Pride Lands Feast of the Lion King Extra Details In-Depth

  • A wall of magical windows displays a rotation of vibrant sunrises and sunsets throughout the meal, reminiscent of iconic animated artwork from the original film. At the center of the venue, tiered risers mimic the look of African drums and serve as the stage for a lineup of live entertainment.

  • Long hallway is themed to an African savannah

  • Nala’s Roasted Pork Tenderloin: Black-eyed bean-chorizo casserole, fried yuca, thyme, and pickled purple onions

  • Pan-seared Berbere-spiced Roasted Chicken: Jollof rice, fried plantains, blistered tomatoes, and green harissa sauce

  • Cape Malay Shrimp Curry: Garam masala, turmeric, cumin-coconut curry sauce, aromatic basmati rice, cucumber sambal, and butter roti

  • Heirloom Tomato Kachumbari: Golden beet caviar, nut and seed dukkah-spiced goat cheese, and pea tendrils

  • Pineapple Upside Down Cake: Moist yogurt cake, caramelized pineapple, cherries, and rooibos mousse

  • Warm Chocolate Malva Pudding: Sweet vanilla pudding, apricot jam, warm buttery cream sauce, and vanilla ice cream

  • Can You Feel the Rum Tonight: Starr 7 Year Oak Aged Rum, Amarula Cream Liqueur, mango smoothie mix, a pinch of cinnamon, shaken with ice, and garnished with a fresh mint leaf

  • Slimy Yet Satisfying: Sprite infused with lime gelatin and garnished with centipede and worm gummies

  • A retelling of Simba’s story from cub to king, along with a musical journey through the award-winning soundtrack

  • Walls will change color from orange, yellow and red to symbolize daytime to purple and blue for nighttime

  • Charismatic storytellers - Mwongozo and Shaha - and will feature collectible sippers that fans can take home. One of which is based on Ed the Hyena. They - along with the other performers, will wear specific accessories to embody the personalities and attributes of the characters from the original animated feature.

  • The ship log points out that the only pieces in the collection that incorporate the color black represent Scar - with a headdress that will also feature a single red feather above the left eye, representing his scar.

  • The savanna-inspired venue will bring unique depictions of animals and nature to life through lighting and special effects, while the window-lined back wall will transform from stunning sunrises to enchanting sunsets throughout the meal.

  • As guests dine, live musicians and storytellers will take the stage in the center of the restaurant - complete with tiered risers that evoke African drums - as they present a musical journey through the award-winning soundtrack.

  • Productions of “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata” upbeat rendition

  • A mash-up of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared” a fun take that highlights the hero-villain dynamic of the story

  • An instrumental version of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” paired with a beautiful interpretive dance

  • A moving rendition of “He Lives in You” from the sequel film and Broadway show

  • Characters carved into the walls

  • Lilting flutes and earthly drums

  • Window lined back wall will transform from stunning sunrises to enchanting sunsets through the meal

  • Simba’s journey to embrace destiny

  • May see a silhouette light up at different times in the show

  • Musical journey through the soundtrack retelling Simba’s story from cub to king

  • Interpretive dancer and trio of live musicians specializing in authentic African instruments

  • Entry hall will guide guests into a stylized boma, a traditional gathering place where communities come together to share food, music, and stories

  • The main dining room will be surrounded by artistic lighting, silhouettes of wildlife, and an imaginative wall of magical windows displaying ever-changing sunrises and sunsets

  • Throughout the space, environmental design cues will echo the sweeping landscapes from the animated classic

  • Aims to create a warm, communal atmosphere where families can dine, listen, sing along, and celebrate the story together – making every dinner feel like part of the circle of life

  • Longer sailings will include a second themed menu, giving returning diners a fresh experience

  • Background music of the ship’s common spaces gracefully fades into a peaceful yet energetic instrumental loop incorporating African instruments and rhythms, along with a few savanna animal sound effects layered in to bring guests into the story

  • Look closely at the wainscotting to see figures that resemble Rafiki, Mufasa and Simba

  • Bright yellow walls with a natural texture lead down a long hallway dotted with portholes decorated with lions’ paws, ornamental grasses, woven baskets, and beautiful wood carvings depicting landscapes from the 1994 Disney animated classic

  • Bathrooms are themed

  • Leading past props from The Lion King on Broadway

  • Along the far aft wall is a panel of windows covered in acacia tree cutouts, hiding lighting effects that will shift the mood of the restaurant through the evening — from bright yellows and reds to serene purples and blues

  • Pride Lands is less about literal character dining and more about sharing Simba’s story with the audience through the use of props, music, and interpretive dance

  • Woven and carved artwork on the walls ground the space in reality, while magical windows onto the savanna will open and close to reveal animals, including some familiar friends from the movie

  • Textile-covered ceilings play off the woven placemats on each table, while golden cutlery and beautiful tableware set the tone for an elegant meal

  • A wall of magical windows displays a rotation of vibrant sunrises and sunsets throughout the meal, reminiscent of iconic animated artwork from the original film

  • Spices are there but subtle or minimal

  • Cast of the Lion King on Broadway are from South Africa and did the background tracks for the vocals

  • Simba dance/song is called Serengeti rain only for the show

  • Pulls scenes from Lion King 1/1.5/2 versus telling the same story as in the original Lion King

  • Show is excellent with powerful and invigorating music but again your seat and experience will vary

  • When you enter the room is nighttime with twinkling stars seen in the windows then the show comes to life and the sun rolls through the sapphire sky and turns red and character silhouettes show up in the windows

  • Hallway art has amazing wooden carved pieces themed to scenes

  • Stage seems smaller than Coco and Arendelle stage

  • 4 acts for the entire show as it is a storytelling through song

  • Show is about celebrating the story and music

  • There is no Timon or Pumbaa or Simba

  • Big sensory experience and it quite loud

  • 5 or more sailings will have a second night menu but no show

  • Tables are very close together

  • Music is loud and frenetic, and the narrative story is hard to connect to

  • Retelling of Lion King story in a different way without having characters

  • Space evolves throughout the meal as windows cycle through sunset and sunrise

  • 6 live performers with over 23 different instruments

  • Really about the voice and rhythm and the narrative as opposed to visuals therefore it helps with knowing that all seats are not created equal

  • Your seats are less important because it is more of a concert and dinner opposed to watching a theater

  • Idea is you are going into a boma

  • Heading through the savannah into this gathering place for dinner with guests

  • It subtly tells the story of Lion King

  • Wood carving from Circle of Life Pride Rock and meet Rafiki

  • Do not go in thinking this is Festival of Lion King at Disney Animal Kingdom, it is a very different telling of Lion King

  • Musical storytelling of the Lion King

  • Hard to keep the kids attention

  • More authentic to the culture and Broadway show rather than movie

  • Recommend getting in line 5:30 pm so you can order before show starts at 5:45 pm

  • It is not visual nor heavy character therefore a close seat might not be necessary or best based on volume

  • Bring headphones because of loud volume if anyone in your party has sensory issues

  • Because of volume normal conversation is not always possible

  • Not interactive like Frozen dinning experience

  • Has gotten timing down with something on stage and then background music while we eat

  • The setting is inspired by the African savanna, with ambient lighting that shifts from dawn to dusk as your meal progresses.