Disneyland Paris to Welcome ‘The Lion King’ Animatronics, Re-Themed Space Mountain and New Parade
Disneyland Paris may have just launched a new World of Frozen land earlier this year but it’s already looking towards its next land, which is set to be inspired by “The Lion King.” Imagineers offered fans a sneak peek of the attraction at the D23 expo in Anaheim over the weekend, including a look at concept art featuring an animatronic Scar. The ride will bring to life the iconic scene in the 1994 animated classic, where Scar confronts his royal nephew.
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Disneyland Paris may have just launched a new World of Frozen land earlier this year but it’s already looking towards its next land, which is set to be inspired by “The Lion King.” Imagineers offered fans a sneak peek of the attraction at the D23 expo in Anaheim over the weekend, including a look at concept art featuring an animatronic Scar. The ride will bring to life the iconic scene in the 1994 animated classic, where Scar confronts his royal nephew. Set in a new 30,000 square metre area designed to reflect an African savanna, it will include attractions, stores, restaurants and character interactions. Although no opening date was announced for the highly-anticipated area, which will be the first in Disney’s global stable of immersive properties to be entirely dedicated to the big cat movie, construction is well under way at Disney Adventure World, one of two parks at the Disney’s French outpost.
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- Disneyland Paris may have just launched a new World of Frozen land earlier this year but it’s already looking towards its next land, which is set to be inspired by “The Lion King.” Imagineers offered fans a sneak peek of the attraction at the D23 expo in Anaheim over the weekend, including a look at concept art featuring an animatronic Scar. The ride will bring to life the iconic scene in the 1994 animated classic, where Scar confronts his royal nephew.
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Disneyland Paris to Welcome ‘The Lion King’ Animatronics, Re-Themed Space Mountain and New Parade
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