One of the most iconic film scenes of all time takes place the beginning of Disney's animated classic The Lion King. The entire animal kingdom travels to Pride Rock to catch a glimpse of King Mufasa's new born son, Simba. With all the other animals watching, Rafiki lifts baby Simba up as music swells in the background. For kids growing up in the '90s, this was a pretty unforgettable movie moment. Not least of all because baby Simba was so stinking cute.
Disney has taken that beloved movie moment and turned into a popcorn bucket at the Animal Kingdom Park in Disney World. Yes, you read that right. A popcorn bucket. Disney is known for their extravagant reusable and refillable food souvenirs, including a Millennium Falcon french fry bucket and a Christmas tree popcorn holder. Their latest innovation, however, may be the cutest one yet.
The Simba popcorn buckets come with a lanyard, so you can easily carry it around Animal Kingdom with you. The baby Simba buckets are available at snack kiosks all over Animal Kingdom, however, they are unavailable at three other Disney World parks. They retail for $16.99 with tax. If you're a big popcorn fan - and a Lion King fan, too - this souvenir item might me worth the price tag.
Will you picking one of these Simba popcorn buckets up during your next Disney vacation?
Photo: Disney Food Blog/ @themeparkprofessor