It’s the Circle of Life! After being closed for over a full year, the Festival of the Lion King returns today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This comes after the announcement that the show would be returning mid-May, albeit modified as “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King”. Cast members are setting up the extended … Read more
Earth Day celebrations have officially returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Because Earth Day falls on April 22nd, which is also the theme park’s anniversary, festivities are in full swing this week. We were able to catch some special characters join the fun aboard flotillas cruising down Discovery River. Guests who have visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
Happy birthday to Expedition Everest! The high-speed, heart-pounding adventure through the Forbidden Mountain opened on this day in 2006. To celebrate, why not stop by the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck for a Yeti Sundae? This is the second treat themed to Expedition Everest to debut this month at Animal Kingdom. Yeti Sundae – $5.49 An … Read more
Look at this diamond in the rough! After first arriving in Disneyland last week, this new Aladdin-themed puzzle has now been spotted in Walt Disney World! Disney’s “Aladdin” 1000 Piece Puzzle – $24.99 This 1000 piece puzzle features Aladdin and Jasmine in their iconic scene in the 1992 classic film. After showing Jasmine “A Whole … Read more
Spring has sprung across the Walt Disney World Resort and to celebrate, festive treats are popping up all over. We revealed the full list of Easter treats available across Walt Disney World this morning, and we knew we had to hop over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try this adorable Thumper cupcake. Thumper Spring Cupcake … Read more
While Expedition Everest’s 15th anniversary draws near, we are finding more and more merchandise inspired by the attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We took a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning and found even more apparel that’s fit for even the most abominable. Yeti Backpack T-shirt — $19.99 This quirky t-shirt gives the illusion … Read more
Plexiglass dividers and physical distancing markers were added to a multitude of attractions as an enhanced COVID-19 safety measure. The Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom received plexiglass dividers for at least one boat recently. Now, the loading platform in the queue also has plexiglass dividers installed. Dividers of plexiglass help separate guests while … Read more
Beginning today, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are able to learn how to draw characters from the upcoming animated film Raya and the Last Dragon at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. At the Conservation Station, you are greeted with posters of Raya and the Last Dragon and the new Animation Experience. Once inside, chairs are … Read more
It was announced last week that Animal Kingdom would have special weekday offerings for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. After receiving a complimentary Annual Passholder Donald Duck magnet, we went to Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures to take advantage of the Fossil Fun Games special offer. The details of the promotions are simple: If you … Read more
As part of a new weekday promotion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, an Annual Passholder-exclusive secret menu for four limited-time beverages is now available at Restaurantosaurus Lounge. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Passholder Secret Menu The secret menu includes three alcoholic beverages and one non-alcoholic drink. The Annual Passholder-exclusive beverages are offered in addition to the regular menu at … Read more
With Raya and the Last Dragon releasing soon, Walt Disney World guests can experience the fantastical world of Kumandra a little early! This weekend, guests can watch as a team of artists works on a 40-ton sand sculpture dedicated to the animated film at Discovery Island Stage. The artists began working on this display yesterday. … Read more
Cast Members at The Mara restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge are wearing brand new costumes, including aprons that have taken a walk on the wild side. The new aprons are bright orange and yellow with motifs of lions and other animals often found on the African Savanna. The lions do bear quite a resemblance … Read more
We are inching closer and closer to Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World, and more themed treats are being released. On a trip to Animal Kingdom we found a Valentine’s Day ice cream now available at the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck. We’ve tried limited time ice cream at Anandapur before, and it didn’t blow our … Read more
New trash cans bring guests the option to compost and recycle while visiting Dino-Bite Snacks and Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The theme park has always had a strong emphasis on conservation, and even opened on Earth Day of 1998 as an ode to Mother Earth herself. Guests have the option to dispose of cups, … Read more
Valentine’s Day is surely a sweet holiday — but could it be too sweet for our tastebuds? There are many new sugary offerings available at the Disney Parks (and coming!) to celebrate the day of love. With even more sweet specials arriving at the parks leading up the Valentine’s Day, we headed to Disney’s Animal … Read more
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom! It’s a lovely Florida winter day, with a slight chill and a bit of a breeze, yet sunny and pleasant overall. We’re here bright and early to see if the PeopleMover may make an early return, and later we’ll be heading over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new … Read more