The Lion King Trilogy (Eight-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy)

Finally after years of waiting for a re-release it finally happens and instead of slowly waiting for each movie to be released, they kindly released all three at the same time! This truly is a package that is worthy of the Lion King fans around the globe. I bought this for my girlfriend for her birthday, she is a HUGE Lion King fan, but to be honest a part of me wanted to re-live my childhood movie experience as well. Packaging: First let's talk about the packaging. The movies arrive in an African-themed box that pays homage to various scenes from the first movie. The box itself is surprising well-made and very sturdy. The box opens like a small door in the front to reveal a drum inside that actually houses the movies (ie: think of it as a box in a box). The drum is also surprisingly study, so you can tell Disney put great care in to the creation of this Collector's edition. Once you twist off the top of the drum you'll see a Simba DVD-housing for the actual movies, this is the only part of the packaging that you really need to be careful with. The DVD-housing is held together by two Velcro-like straps that can very easily rip off if torn too hard, definitely open it for your children. The housing folds out like an accordion and you'll see a plethora of DVDs and Blurays. Physical Content: There are a total of 8 discs included in this set. Here is the breakdown of discs: Lion King: 3d Bluray, Bluray, DVD, Digital Copy Lion King 1/2: Bluray, DVD Lion King 2: Bluray, DVD So, there's a total 4 Blurays, 3 DVDs, and 1 Digital Copy, which I believe is ONLY the first movie, but I have yet to try it. Disney definitely did not skim out on supplying a complete Collector's edition, which is actually quite surprising, because Disney can milk a product like crazy when they want to. (For example, Diamond vs Platinum editions? Honestly, just include the extras on both discs and stop milking the double-sets.) Movies: Not surprisingly the quality on these movies is just as great as before and the experience only gets better on Bluray, especially on scenes like the stampede with your surround sound turned up. The 3D content looks good and is appropriately placed and definitely not over-done, so you don't have to worry about it simply being a "gimmick". All-in-all this is a must-have for Lion King fans, both diehard and casual alike. Make sure you get this set while you can before Disney decides to cut off the production, like they do with all of their series, and you'll either have to fork out four times the normal price or wait patiently for a few decades to go by before the next big re-release.

We purchased the Blu-ray format of this set. For anyone wondering, there is no digital copy, no regular DVD, just blu-ray only, which, to be fair, is what it says it comes with. However I have seem some reviews saying not to order these since they don't play on a DVD player. This DVD set was BRILLIANT. It included all 3 lion king movies, which are very hard to find nowadays, for a really good price (at the time of purchase it was $35). We were debating purchasing these, and I'm glad we decided to. The title states that the DVDs are UK import, so we feared it wouldn't work on our US DVD player. However, they worked brilliantly with a full-screen picture and high-definition. These are ALL REGION DVDs! that means they work in all regions, despite being from the UK. We received exactly what was pictured, 3 DVDs in their cases, despite what others are saying about receiving the DVDs loose, and they came in that box to help keep them together. As for the movies, they were all brilliant movies worth watching. One thing I LOVED about these were the special features that came with the original Lion King movie. It included these AWESOME bloopers that were funny to watch and the option to play the movie in song-along mode, which was amazing. So, if you are thinking about purchasing these, don't let the UK import steer you away, they work in ALL REGIONS as far as I am aware, since the DVD cases say all region on them, and DEFINITELY work on a US Blu-Ray player.

Like a story straight out of the greatest works of Shakespeare, The Lion King delivers a truly memorable and timeless experience from the word, "GO!" From the ascension of the African sun with the calls of the enchanting Zulu choir to the final ascension of the newly-crowned king to the throne of Pride Rock, Disney once again astounds and astonishes its audience with its mixture of captivating storytelling, thrilling music, lovable characters, and rich animation. This Blu Ray release has been long overdue, but Lion King fans from the original release and newcomers alike will be awed and inspired by the vibrant colors of the talented and legendary artists in Disney Animation. Nearly two decades have separated this release from its original theatrical appearance, and yet watching this Blu Ray gives the same feelings and thrills of watching it long ago in 1994 - when the world was radically different, with no threat of terror, a thriving economy, and naive sense of safety. Watchers will escape once again into the harsh and magical heart of Africa, as they witness Simba, the heir to the throne of Pride Rock, grow up from a cub safely at the side of his regal father, Mufasa - masterfully portrayed by James Earl Jones - through the trials and pains of adulthood. His uncle Scar is as menacing as we remember, friends Timon and Pumbaa as lovable, and Nala as enchanting. One should do themselves a favor and purchase their own copy of The Lion King on Blu Ray before it goes back into the infamous Disney Vault. Adults with children should be cautioned if their child(ren) is/are of considerably young age - Mufasa's death is as saddening and moving as ever, and yet Hakuna Matata will have them singing and dancing around your house in no time.

