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Good Morning Dewdrop · 08-10-2012, 11:25 AM

I'm going to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

So I'll be hoping they won't close it until it has a new spot in Africa and it will only be closed briefly but....we'll see it several times during our September trip. We love this show!!

mousiemom · 08-10-2012, 11:52 AM

OMG! this will be devastation to our family, this is the best show and we always end our day @ AK with the festival of the lion king, we've grown up with the monkeys!! they need to move it to a new location. we hated to see the tarzan rocks show close!

vleeth · 08-10-2012, 11:53 AM

Thanks for posting this!

I was trying to decide if we would see LK again this trip or just skip it, now the decision is made.

jmm476 · 08-10-2012, 11:59 AM

If this is true, that makes me very sad. FotLK is my favorite stage show in all of WDW. Without it, I'm not sure a visit to AK is worth using a day's ticket. I'm in the group that is not looking forward to Avatarland or whatever they're calling it. Wasn't interested in the movie, not interested in it being turned into part of the park. Now I have another reason to not like it. Thank goodness we just decided to take a December trip so I can see it again!

Sparkly · 08-10-2012, 12:10 PM

I hate Avatar and haven't got a trip until next Feb, so if it does close I'll be sad because I've never seen FOTLK

North of Mouse · 08-10-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDC Nala

Not thrilled that a show that was pure fun is being removed (hopefully not permanently) to make way for a morality message on conservation. I hope Avatar has some shows (without the heavy message stuff)

I second that! If and when I want that type message I'll go elsewhere, not Disney

The subtle messages (and some not so subtle) are at AK to begin with, and that's fine, but I would not be going to a show to get it "concentrated".

psac · 08-10-2012, 12:38 PM

I've read somewhere (maybe unofficial guide?) that the FotLK was supposed to only be a temporary show, and they kept it permanently because it was such a big hit. It probably could use a better permanent home with real seats instead of those bleachers.

minniesmama · 08-10-2012, 12:51 PM

Noooooooooo!

I'm so upset about this. I love FOTLK! Who ever thought Avartarland was a good idea in the first place? Humph. *stomps off in a sulk*

Reddog1134 · 08-10-2012, 12:56 PM

I just want to point out that this rumor is coming from Screamscape. The website that, for 5 years, has been reporting that the Monsters Inc coaster is coming soon.

Bearybear · 08-10-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pilferk

We don't.

I'd be shocked if they just shuttered it for 6 months to a year while building a new theater. I guess it would depend on how easy it is to relocate the set pieces to a new building, quickly. If they have to build the theater AROUND the set pieces (as in, they don't "plug" in and out).....maybe they have no choice but to do things this way.

According to http://jimhillmedia.com/contributors...x#.UCVKIZ2PWZg the set pieces were originally from a DL parade and not built specifically with the theater in mind. It is also kind of interesting to realize that FOTLK was only a stop-gap measure until the Beastly Kingdom was ready.

Albytaps · 08-10-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JESSketeer

What does Avatar have to do with Disney anyway??

It has just as much to do with Disney as Indiana Jones or Star Wars does... or Harry Potter (Warner Bros.) with Universal as far as that goes, I think that did quite well. Avatar is trying to follow suit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatoomch

I see this crop up a lot. I think Avatar & AK go together well - the 'moral' in the movie is about looking after our planet, conservation yadda yadda yadda, the same message as AK, and a message Disney has always pushed.

And no, I'm not an Avatar movie fan - I bat for the Star Wars team

Same here. I was not thrilled about Avatar in AK but the more I think about it the more excited I get.

It's too bad about FOTLK because I saw it (thankfully) the last visit and it was quite a good show. I'm sure it'll move somewhere pretty quickly... maybe even to DL if not somewhere else in WDW?

KellyNY · 08-10-2012, 01:25 PM

I doubt that is true. I think they will release some sort of plans before they release what they will close. Just a rumor.

DanBoris · 08-10-2012, 01:36 PM

A long time member on WDWMAgic posted:

"Screamscape is right. FotLK is slated to move next year. I've heard where it's going, but it seems so far-fetched that I don't want to say it."

There was also a building permit files recently for "Theatre in the Wild Area Development"

These would lead to speculation that they are moving FotLK to the Nemo theater.

The permit is fact, although the description is vague enough for it to be almost anything, but everything else here is just rumors and conjecture.

Also, there seems to be little doubt that Avatar is going in the Camp Minnie Mickey plot, so FotLK would have to move eventually.

jesswindsor · 08-10-2012, 01:36 PM

I hope that they don't take it away forever, it is a really nice show.

disneyfantotheend · 08-10-2012, 01:40 PM

I heard it was moving. I really hope they move it quickly. I LOVE that show!!!! I am so glad we saw it on our last trip, just in case, but if it does get removed I will be so sad.

