REVIEW: Expedition Everest Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Yeti Sundae at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Happy birthday to Expedition Everest! The high-speed, heart-pounding adventure through the Forbidden Mountain opened on this day in 2006. To celebrate, why not stop by the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck for a Yeti Sundae? This is the second treat themed to Expedition Everest to debut this month at Animal Kingdom. Yeti Sundae – $5.49 An … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Aladdin” Puzzle Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Look at this diamond in the rough! After first arriving in Disneyland last week, this new Aladdin-themed puzzle has now been spotted in Walt Disney World! Disney’s “Aladdin” 1000 Piece Puzzle – $24.99 This 1000 piece puzzle features Aladdin and Jasmine in their iconic scene in the 1992 classic film. After showing Jasmine “A Whole … Read more

REVIEW: Thumper Spring Cupcake Hops into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Spring has sprung across the Walt Disney World Resort and to celebrate, festive treats are popping up all over. We revealed the full list of Easter treats available across Walt Disney World this morning, and we knew we had to hop over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try this adorable Thumper cupcake. Thumper Spring Cupcake … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More New Expedition Everest Apparel Roars into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While Expedition Everest’s 15th anniversary draws near, we are finding more and more merchandise inspired by the attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We took a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning and found even more apparel that’s fit for even the most abominable. Yeti Backpack T-shirt — $19.99 This quirky t-shirt gives the illusion … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Dividers Added to Load Platform of Na’vi River Journey As Boats Undergo Modifications at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Plexiglass dividers and physical distancing markers were added to a multitude of attractions as an enhanced COVID-19 safety measure. The Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom received plexiglass dividers for at least one boat recently. Now, the loading platform in the queue also has plexiglass dividers installed. Dividers of plexiglass help separate guests while … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Learn to Draw Characters from “Raya and the Last Dragon” at the Animation Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Beginning today, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are able to learn how to draw characters from the upcoming animated film Raya and the Last Dragon at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. At the Conservation Station, you are greeted with posters of Raya and the Last Dragon and the new Animation Experience. Once inside, chairs are … Read more

PHOTOS: Fossil Fun Games Free Prize Offer for Annual Passholders Begins Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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It was announced last week that Animal Kingdom would have special weekday offerings for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. After receiving a complimentary Annual Passholder Donald Duck magnet, we went to Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures to take advantage of the Fossil Fun Games special offer. The details of the promotions are simple: If you … Read more

REVIEW: Secret Menu Annual Passholder Exclusive Beverages Should Remain a Secret at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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As part of a new weekday promotion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, an Annual Passholder-exclusive secret menu for four limited-time beverages is now available at Restaurantosaurus Lounge. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Passholder Secret Menu The secret menu includes three alcoholic beverages and one non-alcoholic drink. The Annual Passholder-exclusive beverages are offered in addition to the regular menu at … Read more

PHOTOS: Artists Begin Work on 40-Ton Sand Sculpture at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate “Raya and The Last Dragon”

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With Raya and the Last Dragon releasing soon, Walt Disney World guests can experience the fantastical world of Kumandra a little early! This weekend, guests can watch as a team of artists works on a 40-ton sand sculpture dedicated to the animated film at Discovery Island Stage. The artists began working on this display yesterday. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cast Member Costumes Feature “The Lion King” Aprons at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Cast Members at The Mara restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge are wearing brand new costumes, including aprons that have taken a walk on the wild side. The new aprons are bright orange and yellow with motifs of lions and other animals often found on the African Savanna. The lions do bear quite a resemblance … Read more

REVIEW: New Strawberry Soft-Serve Waffle Cone Needs a Spoonful of Sugar at Animal Kingdom

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We are inching closer and closer to Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World, and more themed treats are being released. On a trip to Animal Kingdom we found a Valentine’s Day ice cream now available at the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck. We’ve tried limited time ice cream at Anandapur before, and it didn’t blow our … Read more

NEW: Disney Testing Compostable Cups, Cutlery, and More at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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New trash cans bring guests the option to compost and recycle while visiting Dino-Bite Snacks and Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The theme park has always had a strong emphasis on conservation, and even opened on Earth Day of 1998 as an ode to Mother Earth herself. Guests have the option to dispose of cups, … Read more

REVIEW: You Might Fall in Love with the NEW Valentine’s Cupcake and Brownie at Creature Comforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Valentine’s Day is surely a sweet holiday — but could it be too sweet for our tastebuds? There are many new sugary offerings available at the Disney Parks (and coming!) to celebrate the day of love. With even more sweet specials arriving at the parks leading up the Valentine’s Day, we headed to Disney’s Animal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/28/21 (Primeval Whirl Track Removal, Corrected Haunted Mansion Door Hangers, PeopleMover Delayed, and More)

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Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! It’s a lovely Florida winter day, with a slight chill and a bit of a breeze, yet sunny and pleasant overall. We’re here bright and early to see if the PeopleMover may make an early return, and later we’ll be heading over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new … Read more

PHOTOS: Harambe Market Reopens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened, four months after the rest of the park. Harambe Market will be opening at 10:30 AM for the next two weekends, and at 11:00 AM all weekends following that. It will close at 3:00 PM. For now, it’s only scheduled to be open on weekends. Like all … Read more

PHOTOS: Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch Reopens for Goat Petting and Animal Interactions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While Rafiki’s Planet Watch reopened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July, Affection Section remained closed to guests. Affection Section has reopened today, so guests can get closer to animals like goats, sheep, and cows for an interactive (and socially distanced) experience. The line to enter Affection Section ran around the fence. There … Read more