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Lion King in Chicago

Lion King in Chicago

 

The Lion King

October 15-16, 2025

 

Join Trailways Travel for a roaring good time as we journey to the heart of downtown Chicago for a night at the theater you won’t soon forget! From the moment the curtain rises at the stunning Cadillac Palace Theatre, Disney’s The Lion King will dazzle you with vibrant visuals, powerful music, and unforgettable characters. This Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon brings the African savanna to life with jaw-dropping costumes, towering puppetry, and an iconic score by Elton John and Tim Rice. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or experiencing it for the first time, The Lion King is more than a show—it’s a spectacular celebration of courage, family, and the journey to finding your roar!

 

Tour Pricing:

Only $500 pp Double | $570 Single

Non-Members Please Add $30

 

Tour includes:

  • Deluxe Roundtrip Motorcoach Transportation

  • Friendly On-board Host

  • Overnight Hotel Accommodations

  • 2 Meals Including Dinner at Giordano’s

  • The Lion King

    at Cadillac Palace Theatre

 

Activity Level 2: RELAXED

 

Expectations: This tour requires light physical activity combined with shorter travel days. Tour members should expect intermittent walking, with occasional slight inclines and stair climbs, including boarding the motorcoach. Activities may include an occasional city or nature walking tour, stopping along the way. Guests should be able to climb a set of stairs, walk up or down slight slopes and navigate some uneven terrain or cobblestone. Please be aware that on tours with flights and cruises you will be required to handle your own luggage and walk longer distances in airports and cruise terminals. In addition, you may need to handle your own luggage at hotels where luggage handling is not available.

 

Appropriate for: Travelers who are somewhat physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).

 

Deposit & Final Payment: A $150 deposit per person is required within one week of reservation. Must be paid in full by August 15, 2025.

No refunds will be issued after 5:00 pm on August 15, 2025.

 

Travel Protection:

We recommend that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Unforeseen events such as flights delays, baggage loss or even sudden illness or injury could impact your travel plans. For your convenience, we offer a travel protection plan provided by United States Fire Insurance Company and administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. To review full plan details and important disclaimers online, go to www.tripmate.com/wpTPD040 for domestic tours valued up to $4,000 per person or to http://www.tripmate.com/wpTPG040 for all international or domestic tours valued over $4,000 per person. The Travel Protection Plan cost includes insurance benefits and a fee for non-insurance assistance services. You may obtain information on the plan fees by emailing assistancefees@tripmate.com.

 

 

 

Day 1

Day 1: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Depart from the available location of your choice aboard a luxury Burlington Trailways motorcoach, where you’ll be welcomed by a friendly host and professional driver. Enjoy the comfort and relaxation of the journey as you head toward your destination, Chicago. Along the way, take a break for lunch, on your own, recharging for the exciting day ahead. Then, continue your journey to our overnight hotel, the Holiday Inn Chicago / Oakbrook. Have some time to relax and freshen up before departing for dinner at Giordano’s, a Chicago classic serving up Italian specialties and their world-famous Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. After dinner, the adventure roars to life as we head to the iconic Cadillac Palace Theatre for a musical experience that’s nothing short of legendary—Disney’s The Lion King.
From the very first pulse of “Circle of Life,” you’ll be transported to the heart of the African savanna, where the colors dazzle, the rhythms electrify, and the story hits you right in the feels. With jaw-dropping costumes, colossal puppetry, and a soaring score by Elton John and Tim Rice, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece isn’t just a show—it’s a full-on celebration of courage, love, and finding your roar.
Join Simba as he grows from curious cub to mighty king, with unforgettable help from wisecracking Timon, warm-hearted Pumbaa, wise Rafiki, and brave Nala. Whether you’ve seen it a dozen times or you’re about to be spellbound for the first, The Lion King is a thunderous, feel-good spectacle that leaves audiences of all ages cheering for more.
It’s more than a musical—it’s a rite of passage.
After, we return to our hotel for the remainder of the evening.

Day 2

Day 2: Thursday, October 16 2025
Start your morning with a cheerful breakfast at the hotel, fueling up for the journey ahead. As we begin our trek home, we’ll make our customary stops to stretch, refresh, and enjoy a bite to eat.
Along the way, relive the magic of The Lion King—swap favorite scenes, sing a tune or two, and share a few laughs with your newfound Trailways Traveler friends-turned-family. After all, every great adventure deserves a grand finale of memories, stories, and a little hakuna matata.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Davenport, Iowa 8735 Northwest Blvd - Burlington Trailways Bldg.
1st right past Blain's Farm & Fleet; on the left
Ft. Madison, IA Lee County Historical Society
814 10th Street
Mediapolis, IA Mediapolis, IA - Mepo. Foods
111 N. Wapello Rd.
Muscatine, IA Muscatine - Wal*Mart 3003 US-61
Wapello, IA Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
503 US 61, Wapello, IA
West Burlington Depot Burlington Trailways Depot, 906 Broadway
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