Disney has today shared a first look behind-the-scenes video of 'Disney KiteTails' coming soon to Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Opening October 1 2021 as part of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebrations, the daytime show will take place several times daily at the Discovery River Theater - the former home of Rivers of Light.
Oversized props and kites are adorned with Disney animal friends from "The Little Mermaid," "a bug's life" and "Finding Nemo." Music will include original, worldbeat arrangements of favorite Disney tunes.
Watercraft will pull massive 30ft long three-dimensional kites depicting familiar characters from "The Lion King" or "The Jungle Book," including Baloo, Zazu, Simba, King Louie, Timon and Pumbaa.
Hear from Show Director Mark Renfrow, and Lindsay Vrab, Technical Director in this behind-the-scenes video at preparations for "Disney KiteTails."
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