'A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King' to open mid-May 2021 at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has today announced that ‘A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King’ will open in mid-May 2021

Jeff posted pictures inside the theater where preparations are underway for the return of the show.

Link to WDW Magic Story

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/festival-of-the-lion-king/news/19apr2021-a-celebration-of-festival-of-the-lion-king-to-open-next-month-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

Link to Jeff Vahle Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN2oiUinHJC/

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No hope for FOLK dining packages?

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Article says, :“The show itself will also see some modifications to assist with performer safety and will be reduced in length.” So definitely not the regular show.

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My DD19 will be over the moon!! We go in June! :purple_heart::purple_heart:

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Not the same without the tumbling monkeys

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Hooray!!!

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Baby Steps, people, baby steps!

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Hopefully, this will give WDW some practical info on show operations with Covid protocols in place which could lead to more shows re-opening.

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WHAT DOES MID-MAY MEAN???

And, is there any remote possibility in anyone’s mind that May 9th would qualify as “mid-month”? Asking for a friend.

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Oh yay, so it should be running by Memorial Day! Now to figure out how to ensure we get a seat.

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I think after the first week is considered mid May so 9>7 counts in my book.

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I was just scrolling down to say god freaking forbid that they announce an actual date for people.

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Happy to see that it will be back soon! Excited to see it on our End of May trip!

Not really sure why say Mid-May and not give a date…

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Just looking at the calendar, May 9th is a Sunday.

WDW often starts/opens a “new” attraction/feature on a weekday.

My WAG, the opening is going to be in between Monday, May 10th, and Friday, May 21st.

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I’m excited it will be back for the following reasons, in order of importance to me:

  1. Cast members! Especially the actors who have been out of work for so long.
  2. Draw crowds away from other attractions!
  3. Maybe we’ll watch if there’s not huge waits
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great!!

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I’m hoping mid-May means May 10th (or sooner)!

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How about May 2??? haha

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I’m pretty sure anything from May 2 to May 30 counts!

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Yay!!! Ok. So how early will I have to get up to score tickets lol​:tada::tada::tada:

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Today!!!

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