FIRST LOOK at Completed Model for New Lion King Land at Disneyland Paris

A person in a white coat works on a detailed miniature model of a rocky landscape with vegetation, under a plain, dark backdrop.

Disney revealed the completed scale model of the Pride Lands, a new Lion King land coming to Disneyland Paris, during Thursday’s shareholders meeting. Pride Lands Lion King Land Model A smaller scale model of the land was revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last year after the land was announced. This new model, … Read more

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets Streaming Date for Disney+

Two lions face each other on a grassy plain, reminiscent of Mufasa's majestic domain, with hills rolling in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Disney+ has set the date for when subscribers will be able to stream “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the prequel to the 2019 remake. ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Sets Disney+ Debut Date According to Variety, the live-action film will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning on March 26. Despite the movie opening to a … Read more

Donald Duck, ‘The Lion King,’ & More Topiaries Arrive Ahead of 2025 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Three garden displays featuring enchanting topiaries: on the left, a turtle adorned with two sunflowers; the top right hosts four playful frogs, while the bottom right showcases lions and meerkats in an exciting safari theme.

More topiaries and a small garden have been added around EPCOT in preparation for the 2025 International Flower & Garden Festival. Donald Duck Topiary Outside of Connections Eatery, near Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, we spotted a Donald Duck topiary. Donald is seen standing amidst a garden between two vibrant sunflowers. He’s holding a … Read more

New Art of Animation Minnie Ear Headband Available at Walt Disney World

A person holds a pair of themed mouse ears with "Hakuna Matata" and "Make Some Waves" designs.

A new Minnie ear headband debuted at the Art of Animation resort. The design matches the resort collection that was released earlier this summer. Art of Animation Minnie Ear Headband – $34.99 The ear headband features characters from various areas of the resort’s theming including “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King.” On the left ear … Read more

Stitch Attacks Snacks, Darkwing Duck, and Other NEW Limited Edition Pins Released

Disney-themed collectible pins on display, including Stitch-themed snacks, a Darkwing Duck pin, and a Jungle Book pin set.

Happy Pin Tuesday! We spotted these new arrivals at Pin Traders – Camera Center at EPCOT including Stitch Attacks Snacks, Darkwing Duck, and other limited edition pins. Stitch Attacks Snacks Hot Chocolate Collection – $34.99 This pin set is the final collection of the 12-month series of the Stitch Attacks Snacks collection. The featured snack for December … Read more

New Animal Kingdom Merchandise Now Available at Walt Disney World

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All new Animal Kingdom merchandise has made its way to Walt Disney World. We discovered several new items at the Island Mercantile shop. Mickey Animal Print Tumbler – $24.99 This tumbler is grey in color and features the Disney Animal Kingdom logo across the front in black lettering. Wrapped around the top and bottom of … Read more

Annual Passholder-Exclusive ‘Mufasa’ Postcard Now Available at Animal Kingdom

A hand holds a Mufasa postcard for "The Lion King" in front of a statue of Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa in a lush garden setting at Animal Kingdom.

The previously-announced Annual Passholder exclusive “Mufasa” postcard is now available for pickup at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Annual Passholder “Mufasa” Postcard The art on the print is by former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith and depicts the young Mufasa staring at his reflection in a pool of water. Guests with valid Annual Passes can pick up the postcard … Read more

Disney Relaunches Global ‘Protect the Pride’ Campaign in Celebration of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Film

Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, Protect the Pride logo featuring a lion silhouette.

Disney has relaunched their global “Protect the Pride” campaign in celebration of “Mufasa: The Lion King,” arriving in theaters on December 20. Disney’s “Protect the Pride” Campaign This conservation campaign aims to support the Wildlife Conservation Network’s (WCN) Lion Recovery Fund (LRF) and LRF’s partners working across Africa to double the number of lions in the wild … Read more

Disney Shares More Details on New Lion Pride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Three lions rest on a rocky ledge under trees in a sunny setting.

A new lion trio began appearing on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, December 3. Disney has shared more details about them, including their names, as well as new photos. New Lions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The lion trio consists of one male and two females. Their names are Mshango, Zahara, and Neema. … Read more

Imagineers Show Disney Adventure World Model to ‘The Lion King’ Animator, Aerial Photos Show Construction Progress

Two men observe a detailed miniature landscape model featuring mountains, trees, and tiny human figures.

Soon, Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris will officially become Disney Adventure World as part of a years-long transformation. The updates include an Adventure Bay, World of Frozen, and “Lion King” expansion — the latter of which Imagineers showed to the animator responsible for Scar. Scar Animator Visits Imagineering Disney Legend Andreas Deja recently … Read more

NEW Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cupcakes Feature Zebra Stripes & The Lion King

Two cupcakes on a rustic wooden surface: one with a chocolate lion-shaped topper and green icing, the other with a white zebra-shaped topper, green and black icing, and sprinkles.

Two new Disney’s Animal Kingdom cupcakes have arrived — one featuring Simba from “The Lion King” and another featuring a zebra. Location Both cupcakes are sold at Zuri’s Sweets Shop, across from Harambe Market and next to Ziwani Traders. It’s usually open from park open until park close and serves a variety of baked goods … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios 9/21/2024 (Rise of the Resistance Single Rider, New ‘Lion King’ Merch, & More)

Collage of three images: left shows a large tree at Disney's Animal Kingdom with people around it, center features a "Single Rider" sign, right depicts a tall landmark with "Crossroads of the World" at the base in Hollywood Studios.

“Do you remember the 21st night of September?” I’m sure everybody was at EPCOT today riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Instead… Disney’s Animal Kingdom Jambo! from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! On the way to the park, I blasted “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire. My mom loves Earth Wind and Fire, so I grew … Read more

REVIEW: Passholder-Exclusive Rafiki Wildberry and DOLE Whip Orange Float at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A hand holds a plastic cup filled with swirled soft serve ice cream on top of a red-orange beverage, with a small slice of lime on the rim. The background is blurred with outdoor scenery.

Walt Disney World is celebrating Annual Passholders and “The Lion King” this month with a limited-time, Passholder-exclusive float. The Rafiki Wildberry and DOLE Whip Orange Float is available at Trilo-Bites in Disney’s Animal Kingdom from August 14 through September 22. An exclusive photo op and Passholder magnet are also available at Animal Kingdom during these … Read more