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No need to go to Broadway because “The Lion King” is coming to Orlando. Now, that’s a wonderful phrase! From April 17 until May 13, the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Downtown Orlando hosts Disney’s “The Lion King,” a Tony Award-winning musical enjoyed by more than 60 million people around the world that tells the heartfelt story of how a young lion cub must face the reality of becoming king.
Listen to the Oscar-winning songs originally made famous by Elton John and Tim Rice as you marvel at the intricately designed costumes and one-of-a-kind choreography that incorporates animal movements with tribal dance. Zebras will trot, hyenas will prowl and giraffes will prance, all right beside your favorite characters like Simba and Pumbaa in a colorful African landscape that remarkably comes to life on stage. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
If you are coming to Orlando after the show leaves town, you can still see some “big-as-Broadway” Lion King entertainment year-round at the Festival of the Lion King. This 30-minute show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park combines the famous Lion King tale with puppetry, acrobatics, singing and dancing…and you’re encouraged to be part of the action.
Hakuna Matata!
April 13th, 2012
Whether you’re Irish or Irish at heart, gather your family and head over to Raglan Road for three days of leprechaun-approved St. Patrick’s Day fun at this pub and restaurant located in the Downtown Disney® area. Running Thursday, March 15 through Saturday, March 17, 2012, the
St. Patrick’s Day Festival presents bands imported straight from Ireland, award-winning Celtic dancers and a variety of authentic festivities.
Here are a few highlights:
Thursday, March 15:
- Exclusive luncheon and culinary demonstration with Irish Master Chef Kevin Dundon, who will prepare a few deliciously authentic dishes (reservations required)
- Live music and dancing featuring a performance by Creel, a band that combines rock music with traditional Irish sounds
Friday, March 16:
- Musical performances by Creel with special guests and Murphy’s Law & The Irish Rogues
- Impressive shows featuring the Raglan Road Dancers
Saturday, March 17:
- Musical performances by Creel and Murphy’s Law & The Irish Rogues
- Raglan Road Dancers performing throughout the day
- A concert featuring ELEVATION, “the world’s greatest U2 tribute band”
- Dancers from the Watters School of Irish Dancing
- St. Patrick’s Day themed face-painting, stilt walkers, and more
Choose your best shamrock-shade attire and check out Raglan Road’s official event site for celebration times and details. You can also view a video of last year’s festivities.
March 14th, 2012
Iceploration, a brand new 30-minute ice show opening today at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay (located just 70 miles from Kissimmee), inspires you and your family to “explore the world” by taking audiences on a “journey” to the four corners of the earth.
Through the help of imagery from graceful ice skaters, animals, puppets, costumes and music, Iceploration tells the story of Austin, a tech-savvy pre-teen, and his grandfather, an old-world explorer. With smart phones, computers and other technological advancements, Austin believes his generation is more connected to the world than ever before, however his grandfather shows him there’s more out there to explore than what can be found on a computer screen. Austin and his grandfather go on an adventure around the globe to the African Serengeti, Great Barrier Reef, the Arctic and the Amazon rainforest.
During Iceploration, your entire family will be delighted by the story of Austin and his grandfather as you watch ice skaters skate, dance, spin and twirl on a large ice stage created by 10,000 gallons of water. You’ll also enjoy appearances by 21 live animals including an African ground hornbill, sun conures, a Siberian lynx and Siberian huskies. After the show, stay for a meet-and-greet with the cast and get your picture taken.
The Iceploration ice show is included with admission to Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay. Click here for a schedule of show times. Busch Gardens® is located in Tampa, less than 70 miles from Kissimmee.
February 2nd, 2012
Just in time for the Holidays, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® theme park is bringing back the Comedy Warehouse, but only for a limited time. From December 25 through December 31, entertainers in the “The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special” will put on a hilarious improvisational stage show sure to make your entire family jolly with laughter.
“The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special” features improv performers formally from the Comedy Warehouse on Pleasure Island that closed in 2008. The performers will create skits and ask for suggestions from the audience and show off their skills by reinventing holiday classics including songs, stories, poems and movie scenarios.
“The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special,” December 25-December 31, takes place at the ABC Sound Studio at Disney’s Holiday Studios® and is included with park admission. Showtimes (subject to change) are 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:45 pm and 5:45 pm daily.
December 22nd, 2011
During your Orlando vacation, join Blue Man Group at Universal Studios. Appropriate for all ages, Blue Man Group’s Florida performance is specially catered to its presence at Universal Orlando. The incorporation of customized elements with its original multisensory aspects makes this a truly unique Blue Man Group experience.
Blue Man Group started in 1991 in New York City and has been internationally touring for more than fifteen years. It has been breaking ground with its inclusion of original music, theater, art, science and vaudeville. Blue Man Group’s debut album “AUDIO” was nominated for an Emmy and has been called “a glorious wall of sound”.
Buy your tickets today to see the show USA Today calls “an absolute ecstatic experience”.
October 26th, 2011
No need to go to Broadway because “The Lion King” is coming to Orlando. Now, that’s a wonderful phrase! From April 17 until May 13, the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Downtown Orlando hosts Disney’s “The Lion King,” a Tony Award-winning musical enjoyed by more than 60 million people around the world that tells the heartfelt story of how a young lion cub must face the reality of becoming king.
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