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 the opportunity to purchase special edition plush featuring Simba and Nala from The Lion King. Not only are they super cute, but a portion of the money goes to help … Read more
Celebrate the Circle of Life (and style) with these new Alex and Ani bangles featuring designs from The Lion King! These designs are a part of The Lion King celebration taking place across Disney Parks, with specialty menus and photo ops at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and a special theatrical outdoor show called Tale of the … Read more
In celebration of the release of The Lion King, The Walt Disney Company has announced The Lion King: Protect the Pride: a global conservation initiative dedicated to supporting and protecting the endangered lion population across Africa. Since the release of the original The Lion King 25 years ago, over half of Africa’s lions have disappeared … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 3-9! Walt Disney World Christmas is coming, apparently, as Walt Disney World has … Read more
Disney has just confirmed the addition of an all-new Animation Experience coming to the Conservation Station once Rafiki’s Planet Watch opens (slightly ahead of schedule) on July 11th! Check out their full announcement below. In honor of the celebration of Disney’s “The Lion King,” Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be launching The Animation Experience at Conservation … Read more
Today begins “The Lion King” Celebration at Disney California Adventure. And it’s a big year for the classic Disney movie. The animated film is celebrating 25 years this month and the new live-action film directed by Jon Favreau comes out in theaters this July. The celebration kicks off today and will continue on until September … Read more
Hakuna Matata! “The Lion King” Celebration has officially kicked off today at Disney California Adventure. This celebration of the classic ’90s animated film will take place daily from June 7 to September 2, 2019. Throughout the day, a traveling troupe of storytellers will treat guests to a new outdoor show called “Tale of the Lion … Read more
In this sneak peek for “The Lion King”, relive some of the most memorable moments from the Disney animated classic, but now brought to life with this all new version! Watch as Simba returns home to Pride Rock and Simba’s epic battle with Scar! Disney’s “The Lion King,” directed by Jon Favreau (“The Jungle … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from May 27 – June 2! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge For all our coverage of … Read more
Disney has released 10 new character posters for “The Lion King”. Each poster provides a detailed look of your favorite characters from the Pride Lands. “The Lion King” journeys into theaters on July 19th. Disney’s “The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau (“The Jungle Book”), journeys to the African savanna where a future king is … Read more
We’re incredibly excited for the all-new season coming to Disneyland Paris this summer: The Lion King and Jungle Festival. Taking place from June 30 to September 22, the resort looks set to be taken over by a herd of special performances, shows, treats, and meet & greets, all themed around two of Disney’s wildest classics. … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from May 20-26! Countdown to Galaxy’s Edge Check out our primer on everything you need … Read more
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 Harambe Market to find the latest new slush to hit the thirsty summer scene. Asante Slush – Available at the Shave Ice Cart Near Harambe Market You have the option … Read more
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 Sandwich – Available at Tamu Tamu The Simba Ice Cream Sandwich includes two chocolate chip cookies, vanilla ice cream, and a decorative chocolate tail, with an image of Simba in … Read more
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. Simba Sunset Dole Whip | King’s Cooler – Available at Tamu Tamu The Simba Sunset Dole Whip Float is a Pineapple Dole Whip topped with red syrup made up of … Read more
A jungle of eats and treats celebrating “The Lion King” are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we found the slimiest and most satisfying one of all. Bugs ‘n Grub Waffle Cone – Available at Anandapur Ice Cream Truck and Trilo-Bites The Bugs ‘n Grubs waffle cone is chocolate soft-serve ice cream in a green … Read more