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PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Holiday Tree of Life Awakenings Show Lights Up The Night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 8, 2019

Festive cheer has taken over Disney’s Animal Kingdom leaving no stone, or tree, left behind. The Tree of Life awoke this evening for the first time in the holiday season to bring us wintry tales set to a heart-warming holiday-themed musical score. We couldn’t wait to see what this iconic centerpiece had in store for … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 11/6/19 (Discovery Island Christmas Decorations, DIY Gingerbread Cookies, Mickey Christmas Lights, and More)

November 6, 2019

Good morning from a very crowded Animal Kingdom! We dealt with the crowds and the heat today to see what the jungle had to throw our way. Let us connect to our Banshee and take flight! Over at Island Mercantile, we spotted the beginnings of Christmas with these festive little critters lining the roof. We … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Pavement, Planters, and More As Work Continues on the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Arrival Experience

November 5, 2019
DAK entrance

Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom… if you can find it. No matter what direction you enter the park these days, you’re going to encounter some winding construction walls. So, let’s take a walk through and see what has changed since we last talked about the new entrance area. The first change we noticed is the … Read more

REVIEW: New Bugs ‘n’ Grubs Cupcake Crawls into Creature Comforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 6, 2019November 5, 2019

If you’re craving something slimy, yet satisfying, Creature Comforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has you covered. A new bugs ‘n’ grubs cupcake has crawled into the bakery case and we’re ready to brave the creepy, crawly toppings. Grab a shovel, or a spoon, and let’s dig in. We were not prepared for this delicious cupcake. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 11/4/19 (Christmas Lights, The Mandalorian MagicBand, New Apparel, and More)

November 4, 2019
Dino lights

Jambo! My name is Kibibi, which is Swahili for “princess”. Today, we are going to take you across two continents, an alien planet, and travel back in time to meet some dinosaurs. There’s a lot to do and see, so let’s begin our trek. Of course we started in Discovery Island to behold the sight … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Thatching Elements Completed on Club 33 Harambe House Roof at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 4, 2019
Harambe House

It’s been a little while since we last checked in at the construction site of the all-new Harambe House in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new structure will be the future home of a new Club 33 location for the most exclusive of Walt Disney World guests. Let’s take a look around to see what changes … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: FuelRod Charges Reversed, Lots of Pumpkins, and The Holidays Have Arrived!

November 4, 2019November 3, 2019

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 the Disney news from October 28 – November 3! Walt Disney World New Annual Passholder discounts have been … Read more

PHOTOS: New Starbucks Park Icon Ceramic Tumbler Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 2, 2019

A new Starbucks Animal Kingdom ceramic tumbler has roared its way into Riverside Depot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The tumbler is super cute and showcases the park’s icons, like the Tree of Life and Kilimanjaro Safaris. The stylized representation of the park’s icons like Kilimanjaro Safaris, Dinosaur, and many more is super well done! Featuring … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: R.I.P. FuelRod, Sleigh-Loads of Christmas Merchandise, Changes to the “Disney Look”, and Still Some Skyliner Issues

October 27, 2019

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 the Disney news from October 21-27! Walt Disney World Segments for the festive Disney Parks Holiday televised specials … Read more

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Event and Booking Dates Announced for 2020 Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic Events

October 24, 2019

Thanks to DVCNews, we now know the dates for the 2020 Moonlight Magic Events at Walt Disney World. This year, there will be one event at Disneyland, but the date for that event has yet to be announced at this time. Moonlight Magic is exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members and allows guests to get … Read more

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Operating Hours Extended for Animal Kingdom on Select Nights in November and December

October 15, 2019

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended its operating hours on select nights in November and December to cope with expected guest demand. These additions to the park hours are different than Extra Magic Hours, which requires a guest to stay on property to gain access to extended hours. The long extension of operating hours on New … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: New Plant-Based Food Offerings, Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Logo Revealed, and a Bright Rainbow Figment Bus

October 13, 2019

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 the Disney news from October 7-13! Walt Disney World Read the official statement Disney made regarding the Disney … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Light-Up Woodsprite Ornament from Pandora Floats into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 7, 2019
Woodsprite Ornament Pandora

A new Woodsprite ornament has floated into Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World! Retailing for a total of $24.99, this decoration has been spotted at Discovery Island Trading Company and at Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar. The Woodsprite in Na’vi lore are pure and sacred spirits that exist in the form … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Skyliner Accident and Evacuation, A Farewell to “IllumiNations” as “Epcot Forever” Debuts, and Much More!

October 6, 2019

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 the Disney news from September 30 – October 6! Walt Disney World This weekend, an accident occured on … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Update on Entrance Tram Loop Construction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 30, 2019

Jambo everyone! Today, we took a trip over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check up on the tram construction. This project began this past May and has been progressing slowly. If you remember from our last update, all of the transportation drop-off locations had been adjusted. Let’s take a look and see what’s new! I’m … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Our First Flight on the Disney Skyliner, A Corporate Shake-Up, and Some Insanely Expensive Minnie Ears

September 30, 2019

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 the Disney news from September 23-29! Walt Disney World This week, we rode the newly-opened Disney Skyliner for … Read more

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