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The Lion King 25th Anniversary

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PHOTOS: Wearable “The Lion King” Simba Tail Prowls Into Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom

July 19, 2019July 18, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

What is this, Pandora? New wearable Simba tails have arrived at Agrabah Bazaar in Adventureland and we just can’t wait to put one on. The … Read more

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REVIEW: New Lion King Petit Cake Roars into Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs

July 12, 2019 Annie Wilson

Fans of The Lion King have been getting quite a lot of new food and merchandise lately. With the new movie premiering soon, and the … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Lion King Stacking Sipper Cup Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 1, 2019 Kristyne Marie Gooden

Everywhere you look, The Lion King is standing in the spotlight lately! The original animated feature just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and the new live-action film is … Read more

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PHOTOS: Special Edition Simba and Nala Plush Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and shopDisney

June 19, 2019 Annie Wilson

If you’ve been looking for a fun souvenir that also contributes to a good cause, you’re in luck! Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now have … Read more

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REVIEW: Limited-Time Asante Slush at Harambe’s Shave Ice Cart in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 24, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

A jungle of eats and treats celebrating “The Lion King” are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we took to one of the carts in … Read more

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REVIEW: Limited-Time Simba Ice Cream Sandwich at Tamu Tamu in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 24, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Next up on our tour of eats and treats celebrating “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Simba Ice Cream Sandwich! Simba Ice Cream … Read more

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REVIEW: Limited-Time Simba Sunset Dole Whip and King’s Cooler Float at Tamu Tamu in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 24, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

A jungle of eats and treats celebrating “The Lion King” are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re reviewing one of the more… macabre ones. … Read more

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PHOTOS: New “The Lion King” Inspired PhotoPass Magic Shots Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 24, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Disney has just announced four brand new Magic Shots themed to “The Lion King” coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in celebration of the 25th anniversary … Read more

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REVIEW: New Lion King Cupcake Debuts at Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019January 31, 2019 Annie Wilson

There’s a new cupcake in town, and this time, it’s all about the king. In honor of the 25th anniversary of “The Lion King”, Animal … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019January 18, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Today marks the start of the 25th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, along with Timon and Rafiki … Read more

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Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! Returning; New “Lion King”-Themed Tree of Life Awakenings Coming This Summer

March 4, 2019January 18, 2019 Matthew Soberman

As celebrations kick off today across the Walt Disney World Resort, we’ve learned that we’re getting more reasons to celebrate this summer! Guardians of the … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Lion King Photo-Op at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Film’s 25th Anniversary

March 4, 2019January 17, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

We’ve been keeping our eyes on the construction walls erected around the Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Photo Frame for a while now. It looked like it … Read more

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