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Mufasa: The Lion King is now playing in theaters, and there are some newly-added limited-time offerings at Walt Disney World to celebrate the film and the Pride Land’s royalty.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Inspired by the film, a new limited-time Tree of Life Awakenings light and projection offering on the Tree of Life follows the story of Mufasa on his unlikely rise to become king of the Pride Lands, and features a custom medley of Circle of Life with a brand-new original score from Lin-Manuel Miranda: Milele.
Double check the skies in your photos, you might catch Mufasa looking down on you! Disney PhotoPass photographers near the Tree of Life will be capturing this Magic Shot through January 24, 2025.
Food & Beverages Around Walt Disney World
Each of these limited-time Mufasa-themed goodies are available now through January 31st, 2025 at their noted Walt Disney World locations.
Savory Tanzanian Pie: African-spiced beef and lamb stuffed in naan, drizzled with spicy ketchup, and served with house-made chips
- Available now at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mufasa Pride Rock Profiterole: Cream puff filled with chocolate cream and whipped coffee ganache
- Available now at Creature Comfort in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Journey Across Africa: Savory red beans cooked in coconut milk with ginger, turmeric, coriander, and tomato served over white rice
- Available now at Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sunrise of the Kingdom: A blend of freshly brewed green tea, strawberry, and Minute Maid Premium Lemonade topped with passion fruit boba pearls
- Available now at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. in Disney Springs, Landscape of Flavors in Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Boma – Flavors of Africa and Sanaa in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Mufasa Cake Bar: Cinnamon-vanilla mousse and vanilla chiffon with caramel chocolate-coated feuilletine crunch dipped in dark chocolate
- Available at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs.
Lion Conservation Efforts Continue
As part of Disney’s ongoing conservation efforts, Disney has relaunched their global “Protect the Pride” conservation campaign to support the Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund and its partners working across Africa to double the number of lions in the wild by 2050. Learn more about Disney’s commitment to “Protect the Pride” at Disney.com/MufasaProtectThePride because when we protect lions, we protect the circle of life.
Available now through January 4th, you can download a free Family Activity Packet, created by Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment. Learn more about the story of lions in the wild, discover 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.
Family Activity Packets are also available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the Disney Springs Kids Club through January 4, 2025.
Stop by Kilimanjaro Safaris to catch three new lions (Mshango, Zahara, and Neema) on the savanna’s own “Pride Lands”, and to learn more about some of your favorite animals from Mufasa: The Lion King.
And while you’re visiting Disney Springs this holiday season, be sure to enjoy the Christmas Tree Stroll which features a tree themed to Mufasa:
