Welcome to Disney's Magic of Storytelling podcast, brought to you by WakeMed Children's,

because inside every child is a story waiting to be told.

Our storyteller is ABC 11 news anchor Lauren Johnson.

Disney, the Lion King, a prince's day.

It was early morning at Pride Rock.

Simba and Nala couldn't wait to go out and play.

Let's go down to the river, Nala said loudly.

Sh, Simba whispered, we have to be quiet or Zazu will hear us.

But it was too late.

Zazu had been on the lookout for the young prince.

Ah, there you are, Simba, Zazu said, landing in front of Simba. Come along. We have a busy day of training

ahead of us. But Nala and I were about to go down to the river, Simba complained. Nonsense,

Zazu said. As a prince, you have certain responsibilities, young sire, and we can't

keep them waiting. By Simba, Nala said, have fun at Prince school. Maybe we can go to the river

tomorrow. Not if Zazu has anything to say about it, Simba grumbled, watching as Nala bounded away.

Zazu led Simba down to the watering hole

where the animals of the Pride lands

were taking turns drinking water.

Part of a ruler's responsibilities

is solving disputes between his subjects.

A perfect example is the watering hole.

Each animal needs to have a turn to drink,

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