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The Lion King

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VIDEO: Festival of the Lion King Cast Thanks Elton John Ahead of Farewell from Dodger Stadium

November 20, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Cast members from “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom thanked Elton John for his contributions to the music of “The Lion King” … Read more

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RUMOR: Disneyland Paris May Build ‘The Lion King’ or ‘Avatar’ Themed Lands to Replace ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ in Expansion Plans

September 6, 2022 Tom Corless

After many, many months of speculation, Disneyland Paris executives confirmed that they were likely not moving forward with plans to build a version of “Star … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tumble Monkeys Are Back as Full ‘Festival of the Lion King’ Finally Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 16, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The full version of The Festival of the Lion King finally returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, and we are here to bring the show … Read more

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Repainting Continues On Finding Nemo Buildings at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

June 12, 2022 Matthew Soberman

The exterior refurbishment is going swimmingly at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. In recent days, much work has been done on the “Finding Nemo” buildings. … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Debuts at Disneyland

May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 Charly Shelton

After sitting dark for over two years, the Fantasyland Theatre has finally opened once again with a revived show, “Tale of the Lion King.” The … Read more

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VIDEO: Shorter, Rolling Performances of Disney KiteTails Begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 27, 2022 Matthew Soberman

Rolling performances of Disney KiteTails have begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, reducing the two shows into four short segments. The first show we saw was … Read more

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‘Tale of the Lion King’ Returning to Disneyland Resort on May 28

May 9, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

An updated production of “Tale of the Lion King” will return to Disneyland Resort on May 28, this time at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park. … Read more

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New ‘The Lion King’ Shirts and Baby Onesie at Disneyland Resort

April 24, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

New apparel inspired by “The Lion King” has arrived at Adventureland Bazaar in Disneyland. “The Lion King” Long-Sleeved Shirt – $39.99 This long-sleeved shirt is orange. … Read more

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New Earth Day, Disney Princess, Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction, and More Pins at Disneyland Resort

April 19, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A plethora of new pins, both open edition, and limited release, have arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found most of these in the 20th Century … Read more

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‘The Lion King’ Hyenas Appear on Flotilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Week

April 18, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

In honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22, the hyenas from “The Lion King” are appearing on a Discovery River flotilla in Disney’s Animal … Read more

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New Simba, Rafiki, and Steamboat Willie Mickey Wishables Keychains at Walt Disney World

April 16, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Three more Wishables keychains are available at Walt Disney World. These adorable charms are inspired by the limited release Wishables plush series. We found these … Read more

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New ‘The Sword in the Stone,’ ‘Robin Hood,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ and ‘The Lion King’ Pins Debut at Walt Disney World

April 14, 2022 Matthew Soberman

Whether you grew up in the silver or bronze era of animation or in the heart of the Disney Renaissance, you can find your generation … Read more

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‘Tale of the Lion King’ Returning in Early Summer to Disneyland, Auditions Open

January 26, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

We learned last year that “Tale of the Lion King” — which originally debuted in 2019 — would be returning to Disneyland Resort, this time … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney on Broadway Returns to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 16, 2022 Jade Mackey

We attended the first night of Disney on Broadway at this year’s International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT. This year’s first performers are the … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Star Tours Anniversary, Mr. Toad, Terrarium, and More Pins Arrive at Disneyland Resort

January 5, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Several new limited edition pins have arrived at Disneyland Resort this week. Many of them say “2021” on their packaging and were likely supposed to … Read more

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Disney on Broadway Gives Thanks to Understudies and Crew Members for Successful Return to the Stage

December 24, 2021 Jade Mackey

The Disney on Broadway official Instagram account posted a photo, just recently, thanking understudies and crew members for their dedication and hard work. Disney on … Read more

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