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The Media Were Invited To Enjoy A Sneak Peak Of Harambe Nights
The good news for Disney fans is that an all-new dinner and stage spectacle tribute for the 30th anniversary of the Lion King, comes to Animal Kingdom for the first time Saturday night (June 7). The bad news: opening night is already sold out. Harambe Nights is a new foray for Walt Disney World. It is music and dinner on a large scale, and brings nighttime entertainment to Animal Kingdom for the first time. Media were invited to a sneak preview, you might even call it an “undressed rehearsal” earlier this week for a look at some of the musical numbers. The mini-performance was actually set in a rehearsal hall…
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Harambe Nights Celebrity Narrators List
The lineup of celebrity narrators for “The Lion King – Concert in the Wild” features stars from movies, TV, and Broadway. Those scheduled to appear each night of the event include: June 7 – Viola Davis: “The Help,” “Ender’s Game”June 14 – TBDJune 21 – Montego Glover: “The Following,” “Memphis”June 28 – David Alan Grier: “Porgy & Bess,” “In Living Color”July 5 – Michael Beach: “ER,” “Third Watch,” “Sons of Anarchy”July 12 – Harry Lennix: “The Blacklist,” “The Five Heartbeats”July 26 – Alfre Woodard: “Desperate Housewives,” “Miss Evers Boys”August 2 – Brian Stokes Mitchell: “Ragtime,” “Trapper John, M.D.,” “Glee”August 9 – Patina Miller: “Pippin,” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part…
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Harambe Nights Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Harambe Nights Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom A new all-inclusive event is planned for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Called Harambe Nights, guests will have a chance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Lion King. The evening starts with a reception, and then the party moves inside the Harambe Theater. There will be a performance of the show The Lion King: Concert in the Wild, which will feature a live orchestra and a celebrity narrator. After the performance, guests will attend a party in the streets of Harambe which will include food, local bands, character appearances, autographs, and a chance to purchase event merchandise. The evening will end with what Disney is calling…
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Disney Artwork and Collectible Events for August at Walt Disney World
If you are as much of Disney fan as we are (and most everyone we know), then you love to collect Disney artwork and merchandise! Each month, there are several opportunities to not only get your hands on unique Disney treasures, but you can also meet many of the artists behind these amazing creations. Here is a quick snapshot of the upcoming events for August at Walt Disney World Resort! July 30 – August 3: Looking for the opportunity to meet artist Greg McCullough? Greg will be appearing at Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace, July 30 – August 3 and again from August 20 – 24. Planning to…