REFURBISHMENTJan 5 – Jun 1, 2014 · ~5 mo
- Jan 5, 2014
The show closed at its original Camp Minnie-Mickey theater, which was cleared to make way for Pandora - The World of Avatar.
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↺ Reopened Jun 1, 2014
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Ride history
the lifetime log- 2014
- 2003
The Camp Minnie-Mickey theater was enclosed and air-conditioned, replacing the original open-air, partially-walled venue for year-round indoor performances.
- 1998
◆ Latest milestone
Festival of the Lion King premiered with the opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom, staged in an open-air theater-in-the-round at Camp Minnie-Mickey.
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That's every change on the record on Festival of the Lion King since 1998.
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Questions & answers
When did Festival of the Lion King open?
Per the documented record, Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom opened on Apr 22, 1998.
When did Festival of the Lion King last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Festival of the Lion King is dated Jan 5, 2014: The show closed at its original Camp Minnie-Mickey theater, which was cleared to make way for Pandora - The World of Avatar.
What changed recently on Festival of the Lion King?
The latest documented change (documented Jun 1, 2014): The show reopened in the new purpose-built Harambe Theatre in the Africa section, relocating from Camp Minnie-Mickey after a roughly five-month closure.
How many changes are on record for Festival of the Lion King?
4 documented changes, dating back to 1998 — the fan-kept ride changelog nobody else keeps.
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