The Lion King/Stover

Question 1

What was “The Lion King” originally going to be called?

Answer 1

“King of the Jungle”

Question 2

Who was “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” supposed to be sung by?

Answer 2

Timon and Pumba

Question 3

Where did the song, “Hakuna Matata” come from?

Answer 3

A phrase the animators heard from a tour guide during their African trip.

Question 4

How many VHS copies of the movie where sold?

Answer 4

30 million copies.

Question 5

Who was the first Disney character to fart?

Answer 5

Pumba

Question 6

What was the “Be Prepared” song inspired by?

Answer 6

Footage of Nazis marching by Adolf Hitler on a podium.

Question 7

How much time did it take to animate the 2 1/2 minute wildebeest stampede scene?

Answer 7

Approximately 3 years.

Question 8

Was Mufasa supposed to appear after his death?

Answer 8

No.

Question 9

Lion King and Pocahontas were in production at the same time. Which one did Disney think would be more prestigious and successful?

Answer 9

Pocahontas

Question 10

What Shakespeare play was “The Lion King” based off of?

Answer 10

“Hamlet”