Overview
- Fan-site DLP Works reports that construction on the Lion King land began last year and has gone vertical, though Disney’s prior guidance set a Fall 2025 start, so the build status remains unconfirmed.
- Disney’s official description calls for a water attraction that takes guests beneath a 37-meter Pride Rock and features three slopes, including a final 16-meter drop with Audio-Animatronics and special effects.
- Recent reporting adds operational and creative specifics, including a dual-platform loading station for higher capacity, extensive show scenes, bioluminescent effects, and what is described as the resort’s largest show building.
- The land is reportedly designed with local plant species shaped to evoke the African savanna and buildings inspired by Tanzanian architecture, with Rafiki’s baobab tree and advanced character robotics mentioned but not confirmed by Disney.
- The project is part of the park’s transformation into Disney Adventure World following a €2 billion expansion plan, with World of Frozen already open as an early phase to address past criticism over theming and depth.