Disney Theatrical Productions and Mandalay Bay have announced the award-winning Broadway phenomenon "The Lion King" is coming to the Mandalay Bay Theatre on May 2, with preview performances beginning April 20. This production will join the six other successful stage performances around the world in New York, London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Fukuoka, Japan. Mandalay Bay's production of "The Lion King" will be virtually identical to the other companies seen around the globe and will be staged with the same spectacular music, sets, and costumes that have made it the winner of 70 major awards worldwide. Ticket prices, on-sale dates and performance schedules will be announced at a later date.

CANADA

WHISTLER OFFERS SPECIAL PACKAGES FOR ISLANDERS WITH THE URGE TO SCHUSS

Hawai'i snowbirds get a jump on ski season in Whistler, British Columbia, where five-night ski packages with a four-day lift ticket start at $352 per person. Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 19 from $352; Dec. 20-Jan. 2 from $570; Jan. 3-Jan. 26 from $501; Jan. 27-March 27 from $537 and March 28-April 19 from $390. Packages must be booked by Nov. 15. 800-944-7853, www.whistler.com/winter_packages.

To help get you there, starting Nov. 15, Canada-based WestJet Airlines will add seasonal flights between Vancouver and Honolulu, Kona and Kahului, aiming to add up to 23 new flights a week by mid-December. Internet roundtrip flights at that time average $400. www.westjet.com.

O'AHU

JW MARRIOTT'S IHILANI RESORT & SPA BOASTS MOUNTAIN APPLE FRAGRANCE

Hawai'i's mountain apple is the signature fragrance in a new range of spa products at JW Marriott's Ihilani Resort & Spa in West O'ahu. 'Ohi'a 'Ai Mountain Apple products include bath salts ($9), shampoo, conditioner, bath wash, body lotion (each $12). Spa guests also enjoy the new line in a body scrub, manicure and pedicure treatments. Spa services and the products are at www.ihilani.com.