08-10-2012, 11:25 AM	#61
Good Morning Dewdrop DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,545	I'm going to hope for the best but prepare for the worst. So I'll be hoping they won't close it until it has a new spot in Africa and it will only be closed briefly but....we'll see it several times during our September trip. We love this show!! __________________ Next Trip - AS Music September 2013 Previous Magical Adventures: AP #2 January 2013 - AS Music: October 2012 - AS Music; September 2012 - AoA - LM opening day!; April 2012 - AS Sports; January/February 2012 - AS Music AP #1 September 2011 - AS Music; May 2011 - AS Music - D23 Scavenger Hunt - Team "Pixie Dust"!!; February 2011 - AS Music; December 2010 - POFQ; September 2010 - AS Music September 2009 - AS Music & CBR January 2009 - AS Music January 2008 - POP January 2007 - AS Movies BARK and GROWL and SCREECH and ROAR STOMP and JUMP and LEAP and SOAR

08-10-2012, 11:52 AM	#62
mousiemom adam lambert lover! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 2,015	OMG! this will be devastation to our family, this is the best show and we always end our day @ AK with the festival of the lion king, we've grown up with the monkeys!! they need to move it to a new location. we hated to see the tarzan rocks show close! __________________ [ : Pam(43) married to Bo (42)daughter Kinsey(12):her 28th disneytripfreckles :lulabelle ]75-DL/80-WDW/97-WDW/99-DISNEYMOON-ASM/02-DD 1ST TRIP-ASM/04-ASM/05-POP/06-POP/1/07-POP/5/07-POR/8/07-SSR/12/07-POP/1/08-POP/6/08-DL-HOJO/9/08-POP/12/08-ASM/2/09-POP/5/09-POP/9/09-POP/12/09-POP/5/10-POP/12/10-POP/11/11-POPBC12/11-POP-11/12POP 4/13/AOA-11/13

08-10-2012, 11:53 AM	#63
vleeth I heart Disney Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,348	Thanks for posting this! I was trying to decide if we would see LK again this trip or just skip it, now the decision is made. __________________

08-10-2012, 11:59 AM	#64
jmm476 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 909	If this is true, that makes me very sad. FotLK is my favorite stage show in all of WDW. Without it, I'm not sure a visit to AK is worth using a day's ticket. I'm in the group that is not looking forward to Avatarland or whatever they're calling it. Wasn't interested in the movie, not interested in it being turned into part of the park. Now I have another reason to not like it. Thank goodness we just decided to take a December trip so I can see it again! __________________ WDW Commando Member #75 Just back from POR/POP! Sad to say I'm not planning another trip soon... My first dining review! Jan 2011

08-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#65
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08-10-2012, 12:38 PM	#67
psac DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,714	I've read somewhere (maybe unofficial guide?) that the FotLK was supposed to only be a temporary show, and they kept it permanently because it was such a big hit. It probably could use a better permanent home with real seats instead of those bleachers. __________________ “It's kind of fun to do the impossible.” - Walt Disney Upcoming VWL/DCL Fantasy Sep 2013, BWV Nov 2013, AKL-K Apr 2014 Past AKL CL Apr 2013, BWV Nov 2012, BC CL June 2012, BLT Apr 2012, BWV Nov 2011, CR July 2011, BWI CL Nov 2010, GF CL Apr 2010, GF Apr 2009, Omni Champ. Apr 2007, POR Oct 2003

08-10-2012, 12:51 PM	#68
minniesmama Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 102	Noooooooooo! I'm so upset about this. I love FOTLK! Who ever thought Avartarland was a good idea in the first place? Humph. stomps off in a sulk __________________ Me , DH , DD(5), DD(3) Many, Many trips 1980s, 90s (I'm a Florida kid!) POP Sept. 2007 (first family trip!) Disneyland July 2008 POP May 2009 (May Monsoon with a 5-week-old ) CBR Sept 2010 Next trip: POR Nov. 2012!!

08-10-2012, 12:56 PM	#69
Reddog1134 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,283	I just want to point out that this rumor is coming from Screamscape. The website that, for 5 years, has been reporting that the Monsters Inc coaster is coming soon. __________________ October '13 Pre-Trip Report

08-10-2012, 01:25 PM	#72
KellyNY DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 7,224	I doubt that is true. I think they will release some sort of plans before they release what they will close. Just a rumor. __________________ KELLY DESPERADOS, AND LOVING IT !!! HO HO HO

08-10-2012, 01:36 PM	#73
DanBoris Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 397	A long time member on WDWMAgic posted: "Screamscape is right. FotLK is slated to move next year. I've heard where it's going, but it seems so far-fetched that I don't want to say it." There was also a building permit files recently for "Theatre in the Wild Area Development" These would lead to speculation that they are moving FotLK to the Nemo theater. The permit is fact, although the description is vague enough for it to be almost anything, but everything else here is just rumors and conjecture. Also, there seems to be little doubt that Avatar is going in the Camp Minnie Mickey plot, so FotLK would have to move eventually.

08-10-2012, 01:36 PM	#74
jesswindsor DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ashland, Kentucky Posts: 1,514	I hope that they don't take it away forever, it is a really nice show.

08-10-2012, 01:40 PM	#75
disneyfantotheend DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,732	I heard it was moving. I really hope they move it quickly. I LOVE that show!!!! I am so glad we saw it on our last trip, just in case, but if it does get removed I will be so sad.

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