Disney's smash hit The Lion King makes its long-awaited Chicago debut in 2003 at the Cadillac Palace Theater.

"The Lion King has been delighting audiences on Broadway and across the world," says producer Thomas Schumacher. "We are thrilled to launch a new production in this great theatre town."

Now in its fifth sold out year in New York at the New Amsterdam Theatre, The Lion King is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, eight Drama Desk Awards, the New York Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Director Julie Taymor became the first woman in Broadway history to win the Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical.

Experience the phenomenon of Disney's The Lion King. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you will remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar Award-winning song "Can you Feel the Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life."

Cost: $118 per person (nonrefundable $50 deposit required to hold your reservation). Call the Welcome Center (574) 535-7566 to register.

Package includes best seating/orchestra section theater tickets, bus travel and a light sack lunch on the way home. Detailed information about the trip will be sent to registrants before the event.