Disney Movies: The Lion King

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Disney channel has made so many movies, from princesses falling in love to fighting for something they desire. People from all over the world have at least seen a disney movie or have heard of one. Though, not many know that every princess disney movie has their own reference and connection. The way the movies are connect is all out of place, if you considered the day they released each movie. Disney was very clever and mind blowing when making these movie. To some, your childhood will not be the same once you finish reading. There are only 30 of the disney movies that are seen to be connected. The Lion King is one of the very popular disney movies. Many people that have seen The Lion King know the true meaning of the movie “ the circle

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