“The Lion King” is, finally, getting a really for real theme park attraction, more than 30 years after the original film debuted theatrically in 1994. And it will be coming to Disney Adventure World, the new name for Disney Studios, part of the Disneyland Paris complex outside of Paris, France.
Josh D’Amaro, the head of Disney Experiences, made the announcement at D23.
“The attraction is based on the animated classic,” D’Amaro said, although the concept art suggested that the attraction would be based on Jon Favreau’s live-action remake in 2019. “First you’re going to have a chance to explore the Pride Lands with dining and shopping and meeting your favorite characters.