70% of $60B Disney Investment in Parks and Experiences Going to Increased Capacity

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Disney is planning to invest $60 billion total in Disney Experiences, the theme parks division of the company, over the next 10 years. CEO Bob Iger announced on Wednesday that 70 percent of that investment will go to increasing capacity at the parks. Disney to Invest 70% of $60 Billion Investment in Parks and Experiences … Read more

Three Injured By Falling Lamppost at Disneyland, Josh D’Amaro Talks Indiana Jones Reimagining of DINOSAUR, & More: Daily Recap (11/20/23)

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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, November 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Talks Indiana Jones Reimagining of DINOSAUR, Says Disney is ‘Going All In’ for Theme Park Updates

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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro talked with EW about the Indiana Jones reimagining of the DINOSAUR ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The details of the blue sky concept are not set in stone, but D’Amaro emphasized that this is “where our heads are” about possible updates to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas … 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

PHOTOS: MaDe Kiosk Installed in Dino Institute at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Another new MaDe kiosk has been installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A kiosk appeared in Riverside Depot a few weeks ago and now guests can also personalize phone cases, magnets, etc. in the Dino Institute shop. There are two touch screens at the kiosk, which is surrounded by pre-made products, too. Guests can get phone … Read more

Planters Removed From Around Aladar and DINOSAUR Fountains in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The rolling planters have finally been removed from around Aladar the Iguanodon and the fountains in front of DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The planters have surrounded the fountains since at least September 2022. The above photo is from October. Now guests get a good view of Aladar when they approach the attraction. He stands … Read more

Vans x Walt Disney World 50th Collection Drops, Donald Duck Candy Corn Sipper Revealed, TRON Lightcyle Run Canopy Fully Illuminated During Testing, & More: Daily Recap (8/29/22)

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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, August 29, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … 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

Repainting of DINOSAUR’s Aladar Now Complete at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Last week, Aladar, the dinosaur on display in front of DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, was painted with grey primer as part of the ride’s exterior refurbishment. Now, it looks like the repainting has been completed. The other day, various ladders and paint buckets surrounded Aladar while the repainting was underway. The equipment is now … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Aladar Underway at DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Various refurbishments are underway in the courtyard of DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Fountains were drained a few weeks ago but this one has been cleaned and refilled. Hedges still block access to some of the walkways in the area. Aladar was painted with grey primer over the weekend. Crews have now begun repainting him … Read more

PHOTOS: Aladar Painted With Grey Primer During Exterior DINOSAUR Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The fountains outside DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were turned off and some areas were blocked as the courtyard of the ride is refurbished. Aladar, the dinosaur on display in the main fountain, was looking splotchy but he has now been painted with a grey primer. Aladar is supposed to be a blue-green color, but … Read more

Xandarian Spaceship Begins Installation, Scrim Surrounds the Seating Area Near World Showcase, Interactive Wrist Banshees, & More: EPCOT Photo Report 1/24/22

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Good morning from EPCOT! We started our day on board the highway in the sky and noticed the Xandarian Spaceship beginning installation at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! This is a big milestone for the attraction, bringing it one step closer to completion. Across the way at Connections Cafe, work is moving quickly on … Read more

PHOTOS: DINOSAUR Fountains Turned Off for Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The two fountains outside DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been shut off for refurbishment. The fountain around Aladar has been completely drained. Aladar is looking worse for wear and may be getting a fresh coat of paint soon. He has faded patches all over him. The patches are especially prevalent on his legs and … Read more

A Farewell to Christmas and a Hello to Dinosaurs: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 1/8/22

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We came down to Universal Studios Hollywood to say goodbye to the holiday decorations before the season ends on January 9, 2022, and we want you to come along with us. It has been a while since we checked in on our favorite dragon at Universal. Still looking as … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 12/1/21 (Disney’s KiteTails Annual Passholder Seating, Restaurantosaurus Construction, Everglazed Christmas Donuts, & More)

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Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Series 4 of Walt Disney World Second Edition of Tiny Kingdom is available at Discovery Trading Company. Two new youth shirts featuring the Walt Disney World logo and a sketched version of Minnie Mouse and “Free as the ocean” Moana are also available at Discovery Trading Company for $19.99 each. … Read more

PHOTOS: DINOSAUR Hand Puppets and Another Plush Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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More DINOSAUR toys have returned to DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom after being missing for several months. Another dinosaur plush has joined the collection. Plus, two dinosaur hand puppets. This one is a T-Rex. The tag even includes some fun facts about the tyrannosaurus rex. Of course, there’s a Carnotaurus puppet too. The puppets … Read more