WDWNT Daily Recap (7/13/21): Signage Prohibiting “Photography, Video Recording, & Live Streaming” Appears on Roads Near Magic Kingdom, Orange County Mayor Recommends Individuals Return to Wearing Masks Indoors, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Baby Nile Hippo Born Yesterday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Another animal has been welcomed into Disney’s Animal Kingdom family, as a Nile Hippopotamus has given birth just yesterday to a new calf. Lucky guests we able to spot the new baby yesterday while riding Kilimanjaro Safaris. The mother was nursing its child in a pool near the river bank. Disney’s Animal Kingdom also recently … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/21/21): New Details for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Airing Tomorrow, Salt & Straw Ice Cream Coming to Disney Springs, Disney Installing Giant Display on International Drive, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, June 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/3/21): Avengers Campus Merchandise and Opening Ceremony, Scaffolding Up at TRON Lightcycle / Run, “Harmonious” Testing, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, June 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

New Baby Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Born at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Kilimanjaro Safaris family got a little bigger today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as a baby Hartmann’s mountain zebra was born on the savanna, and we have a look at the bouncing (and standing) baby boy! From Disney Parks Blog: Guests riding Kilimanjaro Safaris today got to see the miracle of birth and the magic of nature … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/13/21): Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Might Change, Inclusive Styles Added to Disney Look, “Cars Road Trip” Ride Scene Revealed, Walt Disney World Loading Three Parties Per Boat, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Baby Mandrill Ivy Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Now On View at Kilimanjaro Safaris

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Just days ahead of Earth Day, there’s a new addition to the Kilimanjaro Safaris family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: a baby mandrill named Ivy! From Disney Parks Blog: A baby mandrill has joined the family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. And what better time than during Earth Month? In the spirit of the mystical mandrill … Read more

VIDEO: Baby White Rhino Receives Name at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Back in October, we reported that Disney’s Animal Kingdom rhino Kendi had given birth to a baby boy. Kendi’s pregnancy was featured on the Disney+ National Geographic series “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” Since then, the baby has been learning and growing. We even caught a glimpse of him in the Disney’s Animal Kingdom new … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/4/20): Disney+ Rumored to Be Merging with Hulu, Construction Scrims Installed Inside Main Street Train Station at the Magic Kingdom, Baby Masai Giraffes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, December 4, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Park Reopening Guidelines, TRON Lightcycle Run Possibly Delayed, Holiday Park Reservations Fully Booked, Baby White Rhino Born, Refurbs, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Walt Disney World Florida “strike teams” are checking theme parks … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/24/20): Baby Animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Work Reaches Halfway Point on Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza, Tambu Lounge Moves into ‘Ohana and More!

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 24, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Aardvark and Baby Giraffe

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Note: This post contains spoilers for episode 5 of Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Two baby animals were born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this month! First, the park welcomed a baby aardvark. The story of the baby’s parents was told in the latest episode of Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, “Aardvark Love.” The episode follows … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 7/29/20 (Low Wait Times, Cute Disney Animals, and More)

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Jambo, friends! We went to Disney’s Animal Kingdom today to see what was happening on the wild side of the Disney parks. Let’s take a look! The Custodial Crew was back at it again today, greeting guests as they entered the park and cheering for their plans for the morning. This time they brought bubbles! … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Baby Mandrill Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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If you’re planning on riding Kilimanjaro Safaris on your next trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for a new member of the animal family. For Wildlife Wednesday, Disney Parks Blog introduced us to this newborn mandrill! This baby was born on Saturday, July 25 to mandrills Joshua and … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Kirana, a Newborn Babirusa Piglet

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It’s a girl! On Thursday, Disney’s Animal Kingdom announced the birth of its first babirusa piglet. Pictured above, healthy and bonding with her mom inside their den, the piglet was given the name Kirana, which means sunbeam in Indonesian. Kirana’s parents, Betty and Mentari were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP) overseen … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Baby Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Named Asha Arrives at the Kilimanjaro Safaris Savanna in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Even though Disney’s Animal Kingdom may be currently closed to guests, Kilimanjaro Safaris has a new resident, as Asha, the baby Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal born last month, has arrived at the savanna. From Disney Parks’ Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment, Dr. Mark Penning on Disney Parks Blog: Many of you may have … Read more