Festival of the Lion King is one of the best shows at Walt Disney World. Staged in the round at the Harambe Theatre in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it’s a joyful celebration of the film’s music, with powerful singers, dancers, tumbling monkeys, fire twirlers and floats carrying Simba, Pumbaa and friends.
| Location | Harambe Theatre, Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom |
| Show type | Live musical in the round |
| Height requirement | None |
| Show length | About 30 minutes |
| Opened | 1998 |
| Lightning Lane | Check the My Disney Experience app for the current option |
Tips
- Arrive early to get a seat with your section’s animal. Each section is invited to make its animal’s sound.
- Kids can join in. A few children are usually picked to take part in a parade around the theater.
