Festival of the Lion King Returns to DAK on June 1

[ChgoMusicGirl]

What custom maps? I like maps....

http://customizedmaps.disney.go.com/

They are really nice and came quite quickly. They have your family name on them and highlight whatever attractions you choose with a golden marker. There are 4 maps, but each map is 2 sided, so 2 parks are on one sheet of paper. And all for free....I actually think you can make them without a reservation!
Have fun!

 

[LMN]

We'll be there in 9 days! Just curious...anyone know what is being done with their old theatre?

 

[Itinkso]

We'll be there in 9 days! Just curious...anyone know what is being done with their old theatre?

It's been demolished to make way for Avatarland construction.

 

[RalphinSC]

It's been demolished to make way for Avatarland construction.

Hasn't been officially demolished yet..... but it is definitely empty and unused, ready for the wrecking ball...

 

[Itinkso]

Hasn't been officially demolished yet..... but it is definitely empty and unused, ready for the wrecking ball...

Hmmmm, CMs reported a few weeks ago that is was demolished. Still there?

 

[bjscheel]

How long did the show used to be? I know it might be a little different now, but I need to decide whether to try to do it before our RFC lunch, or between our fastpasses.

 

[Itinkso]

How long did the show used to be? I know it might be a little different now, but I need to decide whether to try to do it before our RFC lunch, or between our fastpasses.

It's said to be the same show and runs 30 minutes.

 

[xApril]

I'm excited for it to come back, but am more excited for the LK merch cart. There isn't enough in the parks! Of course, it'll probably just be what's already sold...but I'd love for new merch.

 

[PoohGal05]

YIPEE darn SKIPEE! We're there in 4 days and can hardly wait! I work my last tomorrow, my son's last day of school is tomorrow and my mom is already on vacation! Disney, here we come!

 

[lmbcdb]

Just keep checking.

Just keep swimming...

Oh wait, wrong AK show.

 

[RalphinSC]

Hmmmm, CMs reported a few weeks ago that is was demolished. Still there?

The threads I'm monitoring are showign lots of ground prep and stabilization going on behind the Rainforest cafe area and prep being done on the CMM areas, but I haven't seen anyone post that the actual old theater has been demoed yet.

Your sources could be better than mine on this though.

 

[Itinkso]

The threads I'm monitoring are showign lots of ground prep and stabilization going on behind the Rainforest cafe area and prep being done on the CMM areas, but I haven't seen anyone post that the actual old theater has been demoed yet. Your sources could be better than mine on this though.

On the News and Rumors board it's also been reported that it's gone. I did see photos on Fb of theater rubble. Either way, on with Avatarland!

 

[amg35]

http://customizedmaps.disney.go.com/

They are really nice and came quite quickly. They have your family name on them and highlight whatever attractions you choose with a golden marker. There are 4 maps, but each map is 2 sided, so 2 parks are on one sheet of paper. And all for free....I actually think you can make them without a reservation!
Have fun!

I did it, awesome, thanks!!

Free stuff is the best stuff!

 

[ChgoMusicGirl]

In case anyone is interested, FP+ is now available for FoTLK. I got one for next weekend when we'll be there. There were quite a few times available, it looked like every show had availability. Not sure if I'll really need this, but better safe than sorry!

 

[SoarinSC]

I have to admit AK isn't my favorite park, but I LOVE FotLK...best show in all of Orlando. So happy to have it back!

 

[safetymom]

http://blog.wdwinfo.com/2014/06/01/festival-of-the-lion-king-reopens-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/

Lots of pictures of the new area and the show. They demolished the old theater. We saw the remnants on a back stage tour.

 

[Meriweather]

In case anyone is interested, FP+ is now available for FoTLK. I got one for next weekend when we'll be there. There were quite a few times available, it looked like every show had availability. Not sure if I'll really need this, but better safe than sorry!

We went yesterday. Added a FP+ for the 2:00 show about 10:00.
FP people were let in first, so we got good seats. Then stand bys were let in. Not everyone in line made it in, so getting a FP if you can might be a wise choice.
Nice theater. Wish they had put backs in the seats, though

 

[MuddyTires]

Old theater is gone. See post #143 here for a picture:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/avatar-construction-aerial-updates.879366/page-8

 

[720L]

It looks exactly the same as old theater?

 

[disEAR]

Anyone seeing festival of the lion king fast pass+ availability for July yet? This is one of our must do Animal Kingdom experiences.