NEW ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Offerings Now Happening at Disney World & Beyond
Mufasa: The Lion King is out in theaters today! The movie is the prequel to The Lion King and tells the story of a young Mufasa alongside some other familiar characters like Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa.


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To celebrate the new movie, some special things are happening in Disney World! Let’s take a look.
Mufasa: The Lion King Celebrations in Disney World & More
Tree of Life Awakenings
There is a new light and projection offering in Animal Kingdom in honor of the new movie! It happens during Tree of Life Awakenings at night and follows the story of Mufasa on his unlikely rise to become king of the Pride Lands.


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The new projections also feature a custom mashup of “Circle of Life” with a brand-new original score from Lin-Manuel Miranda titled “Milele.” This is only running for a limited time, so don’t miss it!
Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment Protect the Pride Integration
Disney shared that since The Lion King was released in theaters 30 years ago, half of Africa’s lions have been lost — only 20,000 remain from a population of 200,000 a century ago.


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So, in celebration of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney will once again support the Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund (LRF) and its partners working across Africa to double the number of lions in the wild by 2050! LRF will support the efforts of local communities in Africa to conserve lions on behalf of the world.


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You can learn more about this by visiting Disney.com/MufasaProtectThePride.
And, make sure to go on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Animal Kingdom to learn more about some of your favorite animals from “Mufasa: The Lion King” from now until January 4th, 2025!
Family Activity Packets
There is also a free digital Activity Packet that you can download in celebration of the movie! The Activity Packet gives you steps to learn more about the story of lions in the wild, see the importance of analyzing change in lion populations, understand the importance of guidance from those around you, and reflect on how destiny calls you through life’s adventures.


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You can download it at https://partners.disney.com/the-lion-king-protect-the-pride from now through January 4th, 2025. You can also grab them in person at Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the Disney Springs Kids Club.
Mufasa-Themed Tree at Disney Springs Tree Stroll
Over in Disney Springs, check out the special Mufasa: The Lion King-themed Christmas Tree! It’s part of the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll.


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Make sure you see it all lit up!


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Disney PhotoPass
There is a special Disney PhotoPass photo you can have taken in honor of the new movie! Look to the sky and you might see Mufasa watching over you in Animal Kingdom.


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You can get this Magic Shot near the Tree of Life through January 24th, 2025.
Food & Beverage
There are a few new food items now available in Disney World to celebrate the new movie like the Savory Tanzanian Pie, Mufasa Pride Rock Profiterole, and Mufasa Cake Bar.


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You can see everything new on the menu and the details right here!
Products
Disney has also released some new merchandise for the movie! Check out the cuddly plushes of Mufasa and Taka.


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And, over at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort you can get a Mufasa: The Lion King mug, mystery pin, and Mufasa-themed mini plush accessories.
D23 Inside Disney Talent Interview from DAK
D23 Inside Disney takes you behind the scenes of the new movie and lets you hear from director Barry Jenkins and members of the voice cast. You can also see the premiere’s red carpet and more!
Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates!