Hi Hilary!
Thanks for the kudos to the panel! We think our Guests are THE BEST too and we love receiving your questions - so keep them coming!
Showtimes for Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo - The Musical are generally not posted this far in advance since they will vary by day of the week and according to park attendance levels. Based on current info and my own previous experience, Festival of the Lion King usually shows about 9 times daily on weekends and about 7 times daily on weekdays with shows on the half hour, 1 hour apart. The show itself it 25 minutes long. Finding Nemo currently is playing about 5 times daily on both weekends and weekdays, with shows spaced 90 minutes apart. This show is 30 minutes long.
In your Disney resort hotel lobby, or upon entering Animal Kingdom Park, simply pick up a Times Guide and you'll find all the show times listed on the reverse side of the slip and be able to easily plan your magical days!
There is no longer a 'Priority Seating' option available for Finding Nemo in conjunction with dining at Tusker House. This change just occurred in December 2011 with the introduction of
Donald's Dining Safari Lunch at Tusker House. Since Donald's Safari Breakfast was a popular character dining reservation, the addition of lunch now allows that many more guests to experience a fun opportunity while in the Animal Kingdom Park.
You shouldn't have a problem securing great seating for Finding Nemo - The Musical if you arrive for seating a full 30 minutes prior to show time! They're both fantastic shows - entertaining for the whole family - and definite "must do's" for your list!
I hope you'll visit again if you have any more questions we can help you with as you plan your days.
Wishing you a Magical time on your vacation Hilary!
Kirsten