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Attractions Announced for 2024 Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Extended Evening Hours

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney World has announced the full list of attractions that will be available during extended evening hours at Disney’s ...

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WATCH PARKSCENTER — All the Disney Parks Reveals from D23 Expo, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Review, and Peter Pan Changes

Rob Whiteside

Join us live tonight, Sunday, August 18, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We update you ...

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Disney Issues Statement in Response to Motion for Wrongful Death Lawsuit Dismissal & More: Daily Recap (8/15/24)

Phil Wood

Peter Pan’s Flight is reopening earlier than expected at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT climbs while Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom ...

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New ‘Tarzan’ 25th Anniversary Loungefly Ears, Terk Plush, and More at Walt Disney World

Shannen Ace

A new series of “Tarzan” 25th anniversary merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World. The collection includes a Loungefly backpack, ...

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EPCOT Climbs While Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Stumble According to 2023 Attendance Report

Brit Tuttle

Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Management (AECOM) and the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) have published their 2023 Theme Index, an ...

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Security Testing Guest Bag X-Ray Machines at Disney’s Animal Kingdom & More: Daily Recap (8/14/24)

Katie Francis

A reopening date has been revealed for Space Mountain at Disneyland, the old Monsters Cafe figures are on site at ...

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REVIEW: Passholder-Exclusive Rafiki Wildberry and DOLE Whip Orange Float at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney World is celebrating Annual Passholders and “The Lion King” this month with a limited-time, Passholder-exclusive float. The Rafiki ...

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Security Testing Guest Bag X-Ray Machines at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Shannen Ace

After an initial test with Cast Members at EPCOT in February, Walt Disney World is once again testing the X-ray ...

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New Timon & Pumbaa Annual Passholder Magnet Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Shannen Ace

The newest Annual Passholder magnet featuring Timon and Pumbaa from “The Lion King” is now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. ...

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REVIEW: Stuffed Pancake Sandwich, Totchos, Guava Danish, and More Disney’s Animal Kingdom Breakfast Options

Brit Tuttle

Some of the quick breakfast options of Disney’s Animal Kingdom have moved around and changed, so we decided to review ...

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First Look at Model for Pueblo Esperanza, New Tropical Americas Themed Land for Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Shannen Ace

Following the Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday night, a model of Pueblo Esperanza is now on display at D23: The ...

A vibrant peacock sculpture and a framed artwork of a bright, lit-up pavilion are displayed against a backdrop of rich red curtains. The sign above the artwork reads "Disney's Animal Kingdom," enhancing the wonder with hints of Pueblo Esperanza's cultural charm.

First Pueblo Esperanza Carousel Creature Revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Shannen Ace

Disney has revealed the first animal that will be featured on the carousel in Pueblo Esperanza, a new Tropical Americas ...

A collage of four themed attraction illustrations: a mystical Disney Parks castle landscape, a ride with cartoon monsters and doors, a futuristic ride with robots, and a jungle scene with waterfalls and animals.

Every Disney Parks Announcement From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Phil Wood

At the beginning of Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh ...

Illustrated poster for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s "Zootopia: Better Zoo Together!" attraction's opening, featuring Judy Hopps, Clawhauser, and Nick Wilde against a lively background with a large tree. Text reads "Discovery Island.

‘Zootopia Better Zoogether’ Opens Next Winter, Poster Revealed

Phil Wood

Disney revealed the name and poster for the “Zootopia” show that will replace “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” at ...

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BREAKING: Indiana Jones and Encanto Attractions to Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027

Brit Tuttle

During the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Chairman Josh D’Amaro confirmed the opening year ...

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Tropical Americas Village, Pueblo Esperanza, Replacing Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Phil Wood

Pueblo Esperanza, which means “Village of Hope,” is the name of the new Tropical Americas area coming to Disney’s Animal ...