movie. People often mention show, great, Lion, King, fire, performance, people, performers, dancing, loved,


Address

2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, United States

Website

disneyworld.disney.go.com

Contact

+1 407-939-5277

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm

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  • 4/5 Sunkissed F. 7 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    An excellent idea to come to this show. Amazing acrobatics and dangerous fire stunts. Singing and musical fun for everyone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David E. 1 year ago on Google
    A must-see for families with younger kids, and it's a great spot to get out of any hot, cold, or wet weather for 30 minutes. The line to get in may look super long, but the theater holds a lot more people than I expected. They pull out all the stops in this show, from fire breathers to giant animatronic animals! If you are nervous about being in tight with lots of other people, this is probably not for you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda S. 2 years ago on Google
    I dont normally do these but, a couple weeks ago my daughter and I had the pleasure if seeing this amazing show and i had to comment. This show is absolutely captivating and downright magical. I also want to thank the cast member who was so kind to us, after reading other reviews i believe his name is Evan but I just know hes the one who plays games with the audience before the show. He not only moved us to closer seating on request but during the show he was doing the Hand motions with my daughter during one of the songs. Great Show, Greats Cast members, Great Day!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard Y. 4 months ago on Google • 277 reviews
    The absolute best, hooray Disney!! This is simply the best curated, choreographed, designed performance at a theme park. Ever. I couldn’t believe the level of performers. Singer and dancers are top notched. Who is BROADWAY? And it looks like the ‘gymnasts’ are recruited from Cirque du Soleil. Lastly, the theatre itself was designed for a performance like this. Due to its octagonal shape and the entire 30+ minutes of performance felt so intimate. There are no bad seats in this theater. You can literally feel the performers’ breathing. Bravo!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark B. 5 months ago on Google • 384 reviews
    I love the show. Must see. Everyone in it always has a smile. They bring in kids from the crowd to participate.

  • 5/5 Deborah Samilenko (. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the theatrical production of old. The current one eliminated some performers (for covid safety purposes) and we miss them! I still recommend people see it if they have never been to it before.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rachel M. 5 months ago on Google • 333 reviews
    This show should be seen at least once. It is a colorful spectacle with beautiful costumes, great singing, dancing. The acrobat/trampoline team were awesome! The fire dancer was astounding. The most popular songs from The Lion King were performed. The very beginning of the show is somewhat slow, and they do audience participation fillers by having everyone make animal sounds. The venue itself is ok, but they cram everyone in. In fact, twice, they asked people to slide to one side on the benches even tighter together to fit more people in. So basically, those who were waiting in line for an hour before the show got penalized because last-minute guests got squeezed in. Otherwise, the show was good. It was worth hearing Simba roar at the end of the show. The singers had strong powerful voices. I would recommend seeing this show.

  • 4/5 Landon B. 3 months ago on Google • 315 reviews New
    Ah- what a breathtaking & beautiful show. This show features impressive acrobats, great songs from the movie, and a talented cast. You could skip forward a few years and still see the same people! My only gripe about this is that it’s really hard to secure a seat here. However, the actual show is worthwhile! The monkey dancers, bird actors, and the four main actors are all great, but the be prepared section is the best part! You’ll hear great music, and an impressive fire acrobat that’ll leave you amazed yet unsettled. Overall, is worth watching and securing that lighting lane!

  • 5/5 That one guy S. 9 months ago on Google • 232 reviews
    This is extremely entertaining. The kids loved it and adults alike. The show is long and worth the wait. I love how the actors truly seem to enjoy what they are doing. The volume inside is perfect and the lights are very well done. I suggest this to anyone. This show is amazing.

  • 5/5 Sabrina B. 7 months ago on Google • 153 reviews
    So much fun! This interactive show will delight everyone. The performers are wonderful and I loved how you got the theme of the Lion King in a fresh way. The AC helped tremendously too!

  • 5/5 bozzer36 10 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    An excellent show. Great performers, props and all delivered professionally. We took our autistic daughter in, she’s non verbal and very immobile but she loved it. The sounds and lights are excellent.

  • 5/5 John K. 4 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Almost didn't get in as it was extremely busy, our group was split, so if you want to sit together to see this enegertic colourful fantastic show then maybe look at LL purchase.

