'Lion King' Cast Serenades Australian Airplane

The cast of Disney's musical, "The Lion King," performs "The Circle of Life" on a Virgin flight from Brisbane to Sydney, Australia, in a video that appeared online on March 31.
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[@sejsstuff7960]

I'd feel anxious hearing The Circle of Life before flying thousands of feet high in a metal craft 😂

[@sarafernandes4735]

This comment is so underated😂

[@prahladbhat9516]

@@sarafernandes4735 only intellectuals understand this

[@iancook7782]

😂 definitely could think of more appropriate songs off lion king

[@mo777-k7b]

borf borf epic comment

[@exosvocals2526]

😂😂😂

[@POSEIDONAG]

Me: "hope i can get a few hours shut eye on the flight" Entire Plane: NOPE

[@YortOK]

Brisbane to Sydney is only a 1 hr 15 minute flight.

[@massyb442]

POSEIDONAG just to let you know that I am the one who made your like count 💯

[@jimhawkns]

@@massyb442 are you joking ,right?

[@massyb442]

Efímero Haru nope , why do you think it is a joke . I was the one who helped the commenter to attain a milestone of 100 likes .

[@TiredSpecter]

It wasn't even the entire plane though

[@legoguy5671]

I love that the flight attendant took the camera to film it for them. At first I thought she was gonna tell them to keep it down.

[@Nate6571]

Might of on Qantas...haha

[@pio1790]

The dad should have lifted his son by the aisle like simba😂😂😂😂😂

[@PoonDestruction]

i swear i thought he was gonna do it...and was bitterly disappointed.

[@dompbrown5293]

I soooooo agree 😩😩😩

[@samanthav8728]

Aaaah! Best comment EVER!

[@nono-py5yo]

Missed opportunity🤣🤣

[@hugs2003]

Hahahahaha I would've peed myself laughing if he had

[@ObamAmerican48]

I'm sure there was some old grouch on the plane saying, "Are we gonna have to listen to this the whole flight?!"

[@SethPortland]

Yeah, I see those same old grouches get annoyed when a child screams and whines selfishly about getting a toy.

[@ronaldferdinands758]

@@SethPortland Usually it is not the "grouches" as they tend to be old. Old grouches who are grandparents LOVE children and the cry of a baby or toddler hurts their soul. These older folks are more understanding and sympathetic than young people.

[@slobama]

@@SethPortland I'm an old grouch and I loved it.

[@rayraro5168]

Where ?? i cant see them

[@tylerfoster5511]

Me af lol

[@MCahli87]

Anyone else notice the little boy walking down the aisle with his father? I thought he was going to lift him up after the song was over! It would have been awesome if he did! 😆

[@beberivera7011]

I know I started cheering when I saw them walking up the aisle!!!

[@ummno3703]

yeah, no. cringe. that would have ruined the whole thing. i'll take the singers lol

[@f.b.lagent1113]

bro you underestime too much, It will be E P I C

[@discohaze7688]

@@ummno3703 let them have their fun ssksksk

[@cindyd4333]

@@discohaze7688 Umm no is just like his/her name. A killjoy that is embarrassed by everything and no humour or passion. Wish people like that didn't exist.

[@bb-yy2ep]

*When the theatre kids come together in school*

[@safetyhazard7197]

But they do it in the bathroom

[@potato.pancake]

Brendan Berney you are correct

[@samyabooker8264]

NO RS🤣!!!! I’m sorry only Arts high school kids can truly understand this comment or this video. At my high school this was normal basically!!!🤣😍

[@mandymouse9047]

Hahahaha Yeah ima do that too

[@jessicageorge9136]

It is AMAZING to hear it a cappella!!! What a beautiful group of people to share their talent like this!

[@calebwilson9892]

Not a cappella

[@BigGuy653]

Its not acapella

[@sprinkleo8697]

I’m your first subsciber

[@jvs7400]

Caleb Wilson LoL yes it is

[@musicalxanime]

if you sang like this wouldn't you sing whenever given the chance? like bro.. so good

[@briankleinkopf8557]

i Totally concur....i Wished i could EVEN sing.......\ close to that

[@theS4V0Y]

As a singer, I often find myself breaking out to music when it strikes me. The issue is that I often find myself messing with harmonies in the grocery store and realizing that there are other people around me. Haha

[@mrbrian826]

I can't sing for sh*t and I still sing every chance I get and If I had that kind of voice id sing every word that came out of my mouth lol.

