PHOTOS: FastPass+ Sign Removed as Primeval Whirl Demolition Continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Over a year after its official closure was announced, demolition of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is underway. The FastPass+ sign and other signage has been removed from the shuttered attraction’s entrance. Construction walls were erected earlier this month. The dinos escaping the asteroid remain intact at the front of the coaster. The neighboring … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 9/22/21 (Primeval Whirl Demolition, KiteTails Character Banners Soar, Multiple Spaceship Earth Animatronics Still Missing, and More)

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Buenos días, Ohayō, or simply good morning from Walt Disney World’s beautiful EPCOT! Get ready to travel around the world with us and discover all of the newest happenings! Then hop over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and join us as we adventure through it’s many lands. Let’s jump right in and see just what today … Read more

PHOTOS: Carnotaurus DINOSAUR Toy Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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In July, we noticed that Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom was missing any and all merchandise related to the DINOSAUR attraction. Thankfully, at least one DINOSAUR-branded toy has returned. The rubber “plush” carnotaurus can once again be purchased in the gift shop at the exit of the attraction. It’s nice to see a familiar … Read more

PHOTOS: Roller Coaster Track Removed as Demolition of Primeval Whirl Continues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The demolition of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom began yesterday, more than a year after the official announcement that the attraction was permanently closed. Today, even more of the ride has already been dismantled. We noticed a section of coaster track removed on our visit today. A section of roller coaster track on the … Read more

PHOTOS: Primeval Whirl Faces Extinction as Demolition Begins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Demolition has begun on Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction’s official closing was announced in July 2020, and construction walls were recently erected. Now, demolition has begun on the Dinoland U.S.A. attraction. At the bottom of the lift hill, the end of the chain is detached and lying across the catwalk. The biggest … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected Around Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Over a year after its permanent closure was announced, Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now surrounded by construction walls. Some of the attraction is blocked with green scrim. Last month, Disney filed a permit for “general construction” at the site, and it’s likely that we will be seeing the demolition of the attraction … Read more

Disney Files Permit for Construction at Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has filed a permit for “general construction” at the site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which permanently closed over a year ago. Other than ride vehicles being removed, the attraction has sat mostly untouched. Earlier this year, Disney filed a permit for “labor, material and/or electrical for construction”, contracting their in-house construction … Read more

PHOTOS: The Boneyard Play Area Partially Reopens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Boneyard imaginative play area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened today. Children 10 and under can once again explore most of the area. The Boneyard has been unavailable since the park closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Boneyard is located in DinoLand, U.S.A.. The “fossil fun site” is a great place … Read more

PHOTOS: Donald’s Dino-Bash Meet-And-Greets Replaced With Seating at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Two of the Donald’s Dino-Bash meet-and-greet locations in Dinoland, U.S.A. have been replaced with chairs and tables at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Of course, the meet-and-greets have been suspended for over a year, but this is the first time the covered spaces were utilized. Elements from the meet-and-greet locations were ripped out to make way for … Read more

PHOTOS: All DINOSAUR Attraction Merchandise Removed from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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This is definitely not our dino… merchandise. All merchandise for the DINOSAUR attraction has been removed from Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DINOSAUR is one of many attractions that exits directly into a gift shop, but guests currently won’t be able to find any souvenirs for the ride they just rode. All of the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/22/21): More Details Revealed for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Including New Nighttime Spectaculars and Gold Character Statues, Plexiglass Removal Continues, 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, June 22, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Permits Indicate Possible The Boneyard Playground Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A recent permit suggests that there will be playground construction work in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The permit calls for “general construction” with contractor Landscape Structures Inc. Landscape Structures constructs playgrounds and playground equipment. We can’t be sure of the exact nature of the work, but planters were recently spotted blocking off the … Read more

REVIEW: The Citrus Swirl Comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as New “Trilo-Bites Twist”

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Do the twist with this new Dole Whip treat available at Trilo-Bites in DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The “Trilo-Bites Twist” is a swirl of orange Dole Whip and vanilla soft-serve ice cream. Trilo-Bites Twist – $4.99 The presentation is cute considering the location in Dinoland. It matched Daryl the dinosaur perfectly. The orange … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom 3/19/21 (New Thumper Springtime Cupcake, More Easter Treats at Grand Floridian, Largest Decor Yet Added to Cinderella Castle, and More)

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Hello from a suddenly cooler and beautiful day here in Walt Disney World! We thoroughly enjoyed the reprieve from the heat. We found lots to show you today, so let’s get started! There always seems to be pavement work being done somewhere in Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is no exception. We found … Read more

PHOTOS: Fossil Fun Games Free Prize Offer for Annual Passholders Begins Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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It was announced last week that Animal Kingdom would have special weekday offerings for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. After receiving a complimentary Annual Passholder Donald Duck magnet, we went to Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures to take advantage of the Fossil Fun Games special offer. The details of the promotions are simple: If you … Read more

REVIEW: Secret Menu Annual Passholder Exclusive Beverages Should Remain a Secret at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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As part of a new weekday promotion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, an Annual Passholder-exclusive secret menu for four limited-time beverages is now available at Restaurantosaurus Lounge. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Passholder Secret Menu The secret menu includes three alcoholic beverages and one non-alcoholic drink. The Annual Passholder-exclusive beverages are offered in addition to the regular menu at … Read more