Victoria Falls Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Reopening August 20, Modified Menu Released

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Victoria Falls Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be reopening on August 20 alongside Boma – Flavors of Africa. A modified menu has been released, with fewer overall offerings, a new dish, and the return of an old cocktail. The lounge will be open nightly from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. The lounge fare … Read more

Updated Breakfast and Dinner Buffet Menus Available for Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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This week we learned that Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be the first standard buffet to return to service at Walt Disney World. Reservations became available today, August 18, and the restaurant will reopen on August 20, while the rest of the resort will reopen on August 26. Boma’s … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/16/21): NBA Experience Permanently Closes at Disney Springs, Buffets and Original ‘Ohana Menu to Return to Walt Disney World, 50th Anniversary Banners Arrive at the Magic Kingdom and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, August 16, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Boma Will Be First Standard Buffet to Return at Walt Disney World

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is set to reopen to all guests on August 26, and Boma – Flavors of Africa, one of the resort’s restaurants, along with it. While other former Walt Disney World buffet restaurants have switched to family-style service, Boma will reopen with its buffet operational. Buffet dining was temporarily discontinued as part … Read more

The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Reopening This Holiday Season For Limited-Time Breakfast

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The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is reopening on December 23, 2020, for the final two weeks of the year. The Walt Disney World website currently lists hours for the restaurant through January 2, 2021, after which hours are no longer available. The Mara will be open 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM daily for … Read more

Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is First Table Service Restaurant to Offer New Mobile Order Service at Walt Disney World

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With mobile ordering becoming more necessary in the time of social distancing, it seems that some table service restaurants at Walt Disney World may begin offering a mobile order option. Some restaurants have already introduced a mobile waitlist, now Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is offering mobile ordering. In My Disney Experience, you can … Read more

PHOTOS: Temperature Screenings Begin at Resort Table-Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World

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As we reported earlier this week, temperature checks are now being implemented at resort table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World. We visited Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to see how they are incorporating the temperature checks. A new sign declares the temperature screening requirement. All of Walt Disney World Resort was already requiring … Read more

Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 9: Resorts – Table Service

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If this your first time reading this series, welcome! If you’ve been following these articles since the beginning, then thank you for making it to Part 9! In this installment of dining with food allergies in Walt Disney World, we’re going to be covering the top 3 table service options across the Walt Disney World … Read more

Sanaa Removes Bread Service Option with Only 3 Accompaniments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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There’s no denying that the sumptuous, spicy flavors (and excellent service) of Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village are what draws repeat guests and locals in back to the savanna-view restaurant over and over again. But if there’s one menu item that’s become nearly synonymous with the fan-favorite resort table service restaurant, … Read more

REVIEW: New “The Lion King” Eclair and Cookie Sandwich Debut at the Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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If you’re looking for the perfect snack to celebrate the new Lion King movie, then you may want to make a stop at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Mara, located at Jambo House, has an amazing variety of sweet treats in their bakery case. Just in time for the new film, two new treats have debuted, … Read more

Ticketless Disney: Experiencing Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Have you ever spent a day at Walt Disney World without a park ticket? Many guests fail to realize Disney magic can be found outside the parks, particularly at the Walt Disney World Resorts. Even those who aren’t staying at a Disney Resort are free to visit and enjoy some of what the different resorts … Read more

REVIEW: Spring Garden Cake from The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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We’ve been hopping around the parks and resorts all day looking for the latest Easter treats. When we stopped by the Mara at Animal Kingdom Lodge, we spotted the new Spring Garden Cake in the cooler. It’s colorful and eye-catching, so of course we had to give it a try. And it’s huge! They don’t … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Drinking Vessels, Attraction Refurbishments, and Valentine’s Day Treats

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news from February 11-17! Walt Disney World In order to combat beverage spilling following the decision to … Read more

REVIEW: Four Wild Desserts Stampede Into The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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A new herd of desserts has recently stampeded into The Mara at Animal Kingdom Lodge. On our snack safari, we spotted an okapi brownie, giraffe éclair, kudu cookie, and flamingo cake. It was pretty wild, so here’s our civilized take: Giraffe Éclair – $4.79 The most recognizable of these desserts is the giraffe éclair. There’s … Read more