Disneyland to shutter another major attraction

Disneyland, the beloved theme park in Anaheim, California, is once again making changes to its entertainment lineup. This comes hot on the heels of the closure of “Rogers: The Musical” at Disney California Adventure’s Hyperion Theater. Now, in another announcement, Disneyland has confirmed that “Tale of The Lion King,” a live show located at the Fantasyland Theater, is also set to conclude its run in January.

“Tale of The Lion King” initially made its debut in California Adventure’s Paradise Park during the summer of 2019. This unique production reimagined Disney’s iconic 1994 animated classic, “The Lion King,” presenting it in a captivating “story theater” format. Despite its innovative approach and positive reception, the show’s first season was relatively short-lived. However, “Tale of The Lion King” made a triumphant return in 2023 when it was revived at the Fantasyland Theater.

The 2023 revival retained the story theater style that made the previous show a hit. To enhance the experience, it introduced a media wall and refined the theatrical design to suit its new location within a spacious seated theater. With these improvements, it managed to attract audiences who were eager to immerse themselves in the timeless story of Simba and his journey to becoming the king of the Pride Lands.

Unfortunately, the revival of “Tale of The Lion King” will also come to an end. Its final performances are scheduled for January 7, 2024, marking the conclusion of an engaging and visually impressive stage adaptation.

This decision leaves the Disneyland Resort with both of its largest live-production theaters temporarily idle. Although the first few months of the year generally represent Disneyland’s off-peak season, they also provide an opportunity for maintenance work on attractions. Presently, the resort has the Splash Mountain transformation into “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” underway, which is anticipated to be completed in late 2024. Additionally, the eagerly awaited return of “Fantasmic!” is planned for the spring. As a result, the closure of these two substantial, crowd-pleasing theaters means reduced flexibility when it comes to offering live entertainment at the park.

Disneyland has yet to disclose its plans for potential replacements or new productions to fill the void left by “Tale of The Lion King” and “Rogers: The Musical.” Theme park enthusiasts and visitors are eagerly awaiting news of what will take the stage next in these iconic venues.

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