The Lion King Scene That Took Years to Make
When people think about the animated film The Lion King, one scene typically comes to mind – the stampede scene. In this emotional scene, a young Simba comes across his now trampled father. While the scene was about two-and-a-half minutes long, it took nearly three years to animate. Animators used a combination of traditional hand-drawn animation and computer effects to create the scene.
They also studied the herd behavior of actual wildebeests and traveled across the actual African Savannah to capture realistically the look of that landscape. This dedication and attention to detail highlight Disney's commitment to delivering visually stunning and emotionally resonant moments in their films, even if it means investing significant time and resources.
