Changes

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable replaced the film Symbiosis which was shown in the Harvest Theater inside The Land pavilion from 's Harvest Theater. Symbiosis, which highlighted the relationship between man, technology and the the land, had been playing since the pavilion's opening in 1982 until 1994 <ref name= "martin"> https://vimeo.com/14077376 </ref>. Although Symbiosis was originally scheduled to close in September 1994; however , this was delayed until January 1, 1995 <ref name= "martin"/>. The original film was re-edited to focus on the environment. Furthermore, the Although billed as a new film, Circle of Life : An Environmental Fable combined re-edited footage of symbiosis with new updated scenes. The new film also featured characters from the popular Disney movie The Lion King including: Timon, Pumbaa, and Simba, who showed guests the importance of conservation <ref name= "book"> The Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World's Greatest Theme Park </ref>.

While Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable was significantly more "kid friendly" then its predecessor, the film still tried to show the challenges facing the planet. According to the film’s director Bruce Morris: {{Quotation|"We wanted to show environmental problems in modern society but move people emotionally to realize that, 'Yeah, we can do something about this"| Bruce Miles<ref name= "intercot"> http://intercot.com/themeparks/epcot/futureworld/land/circleoflife/default.asp </ref> }} At the same time however, Disney wanted the film to be entertaining. Tom Fitzgerald (then Senior Vice President of Disney Theme Park Productions) noted that produces did not want the attraction to be preachy. Fitzgerald explained, {{Quotation| “Primarily, we want to entertain. And if guests get the message to be more environmentally responsible, we've accomplished our mission."| Tom Fitzgerald<ref name= "intercot"/>}} Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable opened to guests on January 21, 1995 <ref> http://www.amc.com/movie/1995/Circle+of+Life%3A+An+Environmental+Fable </ref>. Since the attraction opened it has did not seen see any major changes outside of Nestle ending its their sponsorship of the attraction (as well as the rest of The Land pavilion) in 2009 <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/08/living_with_the_land_1.html </ref>. On February 7, 2016 Circle of Life: An Enviormental Environmental Fable closed for a lengthy refurbishment. <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/circle-of-life/news/08feb2016-the-land-pavilions-circle-of-life-closed-for-lengthy-refurbishment.htm </ref>. On February 3, 2018, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable closed.