Mufasa

### Likes

Freedom, his family, Mark's heroism, inventing, flying, Mitchell succeeding, giving wisdom, adventuring, celebrations

### Dislikes

Being separated from his family, Tank, villains, dark magic, confrontation

## Family information

### Other relatives

Nala (daughter-in-law)
Kovu (grandson-in-law)
Kiara (granddaughter)

### Children

Simba (son)

**Mufasa** is a major character in the feature film, *Dreamcoast* and in its cartoon series, *Dreamcoast Adventures.* He's a deceased Dreamcoastian who became a spiritual resident in Dreamcoast after the production of his film of origin.

## Background

Since Mufasa died in his film of origin, he became a spirit and a resident of the Isle of the Clouds, a world where deceased Dreamcoastians go after they've died. Despite being deceased, he was still able to visit his family in the kingdom for an unlimited period of time. He often visited to spend time with them and help the Dreamcoastian royal family with protecting the realm from a power-hungry dragon named Tank. Although the kingdom was at peace, the spirits feared that Tank would someday return to dominate the kingdom and torture Davis. To prevent this, Mufasa stayed in the realm in an unknown location to be ready to protect the kingdom.

Unbeknownst to Mufasa, the kingdom presumed that he was killed by Tank while he was in the kingdom. The spiritual council gave Mufasa strict orders to cut off contact with his family, so he wasn't able to communicate with them in any way.

### Development

   When creating *Dreamcoast,* Elkwood had the story begin with the Jones brothers watching *the Lion King* and saying how they wished Mufasa would have still been alive. After writing that section, Elkwood began to think about adding Mufasa to the story despite his death in the movie, making it a plot twist. Elkwood was planning to have that idea dropped out but when he had Simba mention his disappearance, Elkwood then confirmed that Mufasa was going to appear in the film, but at the very end and has his reason to go into hiding explained. A year later, Elkwood decided that all characters who have died in their originating films will be become spirits in Dreamcoast but can still visit their living relatives whenever they want to.

### Personality

Mufasa living in the isle has caused him to adopt a relaxing and easy-going nature. He is hoping to remain close to his family and friends. He retained all of his personality traits from the film. As a spirit, Mufasa has passed down his wisdom to the other spirits and Dreamcoastians that live in the realm. As a father figure to his son, Simba, he continued to support when he was ruling the Pride Lands and then helping Mark with ruling Dreamcoast after Tank's defeat. Mufasa is very protective of his family and is willing to jump into action to protect them and those close to him. Mufasa is also calm under pressure and isn't the one to lose his temper but does act stern when protecting the kingdom.

Mufasa is quick to befriend as shown with Timon and Pumbaa, two characters that he didn't interact with until after being transported to the realm along with the other characters from the Lion King. He took an immediate liking to the Dream spirit, Mark when he saved the kingdom from Tank and displayed an act of kindness by welcoming him into the palace whenever he wants to come or stay there for special occasions.

Mufasa is shown to be a bond protector as he's willing to protect the bonds that he's created over the years and refuses to let anything negative or dangerous stand in the way of his friendships and relationships with family.

### Physical appearance

Mufasa is a large and muscular lion with golden fur and a large red mane. His casual outfit consists of a red jacket with a white shirt and black pants.

## Appearances

### Dreamcoast

Due to his absence, Mufasa isn't present at the arrival of Mark, Jalen and Jordan. But before their arrival, he is mentioned by Jalen and Jordan after watching the film. Mufasa's backstory was mentioned by Annabelle in the secret library. As Annabelle tells the backstory, Simba feels deep remorse for his presumed death and wished that he could've saved him. Later in the film, when Mark fell into Tank's volcanic lair and was going to battle him. When Tank was close to getting defeated, a mechanical periscope witness the final battle and the mourning of Mark's imminent death. Knowing that they'll be free from Tank's reign, Mufasa and Hurley quickly strapped on their jetpacks and flew over to Tank's volcanic lair.

As the lair began to crumble, Mufasa and Hurley flew down and rescued Mark before he fell into the depths of the volcano. Mufasa was the first to reveal his identity to Mark and he then explains his reason to go into hiding. Afterwards, they return to Dreamcoast and reunite with their families. While Mufasa and Simba tearfully embrace each other, the other characters carry Mark back to the restored castle for a celebration party.

Four years after the adventure, Mufasa has returned to the isle and is seen helping Simba with the repairs to the abandoned village. He later attends the wedding of Mark and Annabelle.

### Dreamcoast: The Adventure Begins

Four years after the events of the film, Mufasa has resumed his life in the spirit realm. He later journeys with Mark on his adventure to save Lola from an evil wizard and solve the kingdom's magic crisis.

### Dreamcoast Adventures

Mufasa will appear in the cartoon series as a major character.