[@forevergreen4]

I'd be singing non stop.

[@coledavis5541]

Devin Savoy yea same. When I find my favorite songs that match my voice, It’s almost like listening the song.

[@lilly.sophiaa]

Those two dudes in the front is what you call a bromance😂👍👍 edit: i didn't specify if I meant it as best friends or boyfriends. tbh I don't really care, I'm happy for them if they're best friends. or boyfriends

[@sonofhibbs4425]

...and it’s lovely to see!

[@emanandchill]

@Mashud Ahmed or brothers.

[@dejamesola]

Or simply good friends!

[@CRONOM4GIC]

maybe they are just gay

[@parkerbluespinescavenge7541]

So what if they're gay or really good friends? Why should it matter? Why pick apart every aspect of a friendship trying to figure out if it's a friendship or something more? Whether they be gay or friends I wish them happiness and laughter for the remainder of their lives. Also it's 2019. Being gay isn't illegal. Being gay isn't a disease therefore not contagious. So if it's not illegal and not hurting you what's the big deal? It goes against your beliefs? Well sorry not sorry you ain't gonna agree with everything in the world and it's certainly not gonna change to make you happy.

[@CoochieChickenNugget]

I WISH I WAS ON THAT PLANE!!!! :'(

[@colinmiller4941]

Same

[@jonsavage6314]

One can only wish 😢

[@jonsavage6314]

@Mashud Ahmed yes Young grasshopper 🙏

[@ilyaniabdulrahim1093]

Oh meee too

[@spirobrine]

I was it was very bizarre

[@brianna3239]

Did anyone else notice the two guys at the front just falling in love with every note they sang together. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FivesCT--mb5ik]

As Donald Trump said on SNL, "Gay"

[@tlamelomathakgane8500]

As a South African, thank you for embracing our musical rhythms and harmony. It awakes the ancestors, BAYEDE NKOSI!! 🦁🦁🦁

[@bcgrittner]

Fifty years ago my high school choir toured Europe. For a week we were part of an international choirfest in Freiburg, Germany. We were part of a large choir that had German, French, and Swiss people. Our director was French. Most of us could not converse, but we could all sing together so beautifully. What an experience! Music is truly the universal language. Bravo to the group on that plane.

[@clove4712]

dang your old

[@bcgrittner]

@@clove4712 You betcha, brother. I'm 67 and still singing. I wear my age proudly. Peace and long life to you.

[@bcgrittner]

@Jim20 If memory serves, we invited Soviet Premier Nikita Kruschev to visit a farm in Iowa back in 1959. The farmer showed the premier the methods of farming that were way more productive than anything in the Soviet Union. The farmer's theory was that if no people were hungry, there would be nothing to fight about. There is some truth to that. More recently, the Crystal Cathedral Ministry brought some potatoes to Russia to plant. Those farms have been successful. Unfortunately the world is more complicated than that. It is, however. a step in the right direction. Let's hope.

[@ronaldferdinands758]

When I was in high school, my friends and I sang everywhere we went ... on trains, busses, trams and while walking. The only criteria .. whenever we had more than three or four of us (friends) together. We had some kind of "courage" and sang and sang. We were young and silly and fearless then.

[@bcgrittner]

@@ronaldferdinands758 I often wish we were still on those buses and we could just keep traveling and singing for people everywhere. Two days ago we put together a barbershop quartet at church. We performed three songs in that style and got many compliments and an invitation to do it again sometime. I'm at bat for two solos in church September 1. Music is a great way to communicate. It's a great love. My elementary school music is still around. She is 87 and still directing.a choir. I visited her recently. She opened the door for me back in 1958 and I never looked back. I owe her so much. I repay her by singing whenever I can.

[@stevemorgan3778]

I got the chills in the first 30 seconds... love it!

[@RaghavSinhaThisisme]

Listen to ndlovu's version of this

[@xxMakotosanxx]

can I bring them on all my plane rides?

[@SethPortland]

Only if it's a Boeing 737

[@patsmith3185]

Can I not, I'd have a headache if they just randomly started singing like this through the flight

[@cupa6285]

that’s for sure

[@RachelTurk]

I tear up every time I watch this. Pure beauty.

