In an Instagram Reel, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the Tropical Americas expansion in development for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including a preview of the model. Imagineering Shares Updates on Tropical Americas Expansion Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones In the video, Neal Emery, Principal Landscape Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, spoke about a research … Read more
Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now features a live musician entertaining guests with improvised, personalized songs. Restaurauntosaurus Live Musician The musician carries a guitar and sings. He appears in the mornings for approximately 30-minute sets, although showtimes are not posted publicly. He doesn’t stay in one place but wanders the restaurant to speak to different … Read more
There’s a new addition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! An Abdim’s stork chick has just joined Dinoland U.S.A. Abdim’s Stork Chick Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animal, Science, and Environment shared the news of the recent arrival on his Instagram page, saying the following: “We have some egg-citing news to share! A new … Read more
The Pluto meet and greet has returned to DinoLand U.S.A. for Donald’s Dino-Bash at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Meet and greets were suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are still phasing back in almost four years later. For a while, the Dino-Bash characters just appeared on a flotilla. Donald, Daisy, and Chip ‘n’ … Read more
Kevin from “Up” has flown over to DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The mama bird previously made regular appearances on Discovery Island, but has been in DinoLand for the past several weeks. Kevin in DinoLand U.S.A. Kevin roams the land with a Wilderness Explorer, interacting with guests. Be careful — she might try to eat … Read more
Pocahontas, Meeko, and Goofy have moved to new locations for meet and greets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Pocahontas and Meeko are now appearing in the Oasis section, while Goofy has joined Donald’s Dino-Bash in DinoLand U.S.A. Meeko Meet and Greet Meeko is appearing next to Garden Gate Gifts, where DiVine also appears in the mornings. … Read more
A missing toddler. A frantic, then irate, parent. The situation led to an arrest of an Argentinean man who couldn’t find his toddler daughter where he had left her in a stroller at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cast Member Spat On After Moving Unattended Child to Safety Pablo Falabella, 37, was arrested for battery after he … Read more
The Boneyard in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed for refurbishment beginning May 1. It’s scheduled to reopen in mid-June. The Boneyard Though DinoLand U.S.A. is expected to someday be demolished and replaced with a “Moana” and “Zootopia” land, this is only a temporary closure for The Boneyard. The Walt Disney World … Read more
Though not announced as part of the Earth Day 2023 offerings, a new Dino Dig Ice Cream Sandwich is now available at Dino-Bite Snacks. The new Earth Day treats also celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which opened on Earth Day 1998. Just down the way from The Boneyard, we find this ice … Read more
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, November 14, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Holiday festivities are in full swing at Walt Disney World, and tonight we had to check out what holiday cheer DinoLand U.S.A. had to deliver at nightfall. DinoLand U.S.A. Christmas Decorations Our dinosaur friend was covered in lights from head to tail. It was sparkling as the lights changed from a stagnant rainbow to a … Read more
Season’s greetings from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today is the official start of the holidays here at Walt Disney World. We have a fun day planned checking out holiday decorations, seeing the Merry Menagerie, and watching the Santa Claus flotilla. Let’s get started. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas tree was not up when we arrived at the … Read more
During our most recent trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom we noticed an unusual addition to Dinoland U.S.A. With the recent removals of Primeval Whirl and Dino Diner, Dinoland U.S.A. has been missing a major attraction. Unfortunately, this is not it, as the addition is simply a pin display truck. While not a major attraction, this … Read more
Dino Diner, a quick-service cart in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has been removed. Here is what the cart looked like, where it stood in front of a blue wooden wall. The cart is now completely gone. It’s unclear if the diner is under refurbishment or permanently removed. The webpage is still live on … Read more
A land containing both “Moana” and “Zootopia” will replace Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Plans are still in the early stages, and no details on potential attractions have been announced. A single piece of concept art was released showing the potential land, including Moana’s boat on a lake and an aerial carousel ride. A … Read more
The Chip ‘n’ Dale meet-and-greet has returned to Donald’s Dino-Bash! in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The chipmunks are dressed in dinosaur onesie costumes. Chip’s costume is purple, while Dale’s is green. They pose in front of signs for the “Must see Chipmunk-o-saurus.” Their queue also has new themed props. A sign has been … Read more