In March 1999, Disneyland closed its version of the Swiss Family Treehouse, and Imagineers (specifically Tony Baxter) re-themed the attraction to coincide with the soon-to-be released Tarzan film.

[4] Tributes to the Swiss Family Treehouse were featured on in the attraction including the "Mind Thy Head" sign and the "Swisskapolka", which could be heard playing on a vintage gramophone.

[5] In November 2019, a wooden plank of the bridge into Tarzan's Treehouse snapped prompting the attraction to close for a short period for repairs.

[6][7] In September 2021, the attraction closed for refurbishment, and demolition of the bridge and entrance tree began in April 2022.

Rafts near Festival of the Lion King are used to ferry passengers to and from the island, which is encircled by the Rivers of Adventure.