The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands
This show tells the story of the lion king using songs, music, acrobatics and dance. It has the feel of a musical theatre production.
The show usually runs 4 times a day, but does take some breaks at certain times.
You can pay to pre book seats but this is not necessary, particularly with a priority pass, and the show is free.
Frontierland, Disneyland Park
Queueing
As they need to get everyone inside before the show time I would recommend arriving around 30 minutes before the showtime.
Priority pass holders queue in a separate area accessed by walking up the path towards the theatre with the main queue on your left hand side.
The queue is uncovered, and the area for priority pass holders has some space to be able to move around.
Priority pass holders are let in first before paid seats and then the main queue, wheelchair users are usually let in before other priority pass holders. This is usually around 15 minutes before the show starts.
Access
Once the doors open cast members do a great job of directing guests, the theatre is large.
Wheelchair spaces are on the front row and access is completely level, there is lots of space to easily manoeuvre into a position. There are also some fold down seats with backs on the front row for up to one companion of a wheelchair user and/or for those who can’t manage any steps.
Priority pass holders can take up to 4 guests into the theatre with them but only one additional guest can sit with a wheelchair user using the front row.
Remaining seating is tiered so there are steps to all other rows, but as priority pass holders are let in first you would likely be able to sit on the first couple of rows with minimal steps.
Comfort
Except for the front row all seats in the theatre are benches with no backs and nothing to mark individual spaces. They are quite hard though the show is only around 30 minutes long.
The show uses smoke effects, the smoke will reach guests sitting on the front row.
Before the show starts cast members will usually warm up the audience, asking them to shout and cheer as loud as possible.
All songs are sung in English. French sign language is integrated into some shows, usually on weekends.
Once seated it would be quite difficult to leave if required, but a cast member can help if this is necessary.
Wheelie Good Score
This is one of my favourite experiences at Disneyland Paris and having seen The Lion King on Broadway and in the West End I actually think I prefer this! It is a good length with constant songs and the acrobats and dancers are really good.
The theatre has an excellent system set up for entering the theatre though leaving can be a bit more chaotic, but it’s not too bad at all. It’s a great chance to sit and take a break and I highly recommend this show.
For me personally this show gets a Wheelie Good Score of 5 out of 5.
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