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5 Reasons Why ’90s Kids Should be Excited for The Lion Guard

is set to premiere on Disney Channel Sunday, November 22! It’s follows Simba and Nala’s second born, Kion, as he readies for his destiny and assembles the new Lion Guard; but Kion breaks with tradition, not only only including lions in the guard but also friends whom he believes are the fiercest, bravest, and strongest in the land. Now, you might be saying to yourself, “I’m an adult human, why should I tune in to this?” Well, if you were born in that magical decade, the ’90s, and you grew up with

, you’ll definitely want to watch. Here’s why:

1. James Earl Jones and Ernie Sabella are reprising their roles of Mufasa and Pumbaa respectively.

Yes, you read that right. Lightning can indeed strike twice. (In case you’re wondering how Mufasa is going to appear in the show since it takes place years after the events in

, he’ll be there in ghost-cloud form, presumably to lay some truth on whomever is in need of it.)

Gabrielle Union will voice Nala and Rob Lowe voices Simba. We don’t know about you, but we’ve always wanted to know what happens after our favorite movies end. Well, now we can find out!

The Education and Science experts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom serve as consultants, advising on the characteristics, behaviors and habitats of the African animal species featured. These include Bunga, a honey badger, Fuli, a cheetah, Besthe, a hippo, and Ono, an egret.

Mohawk’s were very popular in the ’90s and we remember them fondly. Lion really pulls off this look and instantly endears himself to us without even speaking.

Composer Beau Black has signed on as singer/songwriter, so we are prepared for some epic numbers on the Pride Lands.

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