Now that the Sorcerer Mickey hat has returned in a new way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can wear the iconic symbol around with this new pullover hoodie. Sorcerer Mickey Hat Pullover – $69.99 In a denim blue, this pullover hooded sweatshirt has a kangaroo pocket in the front and a fuzzy Sorcerer Mickey patch … Read more
WDWNT has confirmed the kangaroo residents of Jumping Junction, a new walkthrough experience in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, are different from the existing kangaroos at Discovery Island. Animal Kingdom Kangaroos The Discovery Island kangaroos remain at home in their habitat near the Tree of Life. We confirmed with animal keepers that these are the same kangaroos … Read more
The walkthrough portion of the Australian animal experience, Jumping Junction, still has not opened at Bluey’s Wild World, as the animals need additional time acclimating to their new environment. Jumping Junction The replacement of the Affection Section at Conservation Station, Jumping Junction, brings Australian animals to the area. Unlike the Affection Section, Jumping Junction will not … Read more
Disney veterinarians recently removed a cataract in Kendi’s right eye after noticing cloudiness, which could lead to blindness. The 27-year old white rhino calls Animal Kingdom home. Kendi the White Rhino For a rhino of Kendi’s size, vision – along with her strong sense of smell and hearing – plays an important role in how … Read more
Have you ever seen a warthog bob for watermelon? What about TWO warthogs? Dr. Mark Penning shared a video of a warthog pair enjoying the snack at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Instagram. Warthogs Bob for Watermelon The two African hogs picked chunks of watermelon out of a big water trough prepared by their keepers. The … Read more
Frequent Disney merchandise collaborator Little Words Project has released a new bead kit to make your own Disney Parks-themed bracelet. Build-Your-Own Little Words Project Bracelet Bead Kit – $45 The bead kit comes in a light blue/purple colored box decorated with silver sparkles and white letter blocks. Disney Parks and Little Words Project logos are … Read more
A female Masai giraffe calf was born earlier this spring, and Disney has revealed her name: Ivy. Guests will be able to meet her very soon. Masai Giraffe Calf The baby girl, named Ivy, arrived weighing 120 pounds and standing nearly six feet tall back in April. Her mom, Willow, has been right by her side helping … Read more
Tropical Americas continues to rise from the bones of DinoLand, U.S.A., and the latest aerial photos from @bioreconstruct show several major structures taking shape, including significant progress on the Maya Temple that will be the facade of the future Indiana Jones ride. Tropical Americas Progress in Disney’s Animal Kingdom New aerial photos show significant construction … Read more
Banana Ball officially made its Walt Disney World debut on Friday as the Loco Beach Coconuts took on the Party Animals at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Banana Ball Makes Its Debut at Disney World The first game of the two-night Disney World Banana Ball series was played on Friday, May 29, in The … Read more
Just a few days after Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the virtual queue system in place for its debut is ending, to be replaced by a standby queue. Bluey Standby Queue After only implementing the virtual queue system when it opened on May 26, the system will be done … Read more
Ahead of their big debut at ESPN Wide World of Sports, visiting Banana Ball players just spent a day enjoying the antics of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Banana Ball at Disney World Tonight and tomorrow (May 29 and 30), Banana Ball will make its big Walt Disney World debut with … Read more
Roof and facade work is moving quickly over at the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in the now extinct Dinoland U.S.A. area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Chester & Hester’s Our last major update from early April of this part of upcoming Tropical Americas mentioned the removal of the shop’s signage from the roof. All … Read more
A new machine has been installed at Animal Kingdom that produces animal figures made from sustainably sourced sawdust. Sustainable Animal Figure Machine The new machine is decorated with a wood facade and geometric decorative borders. The video on the screen explains how the figures are made. After rubber trees no longer produce latex, the surplus … Read more
Located inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Tiffins Restaurant is celebrating 10 years of globally inspired cuisine with a chocolate medallion and Jasmine Hibiscus tea. Tiffins 10th Anniversary Nestled in the center of Animal Kingdom in Discovery Island, Tiffins Restaurant is just a short walk from the park entrance, located near the Tree of Life just … Read more
It’s been almost 30 minutes since the 10:00 am virtual queue opened for Bluey’s Wild World, and guests are still able to join. Bluey Virtual Queue Although the 7:00 a.m. queue filled almost instantly again, the 10:00 a.m. queue is much easier to join. At the time of writing (shortly before 10:30 a.m.), the queue … Read more
Bluey has taken over Animal Kingdom, and there are several new treats to enjoy! We grabbed the sipper and Fairy Bread Cake, which can both be found at Pizzafari. Bluey Sipper – $22.79 Served with your choice of Fountain Beverage The sipper is a clear blue color. There is a limit of two per person, per transaction. … Read more
