Anyone going to get the new updated Lion King release coming out in a few weeks. Was wondering what the difference is, in terms of special features, compared to what is already out there.

The 8 disc release is delayed until January. This was confirmed to me by Disney Home Video reps at D23 last month.

Just an FYI.

You're getting the films for the first time just in time for Halloween on boo-ray.

Edit: Or maybe not. Amazon still shows October release.

Really, until Jan? Thought they would def get it out by Christmas. I know they are including the 3D version as well. I'm just wondering if they are adding more special features to it or if I should just stick to the 2-Disc sets that came out.

Is this confirmed anywhere? Amazon still shows it for the same release date as the stand alone movie.

The Disney rep said they knew retailers had this dated wrong, they (the retailers) just assume it will be released on the same date as the standard Blu Ray release.

There was a delay with production apparently which is causing the delay in release.

Well that sucks! I wanted to get that, I guess maybe I should get the ironpack from Best Buy now...

'eh... one disc you want and seven you don't.

So basically should I stay away from this box set and get this Lion King instead:
The Lion King (DVD, 2003, 2-Disc Set, Gift Box w/Book and Signed Drawings) NIB

And then pick up 1 1/2 and 2 in the Special 2 Disc set?

I think the rep was wrong. Disney has commercials saying October.

Wholly Guacamole is also running a $5 rebate.

http://eatwholly.com/the-lion-king

That's just for the diamond edition and not the 8 disc set.

Our store received the 8-Disc set to put out on the 4th for it's release. So unless it's a last minute decision, I doubt it's been delayed.

I've heard some bad things on the packaging of the Toy Story box set collection, so if this set is anything like that, I'll probably just stick with just the regular Lion King Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack.

So I got the Diamond Edition or whatever it is that comes with the Blu-Ray and DVD. I know a version came out years before and I've done some searching, but didn't find too much information. This new edition that just came out, is the best edition out there? I know the old 2-Disc Set, Gift Box w/Book and Signed Drawings had signed drawings, but in terms with what is on the Discs, what is the difference?

There are several bonus features on the old Platinum Edition release that did not make the transition to the Diamond Edition. I don't know the exact missing features offhand, but I know it was substantial enough that I kept my Disc 2 of the Platinum Edition and put in in my Diamond Edition case.

Thanks for that info. Is there anything new added to the Diamond Edition to warrant getting that one instead of just keeping the Platinum Edition?

Sorry, I'm not as familiar with the DVD release. On the Blu-ray side, obviously the big draw is the high-def picture and the 3D version.

For extras, there's the following that are new (not sure if these are on the DVD version or if it's blu-ray only):

Pride of The Lion King (38 min)
The Lion King: A Memoir: Don Hahn (20 min)
Deleted/Alternate Scenes (14 min, with introductions by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff)

Thanks! Is there anything missing in this release that was on the last release?