Disney Cruise Line unveils Lion King fireworks show with Shah Rukh Khan as narrator

SINGAPORE: Disney Cruise Line has announced an all-new Lion King-themed fireworks spectacle, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, set to debut aboard the Disney Adventure, its first ship to homeport in Asia.

The cruise company, the only one globally to stage fireworks at sea, has roped in actor Shah Rukh Khan as the narrator, bringing his voice and storytelling flair to the immersive night-time experience. Khan previously voiced Mufasa in the Hindi versions of The Lion King (2019) and Mufasa (2024).

The show will blend large-scale pyrotechnics, dramatic lighting and iconic music from the franchise, including Circle of Life, Hakuna Matata, He Lives in You and Can You Feel the Love Tonight. The musical score features new arrangements recorded by the Royal Scottish national orchestra, alongside harmonies from South Africa’s Ndlovu Youth Choir.

Set against the open sea, the spectacle will run on select evenings during three-night and four-night voyages. Guests can check schedules through the Disney cruise line navigator app while onboard.

The Disney Adventure will sail from Singapore on short cruises designed entirely around at-sea experiences, offering entertainment, dining and retail attractions as Disney Cruise Line expands its footprint in Asia.