I bought this a few days ago, and it just came today in the mail. I am very pleased with the set. I only had the VHS of the first movie, which bit the dust, so I am excited to have all three movies! What I really like is that in the original Lion King, they've kept it to the original theatrical release. Meaning that the added song, Morning Report, in the Special Edition that came out a while ago isn't in it. It's a cute song, but they had to use a different voice actor for Simba since the original one was too old. Plus, this was the way I first saw and grew up with Lion King. Also, it looks that Disney has completely remastered The Lion King. (2 and 1 1/2 were made later on, so I don't think they needed it as much) This means that the lines in the animation are pristine, not 'scratchy' looking which is reminiscent of 90's and earlier animation. At first I felt a loss of nostalgia, but I soon got over it once I realized that this is how The Lion King was meant to be. The sound is beautiful and crystal clear as well. The box it comes in seems to be a harder, condensed form of cardboard, as is the drum. The box is textured, giving a carved wood feel. The top of the drum pulls apart, revealing the CD's. They are kept in an accordion-style paper-board container. It's probably not the best of places to keep a CD, but it doesn't seem like they'll be moving around much and a few pieces of that soft paper that comes with protective CD sleeves can easily fix any potential problems. Altogether a great deal. At $75 it is less than $10 a disc and right now Amazon has free shipping on it. I highly recommend this set to anyone who grew up as a Disney kid or collects the movies. This was the first movie I saw with my sister in theaters, and the first movie I owned. And now I have a set that will last so I can pass on the magic to my own children.

A little overly woke in places, but still enjoyable a fun set of movies to watch with your kids although a little traumatic in places we need to sit with our kids When they watch movies.. especially the younger kids that aren’t used to the idea of death, but Disney is always done that when you think of Bambi, which was actually written for an adult audience anyway, I still enjoy the movie

I too love the movie and Lion King is one of the classics right up there with Snow White, Cinderella, and Fantasia etc. I miss The Morning Report integrated on the 3D BD , or the 2D BD, it isn't integrated into either movie for big bucks I paid for the Bluray set I expect the option of seeing the "Special Edition" version of the Bluray. In the description where they laid out what you will be getting with each version, they stated that The Lion King Trilogy (Eight-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy) would include the Special Edition of the film. Another bone I have to pick about the set is the ridiculous packaging. I thought Disney was all about being green. The packaging includes: An oversized box, the movie specification on a slipcover, when you take the slipcover off you discover a cardboard African (I assume) drum, then you separate the drum and in the middle of all of this wasted materials is your Bluray discs all in cardboard accordion style case about the size of the disc, save the squared bottom. They could have (I really wish I got a choice) offered a thick case like the Die Hard Collection [Blu-ray] or The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration. Or they could have gone with a proper box-set, like they did with the box set that was released before POTC: On Stranger Tides. Just a straight forward 3 Standard Blurays with a slip cover. Simple same hight as most the rest of blurays currently being sold. The big box is ugly and takes up too much room. They did another silly case for the Pirates of the Caribbean Four-Movie Collection. I saved about $30 buying the trilogy and then the 3D version of POTC: On Stranger Tides. And why since the Special Edition DVD release included new song "Morning Report"? huh, you list it being there where is it? It is buried on the 2D Disc bonus features. Why oh why could they have just dropped it into the film like the previous DVD release, oh wait maybe they will be releasing a super duper collectors edition with it integrated into the film (BTW they could have easily done it with a software tweak, no need for a second disc). As for the 3D I did not buy this collection for the 3D version of The Lion King. I bought the bluray box-set when I had my old 2D Sony Bravia 46 inch LCD TV. It went and died. So I purchased the massive 70" 3D Sharp Aquos 240 hertz, but now after reviewing the movie it is hard to tell the difference between the 2 versions, just a chance to get more cash. Good one on Disney for a crap substandard 2D to 3D conversion. And I can tell you its not my setup. I have a collection of other 3D blurays and the 3D is spectacular. Save a tree avoid this box-set unless you must have 1 1/2 and 2 on bluray and just can't wait for Disney to release.

All movies worked as they should I am satisfied with my purchase

This set is really nice in that it comes with a Blu-ray and a DVD of each movie, as well as a digital copy and a 3D version of the first movie. The case is really cool, in that the discs come in an African drum-type case, which then comes in a nice box with Lion King art. With the box it will fit nicely on a shelf with other movies, but the discs themselves come in a circular disc sleeve of sorts, which fits inside the drum. The setup is a bit cumbersome, but looks very nice. Lion King is an amazing movie, possibly one of the best Disney movies, and everyone should watch it. Lion King 2 is simply okay; kids will enjoy it, but adults will not find it nearly as enjoyable as the first. Lion King 1 and 1/2 centers on Timon and Pumba, and is more enjoyable than the second movie. All in all it's a great trilogy, and certainly worth owning.