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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 2/20/2025 (Dino-Rama Games Disappeared, Animal Antics, and Throwback Merchandise)

February 20, 2025 Bryce B.

On the left, people walk near a large tree with animal carvings reminiscent of Disney's Animal Kingdom. On the right, a store entrance is topped with a Stitch figure, evoking the whimsical charm of Dino-Rama Games.

Howdy! I spent my cold, gloomy morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom where I saw the Dino-Rama carnival games have been completely removed, spotted animals having a fun morning, and found some merchandise in Disney Springs that brought me back to the early 2000s. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more

All DinoLand U.S.A. Carnival Games Seemingly Demolished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 21, 2025February 20, 2025 Shannen Ace

A vibrant amusement park structure peeks out from behind a green construction barrier, with a sign directing guests to Discovery Island on the right. Trees frame the scene, capturing the lively essence of Disney's Animal Kingdom.

All of the Fossil Fun Games in DinoLand U.S.A. have seemingly been demolished as the Disney’s Animal Kingdom land is turned into a new Tropical Americas area. DinoLand U.S.A. Demolition Though we can’t see the entirety of the former Dino-Rama carnival space over the construction walls, no more Fossil Fun Games are visible. In our … Read more

Disney Ends Separate Queue to See Bakso the Tiger Cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 20, 2025 Lauren Shahan

Two tigers, an adult and a cub, rest on the green grass next to a wooden gate and brick structure at Disney's Animal Kingdom's Maharajah Jungle Trek.

Disney has ended the separate queue to see Bakso the tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Now there is only one line for the Maharajah Jungle Trek once again. Bakso the Tiger Cub Bakso made his debut on the Maharajah Jungle Trek on January 29, 2025. Since then, there has been high demand to see … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT 2/18/205 (Pin Tuesday, Fun Merchandise, and Tiny Village Update)

February 18, 2025 Bryce B.

Left: A large artificial tree with carvings, reminiscent of Disney's Animal Kingdom, surrounded by a crowd under a blue sky. Right: A geodesic sphere structure, an iconic sight in EPCOT, with trees around it under a clear sky.

Howdy! It was a beautiful Pin Tuesday with exclusive pins, delightful merchandise, and a tiny village update from EPCOT. It was a random but fun afternoon in EPCOT. Good Morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Breaking news — the crowds from yesterday are still here. Good morning from a very busy Animal Kingdom. We are in … Read more

VIDEO: Josh Gad Becomes Kilimanjaro Safaris Guide at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 5, 2025 Shannen Ace

Person in khaki uniform stands in front of animal enclosure gates labeled "White" and "Black." They wear glasses and a name badge.

After his turns as a Jungle Cruise Skipper and a Disneyland Railroad conductor, Josh Gad took over Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Josh Gad Joins Kilimanjaro Safaris In a new video posted by Disney Parks, Gad feeds a rhino and then becomes a Kilimanjaro Safaris guide. Gad, the voice of Olaf in the “Frozen” … Read more

MuppetVision 3D Glasses Replace Bug-Themed Glasses at It’s Tough to Be a Bug in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 4, 2025 Lauren Shahan

During our visit to Animal Kingdom, we discovered that the purple 3D glasses used at MuppetVision 3D were also in use at It’s Tough to Be a Bug instead of the usual black bug-themed glasses. It’s Tough to Be a Bug Just yesterday Disney announced the imminent closure of It’s Tough to Be a Bug … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Springs 2/3/2025 (New Merchandise, Liberty Square Riverboat Ride, and More)

February 4, 2025 Bryce B.

disney's animal kingdom tree of life on the left and cinderella castle on the right

Howdy! Today I checked on the construction in Dinoland, spent the day in Magic Kingdom, and ended my afternoon in Disney Springs. There’s tons of fun from today’s adventure! Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom It was a foggy morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When I arrived I was nervous I wouldn’t be able to … Read more

Timelapse Camera Installed to Document Construction of New Tropical Americas Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 4, 2025 Lauren Shahan

