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The nighttime show at Animal Kingdom is a must-do! One of the best things about this show is that it replays every 10 minutes, giving every park visitor a chance to watch it on their own schedule.

Take a look at a quick summary of shows below:

Map showing best viewing locations for Tree of Life Awakenings show at Animal Kingdom.
Informational guide for viewing Tree of Life Awakenings show with Mickey-themed decorative elements.
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Now let's take a DEEP DIVE into each entertainment offering below, so you know exactly what you'd like to experience during your visit to Animal Kingdom!

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Festival of the Lion king

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Come inside and experience the music and pageantry of this larger-than-life show. (30 minutes)

Any Height, All Ages

Animatronic figure of an orange cartoon worm character with expressive eyes from Disney's Festival of the Lion King show.
Illuminated purple animatronic elephant puppet with detailed wrinkles and tusks in a Disney theme park attraction.
Majestic animatronic lion figure perched on a rock with dramatic lighting in a Disney theatrical show.
Costumed performers in vibrant animal-inspired outfits performing in a theatrical production.
Exterior view of Festival of the Lion King theater building with tropical landscaping at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Festival of the Lion King theater entrance with show signage and blue sky background.
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Colorful promotional banner for Finding Nemo show featuring animated sea life and text.

Finding Nemo: The big blue...and beyond!

Dive into this theatrical retelling of the story of Nemo and his friends, complete with memorable music and puppetry. (25 minutes)

All Ages, All Heights

A performer manipulates a large Nemo puppet against a deep blue background in Disney's stage adaptation.
A colorful stage performance featuring a blue and silver fish character puppet with dramatic lighting.
A large pufferfish puppet with bulging eyes performs against a vibrant blue background.
A theatrical scene with a clownfish puppet swimming above a large sea turtle prop.
The exterior of 'Theater in the World' featuring a colorful Finding Nemo display and themed architecture.
Finding Nemo The Big Blue and Beyond wall.
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But, Wondermakers...HOW do I find these SHOW TIMES when i'm in the parks? Oh, that's easy! If you found a show/parade on the list above that you're interested in seeing, let us show you how to make sure you don't miss it:

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Have questions about shows in the other parks? Make sure to check out our pages for entertainment offerings at Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Magic Kingdom in the menu!

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"Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever" -Walt Disney

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