The wildebeest stampede in the original movie took over two years to animate; the Lion Guard team had to produce 22 minutes of footage every few weeks.

They used "digital puppets" that allowed animators to maintain the beautiful, hand-drawn aesthetic of the Pridelands while drastically speeding up the process. 5. Swahili Experts on Set

The production and lore behind The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar —often found in high-definition formats like —contain several interesting "stories" that bridge the gap between the original 1994 classic and this modern expansion. 1. Inspired by a Child's "Superhero" Game