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| image=Circle of LifeSimbaPosterjpg.jpgjpeg
| caption='''The attraction poster for Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable'''
| land=Future World
| opened= January 21, 1995
|closed= February 3, 2018
| custom_label_2 = Capacity
| custom_value_2 = 428
|sponsor= Nestle (1995-2009)
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<html></div></html>Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable was an attraction located in [[The Land]] pavilion in [[Epcot]]
==Attraction History==
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable replaced the film Symbiosis which was shown the Harvest Theater inside in [[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 Despite the fact that it was billed as a new film, Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable combined re-edited to focus on the environment. Furthermore, the footage from Symbiosis with new 70mm updated scenes. The 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 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.
==Film Plot==
The film opens with Mufasa (from The Lion King) sayingdeclaring, “All things exist together in a delicate balance and so, we must respect every living thing because we are all connected in the great circle of life”. This warning is followed by a montage of wildlife from all over the world. The montage is set to the song the "Circle of Life from The Lion King". Following the end of the song, the film transitions into animation.
The first animated segment of the film depicts Simba drinking from a watering hole, until he is rudely interrupted by Timon and Pumbaa. The duo are removing trees in order to dam a stream and create "the biggest lake on the Savannah". The reason behind this construction, is that the twosome hope to construct and develop "Hakuna Matata Lakeside Village", where animals will be able to live the good life. Although Timon and Pumbaa are swept away by their idea, Simba notes that the animals downstream rely on the water that has now been dammed. In order to show them the error of their ways, Simba decides to tell a story about a "creature who sometimes forgets how everything is connected in the great circle of life".
The film goes on to show that as humanity improved their lives, there were terrible consequences on the environment. As destroyed forests, polluted water, and smog filled air is shown, it becomes clear that Timon does not understand the point of the story. After getting the meerkat’s attention by roaring, Simba shows the duo the consequences of not living within the circle of life. At this point, garbage dumps, polluted air and water, traffic jams, and dead fish are all shown. Furthermore, massive deforestation, forest fires, and oil spills are depicted.
As the film turns back into animation, Timon and Pumbaa are shown packing their bags so that they can help humanity. Simba stops them and asks if they are forgetting something. After a moment, Timon says he understands what Simba is hinting at, that "making the world a better place, starts in your own back yard". After this realization Timon and Pumbaa undam the stream, and claim that they are going to create the "Hakuna Matata All Ecological Family Village Resort" instead. At this, Simba roars in approval and "Circle of Life" begins to play again. The film then closes with another montage which shows humans living in harmony with animals, and the circle of life.
'''Timon'''- Nathan Lane
'''Circle of Life Lead Singer'''-Carmen Twillie
==CastCrew <ref> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286547/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm </ref>==
'''Director'''- Bruce Morris
'''Animators'''- Elliot M. Bour, Chris Bradley, Robert O. Corley, Gary Dunn, Tim Hodge
==See the Movie!==
To watch Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable click play below:
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
*At least one image shown during Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable was taken from the 1992 film Baraka. * The clip of a killer whale shown in the film may have been taken from the 1993 movie Free Willy. * Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable features footage filmed in over 30 countries. <ref name==References==https:"imdb"//disneyworld>.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/circle-of-life/