It fell into the sequel trap of explaining everything in the original, as if every little thing needs a back story. Ok, Scar’s scar is fine, I expected that. But Circle of Life didn’t need a back story. Pride rock didn’t need a back story. Rafiki’s stick didn’t need a back story. The phrase “everything the light touches” didn’t need a back story. Also didn’t need the story telling from Rafiki/Kiara/Timon/Pumba… just show the story. I think they wanted an excuse to have Timon and Pumba tell a bunch of jokes but they just didn’t land. I’ll never watch it again but my kids were entertained.