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
A Discovery Island walkway where guests can usually observe flamingos and other creatures in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is currently closed for construction. Discovery Island Walkway Closed The walkway is in front of Island Mercantile, in the direction of Pizzafari. It’s next to Otter Grotto. Green construction walls block the walkway on both ends. There are … Read more
The bioluminescent walkways that light up Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are getting a fresh coat of paint. Bioluminescent Walkways Getting a Refresh in Pandora The UV-reactant paint is being reapplied on several of the walkways around Pandora. This refresh is not uncommon, as the paint does not fair well … Read more
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 Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the debut of another animal today, as baby okapi Elijah can now be seen at the park. Baby Okapi Elijah Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The announcement of Elijah’s debut was shared on the official Instagram account of Dr. Mark Penning, vice president of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment. This … Read more
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, January 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
New espresso mug ornaments matching the full-size Starbucks “Discovery Series” mugs have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the Magic Kingdom espresso mug ornament in the Emporium. The EPCOT espresso mug ornament was in Connections Café, while the Disney’s Animal Kingdom espresso mug was at Creature Comforts — the Starbucks locations of the respective … Read more
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 Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed three new bundles of joy, as a set of baby Cotton-Top Tamarin monkey triplets have been born. Baby Cotton-Top Tamarin Monkeys Born The birth of the triplets was announced by Dr. Mark Penning, vice president of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment on his Instagram. The baby tamarins have spent the … Read more