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Legend of the Lion King was a Fantasyland attraction in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. It opened on July
8, 1994, and closed on February 23, 2002. The show combined puppetry, film, and live action to re-tell the story
of Simba.
PRESHOW
The audience stands for the preshow, which consists of a live presentation by Rafiki, followed by a film sequence
from "The Lion King."
African music plays, and the stage is lighted to reveal Rafiki, sleeping and snoring in his tree.
Rafiki: Zzzzzzzzzz ... <snort!> ... What? Oh. <notices the audience> Who are you? What are you doing here?
<sniffs> Oh! I know that smell anywhere. Homo sapiens. <chuckles> Well, no matter! After all, nobody's perfect.
Hmmmm ... Every one of us is connected in the great circle of life. You ... me ... that guy over there with the funny
hat. Oh, sorry ma'am. <laughs> So, welcome, cool off, rrrrrrrelax. It's a jungle out there. Now pay close attention.
Come, come, for old Rafiki has a tale to tell you. It is the story of Simba. You see, Simba was the brave little lion
cub who was destined to become the lion king. His father, King Mufasa, taught him well, to understand the
balance of nature and to respect all creatures in the circle of life. But something terrible happened! Oh no, no, no,
I'm getting ahead of myself. Always do that. <chuckles> Let me start at the beginning. Ohhh, the winds of change.
Ahhh, change is good. Asante sana, squash banana. We we nugu, mi mi apana! <translation: Thank you very
much, squash banana. You're a baboon, and I'm not!> <laughs> It is time. <stage goes dark>
The entire opening sequence of "The Lion King" (the presentation of Simba) is now shown, complete with the song
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MAIN SHOW
The audience is seated in a theater for the main show. The characters are all puppets, except for Rafiki, who
appears live as he did in the preshow, and serves as narrator. All dialogue, except for Rafiki's narration, has been
taken from the original film, although it has been edited. The original voice talent is maintained.
Mufasa and young Simba look over the Pridelands.
Mufasa: Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom.
Simba: <quietly, but with awe> Wow.
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Mufasa: A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here, and
will rise with you as the new king.
Simba: And this'll all be mine?
Mufasa: Everything.
Simba: Dad? We'll always be together, right?
Mufasa: Simba, let me tell you something that my father told me. Look at the stars. The great kings of the past
look down on us from those stars.
Simba: Really?
Mufasa: Yes. So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be there to guide you ... and
so will I.
Scene ends, and a new scene begins, as young Simba and Nala play and laugh together, while Zazu looks on.
Zazu: Just look at you two. Little seeds of romance blossoming in the savanna. One day, you two are going to be
married!
Nala: Eeew!
Simba: I can't marry her. She's my friend.
Nala: It'd be too weird.
Zazu: Sorry to burst your bubble, but it's a tradition going back generations.
Simba: Well, when I'm king, that'll be the first thing to go.
Simba sings:
I'm gonna be a mighty king
So enemies beware!
Zazu:
Well, I've never seen a king of beasts
With quite so little hair
Simba:
I'm gonna be the mane event
Like no king was before
I'm brushing up on looking down
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Scar:
I know that your powers of retention
Are as wet as a warthog's backside
But thick as you are, pay attention
My words are a matter of pride
It's clear from your vacant expressions
The lights are not all on upstairs
But we're talking kings and successions
Even you can't be caught unawares
Be prepared!
Banzai: Yeah, be prepared. <laughs> We'll be prepared. For what?
Scar: For the death of the king.
Banzai: Why? Is he sick?
Scar: No, fool, we're gonna kill him. And Simba, too.
Banzai: Great idea! Who needs a king?
Three Hyenas: <chant> No king, no king, la la la la la la ...
Scar: Idiots! There will be a king!
Banzai: Hey, but you said Scar: I will be king! Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!
The hyenas cheer.
Scar:
So prepare for the coup of the century
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
Meticulous planning
Tenacity spanning
Decades of denial
Is simply why I'll
Be king undisputed
Respected, saluted
And seen for the wonder I am
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
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from yourself.
The scene changes to show Timon and Pumbaa discovering Simba in the desert.
Timon: All righty. Whadda we got here? Jeez, it's a lion! Run, Pumbaa! Move it!
Pumbaa: He's so cute and all alone. Can we keep him?
Timon: Lions eat guys like us!
Pumbaa: But he's so little.
Timon: Who's the brains of this outfit?
Pumbaa: Uhhhhhh ...
Timon: My point exactly. Ya know, having a lion around might not be such a bad idea. <Simba stirs> You okay,
kid?
Simba: I guess so.
Timon: Hey, where ya goin'?
Simba: Nowhere.
Timon: Gee, he looks blue.
Pumbaa: I'd say brownish-gold.
Timon: No, no, no. I mean he's depressed.
Pumbaa: Oh. Kid, what's eatin' ya?
Timon: Nothin'. He's at the top of the food chain. <laughs> The food chain! <laughs> Ahem! So, where ya
from?
Pumbaa: Anything we can do?
Simba: Not unless you can change the past.
Timon: Look, kid, bad things happen, and you can't do anything about it, right?
Simba: Right.
Timon: Wrong! When the world turns its back on you, you turn your back on the world! Repeat after me. <clears
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Timon:
And if he falls in love tonight
It can be assumed
Pumbaa:
His carefree days with us are history
Timon and Pumbaa:
In short, our pal is doomed <they cry loudly>
End of scene
Rafiki: Asante sana, squash banana. We we nugu mi mi apana!
Simba: Who are you?
Rafiki: The question is, whooooooo are you?
Simba: I thought I knew. Now I'm not so sure.
Rafiki: Well, I know who you are. You're Mufasa's boy.
Simba: You knew my father?
Rafiki: Correction. I know your father. He's alive! And I'll show him to you. Look down there. <points down to a
pool of water>
Simba: <disappointed> That's not my father. It's just my reflection.
Rafiki: No. Look harder. You see, he lives in you.
Mufasa's image appears in the sky behind Simba.
Mufasa: Simba ...
Simba: Father?
Mufasa: Simba, you have forgotten me.
Simba: No! How could I?
Mufasa: You have forgotten who you are, and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more
than what you have become. You must take your place in the circle of life.
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Disclaimer: I'd be lion if I didn't admit that the above attraction is the property of the Walt Disney Company.
times.
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