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In 2005, all Disney theme parks across the globe participated in “The Happiest Celebration On Earth” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the original Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California. At the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, Cinderella’s Castle was covered with golden effigies of beloved Disney characters – many of them critters! For the next few weeks, I’ll feature some of these each Saturday as my contribution to the Camera Critters photo meme.
Hakuna Matata!
I laugh just thinking about it!
Here we see Timon and Pumba leading the young Simba on a merry march around one of the castle turrets. Can’t you just hear them singing “Hakuna Matata” as they amble along? As I recall, the phrase is Swahili, and as the song instructs us, “it means no worries for the rest of your days”. This is Pumba and Timon’s “problem-free philosophy” for life, and they teach it to Simba so that he may forget about his unhappy past.
“Hakuna Matata” was one of three songs from The Lion King that was nominated for an Academy Award; the other two were “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” (which ended up winning).
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Ah, one of my favorite Disney classics! Been forever since I’ve been to Disney World…may have to drag the hubby there in the off season…
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One of my favorite songs. I love wart hogs and try to check them out at the zoo. They are so shy!
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There you go again – making me wish I could be there! One of these days… I’m gonna show up at your doorstep!
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very unique entry.
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I love the music from Lion King
and I love your photo
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Lion King has been one of my favorites. Those two are a riot!
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great photo!
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Those are cute critters singing a great song. I like the no worries philosophy. Wish I could subscribe to it.
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Great shot. I love this music. We saw Lion King in Toronto. Great experience. Gifted actors!
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Your mobile adventures take you everywhere!
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Nice Tink!
Craig Glenn
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Interesting post… always learn something new from reading your cc posts.
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I loved (love love) The Lion King. The songs are fantastic – and your post has just brought all the memories back! Thank you. Great shot.
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A great post and photo. I loved the movie. Your write-up made me feel like going on a hunt for the video so that I can watch it again.
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OMG! I love Timon and Pumba. Definitely my all time favorite characters.
“Hakuna matata – it means no worries!” Classic!
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This is one of my favourite Disney movies…
Love the songs from it…
‘Hakuna Mata! What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
It means no worries for the rest of your days
It’s our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata’
Yikes…now it’ll be stuck in my head for the rest of the day
Nice photo
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Hi, Tink. The Lion King stands out as one of my most favorite Disney films. Such a great story.
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Wonderful post … and you know what I’ll be humming all day ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
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nice shot. happy weekend.
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