Howdy! I spent my cold, gloomy morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom where I saw the Dino-Rama carnival games have been completely removed, spotted animals having a fun morning, and found some merchandise in Disney Springs that brought me back to the early 2000s.
Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom where the crowd is not too crazy, at least not yet. There were a few school groups and tour groups as the morning went on that created a certain level of chaos, but overall it was an okay day in Animal Kingdom, just busy.
Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama Games Gone
When I popped into Dinoland U.S.A. I was surprised to see all the carnival games were removed. When I took a peek from the Bone Yard all I could see were demolished and twisted peices of metal and no rooftops.
I’m short so take it for what you will but im 99.9% sure the next to go is the iconic last dinosaur in the area.
Bakso Queue Changes
The baby tiger Bakso is still drawing in huge crowds in the morning. Yesterday, Disney changed how they were handling the influx of guests coming to see the baby tiger. It was pretty well handled and overall guests were respectful of eachother. Unlike Bakso’s mom, Siri, who proceeded to kick him in the head after I snapped the shot above.
Cast Members did tell me that Bakso has been staying out later so they encourage guests to circle through as much as they like to sneak a peek of baby Bakso.
Birds of the Royal Forest
I walked through the Birds of the Royal Forest space, which is perhaps one of the coolest experiences in Animal Kingdom. You are entirely surrounded by birds of all types. It’s certainly a more efficient way of bird watching. I enjoy short visits just remember to keep your mouth closed and wear an extra layer just in case.
Pandora Walkway
The Pandora walkways are completely reopened to guests after a very brief repainting of the concrete. I do wonder if the recent rain has halted progress in other areas of the land. As always, stay tuned to our website for more updates.
Cotton-Top Tamarin’s Training
The Cotton-Top Tamarin’s were training this morning. Other than the one wild child jumping on the netting of the enclosure, the rest of the family seemed really well trained. You never know what you will see in Animal Kingdom with the animals. Disney is always trying innovative ways to keep the animals engaged.
Fun Find
I am a New York Yankees fan, so when I saw this leaving Animal Kingdom this morning I had to grab a quick pic. Also what a random pair, Mickey Mouse and Tigger? The whole thing is perfect.
Disney Springs – Disney Style
When I got to Disney Springs I started my adventure at Disney Style. I found so many new cute Pooh items. The purple and pink t-shirts are avialble for $34.99 each. The yellow collared sweater is availble for $59.99. The jean jacket is really cute, and the back features the same image as the yellow sweater. The jean jacket is available for $79.99.
Paddy’s Bar on Raglan Road Construction Continues
On my way to World of Disney I realized my path was blocked and I was rerouted. Raglan Road has beeing working on this outdoor bar for a few months now. This is the first time I have seen the walls down and replaced with shrub boxes.
From the bridge just next door I could see there had been lots of tile and tin work in green, wood framing, and light fixtures installed.
Rainforest Cafe Damage
The Rainforest Cafe sign on the volcano is damaged. Currently the sign is missing the red filling for the R and F in Rainforest. Stay tuned to our website for when and if these are ever fixed. I will be honest – don’t hold your breath and when it is fixed it’s a fun surprise.
World of Disney
I have noticed that when I talk about World of Disney just in normal conversations I take this long deep breath before I start speaking and typing it seems now too. There is nothing wrong with the World of Disney it’s just a bit chaotic for my taste. It’s why I pick up my groceries 85% of the time. Same chaos with a Disney twist.
Princess Music Box – $29.99
I found lots of new items in World of Disney so be sure to visit our website for the most up to date merchandise in the parks. One of my favorite finds was this throwback Princess Music Box that features a small framed mirror, purple fabric interior, and a spinning heart featuring Rapunzel, Tiana, Belle, Mulan, Aurora, and Ariel. The song is “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes”.
I defintely would have had to have this 25 years ago.
Penny Proud Sweater – $59.99
My most exciting find today and maybe even this week is the Penny Proud sweater. I loved ‘The Proud Family’ growing up so seeing such a throwback get love in the form of embroidered merchandise is awesome. Did you watch ‘The Proud Family’? Let me know in the comments below.
I hope you enjoyed our day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. I love Animal Kingdom, so I enjoyed the overcast conditions and watching the animals live their best lives. Let me know if you have a favorite moment or find in the comments below.
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