A plume of hot air from the Sahara is nudging temperatures across France to record-breaking highs as Disneyland Paris raises the curtain on The Lion King & Jungle Festival. A scene from The Lion King: Rhythms Of The Pride Lands at Disneyland Paris (Disney/PA/Valentin Desjardins)But The Lion King: Rhythms Of The Pride Lands is the show-stopping centrepiece. The finale of The Jungle Book Jive as part of The Lion King & Jungle Festival at Disneyland Paris (Disney/PA)At Central Plaza in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, a parade of gargantuan animal floats heralds the arrival of Mickey, Minnie, Baloo, King Louie and friends, for The Jungle Jive. Nearby, the intoxicating beat goes on in the company of groovy orangutan King Louie, who is in a playful mood as he meets adoring fans. Mickey Mouse meeting guests at the Hakuna Matata restaurant at Disneyland Paris (PA/Disney)Gluttony overrides common sense in this heatwave when it comes to themed refreshments and dining.

Source: Irish Examiner July 16, 2019 08:26 UTC