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New merchandise themed to the Disney animated film “The Lion King” is now available at Walt Disney World. We first discovered the items at Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The Lion King,” realistic-looking lions, warthogs, meerkats and whatever break into song repeatedly. It’s like a curious ...