Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates 2nd Anniversary at Mandalay Bay

Disney's THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay celebrated its second anniversary on the Strip this weekend. Since the show's debut in 2009, THE LION KING has captured the imagination of nearly one million locals and tourists. Following the Sunday evening performance, the show's cast and crew gathered to celebrate the occasion with champagne and a spectacular LION KING cake standing four feet tall and weighing 75 pounds in a magnificent portrayal of Simba's mask and body.

Designed by Mandalay Bay's Executive Pastry Chef Vincent Pilon with Cake Decorator Brittany Harris, the chocolate mousse cake featured a mask made of Rice Krispies Treats covered in modeling chocolate, and a lion's mane constructed with dried, edible grass. Pilon and Harris worked all week creating the cake sculpture, molding each of its thousand-plus edible chocolate beads on the corset by hand. For the non-chocolate enthusiasts, mini vanilla cakes with roasted pineapple filling were constructed to look like Pride Rock. The cast and crew took turns taking pictures with the outstanding cake and toasted to a successful two years on the Strip.

To commemorate two years on the Strip, Disney's THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is celebrating "Fan Appreciation Month" this May with an incredible offer for guests to enjoy two nights at the resort and two show tickets starting at $222. Guests also will receive one gift from THE LION KING with every package booked.

This fantastic offer is available for purchase through the Mandalay Bay Box Office, Mandalay Bay Concierge Desk or Show Reservations at 702-632-7580 by mentioning "Disney Package" or online using code "PDISN11."

 

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