FOTLK? Closing??? Date? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Belle1962 · 11-20-2012, 08:20 PM

Searching my memory banks but do I recall hearing that Festival of the Lion King will be closing for good? If so, does anyone know when the last show will be?

TIA.

matheke · 11-20-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Belle1962

Searching my memory banks but do I recall hearing that Festival of the Lion King will be closing for good? If so, does anyone know when the last show will be?

TIA.

People would be marching on AK with pitchforks and torches if that was ever announced.

I think there was a rumor that they may have to move/build a new theatre for it when Avatarland or whatever they will be calling it is built.

andyman8 · 11-20-2012, 08:59 PM

Originally, I was expecting FotLK to close sometime in February with notice coming around New Year's. This, of course, is for Avatar-land.

Now, with the delays, I don't expect this happening until the second half of 2013 at the least. I think we'll see a lot of Avatar-related announcements at D23 2013, which is scheduled from August 9-11 in DLR.

cmwade77 · 11-20-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman8

Originally, I was expecting FotLK to close sometime in February with notice coming around New Year's. This, of course, is for Avatar-land.

Now, with the delays, I don't expect this happening until the second half of 2013 at the least. I think we'll see a lot of Avatar-related announcements at D23 2013, which is scheduled from August 9-11 in DLR.

Rumors are that it is still closing sometime early January and may not reopen for a while. Not sure why they can't build the new facility first,t hen close down the old one.

andyman8 · 11-20-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cmwade77

Rumors are that it is still closing sometime early January and may not reopen for a while. Not sure why they can't build the new facility first,t hen close down the old one.

To be honest, I have know I idea why Disney would close the old facility before opening the new one.

As far as actual closing date, I was pretty dead set on late Jan to mid-Feb but I really don't believe some of these rumors. That being said, I really don't know anymore than you or anyone else on this board.

reiella · 11-20-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cmwade77

Rumors are that it is still closing sometime early January and may not reopen for a while. Not sure why they can't build the new facility first,t hen close down the old one.

It's possible they need to do some maintenance/whatnot with the equipment [what specifically, no clue, this is unfounded speculation]. There's also the unfortunate potential that they want to be able to get started asap with the Avatar expansion so it can be ready as close to the sequel's launch as possible, and they are willing to suffer the attendance at AK in the short-term over it.

Reddog1134 · 11-21-2012, 08:50 AM

Some of the performers were recently offered a 6-month contract. Since they are usually offered a 12-month contract, it fueled rumors that the show would have an extended closure or possibly even close permanently.

TDC Nala · 11-21-2012, 10:56 AM

There are various rumors to the effect that it will be removed to make way for the upcoming Avatar attractions, either moved somewhere in the Africa area, or removed completely. They're just rumors right now. No announcement from Disney, and no date.

MHSweb79 · 11-21-2012, 11:20 AM

Here's an excellent blog on FOTLK:

http://land.allears.net/blogs/jacksp...on_king_1.html

He addresses the rumors of a shutdown, but of course has no hard facts.

Since this is widely considered on of the best, if not THE best, shows in WDW, I find it difficult to believe they'd remove it entirely. But you never know.

TDC Nala · 11-21-2012, 12:52 PM

can I hope for an Avatar musical show featuring a song called "In The Na'vi?"

minnie mum · 11-21-2012, 12:57 PM

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can I hope for an Avatar musical show featuring a song called "In The Na'vi?"

Ok, where is the GROAN smilie??

DeaverTex · 11-22-2012, 03:57 PM

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can I hope for an Avatar musical show featuring a song called "In The Na'vi?"

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Reddog1134 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,306	Some of the performers were recently offered a 6-month contract. Since they are usually offered a 12-month contract, it fueled rumors that the show would have an extended closure or possibly even close permanently. __________________ October '13 Pre-Trip Report Last edited by Reddog1134; 11-21-2012 at 08:58 AM.

11-21-2012, 10:56 AM	#8
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	There are various rumors to the effect that it will be removed to make way for the upcoming Avatar attractions, either moved somewhere in the Africa area, or removed completely. They're just rumors right now. No announcement from Disney, and no date. __________________

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TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	can I hope for an Avatar musical show featuring a song called "In The Na'vi?" __________________

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11-21-2012, 11:20 AM	#9
MHSweb79 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 3,691	Here's an excellent blog on FOTLK: http://land.allears.net/blogs/jacksp...on_king_1.html He addresses the rumors of a shutdown, but of course has no hard facts. Since this is widely considered on of the best, if not THE best, shows in WDW, I find it difficult to believe they'd remove it entirely. But you never know.

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