I really don’t like 1 1/2. If it’s not a prequel or a sequel, then don’t give it a number. Just give it a different name and make it like a spin off. I hate that some places call it 3, like it’s actually contributing more to the story. If the real #3 ever happens (I don’t think it will), it would have to be pushed to 4 even though it would actually be the third one.
Sure, there are some good parts, but I don’t like how some parts almost make fun of the original movie in my opinion, and even serious parts.
I still have many of the small figurines I had when I was little. I also have little plushes of Nala and Simba, and a Nala pez dispenser my sister got me for my birthday last year.