Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995) | Restored from 16mm Film by Borsu Highson Productions

This is a true environmental film and has to be out there so people can really think about it! Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable is the EPCOT short that brought Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa into the Harvest Theater at The Land pavilion starting in 1995. Blending new animation with live-action footage (including material repurposed from EPCOT’s 1982 film Symbiosis), the story follows Timon & Pumbaa’s plan to build “Hakuna Matata Lakeside Village” until Simba steps in to show how our choices impact the planet. Running time is about 12 minutes. Voices & credits Simba – Cam Clarke (replacing Matthew Broderick for this attraction) Timon – Nathan Lane Pumbaa – Ernie Sabella Mufasa – James Earl Jones Directed for the attraction by Bruce Morrow and Paul Justman. Where and when Location: EPCOT, The Land pavilion (Harvest Theater) Opened: January 21, 1995 (replacing Symbiosis) Closed: February 3, 2018 (later replaced by Awesome Planet) Sponsor (1995–2009): Nestlé Theater capacity: ~428 seats Official duration: 12:22 About this Restoration: A 16mm Film Print from the Orlando Archives was scanned by the CineFilm16-Lueneburger-BLKD VO1 Most copies online are off-screen recordings or low-res transfers. This version presents a clean 4K restoration for historical and educational purposes—preserving the look and sound of EPCOT’s original presentation. Historical notes Circle of Life reused and reframed footage from EPCOT’s Symbiosis (1982) to deliver a more kid-friendly conservation message tied to The Lion King. After more than two decades, the attraction ended in 2018 as EPCOT refreshed the pavilion’s film offering. Disclaimer: Property of The Walt Disney Company and Disney Enterprises, Inc. Edited and enhanced by @borsu.animation for educational purposes only. This channel is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Walt Disney Company or any of its subsidiaries. #EPCOT #TheLionKing #DisneyParks #TheLand #4KRestoration #borsuanimation #borsuhighson