The tumble Monkeys and flying birds are returning to the Harambe Theatre as the 'Festival of the Lion King' at Disney's Animal Kingdom returns on July 16 2022.
The modified 'A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King' will close at the end of July 4, with the 'Festival of the Lion King' beginning July 16 2022. No shows will be performed July 5 through 15. When the show reopens on July 16, Genie+ access via the Lightning Lane will continue as before.
The tumble monkeys are a team of acrobats that adds a lot of energy to the show and are especially popular with the younger members of the audience. Although the show will be called by its original name, the audience participation elements will not be back in the show from July 16, but may return later.
The return of A Festival of the Lion King in May 2021 was a significant moment for Walt Disney World's entertainment department and its return to the parks followed the pandemic closures. Although in a modified format, it was the first time that large numbers of guests were indoors for a show.
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