Get ready for another celebration. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary this Earth Day, April 22, and Disney has confirmed limited time offerings will be coming to the park. This April, Disney has announced that there will be new ways to join in the Earth Day celebrations and Animal Kingdom’s big milestone. … Read more
Both Moana and Mirabel will appear in meet and greets at Walt Disney World this year. Beginning April 22, Moana will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – just in time for the park’s 25th anniversary. And, at Magic Kingdom Park this fall, Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ … Read more
An outdoor bar has opened in Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in front of the building that used to serve ribs. Harambe Market is in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The blue building at the end of the market was previously “Chef Mwanga’s Ribs Shop.” The sign was later changed to “Chef … Read more
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. TRON Lightcycle / Run is getting closer to opening, and we are going to check on construction updates. We will be sure to share all the new things we find … Read more
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 300 animals are carved into the tree, reflecting Earth’s varied biodiversity. Most of the work is set to take place after operating hours, so it’s unlikely guests will witness the … Read more
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 have surrounded the fountains since at least September 2022. The above photo is from October. Now guests get a good view of Aladar when they approach the attraction. He stands … Read more
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 is scheduled to reopen in March 2023. Kali River Rapids is scheduled to be closed through March 16, 2023, reopening to guests on March 17. Animal Kingdom’s popular water ride … Read more
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 ride will be closed for its annual extended refurbishment. Animal Kingdom’s popular water ride attraction is located in Asia and sends up to twelve guests per ride vehicle careening through … Read more
A new DÃa de los Muertos-inspired papel picado ear headband has shown up at Discovery Trading Company in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Papel Picado Ear Headband – $34.99 The front of the headband is decorated with brightly colored flowers in alternating shades. The other ear is black and pink and features the image of a heart … Read more
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 can look snow-ready in these festive ears. Mickey Plaid Hat Ear Headband – $34.99 These warm and fuzzy ears feature a red and black plaid trapper-style hat with sherpa ear … Read more
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 a different story. The first story of the night is known as “The First Snow,” which shows animals enjoying the transition from fall to winter. Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings … Read more
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. Santa is of course appearing in his iconic red suit with white fur trim. His flotilla is decorated to look a bit like a sleigh. It has red cloth hanging … Read more
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 lifting his daughter in front of the Tree of Life. The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary logo is across the bottom. This is an English version of the map, but … Read more
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 periodically throughout the day on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Two different sets of puppeteers alternate “shows.” They walk among guests, alongside musicians. Two puppeteers operate birds that fly … Read more
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 & Environment, shared photos of the babies on Instagram. Penning wrote: Mom, Glitter Toaster Strudel, gave birth to seven lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehogs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The … Read more
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 traversing Discovery River. It turns out several trees were knocked into the river during the storm, preventing flotillas from sailing their usual course. Near Discovery Island, we saw these downed … Read more