[@EfrenCorona]

Ugh, me too!!! 😢😢😢😢

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Me as well.

[@nkonge]

I genuinely thought that said puberty

[@darcybrown5961]

I do too!

[@tessarix]

Going to the USA to Australia, we had a stopover in Fiji. There a group of Fijians got onboard and settled in. When the plane started to taxi to the runway, these 20 or so Fijians broke out in a beautiful song. It was amazing and foot stomping and as the plane lifted off they brought the song home to wild applause! It was one of the most beautiful and amazing moments ever on a plane (and I've been on many) and took all the fear of flying from all of us on the plane. I have a feeling that the Fijian people are just glad to be where they want to be! Thanks so much to the Fijians who_ sang us up into the beautiful sky_ so beautifully. I will never, ever forget it. When they finished there was raucous and enthusiastic applause from everyone on the plane, including the stewards! It was a wonderful trip.

[@ilovebooks49]

Reminds of when I went overseas with my high school aged choir and while we were on a bus everyone randomly broke out into 'in the jungle' with different parts and everything. It was truly amazing and fun to be a part of 😊

[@kenz5318]

I'd be singing along with them if I were on that plane!

[@kenz5318]

IGONYAMA NEWGWE WE MA

[@adriangroenewald3825]

Me too

[@marcopolo2395]

You would have destroyed

[@Luv4Turbo]

I would have started to sing too. People would have assumed I’m part of the cast just because I’m black 😏😎🍷

[@marilenafilippopoulou4758]

I would too but they would look at me with angry stares... My voice is like a goose screaming when I sing...

[@elnina7]

Oh wow..I'm sure all the angels in the skies hovered nearby to have a listen. What magic to fill the heavens!

[@richtofenillingroth641]

Wow beautiful! So true

[@stephaniegust7740]

so amazing!!!....how can you just sit through that and not even break a smile!?

[@boostjunkie2320]

Stephanie Gust I can. I don't react to much. I'm not one to display much emotion but nonetheless I would have been impressed and definitely enjoyed the talent on display. People roll to the beat of they're drum I guess

[@rooskiwolf1653]

Why should my life be affected by someone else's need for attention?

[@sunlight.5175]

RooskiWolf Don’t even bother commenting if you’re just going to bring down the mood...

[@rooskiwolf1653]

@@sunlight.5175 Too late, I just did. ;)

[@sunlight.5175]

RooskiWolf Why do you even think they’re just doing it for the need for attention?

[@vvvvvv2086]

The song on stage is spectacular. The song makes everyone feel so good.

[@Nellwatchingvideos]

So beautiful, brought me to tears . What an amazing talent they all are 🙏

[@sarahmcneil7695]

This is one of the best things that ever happened on a plane. Period.

[@sunlight.5175]

Yes! Definitely. I really wish I was there. I would’ve wanted them to do it again

[@giggly117]

I go back to this video for a good cry every now and then :)

[@Melissa_at_LARGE]

I love how the stewardess was like "here, let me record that for you"

[@pashafarms]

I love the part at 1:24 after she says circle of life and they say 'bada-kingo-nabiakalay' - i doubt those are actually the words though lol

[@matthewsnowdon8530]

Ali Fazil close cba to spell it

[@adriangroenewald3825]

It’s Balek’ingonyami a gale

[@EndlessSummer888]

MusicalTheatreFan replied to to you, and in case you're curious about the meaning, I saw another comment saying that it means "run, the lions will attack."

[@marthap1732]

Balek’ ingonyama a gale (I only know that cuz we did it for our end of year production and I’m 12)

[@Little_Miss_Carrex]

@@marthap1732 your age was not relevant nor nessecary.

[@patricklastname5646]

Phew, they give you goosebumps huh. Absolutely beautiful singing.

[@sunlight.5175]

Yeah, it’s really, really beautiful. That’s the definition of perfection. I was so speechless. This was marvellous ❤️

[@Cat-Branchman]

How cool would it have been to be on that flight! All I ever get are peanuts...

[@mahookshy]

lol .. you killed me

[@hugs2003]

Ikr? I get the fat, creepy, crusty old men with bad breath sitting right next to me hitting on me, and these ppl got a private performance from a Broadway play! I'm jelly.

