DISNEY MOVIE CHALLENGE: Week #7

Movies of the week:

"The Jungle Book"

"The Lion King"

Let's get "WILD" this week with Lions, Tigers and Bears...oh, my!
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HISTORY:  "The Jungle Book" is Disney's 19th full-length theatrical feature.  This movie debuted in theaters in October 1967.  The music from this film lives on in the hearts of Disney fans, songs like, "The Bare Necessities," "I Wan'na Be Like You," and "Trust in Me."

THEMED MOVIE-WATCHING SNACK:  Chocolate Covered Bananas

Kids love to help out in the kitchen, and this is a wonderful, fun treat for them to help with.  Similar kits to the one pictured above can be found in the fresh produce section of your grocery store near the bananas.  Make sure you plan enough time between making this delicious treat and eating it for freezing.

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HISTORY:  "The Lion King" is a beloved Disney classic!  This film was released in theaters in the summer of 1994 as Disney's 32nd full-length animated theatrical feature.  The talented Elton John and Tim Rice teamed up with Hans Zimmer to bring us one of the most amazing movie soundtracks of all time.

Does the Lion King make you cry?

Elton John & Tim Rice Oscars

With favorites like, "The Circle of Life," "Hakuna Matata," "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," "I Just Can't Wait to be King," and "Be Prepared," the music of this film has catapulted this beloved story into many mediums other than film.  In 1997 "The Lion King" musical debuted on Broadway with revolutionary costumes and characters.

What is your favorite song from the movie?

In 1998 "The Festival of the Lion King" (a musical review, broadway-type show) opened along with the opening of Walt Disney World's 4th park, Animal Kingdom. The show continues to play in WDW Animal Kingdom today, and there are plans for an all new theater in the park to house "The Festival of the Lion King" which will open in 2014.  "The Festival of the Lion King" is also performed daily in Adventureland at Hong Kong Disneyland.

For more about "Festival of the Lion King" click here.

 "The Festival of the Lion King" - WDW Animal Kingdom

THEMED MOVIE-WATCHING SNACK:  "Grubs" (Gummy worms)
Take a cue from the crazy yet lovable Timon and Pumba and serve up some grubs!


HAVE A MAGICAL DISNEY DAY!
Candice