A timelapse camera has been installed in DinoLand U.S.A., presumably to record construction as the area continues its transformation into the Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Timelapse Camera Installed in DinoLand U.S.A. During a recent visit to the park, we noticed the camera had been set up on the roof of what was … Read more

Disney Shares Sneak Peek at New Original Song for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 3, 2025 Lauren Shahan

The Disney Parks Instagram page (@disneyparks) has shared a sneak peek of a new original song for “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Sneak Peek The video features Ginnifer Goodwin, the voice of Judy Hopps, singing a few lines from a new original song that will debut with Zootopia: Better Zoogether! The show is set … Read more

BREAKING: Closure Date Announced for It’s Tough to Be a Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 23, 2025February 3, 2025 Lauren Shahan

A theme park attraction with colorful lights, an intricately carved interior, and rows of empty wooden seats, reminiscent of "It's Tough to be a Bug," might soon close permanently.

Disney has announced an official closure date for It’s Tough to Be a Bug show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Closure Date Announced for It’s Tough to Be a Bug Per the official Walt Disney World website, the final day of operation for the attraction will be March 16, 2025. The show will be closed on … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot Ahead of Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 3, 2025 Lauren Shahan

People walk through an archway with a clock tower and lush greenery in the background on a sunny day, reminiscent of the charming ambiance found in Pueblo Esperanza.

Disney has filed a new permit with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the development of a 10-acre contractor lot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Files Permit for Contractor Lot According to WDWMagic, the new contractor lot will be an infrastructure project that will aid in the ongoing construction of the new Tropical … Read more

New Mickey and Friends Loungefly Available at Walt Disney World

January 30, 2025 Lauren Shahan

A gray backpack featuring cartoon characters, including a mouse, duck, and dog, with red and green bows. Shelves with similar themed merchandise in the background.

A new Mickey and Friends Loungefly is now available at Walt Disney World. We first discovered the new item at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mickey and Friends Loungefly – $80 This grey backpack features an all-over print of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. A black Disney Parks | Loungefly plaque is near … Read more

PHOTOS: KiteTails Docks Removed From Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 31, 2025January 30, 2025 Shannen Ace

A serene lake under an overcast sky, surrounded by trees and foliage. Wooden posts protrude from the water.

Over two years after KiteTails ended at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, crews have removed the show’s launch dock from the Discovery River. KiteTails Dock Removed Metal pilings remain in the water where the dock used to be. There’s also a platform on one side leading down from the amphitheater seating. Gates block guest access to the … Read more

PHOTOS: Bioluminescent Path Repainting Underway in Pandora — The World of Avatar

January 29, 2025 Lauren Shahan

The bioluminescent walkways in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are receiving a fresh new coat of paint. Repainting Pandora’s Bioluminescent Walkways Several walkways around the land are receiving a new coat of UV-reactant paint. Due to the intense Florida sun and constant tread from guests, the paint fades quite quickly. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT 1/28/2025 (Pin Tuesday, Paint By Numbers, and More)

January 28, 2025 Bryce B.

Two theme park attractions: a large artificial tree with carved animals on the left and EPCOT's iconic geodesic sphere on the right, both surrounded by people and greenery.

Howdy! Festival of the Arts is in full swing with a new Paint By Numbers mural, new pins were released, Living with the Land updates, and so much more fun in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT. Good Morning From Disney’s Animal Kingdom Right now, we start every morning by checking on the state of extinction … Read more

Disney Makes Slight Change to Wording on Disability Access Service Program Website

January 28, 2025 Lauren Shahan

Cinderella Castle at Disney World, with blue spires and pink stone, surrounded by trees and a moat on a clear, sunny day.

Disney has made a small change in the wording on their Disability Access Service (DAS) Program website. Disney’s Disability Access Service Program The wording on the website previously stated, “DAS is one of the programs offered at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks intended to accommodate only those Guests who, due to a developmental disability … Read more