Drinkwallah, everyone’s favorite Indian-inspired Coca-Cola stand in Animal Kingdom, has been getting a lot of love recently. At the beginning of this year, they reworked the counter to be more visible and more accessible. Now, after several months, the space behind it has become an expanded, and quite lovely, “lower garden”. The seating area has … Read more
The Masai giraffe population at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new addition, and it’s up to you to help decide her name. The calf was born to parents Kenya and George on October 1st. The pair was selected as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Program (SSP), which works to ensure … Read more
Get out your binoculars and safari hats, there’s a whole new line of merchandise to discover while you’re out on safari at Animal Kingdom. This is a cross-body bag, similar to one they sell over in Pandora: The World of Avatar. I think it would make a really good bag for the parks if you … Read more
Since our last stop at base camp, more new Expedition Everest equipment has shown up for sale in Anandapur! Here’s a rundown of everything we’ve found so far. The new plush live alongside the old for now. Will you be trekking home with any of these new items? If you can’t make it out … Read more
Animal Kingdom is the latest park to release a new park-specific Starbucks tumbler and it’s absolutely adorable! The new tumbler features icons from some famous Animal Kingdom attractions, such as Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, and Kilimanjaro Safaris. It also features Mickey in his adorable safari uniform and the other side showcases the Starbucks logo. The new … Read more
Welcome back! In this installment of Uniquely Disney, let’s travel back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, to an area with beautiful wildlife, rich culture, and stunning landscapes. Join me as I head to Animal Kingdom’s Africa area, where I’ll take a look at three of the many astounding details that create the layered and unforgettable experience … Read more
Beginning Sunday, November 4th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom combined the Times Guide and the Animal Guide into one piece of information. Disney has found that guests enjoy the experience of Animal Kingdom more when using the Animal Guide and grouping this together with the Times Guide will make it much more convenient. In this new … Read more
Nothing beats going to Disney World or Disneyland, but waiting in lines can be fun for only so long. To combat waiting in lines Disney created the Play Disney Parks app to add a little extra immersion and keep the fun going while standing in line. Play Disney Parks is adding “Stories of the … Read more
Animal Kingdom’s Flame Tree BBQ has added some additional offerings to their menu, including the Smokehouse Chicken Salad and the autumn-appropriate Salted Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcake. While one shines, the other fails to live up to its description. The Smokehouse Chicken Salad – $10.99 With pulled chicken topped high with mixed greens, this entree is … Read more
Amongst the many things I love about traveling to Walt Disney World is the fact that there is always something new to do. It’s true that the parks are centered around the rides and main attractions, but it’s all those extra sights and activities that make WDW more than just your average amusement park. However, … Read more
Last year we told you about a brand new tour that was starting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This tour, labeled the Ultimate Nights of Adventure, takes place at said park and includes priority access to multiple attractions (including both Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey), a sampling of food from Satuli Canteen, and priority … Read more
Caring for Giants Elephant Tour at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park With 2018 being the 20th anniversary of Animal Kingdom park, it’s worth a look at how the park has evolved over the years and all it has to offer. Some of the more well-known additions to Animal Kingdom in recent years … Read more
Editor’s note: Uniquely Disney! is a new column focusing on what makes Disney unique in the world of theme parks. Be sure to let us know what you think of the column, and if you have any additions to the lists, in the comments at the end of the article! People often want me to … Read more
It’s been 20 years since Animal Kingdom first opened its doors. Not really a standard theme park nor a zoo, it began as a half-day hybrid that, over two decades, has evolved quite a bit. By adjusting for its weaknesses and emphasizing its strengths, the work has paid off. In the most recent Themed Entertainment … Read more
Have you ever wanted to spend the night inside of a theme park? Well, Disney is giving two lucky winners the chance to glamp in Pandora – The World of Avatar. Here’s how Disney describes this unique experience: One night. One winner. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure. One lucky winner and their guest will glamp under the … Read more
Jambo everyone and welcome back! For those of you who might have missed it, Disney’s Animal Kingdom just had a big birthday and turned 20! Disney came out with some pretty awesome merchandise for the 20th Anniversary celebration so, of course, I had to talk about my must-haves. If you did not read my … Read more