  • 5/5 bamy333 6 months ago on Google
    Love this fun and well produced theatrical performance with tumblers, aerobatics, pyrotechnics and great music. One of the best Disney attractions. We enjoyed seeing it twice on our vacation

  • 5/5 Torrey L. 10 months ago on Google
    Fantastic show!!!! Music, dancing , acrobatics and fire 🔥. This is a great show for the family to relax cool off and enjoy. The cast is top notch. Feels like front row on Broadway (almost 😉) Seriously though I really appreciate Disney putting on this legit production. It’s a step above 👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Laura H. 8 months ago on Google
    We loved festival of the Lion King. We got there a little bit early to get in line to get good seats. We ended up being about halfway back in the one section. The whole place filled up pretty quickly. I enjoy that they get the audience to participate even if it is just minor things like making (hilarious) animal noises. It's hard not to sing along and move a little to the music! Our boy loved the acrobatics and fire!

  • 5/5 Lisa K. 5 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    An awesome family experience. Performers were on point & in sync. The show was worth the wait!

  • 5/5 Christopher M. 11 months ago on Google
    I personally don't know who any of the actors are for this show but I wish I did. The skill, ferocity, and grace on exhibition during the performance I watched was next level. One of the monkey dudes caught several guys on his shoulders in like ten seconds. I'd give anything to be able to bring the energy like they did. The whole room was alive. Absolutely worth seeing!

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a broadway caliber show that should be included in your activities in the Animal Kingdom. It has a little bit of everything from costumes to dancing and beautiful singing. The show is interactive with audience participation and songs from the Lion King movie. There are gigantic animatronic figures: Pumba, Simba, a life sized Elephant and a Giraffe. The actors sing, juggle with fire, perform on the trapeze, fly on wires and bounce of a trampoline. It is a very entertaining show that lasts about half an hour. Make sure you don't miss this one and wave bye to Pumba as you leave.

  • 3/5 Amanda O. 2 years ago on Google
    This was cute, and probably great for small kids. It was good for teenagers. I expected more tumbling and aerialists but there wasn't much at our show. The singing was wonderful! As someone who grew up with the Lion King I really enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Joanne W. 11 months ago on Google
    Really good show, characters were amazing, fantastic singers

  • 5/5 Kristy T. 11 months ago on Google
    Cute fun show for any lion king fan! The acrobats were fantastic.

  • 5/5 Pedro C. 11 months ago on Google
    I love Animal Kingdom. Great performers, singers, and overall Great show. I highly recommend this one for everyone and especially Lion King fans 🤙 I purchased the Genie plus and was worthy 👍

  • 5/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fun show! Takes me back to childhood with all the Lion King songs being performed by such talented people. They engaged the crowd, had fun aerialists, dancers, even a fire performer! The costumes were lovely, the entertainers were lively, and an all-around great experience to see the floats and shows. They perform on the hour every hour, but get there 10 minutes early to secure a good seat.

  • 5/5 André N. 11 months ago on Google
    The Lion King show at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a must-see for any fan of the movie. The show is located in the Harambe Theater, which is a large, air-conditioned theater that is perfect for a summer day. The show features singing, dancing, tumbling, fire dancing, and more. The cast members are all dressed as animals, and they really get into the show. The show tells the story of The Lion King in a 30-minute performance. Here are some of the things that make the show so special: The stage comes out from the back and gets set up as the show is going on. This is done so seamlessly that you don't even notice it. The cast members are always so enthusiastic and really get into the show. The show tells the story of The Lion King in a way that is both entertaining and educational. The show is full of singing, dancing, and acrobatics. If you are looking for a great show to see at Disney's Animal Kingdom, I highly recommend the Lion King show. You won't be disappointed! Here are some additional details that you may want to include: The show runs every hour from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets are required for the show and can be purchased online or at the park. The show is appropriate for all ages. The theater is located in the Harambe section of the park, near the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride.

  • 5/5 Gawain F. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent show. Was very well put together. Think my wife and myself enjoyed it more than the children. Would encourage anyone attending Animal Kingdom to try and go see it. The line moved really fast.

  • 5/5 Alpaca P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a must-watch!!! A nostalgic Lion Kong story + live performance = spectacular!! All the performers and dancers are so professional, thank you for the wonderful experience.

  • 5/5 Nick S. 1 year ago on Google
    I was leery about going to the show, but my daughter had been and loved it. The show lasted over 20 minutes and was amazing. If someone in your party has a wheelchair your party sits on the front row, which gives you a great view. I have heard that the view suffers in the back rows. Large cast that always works together so they are great, singing,dancing sing along to songs everyone knows. Very happy we went

  • 5/5 Ramon “Domingo” De Los S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing show first time I experience live festival animation like that my grandkids me my wife and all the adults enjoyed every second of it

  • 5/5 Bethany F. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an awesome show! There are some changes in the show from COVID so it was a little lackluster compared to the previous version, but still a great performance.

  • 5/5 Traci R. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved this show. All seats had great views and the preformed rotate around so you can see all the costumes.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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