LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida -The Pride Lands of Africa is
the scenic setting for the “Lion King,” the third phase of Disney’s Art
of Animation Resort opening today at Walt Disney World Resort. The new
Lion King wing celebrates the journey of Simba, with landscapes and
theming that reflect playful and poignant scenes from the Academy
Award-winning Walt Disney Pictures animated film “The Lion King.”
In the new Lion King wing, guests embark on a journey through Africa
with encounters with characters and scenic moments from the film classic
at every turn. King Mufasa towers atop Pride Rock while his evil
brother Scar slinks in the shadows beyond the elephant graveyard.
There’s Pumbaa and Timon with a young Simba dancing across a log bridge
in true carefree “hakuna matata” fashion. Scar’s crazed and comical
hyenas “guard” the elephant graveyard, a fun area sure to delight
youngsters.
The storytelling comes to life inside the 320 family suites. Zazu
takes center stage on the headboards while Pumbaa and Timon decorate the
shower curtain. Youngsters can rest on a leaf-shaped chair or sleep
alongside Simba who slumbers at the head of one of the beds.
The Lion King wing marks the third in the four-phase opening of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Earlier this summer,
320 “Finding Nemo” family suites and 480 “Cars” family suites opened.
Each of four distinctly designed wings of Disney’s Art of Animation
Resort celebrates rich storytelling, spirited characters, original
sketches and playfulness with colorful icons and whimsical theming
inspired by classic Disney and Disney•Pixar films.
The whimsical property, situated adjacent to Disney’s Pop Century
Resort, offers rates from $248 per night. The 1,120 family suites
include two bathrooms, a kitchenette and three separate sleeping areas
that can sleep up to six. The 864 standard rooms at the “Little Mermaid”
wing, opening in September, will sleep up to four, with rates as low as
$94.
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Source and Image Credit: Disney
