• Festival of the Lion King
    Plunge right into the middle of the action in this cleverly staged in-the-round production featuring songs from the film and a cast of familiar faces, including Simba, Timon and Pumbaa. Combining the pageantry of a parade with all the excitement of a tribal celebration, this is a lavish, high energy spectacle created through song, dance and specialty performances. Live stage show production that borrows songs from the popular Disney animated classic, but it doesn’t stop there. Singers, dancers, acrobats and a good portion of crowd participation all combine to make this quite possibly the best offering to be found at the Animal Kingdom.
Disney Tip: This show is very popular, so early arrival helps to ensure getting a seat.

Get in on the action by interacting with Cast Members when they ask for group participation.

With its newly enclosed theater, Festival of the Lion King is a great place to cool off.

 
Disney Trivia: The Festival of the Lion King was crowned the 2004 Disney Magazine Reader's Choice Award winner for Favorite Walt Disney World Resort Show!

"The Lion King" borrows certain elements from Shakespeare's Hamlet, including the storyline of a young prince whose uncle takes over a kingdom after murdering the king.

"The Lion King" is the best-selling home video of all time!

There are approximately 136 costumes that are worn by the cast of the show.