Disney Hits Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of ‘The Lion King’ with New Special

Disney Hits celebrates three decades of the 1994 animated classic “The Lion King” during “The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration” special, featuring exclusive, never-before-heard stories from the filmmakers paired with iconic music from the original soundtrack.

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The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration

How to listen

Stream “The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration” special anytime, anywhere, on the SiriusXM app, or catch it on-air on Disney Hits (Ch. 133) this weekend at the times below with more airings throughout the month.

Broadcast Schedule

What you’ll hear

Exclusive interviews and never-before-heard stories from songwriters Sir Elton John and Sir Tim Rice, producers Don Hahn and Thomas Schumacher, directors Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers, story supervisor Brenda Chapman, screenwriter Irene Mecchi, and former Walt Disney music executive Chris Montan.

Listen along as Elton John and Tim Rice recall how they became involved in the soundtrack for “The Lion King,” Don Hahn explains why Disney sent a team of animators to Kenya for inspiration, Roger Allers reveals how “Hakuna Matata” became the film’s mantra, and much more.

About Disney Hits

Disney Hits is the happiest SiriusXM channel on Earth, featuring music from “Moana,” “Frozen,” “The Lion King,” “Beauty and The Beast,” “High School Musical,” and many more. Plus, enjoy celebrity- and fan-hosted “Extra Magic Hour” and “Be Our Guest” specials.

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