New merchandise themed to the Disney animated film “The Lion King” is now available at Walt Disney World. We first discovered the items at Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Hakuna Matata Backpack – $29.99 This light green backpack features characters from “The Lion King” including Simba, Pumbaa, Timon, Nala, and Zazu. The phrase “Hakuna … Read more
Hakuna matata! Walt Disney World has a new “The Lion King” Spirit Jersey for kids. Youth “The Lion King” Spirit Jersey – $54.99 The Spirit Jersey is a coral color. Dark blue “Spirit Jersey” and “Disney” labels are at the side hem. Young Simba is pictured on the chest in puffy ink. “Hakuna Matata” is … Read more
A caboodle of new keychains has arrived at Walt Disney World, featuring “Star Wars” Lightsabers, plush characters, and more. We found the new keychains at Creations Shop in EPCOT. It’s located in World Discovery, across from Connections Cafe & Eatery. Mace Windu Lightsaber Keychain – $14.99 The first lightsaber resembles Mace Windu’s famous purple laser … Read more
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
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
Despite rumors that the prequel to the live-action “Lion King” film was a box office flop for Walt Disney Studios, “Mufasa” is about to cross over a total gross of $700 million worldwide. “Mufasa” Reaches Box Office Milestone In a box office gross tally kept by Box Office Mojo, “Mufasa” has managed to defy the … Read more
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can pick up a complimentary “Mufasa: The Lion King” print at Disney’s Animal Kingdom next month. ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Print The custom illustration is by artist and former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith. The Annual Passholder Buzz in My Disney Experience has an interview with Smith about “Mufasa: The Lion King.” … Read more
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
The two African lions that have called Disney’s Animal Kingdom home for several years will soon retire. Disney will then welcome a new pride to the park. African Lions Retiring from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, New Pride Coming Soon Dakari and Kamari have lived on the savanna of Kilimanjaro Safaris for a decade. They will retire … Read more
