Crews continue to add to the Encanto ride building at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The brand-new attraction is under construction on the former site of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama in DinoLand U.S.A. The area will become a Tropical Americas land. Encanto Ride Construction Eventually, the Encanto ride will have a Casita façade. But for now, it’s … Read more
End date confirmed for Taylor Swift Eras Tour costumes display at Hollywood Studios, rare characters roam Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, and all Indiana Jones movies returning to Disney in time for new Animal Kingdom ride— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, December 17, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it for today; … Read more
The Disney Conservation Fund has released a new button for its 30th anniversary. These buttons are available at participating locations inside Walt Disney World Resort when guests make donations to the fund. Conservation Fund 30th Anniversary Button The new button features an ombré green and blue background with white text. The “30” has leaves growing … Read more
Work continues on an expansion of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom bus depot, located in front of the park. It appears that this addition will add about four more gates. Animal Kingdom Bus Depot Expansion There are construction walls and scrim around the construction site at the end of bus gates 27 – 30. Crews have … Read more
Cars construction underway near Tom Sawyer Island docks in Magic Kingdom, original ‘Encanto’ cast returning for new ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and actor and ‘Princess Bride’ director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead inside their home — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, December 15, 2025. WDW News Today … Read more
Weeks after a pair of aquatic creatures returned to Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, their interactive spitting water effect has been sort of repaired. Working Spitting Sagittaria Return to Pandora The creatures spit long streams of water in response to motion like a guest waving their arm. Previously, … Read more
It’s been less than two weeks since the Encanto ride officially went vertical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and last week more steel framework was spotted over the fence. That steel structure has quickly grown over just a few days. Encanto Ride Construction Progresses The Encanto ride will be part of the new Tropical Americas land … Read more
A new novelty candy case themed to Cinderella’s carriage with sour jelly pumpkins included is available at Walt Disney World. Cinderella’s Enchanted Sour Jelly Pumpkins – $14.99 Attached to the candy case is an orange tag that says, “Cinderella’s Enchanted Sour Jelly Pumpkins.” The candy is orange-flavored and there is space on the tag to … Read more
A new Avatar: Fire and Ash hat is available to purchase, adding to the previously reported merchandise collection we spotted at Walt Disney World ahead of the film’s release in theaters on December 19. Avatar: Fire and Ash Hat – $32.99 The fabric hat is a medium gray color with a darker gray brim. The … Read more
No mention of Cinderella Castle painting or Carousel of Progress Walt Disney addition in Disney World 2026 full calendar release, Kali River Rapids reopening date announced at Animal Kingdom, and scaffolding removed at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, December 8, 2025. WDW … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening date for Kali River Rapids, which closed early for its annual refurbishment. Kali River Rapids Reopening Kali River Rapids will reopen on December 12, 2025, the attraction webpage states. Hours aren’t listed for that date yet. The water ride usually closes in January, after the holiday season, and … Read more
Two new Winnie the Pooh and Disney Princess coloring books are now available for purchase at Walt Disney World. Winnie the Pooh Coloring Book – $7.99 This paperback features Winnie the Pooh and Piglet with large “Coloring Book” text above them. Winnie the Pooh is sitting next to various toys, including building blocks that spell … Read more
A recent Imagineering permit slates work for the area currently used as the courtyard in front of DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction is set to close in early 2026 to become an Indiana Jones attraction. DinoLand Construction Permit A new permit was filed on Friday that lists “600 DinoLand Drive” as the address. … Read more
After reporting in October that the ACE Avatar Making Experience was permanently closed inside Windtraders, the location has now been completely remodeled to house additional merchandise. ACE Avatar Experience Replaced with Merchandise After the experience closed, black curtains and baskets blocked where the machine to make the selections used to be. While the baskets remain, … Read more
A valet employee at Disney World was arrested for stealing $1,200, Walt Disney World buses crash on Buena Vista Drive, and a video captures a guest performing chest compressions during a parade at the Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, December 5, 2025. WDW News Today That’s it … Read more
Disney has shared a behind the scenes video of Tropical Americas construction, including the new Encanto ride, now that the project has gone vertical. Tropical Americas Construction Tour The description says: Hard hats on! We’re taking you behind the construction wall of the Tropical Americas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as we celebrate our project going … Read more