Famous primatologist Jane Goodall has passed away at age 91. Jane Goodall Passes Away “The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes,” the institute announced. “She was in California … Read more
A Tropical Storm alters Disney Cruise Line itinerary, construction has begun at the former Galactic Starcruiser, and the menus have been revealed for Jazzy Holidays — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 26, 2025. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels … Read more
The villain-themed baseball jerseys have been spotted all over the parks, and we just found Cruella de Vil at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Cruella de Vil Baseball Jersey – $74.99 This Cruella de Vil jersey is half white/half black with red stitching. The Walt Disney World wordmark is embroidered across the front, and her … Read more
Jared Bush, the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, has posted a message teasing the new Encanto attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Encanto Attraction At last year’s D23 event, we learned that Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be home to an all-new Tropical Americas land, replacing the almost-extinct DinoLand U.S.A. This land is set … Read more
A new collection of Expedition Everest t-shirts and a hoodie have arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Adult T-Shirt – $27.99 This is a blue short-sleeved tee. On the chest, the Yeti is pictured blending in with mountain peaks. White clouds surround the the mountains. A yellow and orange circular design is in the background. The … Read more
A guest dies after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, Morgan & Morgan takes Steamboat Willie to court, the PeopleMover is unexpectedly closed, and the 2025 Candlelight Processional has its celebrity narrators — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
A construction crane has been spotted in the middle of ongoing demolition of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction Crane Seen in DinoLand Zooming in on this image from our previous article on The Boneyard’s complete demolition, you can see a white crane structure rising up in the distance behind the green Tropical Americas … Read more
Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is going through an exterior refurbishment. Discovery Trading Company Refurbishment The Discovery Island shop remains open but one set of doors is blocked by a green scrim and rolling planters. The scrims and planters effectively block views of the construction zone. But we can see some of the … Read more
The Muppet Show is coming back, we say goodbye to Gino the gorilla, a guest gets arrested at Magic Kingdom, and Disneyland settles a $233 million wage theft lawsuit — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney … Read more
Gino the silverback gorilla, the most senior gorilla in Animal Kingdom’s troop, has passed away. He was 44 years old. Gino the Gorilla Passes Away Gino was a Western lowland gorilla who was a fixture on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail from day one — he was part of the troop on Animal Kingdom’s opening … Read more
A Paint the Night float caught fire at Disneyland, the Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage has been delayed three months, MCO issued a ground stop, and an Orlando company made a replica of a Galactic Starcruiser cabin — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 11, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more
The Boneyard is now extinct, and crews are removing foliage and canopies from the play area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Foliage and Canopies Removed On our visit to Animal Kingdom, we saw that crews removed some of the foliage and canopies that covered The Boneyard play area. Last week we saw the closure of The … Read more
Epic Universe takes the Best Dark Ride Golden Ticket away from Disney, it’s already Christmas at the Disney Store, Disneyland Abu Dhabi’s castle will have water features, and a Downtown Disney security plaza suddenly closes — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, September 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
We spotted two new mystery pin offerings today at Walt Disney World: the Fantasy Flights mystery pin pouches and Marksmen mystery pin boxes. Fantasy Flights Mystery Pin Pouch – $44.99 The Fantasy Flights pins are themed to, fittingly, flight, and feature various feathered, winged, and otherwise airborne Disney friends. Each pouch contains five randomly selected … Read more
Scrim is now up in the Haunted Mansion queue, over 2,000 fish were relocated from Rivers of America, and “new enhancements” are coming to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 5, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s … Read more
An ironic Yeti ornament has arrived at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Serka Zong Bazaar We found the new ornament at Serka Zong Bazaar, the gift shop located at the exit of Expedition Everest. Expedition Everest Ornament – $26.99 The ornament features a 3D Yeti surrounded by text advertising the “Himalayan Track Repair” service, which … Read more