On select days in April and May, the call of the wild is going to last a little longer. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be extending its operating hours, allowing for even more travels to the savannas of Africa, the floating mountains of Pandora, or even back in time to the end of the Cretaceous period. … Read more
Kevin, everyone’s favorite 13-foot flightless bird from “Up!”, recently made her way to Animal Kingdom for a bit of exploration. To mark this momentous occasion, Disney has created a drink and a cupcake in her honor. Unfortunately, much like the bird herself, while colorful and visually interesting, there’s not a whole lot going on inside. … Read more
We decided to venture over to Animal Kingdom recently and take in the beautiful scenery. We picked an exciting day to be there, too, because we were able to catch the a showing of Bollywood Beats! Watching Bollywood Beats perform was really fantastic. They had amazing energy and engaged the crowd during the performance. The … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news from February 25 – March 3! WDWNT News Register for this year’s WDWNT March Madness tournament, … Read more
It’s a rainy day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s take a look around and see what’s new. Otter Exhibit #otterwatch2019 is still going strong. We’ve been watching this spot for quite some time now, with very little activity. However, within the last month, the project took a turn for the interesting. This concrete wall went … Read more
On a visit to Animal Kingdom’s Dinosaur, our own Nathan Hartman recently noticed something new in the attraction… On the back of one of the EMV ride vehicles, a mysterious rig was set up with three devices attached, all pointing down towards the guests. Only one of the vehicles was sporting this strange set up. … Read more
Fans of the Disney Parks Passport Collection––a collection of merch that highlights each park’s unique offerings and attractions––will be happy to know that even more Passport Collection items have been released. Just today, we spotted this Animal Kingdom cap for $27.99. Animal Kingdom Cap for Adults – $27.99 It features the Tree of Life, an … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news from February 11-17! Walt Disney World In order to combat beverage spilling following the decision to … Read more
Good morning from Animal Kingdom! It’s dreary and overcast, with not a speck of sunshine, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a nice day! Apparently everyone else had the same idea… This is one of the few times I’ve actually made good use of the Annual Passholder queue. Probably saved me an easy 15 … Read more
Mr. Kamal’s quick service location in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom has introduced a new Chicken Dumpling with Ponzu sauce offering to its already extremely limited menu. The dumplings replaced the falafel, and join the classic Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries, and the hummus offerings. Chicken Dumplings – $5.99 Each order comes with three … Read more
Jambo everybody! Brand new Animal Kingdom merchandise has arrived at Island Mercantile! The newest addition to the Passport Collection contains new shirts and accessories show off various icons of the park, like the floating mountains in Pandora, the Tree of Life, Expedition Everest and the Kilimanjaro Safari. Lets take a look at what’s new! Animal … Read more
A new “Lion King” photo op has been spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the park-wide celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary continues. The display features Timon and Pumbaa walking with a young Simba across a log above a waterfall, reminiscent of the “Hakuna Matata” scene in the movie. The photo op is located next to … Read more
We’ve been keeping our eyes on the construction walls erected around the Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Photo Frame for a while now. It looked like it was going to be replaced with a new frame, but we weren’t prepared for this masterpiece. (What is this, #ArtfulEpcot?) This new “The Lion King” photo op at Disney’s Animal … Read more
A construction worker is suing Disney after he was injured when a ditch he was digging collapsed on him at Animal Kingdom in 2016 . The Orlando Sentinel reported that Robert Howard filed the lawsuit against Disney, as well as MLC Theming and Total Demolition Services, asking for more than $15,000 in damages. Howard, who … Read more
Heads up, Wilderness Explorers! Looks like an old friend will soon be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Reports say that Kevin is to arrive at the parks sometime within the next month. It is unclear in what capacity she will be appearing. This isn’t the first time that Kevin has been spotted in Disney Parks. She … Read more