PHOTOS: Pluto Meet and Greet Returns to DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

BREAKING: DINOSAUR Being Reimagined as Indiana Jones Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The DINOSAUR attraction in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will transform into a new adventure, starring Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones Being Considered to Replace DINOSAUR Announced this morning during the “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” panel at Destination D23, it was revealed that an Indiana Jones experience … Read more

EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular, Beyond Big Thunder, King Thanos Ride, and More Destination D23 Disney Parks Predictions

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Destination D23 takes place at Walt Disney World Resort this weekend, and though its Disney Parks panel is not as long and usually not as jam-packed with announcements at its D23 Expo counterpart, we still expect to hear a few big things from Chairman Josh D’Amaro tomorrow. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro … Read more

PHOTOS: The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Fully Reopens From Refurbishment

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The Boneyard in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened after a month and a half partial refurbishment. The Boneyard Reopens Most of the play area closed on May 1 and reopened this week. This “fossil fun site” is designed to look like a paleontological dig established in 1947. It’s for kids aged 10 … Read more

The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closing for Refurbishment in May

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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

REVIEW: Unearth the New Dino Dig Ice Cream Sandwich at Dino-Bite Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/14/22 (Raya Debuts in Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade, DinoLand Lights Up for the Holiday Season, & More)

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Greetings from Magic Kingdom! It’s pretty quiet today so we’re going to head on into the park and see what we can find! Plenty of the new green and red holiday Christmas Minnie ears are available at the Emporium. We love the fuzzy pompom! A small felt Mickey Christmas holly wreath is the perfect festive … Read more

DinoLand U.S.A. Lights Up for Christmas 2022 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

Dino Diner Removed from Disney’s Animal Kingdom After DinoLand Replacements Previewed at D23

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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

BREAKING: ‘Moana’ and ‘Zootopia’ Replacing Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

Chip ‘n’ Dale Meet-and-Greet Returns to DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

Donald and Daisy Meet-and-Greets Return to DinoLand U.S.A. for Donald’s Dino-Bash at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Donald and Daisy meet-and-greets have returned to DinoLand U.S.A. for Donald’s Dino-Bash! in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This bash is Donald’s way of celebrating being a bird descended from dinosaurs, but the meet-and-greets have been suspended since 2020, when they closed due to COVID-19. Donald poses in front of a green backdrop reading “Donald’s Dino-Bash!” … Read more

Carnotaurus Animatronic Misshapen and Not Functioning on DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Something has gone wrong with a Carnotaurus animatronic on DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Carnotaurus is the “villain” of the ride and appears three times. The problem arises with the third Carno animatronic, who usually lunges at riders from the right near the end of the attraction. This is the moment when the ride … Read more

TriceraTop Spin Reopens Following Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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TriceraTop Spin in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is spinning again after a short refurbishment. The attraction was closed as of June 15 for maintenance before the peak summer season. Since it was a standard refurbishment, there are no noticeable differences to the ride. Are you excited to spin past extinction again on TriceraTop … Read more

TriceraTop Spin Closed for Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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TriceraTop Spin in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now closed for a brief refurbishment ahead of the peak summer season. No construction walls or other construction materials were at the attraction when we checked in. An A-frame sign lets guests know the ride is currently closed. We did notice that one triceratops, as … Read more

Toy Train Back on the Tracks at Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The toy train in Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is running once again. The train track runs around the store in the ceiling above guests. The train pulls toy dinosaurs on it. The train passes more dinosaur toys and a Western town high on the walls. The locomotive and some of … Read more