The one-day event at DCA will be expanding its run of dates when it makes the move across the esplanade to Disneyland. The “Celebrate Gospel” event that last took place at Stage 17 in DCA’s Hollywood Land in 2019 will be moving to Fantasyland Theatre in February.

Here’s a rundown of what else is on tap for Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney in 2022. In the tale, the exiled Simba the lion cub must figure out how to grow up and take back his rightful throne from Scar, Mufasa’s murderous brother. Set on the African plains, the story told the tale of the battle for Pride Rock after the death of Mufasa the lion king.

The cast of 18 performers in African-inspired costumes formed an ensemble called the Storytellers of the Pride Lands. The modest-sized “Lion King” show that played on the banks of Paradise Bay in the “World of Color” viewing area will likely expand to match the scale and size of the Fantasyland Theatre.ĭuring the show’s DCA limited-time run, a traveling troupe of storytellers retold “The Lion King” in a contemporary style through story, song and dance on the Palisades Stage overlooking California Adventure’s Paradise Bay. The new “Lion King” show highlights a lineup of new and returning entertainment, festivals and special events coming to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in 2022. Subscribe here.ĭisneyland hasn’t set a date yet for the start of the “Tale of the Lion King” show, but don’t expect to see the performance take over the Fantasyland Theatre before February when the “Celebrate Gospel” event will be calling the venue home. Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.

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