Animal Kingdom

Two cupcakes on a rustic wooden surface: one with a chocolate lion-shaped topper and green icing, the other with a white zebra-shaped topper, green and black icing, and sprinkles.

NEW Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cupcakes Feature Zebra Stripes & The Lion King

Katie Francis

Two new Disney’s Animal Kingdom cupcakes have arrived — one featuring Simba from “The Lion King” and another featuring a ...

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‘Beats and Strings’ Hindustani Raga Band Debuts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Bryce B.

Disney’s newest act features Hindustani Raga music in “Beats and Strings” in the Asia area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. “Beats ...

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More Lightning Lane Price Increases Confirmed at Walt Disney World

Bryce B.

Walt Disney World is increasing the price of Lightning Lane again for select attractions in October. Lightning Lane Price Increases ...

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WATCH PARKSCENTER — More DAS Changes, How the Parks Handled Helene, and the Beginning of the End for DinoLand, U.S.A.

Rob Whiteside

Join us live tonight, Sunday, September 29th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We update you ...

A band, known as Burudika, performs on an outdoor stage with colorful decor. Musicians play various instruments, and two singers in vibrant outfits wave to the audience. A sign behind them reads "Mombasa Marketplace.

VIDEO: The Party Returns to Harambe with Burudika at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Phil Wood

Burudika returned to performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time since 2019. Burudika Returns Burudika plays live music ...

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Cast Member Saves Guest’s Life on 21st of September at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind & More: Daily Recap (9/27/24)

Phil Wood

Rumors indicate the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A. will begin before the 2024 holidays, Walt Disney World returned to normal ...

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Pandora – World of Avatar Interactive Drums Refurbished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Shannen Ace

The interactive drums in Pandora – The World of “Avatar” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been cleaned (or replaced) once again. ...

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RUMOR: Phased Closure of DinoLand U.S.A. to Begin Before 2024 Holidays

Brit Tuttle

A new rumor indicates that the phased closure of DinoLand U.S.A. to make way for Pueblo Esperanza, the new Tropical ...

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Disney Gets Permission for Construction of 10-Story Hotel at Reflections Lodge Site & More: Daily Recap (9/26/24)

Phil Wood

Walt Disney World tours were uncanceled amid Hurricane Helene weather, Disney Wonder canceled an upcoming South Pacific stop due to ...

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PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios 9/26/2024 (Hurricane Helene, Low Crowds, and More)

Bryce B.

I hope everyone is staying safe out there. Today, I braved Hurricane Helene and spent the morning in Disney’s Animal ...

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Walt Disney World Tours Uncanceled Amid Hurricane Helene Weather

Shannen Ace

Though select Walt Disney World tours were initially listed as canceled due to Hurricane Helene, they have been removed from ...

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Walt Disney World Prepares for Hurricane Helene

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney World is preparing for severe weather today as Hurricane Helene moves past Central Florida and towards the panhandle. ...

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Walt Disney World Cancels Select Tours, Miniature Golf Courses to Close Ahead of Hurricane Helene

Brit Tuttle

Walt Disney World has announced more closures and cancelations as Hurricane Helene approaches the state of Florida. Walt Disney World ...

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Burudika Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom After 5 Year Absence & More: Daily Recap (9/22/24)

Phil Wood

H2O products are being replaced on the Disney Cruise Line ships, a deluxe Star Wars Darth Revan helmet is now ...

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WATCH PARKSCENTER — Magic Kingdom Transformation Setbacks, Jollywood Nights on Ice, and HHN Chaperone Concerns

Rob Whiteside

Join us live tonight, Sunday, September 22nd, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We update you ...

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios 9/21/2024 (Rise of the Resistance Single Rider, New ‘Lion King’ Merch, & More)

Nana T.

“Do you remember the 21st night of September?” I’m sure everybody was at EPCOT today riding Guardians of the Galaxy: ...