Disney4me Posted September 29, 2021 Report Posted September 29, 2021 Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is almost here! 50th Anniversary Decorations in Animal Kingdom We can’t wait to see the new fireworks shows, the new cavalcade, and more! But today, we’ve got an early look at another new entertainment offering that’s coming as part of the festivities. As part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have a brand NEW daytime show called KiteTails. We already got a sneak peek at the show, and have been spotting construction over the past few weeks, but today we got the chance to SEE some of the show for ourselves! Disney KiteTails is a daytime show that takes place at the Discovery River Amphitheater, in the Asia section of the park multiple times a day. A Look at the Seating Area Today, Disney was hosting a preview event for the show, but the area was also open to the public so we were able to get a look at this new offering. Getting ready to see KiteTails in Animal Kingdom! pic.twitter.com/amS5mZ3yVb — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 29, 2021 According to Disney, KiteTails takes “the magic of nature and Disney storytelling to new heights” with elaborate three-dimensional kites depicting beloved Disney characters. A Turtle Kite! The show started out with performers presenting oversized props and kites as we were seated in the amphitheater — a show before the actual show even starts! We spotted kites featuring all kinds of Disney characters set to Disney tunes! On land, we saw a kite being held by one Cast Member featuring Sebastian and another featuring Flounder. Both kites were maneuvered around by the Cast Members as instrumental versions of songs from The Little Mermaid including Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl played in the background! Sebastian Kite! Then, it was time for some turtle action! There were large, colorful kites featuring Crush, Squirt, and more being brought by the Cast Members as they interacted with guests. Hey Crush! Next, it was time for a turtle parade! More Turtles Are on the Way! Yes, you read that right — a turtle parade! Some guests got the chance to hold a mini turtle kite and parade around some of the seating areas as fun music plays in the background. It’s a turtle parade! #KiteTails #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/WEtMVVcAne — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 29, 2021 Next, it was time for the show to begin. Some Cast Members came through with unique looking plant-shaped kites to kick things off! So Pretty! The show we saw was themed to The Jungle Book. During the show we got to see the one and only Baloo (in kite form, of course) flying past as fun renditions of music from the movie played in the background. Here Comes Baloo! You can see the skilled Cast Members pulling the kite via their speedboat up front. Hey There Baloo! The whole experience of seeing these GIANT Disney characters in kite form was actually really neat. One of our reporters said it felt like being in the presence of some true Disney celebrities! A Closer Look at the Baloo Kite Be prepared, because many of these kites are HUGE! Some of them are as large as 30 feet in length. KiteTails! #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/JFWxSCceIt — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 29, 2021 It was fun to see some of these kites out in the same space together, all while dancing along to the music in our seats. The Kites While the kites in the sky are fun, you can’t forget about the cute ones being operated by Cast Members on the land. So Fun! At one point, we got to hear part of the Colonel Hathi’s Elephant March as some adorable elephant-shaped kites made their way through the space. Some of the Kites There were lots of things to see throughout the show, and having the upbeat music playing in the background gave KiteTails a fun feel. Some Kites But, we do have one complaint — we feel like some of the kites there were just monkeying around! (Oh c’mon, we had to make that joke!) Monkeys! There were a variety of money kites on land all hanging about… Monkeys! …while some kites with long tails flew in the background. So Pretty And we can’t forget about one of the biggest stars of the show — King Louie! King Louie! As the monkey kites were being operated by Cast Members on the ground, and the kites with long tails flew over the water, King Louie also made his rounds and I Wan’na Be Like You played in the background for everyone to dance along to! That’s One Big Kite! But, after an exciting show, it seemed like King Louie was ready for a NAP! We get it, sometimes a good nap can be one of the most magical parts of your Disney experience! He was ready for a nap… #KiteTails #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/p006zv9xDc — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) September 29, 2021 Overall, the show was quite fun! The dancers who start the show with the initial kites really set the tone for the entire experience with a great level of energy. The turtle parade was a fun touch, and seeing those giant kites in the water (coupled with the smaller ones on land) all dancing along to the upbeat music, was great! KiteTails And that’s a first look at Animal Kingdom’s new daytime show, KiteTails! When we saw the show at 11AM today, it was focused on The Jungle Book, which is why we saw the Baloo and King Louie kites, as well as the elephant kites. It’s our understanding that the Lion King-themed version of the show will be presented today at 1PM. That’s what we’ve experienced today. Right now, Disney’s website doesn’t specifically note that different show times will feature differently themed sets, so we’ll keep an eye out for more updates on that. KiteTails We’re checking out tons of new things around Disney World for the 50th Anniversary, so stay tuned to DFB for more information! Click here to see more about Disney World’s 50th anniversary! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which kite in the show is your favorite?! 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