It all started with a roar. Not from Mufasa, mind you—but from my toddler, who sprang out of bed one morning, tangled in a fleece blanket, and loudly proclaimed himself “King of the Savannah!” He had that wild look in his eyes (you know the one—equal parts determination and snack-related mischief), and before I could ask if he wanted cereal or toast, he’d already declared his birthday theme: The Lion King.
Credit: The Lion King by Disney
And not just any Lion King party. No, this had to be an official coronation. With roaring, jungle drums (which turned out to be Tupperware lids), and possibly a plastic animal stampede. He wore that blanket like a mane, climbed on top of the couch like Pride Rock, and with the most serious toddler face you can imagine, said, “Mommy… I want to be Lion King for my birthday.” So if you’re planning a Lion King-themed birthday (and maybe slightly panicking), I’ve got you. Let’s walk through the whole jungle together—from invites to cupcakes to surviving a backyard stampede of preschoolers.
