I am Lion hear me roar

Never having seen the Lion King in a London theatre on Broadway or anything I wasn't sure what to expect from a 1/2hr version at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But now I know it’s a musical I have to go and see, not only because it’s such a good film but they go all out with these costumes.

When watching this show the atmosphere of the theatre it’s self plays a huge part, it’s an all round stage with audience on every side so I think that’s what pulls you in even more that there’s so much going on every side there’s always something new to notice every time you watch it (especially if you went four times and watched from a different angle each time) 

Being quite far from the centre stage myself I couldn’t see the costume very close up but it meant I got to see the overall effect and great is an understatement. Just being surrounded by it all you’re pulled into your own Lion King world for 30minutes, which just go way too quickly. What I like about it is that they’re so cleverly designed; it’s not just full of the character costumes (that you see walking round the park) but individually they all have different markings because all animals’ patterns like themselves are different.

Also another thing I also notice when watching any show is the set up of the stage itself, seeing how they do the quick changes, and what was good is that the characters themselves changed the scenes instead of dressed all in black backstage people (because with this scenery they’d stand out more than blend in without being seen. So overall another great show by Disney, that I am seeing again before I leave. 

You're always be a princess to me!

 ‘Minnie you’re always be a Princess to me’ are Mickey’s words in the dream along with Mickey show which takes place in front of the castle in Magic Kingdom every day. There are many shows which take place in Magic Kingdom and all of the parks however this is the only one where the characters such as Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the animal gang actually talk. I didn’t even notice this till a friend pointed it out to me, because while watching you take it for granted that they’re mouths are moving, it just seems the norm, but it’s the only time you see it happen.So in addition to the animal characters there are also some of princess in this show. I don’t think anyone can understand the slight obsession there is with the princess’ until they have been to Bibbity Bobbity Boutique and seen the makeovers they do there. Or go to Castle Couture and been sprinkled with pixie dust.

You can't go anywhere in Magic Kingdom without seeing a little princess. They are everywhere. They have their hair done, gowns and sometimes matching shoes and tiaras as well. And the 3 main princesses' are Aurora, Belle and Cinderella. There's a reason that you visit them in Mickey's Town square theatre as well as the main mouse himself.

Getting your photo taken with the them and getting their autographs is high in demand. In addition to them there’s Snow White and Ariel, then Tiana and Rapunzal have recently arrived at Magic Kingdom. And so when any of them arrive on stage the little princess get very excited about seeing their idols.

 Everyday when i walk to my locker i walk past the wardrobe workroom, this is where all the the dress' that need touch ups live and all I ever want to do is go in there and have a look. How detailed are all these dresses? And accurate are they to the film versions? All I want to do is to be working in there and on the parades and shows now so I can't stop watching them when I get the chance even if it means that I'm starting to learn the script I can't help myself, being here has made me realise how much I want to work in Theatre and be able to watch these shows every day and work up close with the costumes. And I think if I were able to work in Disney on any of the shows that would be an invaluable experience that I would never forget and help in any theatre or film career I may have in the future.