A new cup is available at Joffrey’s locations throughout Walt Disney World to replace the former 50th Anniversary design. We found this new Walt Disney World themed cup at the Joffrey’s in Tomorrowland right near Space Mountain. The new brightly colored block pattern design features the Walt Disney World logo in the red rectangle in … Read more
On the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Cast Members dug up a time capsule buried back in 1998, the year the park opened. The time capsule was full of mementos like opening day merchandise, maps, VHS training tapes, and floppy discs. There was also a stack of letters written by Animal Kingdom opening Cast … Read more
Cast members dug up a time capsule buried beneath Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25 years ago, in a video shared on TikTok by the Disney Parks. Upon opening this historic relic for the park’s special anniversary celebration, various interesting opening day items, trinkets, and technologies were discovered. Among the lot were two floppy discs entitled “DAK … Read more
The eye of the audio-animatronic Flik is unfortunately broken in It’s Tough To Be a Bug! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Flik’s Broken Eye During the show, Flik pops out of the ceiling. His left eye is stuck with the pupil under his eyelid, so only a blank white section is looking out over the audience. … Read more
Mira, Royal Detective from the Disney Junior show of the same name has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a limited-time meet and greet celebrating the park’s 25th anniversary. Mira, Royal Detective Mira is the first South Asian protagonist featured in a Disney Junior show. “Mira, Royal Detective” premiered in March 2020 and the final episode … Read more
The Walt Disney World Ambassadors page posted a commemoration on Instagram today for the 123 cast members at Disney’s Animal Kingdom who’ve been around to make magic moments and watch the park grow and transform over all 25 years. All were invited to a celebration recognizing their service, with various gifts and personalized plaques awarded. … Read more
The official 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is today, and tons of various snacks, refreshments, and culinary offerings are available during the festivities. We tried the new Colossal Elephant Roll in Africa at Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery. This coffee shop is located in the Harambe area of Africa, across from Mombasa Marketplace and … Read more
Moana has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Day and the park’s 25th anniversary. The new Moana meet and greet can be found on Discovery Island and is set to stick around after the anniversary celebration is over. Moana Meet and Greet Moana is meeting guests at Character Landing, a former Discovery River Boats … Read more
A special celebration ceremony was held at 8:30 a.m. this morning in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony Walt Disney World Ambassadors Raevon Redding and Ali Manion opened the ceremony at the base of the Tree of Life in Discovery Island. The Tam … Read more
In addition to the larger merchandise collection that arrived yesterday, two new items for the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom have arrived. Dated 25th Anniversary T-shirt – $29.99 The light tan tee sports the 25th anniversary logo, and today’s date: April 22, 2023. Various animals appear among leaves sprouting from the logo, including a … Read more
A commemorative 25th anniversary guidemap has been released for Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. It shares its birthday with Earth Day. The front of the guidemap features the 25th anniversary logo. The logo is shaped like the Tree of Life, with “25” making up the trunk and a rhino, elephant, lion, and bird making up … Read more
Disney has extended operating hours of Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select days in May 2023. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will continue to open at 9:00 a.m. but will now remain open until 11:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8 and Friday, May 12. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Hollywood Studios will … Read more
A Pumbaa popcorn bucket will be available at Trek Snacks and popcorn carts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom tomorrow. The bucket is part of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th anniversary celebrations and includes a 25th anniversary strap. Are you hoping to take home the Pumbaa popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments! Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
“Moana” music is now playing in a loop on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom ahead of the Moana meet and greet debut. The Moana meet and greet will begin tomorrow, April 22, Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 25th anniversary and Earth Day. The new “Moana” music loop includes an instrumental of her main song, “How Far … Read more
Princess/Queen Atta from “A Bug’s Life” has a temporary meet and greet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the park’s 25th anniversary. Atta Meet and Greet Atta is meeting near It’s Tough To Be A Bug! amidst the roots of the Tree of Life. Flik is also meeting in this location. It’s possible Atta and Flik … Read more
Tomorrow (April 22) is the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and merchandise for the special day has arrived. 25th Anniversary Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The Spirit Jersey features the anniversary’s “25” logo with “Disney’s Animal Kingdom” below it. “More adventure is out there!” is across the back shoulders in blue bubble letters. Kevin from … Read more