Finally! This is the news we’ve been waiting for. Well, this and Disney Dining Plans, which we still know nothing about.
But, this announcement is still exciting!
On March 14, Disney revealed on TikTok that the Tumble Monkeys are coming back this summer to Festival of the Lion King at Animal Kingdom!
An official return date hasn’t been announced yet, but we will let you know as soon as we learn more.
Festival of the Lion King returned in May 2021 in a modified format for health and safety reasons and without several key acts, like the Tumble Monkeys.
At the time, Disney also said that the show would look different due to the pandemic.

Some of the adjustments were made on stage, like with choreography, and other behind-the-scenes elements.
It’s definitely good to hear that about the Tumble Monkeys. Here’s hoping this news also means the beautiful flying blue bird returns sometime soon too.
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