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Merry Menagerie & Other Disney’s Animal Kingdom Holiday Offerings Returning in 2025

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Performers from the Merry Menagerie, dressed in enchanting animal costumes, stand gracefully in a park adorned with lush greenery and a majestic tree as their backdrop.

The fan-favorite Merry Menagerie will be back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season, alongside “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition” and Mickey and Minnie in holiday attire. Merry Menagerie Merry Menagerie sees artisan-sculpted puppets of arctic animals roaming Discovery Island, interacting with guests. They are accompanied by live musicians and the area’s wintry decorations. … Read more

New DINOSAUR Merchandise Collection Released Before Ride’s Permanent Closure

July 8, 2025July 7, 2025

A hat, shirt, water bottle, and pin with colorful DINOSAUR designs on a stone bench.

DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is permanently closing in 2026, but fans can now get some commemorative merchandise for the thrill ride. Since its closure was announced, no DINOSAUR-branded merchandise has been available, only generic Disney dinosaur merch. This new collection is available in the DINOSAUR gift shop, The Dino Institute Shop. The merchandise is … Read more

PHOTOS: Daisy’s Dig Meet and Greet, Crafts Open at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

A child greets Daisy Duck at Daisy's Dig, snapping photos inside the lively, themed restaurant with families at tables.

A new Daisy’s Dig offering has opened in Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of Cool Kid Summer. Daisy’s Dig at Restaurantosaurus Daisy’s outdoor meet and greet has closed, and she now meets as part of Daisy’s Dig. The offering also includes arts and crafts, and sing-alongs with a Dino Institute intern. Daisy’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 6/19/2025 (Animal Friends, Live Entertainment, and New Disney Mugs)

June 19, 2025

Howdy! Today was an early and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. I started my morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the animals and entertainment were on point, even with the earlier opening. Later in the morning, I went to Disney Springs, where I found a new princess mug collection. Good Morning … Read more

BREAKING: Boneyard Closing Date – Closing Forever in September, Disney Promises New Playground in Tropical Americas Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2025June 16, 2025

The Boneyard Sets Closing Date in DinoLand U.S.A. Boneyard Closing Date Announced New Tropical Americas Playground Replacing Boneyard Other DinoLand Closures Transformation of DinoLand to Tropical Americas Boneyard Closing FAQ The next section of DinoLand U.S.A. will soon go extinct to make way for the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as The Boneyard … Read more

U.S. Army 250th Anniversary T-shirt Available at Walt Disney World

June 14, 2025

A new t-shirt honoring 250 years of the U.S. Army has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the shirt at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. U.S. Army Anniversary T-Shirt – $29.99 The shirt is black with a camouflage Mickey Mouse silhouette printed on the left side of the chest. The back of the … Read more

Two New Hand Fans Available at Walt Disney World

June 14, 2025

Two Hand Fans with Disney designs: Winnie the Pooh & friends on one, Disney animals on the other, shown in a store.

Two new hand fans have arrived at Walt Disney World with designs featuring Winnie the Pooh and Disney pets. We found both new items at Island Mercantile in Animal Kingdom. Check out everything else we discovered in Animal Kingdom on a recent hot June morning. Winnie the Pooh Hand Fan – $16.99 The first of … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Shots of Tropical Americas Construction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 13, 2025

Aerial view of a large construction site with machinery, buildings, trees, and a nearby body of water.

X user bioreconstruct has shared some overhead shots of the work happening in the area of Animal Kingdom that will eventually become the Tropical Americas. Tropical Americas Construction In the first image of the construction zone shared by bioreconstruct, several construction vehicles and quipment can be seen, including a crane that we saw on a … Read more

Crane Arrives at Tropical Americas Construction Site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 13, 2025

A construction crane rises behind green walls in the Tropical Americas area, with strollers and people nearby.

There’s now a crane towering over the Tropical Americas construction site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Crane The crane is near the back of the site, beyond the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift shop. Most of the fencing and walls that created the edge of DinoLand U.S.A. have been demolished, and the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom 6/12/2025 (Animal Friends and the Return of Sleepy Hollow Waffles)

June 12, 2025

A crowd walks toward the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a sunny day, surrounded by lush greenery.

Howdy! I had a wonderful hot morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom where I found new merchandise and checked in on our animal friends. I then ran over to Magic Kingdom and devoured the returning waffles at Sleepy Hollow. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom This morning was very warm, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is notoriously … Read more

Pride Murals Return to Walt Disney World for June 2025

May 30, 2025

A mural of a rainbow and “LOVE” inside a Mickey Mouse shape on a purple wall.

This Sunday, June 1, kicks off Pride Month 2025, and Walt Disney World Resort has brought back the Pride murals to all four parks. Pride Murals Return for 2025 Magic Kingdom The “Love” mural is located on the Purple Wall in Tomorrowland, near Tomorrowland Terrace. This design features a rainbow made of the colors of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 5/29/2025 (Animal Visits with Videos and New Figment Loungefly)

May 29, 2025

Left: Crowds walk toward a large tree at Disney Springs. Right: People gather near a fountain in a sunny, open plaza.

Howdy! Today was another hot day, but any day spent in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great day. I visited with a lot of the Animal Kingdom creatures before I went to Disney Springs and found some new merchandise. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where it is already … Read more

Disney Extends Disability Access Service Validity Period & More: Daily Recap (5/18/25)

May 18, 2025

Daily recap: Four images—a colorful drink, Harry Potter ride sign, Cinderella Castle, and an empty water ride.

A guest lost their hat and forced Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to evacuate, bioreconstruct has shared his experience riding Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, and Animal Kingdom has a new Jungle Freeze drink available at Joffrey’s — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more

REVIEW: New Jungle Freeze Lemonade Topped With Freeze Dried Skittles at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 18, 2025

Hand holding a colorful Jungle Freeze iced drink in a clear cup, with lush greenery in the background.

Joffrey’s has crafted the Jungle Freeze, a new frozen lemonade drink topped with SKITTLES POP’d, which Disney guests can find at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Jungle Freeze is currently being sold at the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company kiosk between security and the Disney’s Animal Kingdom main entrance. A sign advertising the new beverage has … Read more

New Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore Crocs Now Available at Walt Disney World

May 15, 2025

Two pairs of children’s Crocs: yellow Winnie the Pooh and fuzzy gray Eeyore Crocs, perfect for Walt Disney World adventures.

New Crocs clogs are available representing Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore. We found them at Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Winnie the Pooh Crocs – $69.99 The crocs are yellow, not to resemble Pooh bear, but like his favorite “Hunny.” It drips down over the side of the shoe, which is blue like the … Read more

Dino Institute Intern Sing-Along, New Wilderness Explorers Badge, and Special Crafts Announced for Cool Kid Summer at Animal Kingdom

May 2, 2025

The Dino Institute may be about to close, but the institute’s intern will continue entertaining guests with a special sing-along this “Cool Kid Summer.” Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World will celebrate Cool Kid Summer from May 27 through September 1, 2025. During this time, the Dino Institute Intern will wrap … Read more