PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios 6/16/22 (A Load of Crocs, Pandora Backpack, New Republic Credits, & More)

Madison Skowronski

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios 6/16/22 (A Load of Crocs, Pandora Backpack, New Republic Credits, & More)

Good Morning, Wilderness Explorers! We’re starting our day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to do a little shopping, admire the beautiful scenery, and take in a few shows. Let’s get going.

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Minnie Vans are back in service! You can catch a ride through the Lyft app.

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The Tree of Life has over 300 animals carved into it. How many have you spotted?

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It’s time to shop! First stop is Discovery Trading Post, and we spotted a new “Lightyear” water bottle.

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There are a few new MagicBands popping up around the resort.

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“Dumbo” wishables are slowly making their way here from Disneyland. Timothy Q. Mouse has found his spot on the shelves at Discovery Trading Post.

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The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Crocs have FINALLY arrived, and they are looking fresh.

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Also sprouting up, is a new flower pot covered in the same design.

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Pandora – The World of Avatar continues to celebrate it’s 5th Anniversary. A new Loungefly mini backpack depicting the Valley of Mo’ara at night. The backpack also lights up.

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A new ornament and circular beach towel were also found at Windtraders.

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On the other side of the park, we hoped to catch a show of “Finding Nemo: The Big, Blue… and Beyond” but, some show times have already been canceled.

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TriceraTop Spin is closed for a brief refurbishment, through June 18.

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Now that KiteTails is running shorter, rolling shows, guests are invited to enjoy the show from anywhere around Discovery River Amphitheater.

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DiVine bids us farewell. We’re off to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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It’s park hop time but, we aren’t seeing large crowds in this park.

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Just in time for “Lightyear” to debut, we discovered a new Buzz Lightyear hat at The Darkroom.

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Anyone lose a show? If this is yours, it’s located on top of a trash bin about half way down Hollywood Boulevard.

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Both Tower of Terror and Rock n’ Roller Coaster have high wait times. Which one would you choose?

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We’re on pins and needles waiting for the new “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” MagicBand+ game to debut. For now, it is covered by planters.

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Trade in your Earth credits for these New Republic Credits to use on Batuu. You can find these in Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.

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It’s not a Disney day without spotting a Disney duck. This friend is cooling off in the fountain.

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It’s hot out here so we’re calling it for the day. Thanks for joining us and we’ll see ya real soon.
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