[@mszuzubookitty4646]

OMG , Really? What else do you expect to happen when you get the "drama" kids together?

[@Hey_Jamie]

that's why in any other case this would have been infuriatingly obnoxious. But it's professionals, and it's the Lion King. Can't even be mad at that lol

[@apipar7681]

choir*

[@treebirb6291]

@@apipar7681 I guess, but it could also be the drama/theatre kids seeing as The Lion King is a movie musical and all

[@ariadnitheoraclecat3286]

tree birb Yes but choir kids do it more.

[@chriszaker3516]

I play this every time i see the sunrise.

[@tibbs4000]

I have goose bumps...so perfect and beautiful! well done!!!

[@carriethompson378]

WOW! I'm jealous, that never happens on my flights. Lol. That was awesome, loved that.

[@matthagen67]

The airlines should feel privileged to have this special moment happen on one of their planes :) This was beautiful

[@sunlight.5175]

Why did this make me cry? It’s so beautiful and they work together so well together. The teamwork is sooo touching! I really wish I was there. Why hasn’t this gotten more views? It deserves it so much! I feel so proud of them. Literally. My heart is feeling very touched. I had to watch this over and over again. I had to show it to my family too. Thank you for sharing! 💖

[@Alluuvil]

I wish I was on this flight. Beautiful moment. Once in a lifetime flight for sure.

[@originalfallinggirl]

Such a beautiful celebration of life and humanity. Fantastic!

[@peterdelight513]

Awwww Wow! Lovin the air crew asking for the darn camera to get proper footage. If I’d have been on that flight I’d have bought them all a drink. Epic 🇬🇧❤️🇬🇧

[@Jaketendo]

This gave me goosebumps. This was amazing!

[@Alycanj]

Have seen this on Broadway several times, simply amazing,,,

[@sihlendlovu6195]

Wow My ZULU language is being recognized worldwide. beautiful song "INGONYAMA" means LION KING!!! they're singing better than me

[@juliepark786]

That would have been a great experience!!!! Beautiful!! Thank you for making that flight special!

[@MrScaryPasta]

Now that's what I call " In flight entertainment. " All I need now is an autograph book and camera. I wish I was on this flight to witness this.

[@cynthiabishop3706]

Beautiful especially loved when passenger brought his son down the ile for the experience

[@cespedeszambrano]

What a beautiful surprise for the passengers 😄💖👍🏼

[@Scratchingforcash]

Plot twist: The pilot gave out $50 citations to 28 people for noise disturbance

[@darkbloom9218]

Aaaaah the circle of life! I always get chills in this beginning part of the movie!!! Even live and acapella is also great! The best!!! 😍👏

[@lelenhaolai1007]

The First Lady who hold the camera ,she took my heart away 😂😍😍😍

[@koby795]

I wish I could be on a plane with these guys Im a big fan of the lion king I would definitely sing with them for sure

[@sin3358]

This was a free show for the people in the plane! I cannot even explain how amazing and good this is, it's like bringing back childhood memories in the most fun and awesome way ever!!

[@lof6r3d]

I'd have booked a flight just to be there for this.

[@christiancena1765]

Once in a lifetime flight, indeed!

[@KumaBean]

Stuff like this gives me genuine hope for humanity, we're a beautiful species, we just need to fix our societies, without the use of violence. 💚

[@Pequin1000]

Joy and happiness will always win.

[@weepingro]

i would go crazy to witness this in person

[@gillianeffa3048]

2014 : nope 2015 : nope 2016 : nope 2017 : nope 2018 : nope 2019 : ah yes *shows this at recommended video*

[@kermitTheFrog466]

the positivity, just amazing. calms anyones nerves

[@aichitoshiki1321]

Now this is a beautiful moment right here

[@_Tea_Tea_Tea_]

This is the kind of stuff that warms my hearth on a cold day 😭😭😭😍

[@traveller4790]

Now this is way cool to the point that it gave me chills!

[@kronos01ful]

That was freaking beautiful!!!!

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

Wish I'd been on that flight!

[@heroesp100]

I will never forget this flight

[@michaelsinclair3218]

It made me cry because the cast sing the song,that is my favorite of the kids movie the lion king

[@laurac904]

It sounds great and so much fun to sing and dance too.

