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MJMcBride · 10-18-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by katt789

In terms of FOTLK closing, as of today; here are my observations: Avatarland was put on "indefinite hold" giving me hope that FOTLK might not close.

As of yesterday they posted auditons for the singers, with callbacks in late Nov. It would be pointless to hire new singers to train them and have them do one month of the show before it closes...correct?
Looks like FOTLK will not be closing after all?

That would be great

Where did you get that info?

rainynight · 10-19-2012, 12:27 PM

It would be sad if such a beautiful, well done show was canceled. I've loved that movie since it came out when I was a kid and saw the show twice during our last visit. I think they did an amazing job on it.

As far as Avatar land...I could take it or leave it. I remember liking the movie when it came out, but for the life of me I couldn't tell you anything about the plot/characters now. It was good but forgettable.

What I would love to see is Epcot and Hollywood Studios improved. In all honesty I think they need much more updates and attractions than Animal Kingdom.

katt789 · 10-19-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MJMcBride

That would be great

Where did you get that info?

The audition posting is on the disney website. Www.disneyauditions.com

MJMcBride · 10-19-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by katt789

The audition posting is on the disney website. Www.disneyauditions.com

I have been talking to some sources and they have told me that Disney will operate as business as usual until its time to announce

Its not out of the realm of possibility to add singers then one month later close the show

so while this is good news for FOTLK, it is no means a "done deal"

Gomoody · 10-23-2012, 10:13 PM

So sad they are closing this! Festival of the Lion King is one of my favorites! I will be there April of 2013 so I will miss it!

With so much land why must they close such a great show!! Just put Avatar somewhere else!

Gomoody · 10-23-2012, 10:15 PM

So sad they are closing this! Festival of the Lion King is one of my favorites! I will be there April of 2013 so I will miss it! With so much land why must they close such a great show!! Just put Avatar somewhere else!

MJMcBride · 10-23-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gomoody

So sad they are closing this! Festival of the Lion King is one of my favorites! I will be there April of 2013 so I will miss it!

With so much land why must they close such a great show!! Just put Avatar somewhere else!

Just so you know, this is all speculation. Disney has not announced anything

stindall · 10-24-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rainynight

As far as Avatar land...I could take it or leave it. I remember liking the movie when it came out, but for the life of me I couldn't tell you anything about the plot/characters now. It was good but forgettable.

It was Pocahontas with blue aliens in space.

deserrai · 10-24-2012, 02:09 PM

I hate that! I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard it is wonderful. I don't think we'll have time to see it when we go in December and I won't be back before next summer.

ABDonovan · 10-27-2012, 12:59 PM

So, for now, we're thinking that it should still be open in July? I'm going in July and the one time that I went to Disney World (ten years ago), this was the highlight...

MJMcBride · 10-27-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ABDonovan

So, for now, we're thinking that it should still be open in July? I'm going in July and the one time that I went to Disney World (ten years ago), this was the highlight...

It may be open. Or it could close soon. Disney probably won't give too much notice

lizanne · 10-27-2012, 04:20 PM

I'm still bummed that "Hunchback" closed. I sure hope they don't close Lion King. I really enjoy the show.

EEs*Mommy · 12-12-2012, 08:15 AM

Has anyone heard any updates?

MJMcBride · 12-13-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EEs*Mommy

Has anyone heard any updates?

Nothing new except that is still playing

dad4dis · 12-28-2012, 09:11 AM

Probably my favorite show!

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deserrai DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 578	I hate that! I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard it is wonderful. I don't think we'll have time to see it when we go in December and I won't be back before next summer. __________________ Deserrai

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10-19-2012, 12:27 PM	#302
rainynight Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 373	It would be sad if such a beautiful, well done show was canceled. I've loved that movie since it came out when I was a kid and saw the show twice during our last visit. I think they did an amazing job on it. As far as Avatar land...I could take it or leave it. I remember liking the movie when it came out, but for the life of me I couldn't tell you anything about the plot/characters now. It was good but forgettable. What I would love to see is Epcot and Hollywood Studios improved. In all honesty I think they need much more updates and attractions than Animal Kingdom.

10-23-2012, 10:13 PM	#305
Gomoody Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3	So sad they are closing this! Festival of the Lion King is one of my favorites! I will be there April of 2013 so I will miss it! With so much land why must they close such a great show!! Just put Avatar somewhere else!

10-23-2012, 10:15 PM	#306
Gomoody Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3	So sad they are closing this! Festival of the Lion King is one of my favorites! I will be there April of 2013 so I will miss it! With so much land why must they close such a great show!! Just put Avatar somewhere else!

10-27-2012, 04:20 PM	#312
lizanne DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: PA Posts: 1,068	I'm still bummed that "Hunchback" closed. I sure hope they don't close Lion King. I really enjoy the show.

12-28-2012, 09:11 AM	#315
dad4dis Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 100	Probably my favorite show!