Being a fan of the gigantic IMAX movie format, I was pleased to learn Disney's "The Lion King" has been given the blow-up treatment, increasing its image for screens 80-by-60 feet and larger! The detail is impeccable and reveals information never before noticed.

Top Eight Surprises During Disney's "The Lion King: The IMAX Experience"
Sunday, February 16 :: 8:45 p.m. :: permalink

8. Enlarged movie screen means enlarged ticket price.

7. Catch phrase "Hakuna Matata" "means no worries for the rest of your days. It's our problem-free philosophy" -- unless you try to stay for another show without paying.

6. Big IMAX drink cups may be retrofitted as shower stalls.

5. Scar is not the villain's real name. As a cub, he was Scab.

4. Laughing hyenas recognized from the audience of "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

3. In answer to the musical question, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" -- Actually, that's gum on my seat.

2. Projectionist mixed-up reels with "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones." Mufasa and Darth impersonated each other, while Pumbaa the Warthog mistook Yoda for yummy, cream-filled bug.

And the number one surprise at "The Lion King: The IMAX Experience" ...

Simba not anatomically correct -- or even in the ballpark.

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