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Imagineers Use 3D Printing, Recycled Items, and Presents to Create Enrichment Activities for Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 23, 2023

Walt Disney Imagineering has teamed up with the animal care team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to provide enrichment activities to the park’s animal residents using various technology. Imagineers Using 3D Printing and More for Animal Enrichment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lions received a warthog ice sculpture covered in mud that is designed to stimulate their … Read more

New Artwork Featuring ‘Avatar’ Banshees Installed on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Snack Carts

December 23, 2023

Disney’s Animal Kingdom snack carts have been decorated with new artwork featuring various animals, including a banshee, a.k.a. ikran, from “Avatar.” Animal Kingdom Snack Carts Artwork We first spotted the artwork at this ice cream cart. The artwork uses shades of green and white. The animals on the front include an elephant, an oryx (or … Read more

Two New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pins Featuring Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale Now Available for Your Next Safari

December 22, 2023

Two new Disney’s Animal Kingdom pins featuring Mickey and Pluto are available at pin locations in Walt Disney World Resort. We first spotted them at Pin Traders in Disney Springs. Mickey ‘Experience the Savanna’ Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pin – $12.99 This pin features Mickey on a hike. In the background, the sun sets behind Mt. … Read more

More Nostalgic 1990s-Style Winnie the Pooh Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World Featuring Plush Crossbody Bags, Collegiate Sweaters, & More

December 26, 2023December 14, 2023

Even more nostalgic, ’90s-style Winnie the Pooh apparel items have arrived at Walt Disney World. Previously, we found two revived 1990s sweaters and a youth T-shirt at Magic Kingdom. We found these new items inside Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Winnie the Pooh Face Double-Sided T-Shirt — $34.99 This simple white … Read more

Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Close for Refurbishment in January 2024

December 15, 2023December 12, 2023

Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for its expected refurbishment in January 2024. Kali River Rapids Closing for Refurbishment The last day of operations for the raft ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be Sunday, January 7. On Monday, January 8, the ride will close, likely for its annual extended refurbishment. … Read more

NEW Cinderella Castle Starbucks Walt Disney World Pin Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023

Disney pin collectors and Starbucks fans alike will want to get their hands on the new Cinderella Castle Starbucks Walt Disney World Pin we found at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cinderella Castle Starbucks Walt Disney World Pin – $14.99 The pin features a white Cinderella Castle framed inside of a red glitter Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS: New Additions Made to Upcoming Covered Seating Area Near Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 9, 2023

We have a new update on the covered seating area coming to Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as additional roofing and copper work have been added to the structure. The roofing of the covered seating area has changed quite a bit from our last visit. While the roof was previously covered in roof decking, new … Read more

Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom Hours Extended Week of Christmas 2023

December 9, 2023December 8, 2023

Walt Disney World has extended the operating hours of Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom during the week of Christmas 2023. Walt Disney World previously extended hours for the parks the week before and extended EPCOT hours for New Year’s Eve. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will open an hour earlier, at 8:00 … Read more

NEW Passholder Exclusive Magic Shot Featuring Star and Valentino from ‘Wish’ Available Now at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 7, 2023

At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can get a new Magic Shot on their next visit celebrating the release of the new Disney animated film, “Wish.” Magic Shot with Star and Valentino Guests can strike a pose for a fun photo with a Passholder-exclusive Magic Shot featuring “Wish” characters Star and Valentino. … Read more

Hours Extended at All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks in Late December 2023

December 1, 2023

It’s Friday, which means Walt Disney World has extended their upcoming theme park hours again. But this time, EPCOT is getting some love with an extra hour on New Year’s Eve. Magic Kingdom Hours Extended Magic Kingdom will open an hour earlier, at 8 a.m., on December 17, 18, 19, 21, and 22. Early entry … Read more

PHOTOS: Roof Decking Added to New Covered Seating Area Near Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023

Roof decking has been added atop the framework of a new covered seating area that’s currently under construction near the Harambe Market quick-service dining location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Work commenced in the area in late June when construction walls went up behind Tamu Tamu Refreshments; we noticed the structure’s steel skeleton towering over the … Read more

Santa Claus Festive Flotilla Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2023 Holiday Season

November 25, 2023

Saint Nicholas has exchanged his reindeer for a raft at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as the Santa Claus Festive Float has returned to Discovery River for the 2023 holiday season. The big man himself started sailing around Discovery Island on November 11 and will continue to do so through December 24 (we hear he has plans … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Talks Indiana Jones Reimagining of DINOSAUR, Says Disney is ‘Going All In’ for Theme Park Updates

November 20, 2023

A group of people in a ride vehicle react to a large animatronic dinosaur in a dark, smoke-filled environment.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro talked with EW about the Indiana Jones reimagining of the DINOSAUR ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The details of the blue sky concept are not set in stone, but D’Amaro emphasized that this is “where our heads are” about possible updates to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas … Read more

New, Returning Tiffins Restaurant & Nomad Lounge Menu Items Announced, Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Week

November 12, 2023

Seven menu items will debut at Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Monday, November 13, 2023. New and Returning Menu Items Coming to Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge Disney shared a first look at the new menu items on the Disney Eats Instagram page. Champurrado Chocolate Bar This sweet new dessert … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey & Friends Holiday Costumes Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Meet and Greets

November 11, 2023

Now that the festive season has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Mickey and his pals have begun to dress up in their holiday costumes at the park’s character meet and greets. Character Holiday Costumes Daisy Duck Daisy Duck meets guests in DinoLand U.S.A., just outside of Cretaceous Trail at Daisy’s Design … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Merry Menagerie Returns for 2023 Holiday Season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 11, 2023

The 2023 holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort, and with it comes the return of the Merry Menagerie to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The puppet experience happens periodically throughout the day on Discovery Island. Merry Menagerie The Merry Menagerie features artisan-sculpted puppets of wintry animals, as well as musicians. The puppets … Read more