We previously shared the exciting news that Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be bringing back Festival of the Lion King with modifications this summer! The excitement doesn’t just impact us Disney fans, but the Cast Members that will be returning to work. Check out the statement below from the Actors’ Equity Association in response to the return of this special entertainment.
As shared via Actors’ Equity Association: New York – Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has released the following statement in response to Walt Disney World announcing the return of its Festival of the Lion King this summer.
“Equity is pleased that Walt Disney World continues to find safe ways to bring live entertainment back to the parks, in particular this Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King,” said Brandon Lorenz, national director for communications and public policy for Actors’ Equity Association. “The Festival of the Lion King is a favorite for cast members and guests alike, and its return offers an important ray of hope while the vast majority of our members who work at Walt Disney World remain laid off because of the pandemic.”