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First Time in Spanish for 'The Lion King'

It's been translated into several languages since its debut in 1997, but never Spanish. For the wildly popular and successful show "The Lion King," that will change this coming October as the show is set to open in Madrid, Spain.

Not only will this production of "The Lion King" be the first to be done in Spanish, it will also be the largest stage musical ever to hit Spain. The Madrid production, which opens October 21, will be one of seven currently playing to audiences around the globe.

Walt Disney World Safari VIP Weekend With Jane Goodall

The answer: seeing Disney a whole new way while rubbing elbows with a noted primatologist and helping out a great cause. The question: what could you be doing on February 18-21 of this year? Dr. Jane Goodall is heading up the Walt Disney World Safari VIP Weekend, a fundraising event that will benefit the Jane Goodall Institute.

Great Thanksgiving Weekend For Broadway's "The Lion King"

Even after fourteen seasons on Broadway, Disney's "The Lion King" has broken the Minskoff's Theater box office record yet again. "The Lion King" took in over $1.8 million from eight performances over Thanksgiving weekend. This triumphant showing bested the theater's previous record which was set in January of this year also by "The Lion King."

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Disney's Niche Story Rooms at WDW Resort Hotels

Walt Disney World is known for the exciting and detailed themes of it's Resort Hotels. They not only offer a safe and clean room to stay in close to the Parks but through the magic of Imagineering have a way of transporting you from the reality of Central Florida to exotic locals around the globe and even into the worlds of Disney Movies. Staying "on property" is a truly magical experience no matter where you stay. However, some of Disney's resorts offer special niche rooms that offer just a little bit more flair.

Lion King Wing Opens at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

On Friday August 10th The Pride Lands of Africa opened in the third phase of Disney's Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. The whimsically designed property, is situated just across the Generation Gap Bridge from Disney's popular Pop Century Resort. The opening of the Lion King wing celebrates Simba's journey, with landscapes and theming that reflect playful and poignant scenes from the Academy Award-winning Walt Disney Pictures animated film "The Lion King."

Disney's Art of Animation Resort is Now Open

Disney's Art of Animation Resort officially opened to the public last week with guest being able to stay in the Finding Nemo section. Disney's newest resort is adjacent to Pop Century, but will have it's own bus transportation in addition to featuring 1,120 family suites that will sleep up to 6.

Suite Themes at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Have you seen the new concept art that's been released for the Art of Animation Resort? We've got a peek for you! These Lion King layouts seem to take you and your family right into the middle of Simba's animated savanna when kids and adults alike can share in the circle of life.

Looking Back: Legend of the Lion King

We are traveling back to the 90's (and early 2000's) today to reminisce about The Legend of the Lion King. This attraction was the predecessor to the successful Lion King show on Broadway.

Background
Legend of the Lion King opened in 1994 in Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland Theater and replaced the Magic Journeys 3D movie, which had been the main attraction at the Fantasyland Theater since 1987. Interestingly enough the Lion King show and the Lion King movie were being developed at the same time.

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His/Hers Disney Playlists

Husband and wife team Caitie and Jason Flum take a look at how different their his/hers Disney music playlists would look!

JASON SAYS
We are both huge music fans. Our musical collections are massive " it would take me nearly a month and a half straight through to listen to my entire ipod, let alone all the discs I have collecting dust in our basement that haven't made the transfer yet.

Animal Kingdom Character Trees: Part 2

Today we're showing off the beautiful world of The Lion King's Africa and Finding Nemo's Australia -- in Christmas tree form!