After being shut down for a year and a half, “The Lion King” is getting ready to roar once more on Broadway, and for one number, everyone’s invited to the show. To mark the long-running show’s reopening night at the Minskoff Theatre, the opening number, “Circle of Life,” will be livestreamed on the @DisneyonBroadway TikTok … Read more
Two new monthly limited edition pins are available at Walt Disney World. The new “Where Fantasy Grows” pin features Cleo from Pinocchio, while the “Magic in the Stars” pin features Simba from The Lion King. We found them at Magic Kingdom in Frontier Trading Post. Cleo “Where Fantasy Grows” Terrarium Pin – $19.99 Cleo’s terrarium … Read more
The prequel to the 2019 live-action remake of “The Lion King” has cast its lead roles, with Aaron Pierre (“Old”) voicing Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“Waves”) voicing Scar. According to Deadline, The movie will follow the brothers in their youth, back when Harrison Jr.’s Scar was known as Taka. More details about the plot … Read more
A gold statue of young Simba from “The Lion King” will be part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection celebrating 50 years of Walt Disney World. L Steven Taylor, who plays Mufasa in “The Lion King” on Broadway, announced Simba’s statue on Disney Parks Blog’s Instagram story. Simba will be displayed at Disney’s Animal … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, July 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Six new ballcaps have arrived at Disneyland Resort featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, “The Lion King,” and “Alice in Wonderland.” We found all six styles in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Black and White Mickey Mouse Ball Cap – $27.99 From “Steamboat Willie” to “Fantasia,” this cap features four classic Mickeys. Pink Mickey … Read more
Pin traders will be happy to know that new limited edition pins are now available at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. The new pins include the latest additions to the “Artfully Evil” and “Glitzy Gear” collections, as well as a pin celebrating the 40th anniversary of “The Fox and the Hound.” Limited Edition … Read more
Samuel E. Wright, who voiced Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has passed away at age 74. In addition to The Little Mermaid, Wright voiced Sebastian in both direct-to-video sequels, the TV series, and other Disney media. He also voiced Kron the Iguanodon in Disney’s Dinosaur. He originated the role of Mufasa in The Lion … Read more
Two new limited edition pins are now available at Walt Disney World. While Doctors Day was back in March, Nurses Day is coming up in May, so there is a new pin to give to the frontline worker in your life. There’s also another addition to the “Artfully Evil” series featuring Scar from The Lion … Read more
Several new Limited Edition pins have debuted at Disneyland Resort, featuring the newest additions to the “Disney Dream Destinations”, “Magic in the Stars”, and “Where Fantasy Grows” collections. Limited Edition “Cinco de Mayo” 2021 Pin – $19.99 Countdown to “Cinco de Mayo” with this pin that features a cactus Hidden Mickey! Limited Edition Winnie the … Read more
Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has shared on Instagram that “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” will debut in mid-May at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cast Members are currently in rehearsals for the modified version of the park’s famous show. Are you excited for this wild experience to return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? … Read more
The third limited release series of the monthly “Stitch Crashes Disney” collection is now available at Walt Disney World. This series—which includes a plush, pin, and MagicBand—is inspired by the bug-eating scene from The Lion King. It’s available at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom. Limited Release Stitch Pin – $24.99 Limited Release Stitch MagicBand – … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, April 5, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
The next runDisney virtual series is celebrating the timeless nature of The Lion King. Each 5K honors a different version of the story: the original animated classic, the Broadway musical, and the reimagined “live-action” film. The first of the three virtual 5Ks is The Timeless Classic. The medal features the animated young Simba with his … Read more
Flame Tree Barbecue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new Valentine’s Day cupcake available for the rest of February. This cupcake is inspired by the “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” scene from The Lion King and features Simba and Nala, so you could match it to this year’s Valentine MagicBand. Valentine Cupcake – $5.99 … Read more
Walt Disney Animation Studios announced today on Twitter that animator Dale Baer has passed away. Baer’s Disney Animation career spanned nearly 50 years and began with Robin Hood. He was 70-years-old when he passed away on January 15th, 2021. Baer has worked as a supervising animator on beloved Disney animated films The Emperor’s New Groove … Read more