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

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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.” Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared a video of Cast Members throughout Animal Kingdom and the rest of Walt Disney World announcing that “Yes” there will be … Read more

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

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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 25. Before the Covid closure, the show used to be UP! A Great Bird Adventure Show, featuring characters from Disney Pixar’s “Up.” We will follow this story to see if … Read more

Disney Surveying Guests About Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions Being Iconic, Insensitive, or Boring

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Walt Disney World is reportedly sending surveys to recent guests about Disney’s Animal Kingdom attractions. In the survey, Disney asks guests how they feel about change at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with the following answer options: Change is good with few exceptions Depends on the change, but I like it as long as I still enjoy … Read more

Joe Rohde Compares Hair Ties on Expedition Everest to Rock Ritual on Real Mountain

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In an Instagram post, former Imagineer Joe Rohde wrote about the tradition of guests leaving hair ties at the highest point of Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, comparing it to a ritual climbers partake in at the real mountain. “More ritual behavior,” Rohde wrote, “The hair scrunchies! The hair tie thing at the top … Read more

Theme Park Hours Extended at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom for July 2022

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Disney has extended park hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July 2022. Hours were also extended at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Disney’s Hollywood Studios From July 3 through 30, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now open at 8:30 a.m. and early entry for resort guests will begin at 8:00 a.m. It will … Read more

Controversial Grand Floridian Resort Remodel, CDC To End COVID-19 Testing for International Visitors, Victoria & Albert’s Reopening, & More: Daily Recap (6/10/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, June 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Adventurers Outpost Character Meet and Greet Reopening June 19 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Adventurers Outpost character meet-and-greet location will reopen on June 19, 2022, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mickey and Minnie Mouse usually greet guests inside the Adventurers Outpost, so we assume they will return to the location. Lightning Lane access for the meet-and-greet will reportedly be included in Genie+, although Lightning Lane signage was recently removed … Read more

Tumble Monkeys and Aerial Dancing Birds Returning to ‘The Festival of the Lion King’ on July 16

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The tumble monkeys and aerial bird dance will return to “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 16, 2022. Landon McReynolds of News 6 WKMG shared the news on Twitter. We learned in March that the tumble monkeys and aerial dancers would be returning this year. The monkeys have been absent … Read more

Moana Mural On Display at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Art from “Moana” is now on display on a wall in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The wall is actually a large backstage door next to the Discovery Island stage, across from Flame Tree Barbecue. There is a sign about “A World … Read more

Kevin from ‘Up’ Once Again Roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Kevin from “Up” is once again roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom, after returning in January for a stationary “sighting.” We caught Kevin entering the park from next to the Discovery Island stage. She walks among guests, with Wilderness Explorer handlers. She made a loop over to the Caravan Theater. Cast Members indicated that Kevin does not … Read more

National Geographic Filming Season 2 of ‘Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’ for Disney+

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National Geographic is now filming the second season of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an original Disney+ series. Instagram user The DAK Guy shared a photo to his story of the film crew at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning. The series is produced by National Geographic and the first season was narrated by Josh Gad. … Read more

Earth Day Merchandise Celebrates Conservation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Will you be shopping at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Day merchandise this year? You may want to grab some of these conservation-conscious souvenirs. Disney Conservation Fund Coin – $35 This commemorative coin features characters from Finding Nemo, Up, A Bug’s Life, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book. The coin is 47mm antique bronze … Read more

Expedition Everest Down This Morning, Had Just Reopened After Refurbishment

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Distribution for Lightning Lane passes for Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which reopened yesterday after a three-month refurbishment. However, the attraction has been down for at least an hour this morning. Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened unexpectedly yesterday. Still, today is the attraction’s official reopening day and the first day for which … Read more

New ‘Ice Age: Scrat Tales’ Sand Sculpture Installed Outside Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The sand sculpture for “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” has been replaced with a sand sculpture for “Ice Age: Scrat Tales,” coming soon to Disney+. This sculpture can be seen outside the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The sculpture features Scrat from “Ice Age” in various misadventures with his acorn. The logo for … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious Marinated Pork Flatbread Arrives at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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One of the new spring dishes at Walt Disney World this season is a marinated pork flatbread, now available at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kusafiri is located in the park’s Africa area. Kusafiri debuted a new menu last fall. Read our reviews of the marinated chicken flatbread sandwich and spiced … Read more

Showtimes Reduced for ‘A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King’ Starting April 25

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Showtimes will be reduced for “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting April 25. The show is currently being performed eight times a day, on the hour starting at 10:00 a.m. Starting Monday, April 25, the 1:00 p.m. show will be removed for every day except Saturdays. Starting Sunday, … Read more