A new collection of “Up” merchandise including apparel, pet items, and more is available at Walt Disney World. “Up” Merchandise We found most of the collection in Island Mercantile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new collection joins a bunch of “Up” items that have come to the Disney Parks recently, including the Carl Loungefly mini … Read more
The operating hours for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been extended for late April and early May at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom Extended Park Hours April 28 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extended Park Hours May 2 May 3 … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating Earth Month (and its 26th anniversary) with various offerings, including PhotoPass Magic Shots inspired by “Pocahontas” and “A Bug’s Life.” Earth Month Photo Ops In front of the Tree of Life, guests can do a Magic Shot with a compass prop. They hold the compass in their hands and Disney … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guest Relations has moved locations, likely temporarily for a refurbishment of the usual Guest Relations location. Animal Kingdom Guest Relations Guest Relations has taken over the first set of ticket booths on the left before the theme park’s entrance. There are Guest Relations and information signs above the ticket booths. Cast Members … Read more
In an Instagram Reel, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the Tropical Americas expansion in development for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including a preview of the model. Imagineering Shares Updates on Tropical Americas Expansion Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones In the video, Neal Emery, Principal Landscape Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, spoke about a research … Read more
Disney has announced details of the 2024 Disney Earth Day Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including special Earth Month Magic Shots, Animation Experience classes, and a Wilderness Explorer badge. Earth Month Magic Shots Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering five new Magic Shots for Earth Month 2024. Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the park can superimpose characters … Read more
Disney has added more themed signs to the new Harambe Market seating area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Themed Signage in Harambe Market Seating Area The covered seating area serves Harambe Market, Tamu Tamu Refreshments, or Zuri’s Sweets Shop in the Africa section of the park. It opened in March after nine months of construction and is located … Read more
Earth Month begins on April 1, with Earth Day on April 22, and Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating with various new treats. Earth Month Treats Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Creature Comforts (Available April 1 through 30) Dawa Bar Nomad Lounge (Available April 1 through 30) Pizzafari (Available April 1 through 30) Restaurantosaurus Terra Treats (Currently available at … Read more
A handful of new “The Liong King” merchandise has made its way into Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. ‘The Lion King’ Merchandise At Island Mercantile on Discovery Island, we found new “The Lion King” apparel, a throw blanket, a beach towel, a puzzle, and a figure. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, … Read more
There’s a new addition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! An Abdim’s stork chick has just joined Dinoland U.S.A. Abdim’s Stork Chick Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animal, Science, and Environment shared the news of the recent arrival on his Instagram page, saying the following: “We have some egg-citing news to share! A new … Read more
A new seating area by Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now open. Seating Area Now Open in Harambe Market After nine months of construction, the new seating area is opened in the Africa section of the park. It is across from the quick service location, Harambe Market, and directly to the left of … Read more
A new permit reveals that work will soon begin on a project at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permit application, filed with South Florida Water Management District is for four Walt Disney Imagineering trailers and one additional contractor trailer along with 363 parking spaces. Additionally, the permits outline a road that leads from the trailer area … Read more
Patrick Warburton returned to his post at Soarin’ Over California, Walt Disney World guests will have more time in the parks this Easter, The Land Pavilion music loop is back — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 15, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise … Read more
After its standard annual refurbishment, Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is back open. Kali River Rapids Reopens According to the My Disney Experience app, the ride was open on the morning of Friday, March 15, 2024, as scheduled. At about 10:00 a.m., it had a 15-minute standby wait time. Kali River Rapids was … Read more
Construction walls are up around a large section of pavement next to the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company kiosk in front of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance. Joffrey’s Construction Walls The Joffrey’s kiosk is located between security and the park’s ticket booths. The green construction walls jut out towards the security station. They don’t block … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new matcha cupcake inspired by Expedition Everest and the fearsome Yeti who resides in the mountain. The Everest Cupcake is available at Pizzafari on Discovery Island. The quick-service location is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days. Only Cast Member discounts apply. Everest Cupcake – $6.29 Matcha Cake, … Read more