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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/21/23 (50th Anniversary Grand Finale Ear Headband and Hoodie, Test Seat Backdrop Installed Near TRON Lightcycle Run, & More)

January 25, 2023 MelissaE

Good morning from Magic Kingdom! Today we plan on spending the morning at Magic Kingdom and then park hopping to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this afternoon. … Read more

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Another Pathway Closed as Tree of Life Repainting Continues

January 24, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Work began on repainting the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this month, meaning some pathways around the tree are now closed. Over … Read more

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Planters Removed From Around Aladar and DINOSAUR Fountains in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 16, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The rolling planters have finally been removed from around Aladar the Iguanodon and the fountains in front of DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The planters … Read more

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Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening From Refurbishment in March 2023

January 6, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed beginning on January 9, 2023, for its annual extended refurbishment. We now know the ride … Read more

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Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closing for Extended Refurbishment in January 2023

December 13, 2022 Katie Francis

After Big Thunder Mountain, yet another attraction is now scheduled for a refurbishment starting in January 2023 — Kali River Rapids. Beginning January 9, 2023, the … Read more

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Papel Picado Ear Headband Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 6, 2022 Kelly Osterman

A new Día de los Muertos-inspired papel picado ear headband has shown up at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Papel Picado Ear Headband … Read more

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New Plaid Hat Mickey Ear Headband Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 1, 2022 Kelly Osterman

Get ready to don your winter apparel with this cold weather-inspired plaid hat Mickey ear headband. The weather may be warm in Florida, but you … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 25, 2022November 12, 2022 Katie Francis

The Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings shows have returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are two Holiday Tree of Life Awakening shows, and each features … Read more

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Santa Claus Flotilla Returns for 2022 Holiday Season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 12, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Santa Claus has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for another season of festive flotillas. He can be seen on Discovery River periodically throughout the day. … Read more

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New Animal Kingdom Guidemap Available for Winter 2022

November 12, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A new guidemap is available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for late fall and winter 2022. The front of the map features sparkles around a father … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Merry Menagerie Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2022 Holidays

November 11, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The 2022 holiday season has officially arrived at Walt Disney World and one of our favorite offerings has returned: Merry Menagerie! This puppet show happens … Read more

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Tenrec Hedgehog Mom Glitter Toaster Strudel Has Seven Babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Tenrec hedgehog mother Glitter Toaster Strudel gave birth to seven hoglets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science … Read more

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Trees Down in Discovery River Block Character Flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 3, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened to guests this afternoon following Hurricane Ian. While the park seems generally okay, we did notice that no character flotillas were … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 9/30/22 (Parks Reopen After Hurricane Ian, New Halloween Loungefly Mini Backpack, TRON 40th Anniversary Merchandise, & More)

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 MelissaE

Good morning from Magic Kingdom! We are back after the parks have been closed for two days due to Hurricane Ian. We will be on … Read more

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‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ Season Two Confirmed

September 10, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Dr. Mark Penning, with the help of other Cast Members, confirmed today that there will be a season two of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” … Read more

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Feathered Friends in Flight Will Close for Refurbishment this September in Animal Kingdom

August 8, 2022 Haley Dalton

Animal Kingdom attraction, Feathered Friends in Flight, will close between September 11 through September 24 this year. The show will reopen to guests on September … Read more

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