How long is Lion King these days?

[AZMermaid]

I finally snagged a Yak and Yeti reservation for the 27th. Yay! I have a Landry card but I read a report somewhere that someone was turned away this week, even with it, so I’m happy to have a reservation. But…. It’s at 10:30. We plan to see the 10AM LK show. This is a must do for my daughter. We won’t be getting G+ this day, so my feeling is the early show is easiest to plan for. I read It’s 30 min (pre-Covid) but also that parts have been taken out since reopening. Is it still 30 min? Can we make our ADR- or at least by 10:40? I’m still stalking and have a dining finder going for a bit later. Thanks!

 

[g-dad66]

According to a review of it at touringplans, it is still 30 minutes long.

Even if it's shorter, it could be difficult to make Y&Y by 10:40. We've been trapped in the huge crush of people leaving the theatre when we were in a hurry to get somewhere, and it's not fun. And that has never been during peak crowds like you will be experiencing this week.

 

[kandlsutton]

Went on 12/14 and the show has definitely changed. Nothing in the air - no tumble monkeys or ”birds” on a wire - and no warthogs, lions, giraffes or elephants. Seemed a lot shorter, but still around 25-30 min. If seated on the right side closest to the exit, you should be able to get out quickly and get to Y&Y in 10 min. But for me, I would probably do a later show. The modified show just lacked that “something” that made it special…

 

[nikmasteed]

Why were the modifications made to the show? Is it a shortage of available performers that can do those stunts? I remember this show was the first to return after covid but wasn't sure about the details of the changes

 

[ScarletFire]

You won't be disappointed if you've never seen the show but for me, it was sad.

I'd go to the first show, keep my ADR and arrive a few minutes late. Have fun!

 

[scrappinginontario]

Why were the modifications made to the show? Is it a shortage of available performers that can do those stunts? I remember this show was the first to return after covid but wasn't sure about the details of the changes

Many changes were made when the show reopened. It's not a lack of performers but modifications that were made to the show. Hoping these modifications are temporary but nobody really knows. No tumble moneys, no flying bird and no audience participation.

 

[kandlsutton]

Why were the modifications made to the show? Is it a shortage of available performers that can do those stunts? I remember this show was the first to return after covid but wasn't sure about the details of the changes

“Social Distancing”’…performers are spaced out more than they used to be.

 

[lovethattink]

I think it is because performers are unmasked and must meet equity union requirements.

 

[jimmymc]

It's still about 30 minutes.

 

[luv2cheer92]

There was a posting the other day for something like trampoline acrobats that they are trying to hire. So could be good news. I enjoyed the show still, but I did miss the monkeys.

 

[AZMermaid]

We caught the noon show after lunch. I noticed the changes but my lion king loving daughter was thrilled we saw it.