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[Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>)

Park guide

Park guide

# Festival of the Lion King

A live indoor production uses music, puppetry and performance inspired by The Lion King.

 

  

## Before you go

More detail and photos are being added. Use the official information for current operating details, participation requirements and access arrangements.

[See official information for Festival of the Lion King](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/animal-kingdom/festival-of-the-lion-king/>)

[View my day](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/plan/>)

Guides & stories

## More about this place

Reviewed stories and day plans featuring this place.

[All guides & stories](<https://thmprk.com/guides/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [One day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: animals, shows and room to choose](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Build a day around animals, a show and the ride your group wants most. This flexible route includes food, a proper rest and practical alternatives when plans change.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-flexible-one-day-plan/>)

For the places you’re exploring

### [A slower Animal Kingdom day: wildlife, food and time to look](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

October 3, 2026

Give the animals, performances and settings more room in your day. This route keeps major rides optional, includes a full meal and separates an actual rest from more sightseeing.

[Read day plan](<https://thmprk.com/guides/animal-kingdom-slower-day-plan/>)

© Disney At [Disney's Animal Kingdom](<https://thmprk.com/visit/theme-parks/united-states/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom/>). [© Disney](<https://www.disneyworld.co.uk/entertainment/animal-kingdom/festival-of-the-lion-king/>)

## The experience

A live indoor production uses music, puppetry and performance inspired by The Lion King.

 

Make a posted showtime your anchor and allow for entry. A seat at a musical production is a change of activity, not a promise of a quiet environment.

 

See [official information for Festival of the Lion King](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/animal-kingdom/festival-of-the-lion-king/>) for participation details and current availability.

 

## Sources and further reading

1. [Festival of the Lion King official information](<https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/entertainment/animal-kingdom/festival-of-the-lion-king/>) · Disney

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