PHOTOS: “A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King” Removes Physical Distancing, Filling All Seats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Guests who attend “A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King” inside Harambe Theatre at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will find that operations have returned to their pre-pandemic state. The physical distancing measures have been eliminated, and crowds are herded into every available seat. While the show has not been restored to its full production, … Read more

Tusker House Restaurant Reopening with Characters and New Family-Style Dining on June 20th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Tusker House Restaurant is set to reopen on June 20th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bookings will open this Friday, June 4th. The character dining venue has been closed since last March. Rather than a buffet, Tusker House will serve family-style meals inspired by the flavors of Africa. Hours and menus have not been announced at … Read more

Harambe Market Reducing Operating Schedule in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With spring break crowds dwindling, Disney appears to be making some changes in anticipation for reduced crowds this upcoming week. Beginning April 5, Harambe Market will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Harambe Market will be available to guests Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30AM – 3:00PM. The operating schedule for Harambe Market has … Read more

Tamu Tamu Refreshments Is Bringing Breakfast Options To Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The My Disney Experience mobile app has updated the page for Tamu Tamu Refreshments and now lists breakfast availability from 8:00am until 11:00am daily. The Tamu Tamu Refreshments breakfast menu offerings include: Guava and Cream Cheese Danish – $3.99 DASANI® Bottled Water – $3.50 Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit – $6.99 African Coffee – $11.00 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Hidden Mickey Animal Print Merchandise Stampedes Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We ran into a myriad of new animal print and safari merchandise in Mombasa Marketplace at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and there are plenty of hidden Mickeys to go around. Hidden Mickey Sun Hat: $29 This Mouse-tastic leopard-print hat is perfect for any safari and features a bronze Mickey Charm. Can you spot the hidden Mickeys? … Read more

PHOTOS: Dawa Bar Reopens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With Florida bars now allowed to reopen at 50% capacity, the Dawa Bar in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is back in business. We got our first look at the bar’s social distancing efforts a few days ago, but had to stop by ourselves to check it out. The Dawa Bar is located … Read more

PHOTOS: Dawa Bar Prepares to Reopen with New Safety Measures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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If you’ve been looking to wet your whistle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you may soon be in luck. Preparations are underway to reopen Dawa Bar in the park’s Africa section, according to Brooke Geiger McDonald. Cast members were seen installing social distancing markers leading up to the lounge area, which also serves as the entrance … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 9/10/20 (Scar Cupcake, New Kilimanjaro Safaris Structure, John Smith, and More)

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We visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a not-so-crowded day after Labor Day weekend to see what was in store for us. It’s Tough to be a Bug! had a five-minute wait in the morning. You can find a reference to “Countdown to Extinction,” which was the original name of “DINOSAUR” until 2000, on this bulletin … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more

Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 8: Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Quick Service

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Well, we’ve made it! This marks our final safari through the Walt Disney World parks, as we cover the best Quick Service options for guests with food allergies in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On this list, I will cover the top 3 best locations, in my opinion, to grab a quick meal in between flying on … Read more

See a Park in the Making with the First Issue of EPCOT Center Construction News from February 1982

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Get ready to travel back to February 1982 and see EPCOT Center from the ground up with the first issue of EPCOT Center Construction News! Note: This article … Read more

Imagineer Joe Rohde’s Instagram Essays on Inspiration Behind the Tree of Life and The Adventurers Club at Walt Disney World

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While nearly all of Walt Disney World is closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, legendary Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is offering a different kind of tour of some of his work. In a series of post on his Instagram account, Rohde explained the thesis behind the design of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Tree of … Read more

Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ Movie Playlist: Part 4 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Disney Parks may be closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, but that doesn’t mean the adventure has to stop. We’re bringing our cinematic safari of Disney+ offerings to our final stop at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Naturally, each of these parks is covered in the Disney+ Original Series “The Imagineering Story.” … Read more

PHOTOS: Club 33’s Harambe House Location Now Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The construction walls are down, and it’s time to say Jambo! to Harambe House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new Club 33 lounge at the park has met its goal of opening by the end of 2019. Nearly two weeks ago, the finishing touches were being put on the building. As we previously mentioned, the … Read more

REVIEW: New African Spiced Nuts from Dawa Bar Satisfy with Holiday Heat

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Need a little spice in your Disney vacation? If you head over to Africa this holiday season, Dawa Bar has just the thing to bring the heat to your next visit. Anyone who has ever sat a bar, drinking knows that craving for a handful of salty nuts. Dawa Bar is now serving up a … Read more

REVIEW: Africa at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019

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Welcome to a Marketplace Booth review for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, taking place in the park from August 29 to November 23, 2019. This review will cover the Africa kiosk located in-between China and Germany in the World Showcase. This is a one-stop shop for African inspired food during 2019 Epcot … Read more