[@imikimi06]

I disliked this video because the father did not lift the son. I liked this video because the music was OUTSTANDING

[@jasonteqja7262]

Disliked because of what the father didn’t do? He probably didn’t think of it at the time. And as you said this was outstanding so why even dislike. Nonetheless everybody’s got there little perfections

[@jasonteqja7262]

A Random Potato bruh I’m retarted

[@azealot7112]

I love unexpected music. It’s just like, wow, I didn’t expect to get serenaded today.

[@johnnyquest9519]

My flights are always filled with crying babies and people eating sushi before takeoff

[@mrtom2854]

Crying bad, sushi good

[@thanksforanotherbadhaircut1211]

Omg how beautiful

[@strictmotivation6093]

this is so cool. thank you for sharing this moment of untamed joy! #smile

[@xtlmad]

Imagine loving your job so much

[@ihavethehighgroundanakin8075]

Man hearing this in the flight you would think it is the end of the circle

[@NKLnDime]

That was absolutely WONDERFUL!! I saw the show and it was ASTOUNDING!! The only good thing about having to stand in line for the restroom during intermission and being late getting back was the first number had started. Consequently, we were allowed in but couldn't go to our seats because some of the players were standing right next to us waiting to enter the stage from the aisles! I was all happy to be standing next to them (and watch one girl in particular silently mouth the words until she could sing out loud)!

[@ferret83uk]

Imagine being on this flight, a life changing event

[@saranraj7262]

I keep on coming back here for this vibe

[@ashrafan3689]

People sing the circle of life like they've been touched by the holy spirit

[@OnAMission925]

Yep.. it brings goose bumps, tears and chills....to many!! That sounds like a spiritual experience to me.... lol. Not many people can sing this song... but those that can.....whew

[@fn-2187]

Yo this is the same group who sang the song on a Subway in NYC. So beautiful!

[@Meme0shane]

I can never listen to this just once, I always replay it like 5 times 🦁 👑

[@steve8489]

How good is this.

[@mahookshy]

this exactly what we need in this world >> total strangers love respect getting along and singing together !! fuck racism , fuck terrorism And fuck anyone who think they are .. fine

[@chazshields3727]

You made this comment on my bday

[@mahookshy]

+Chaz Shields im sorry but i didn't understand what you mean

[@chazshields3727]

+mahookshy allo you made that comment on my birthday

[@mahookshy]

+Chaz Shields ahaaa lol i dont know how i didnt get it ^_^" anyway my this year will be filled with much love, many wonderful surprises and gives you lasting memories that you will cherish in all the days ahead. Happy B-day dear stranger :D cheers

[@V3nomSystem]

this is the actual cast of the Lion King soundtrack

[@vermili0n]

imagine how much better the world would be if everyone was just happy and partying like this

[@onesmartgirl4772]

That airplane worker is so nice! I love how she volunteered to help you out with your video.

[@mirssaolmos2200]

These videos are so much better than people fighting on planes or getting kicked off planes. We need more love like this in the world. Blessings to everyone ❤

[@kblank09]

I cried like a baby this was beautiful

[@ohmyafy]

Why am I getting teary eyed?

[@jiyeongayuwoki811]

Emocionante, las voces afros lo son todo

[@ronnypotatur]

1:02 it sounds liek they're saying "BANNAAANANNNAAANNANANANANANAAA!! BANANAAAAA

[@volleymom7]

QuillPotato it's actually ingonyama n'gwe na ma ba la😂

[@piasimarmata7758]

😂😂😍

[@IDGAF199]

Everything i watch this this moving my soul

[@mintycharmdesu4484]

Beautiful with priceless energy

[@raymundotabingjr.8145]

I used to be a airport employee until i retired because i heard the most famous song of my life and just cried

[@melissajohnson1411]

This gave me chills ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robertgraziano]

I have a smile a mile wide!

[@thegreatwoodentable552]

That was Truly Beautiful

[@GlitchyAnimationsYT]

This is a true masterpiece.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

This just made an old soldier cry and I don’t even know why.

[@jaydenwestwood3863]

i was on that plane we sung all the way their it was amazing

[@AussieGirl235]

What did she say about the captain?

[@thatsomalidudemudug868]

I should have started twerking to this

[@jlperz77]

I would have been honored to be on this flight.

[@angaanga1297]

this is beautiful

[@bb3ca201]

Their a cappella harmony is outstanding!