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WDWNT Daily Recap (10/20/21): — Lightning Lane Confusion Continues, Ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Twice in One Day, Rise of the Resistance Sells Out Again, Multiple Parties Seated Together at Oga’s Cantina, and More

October 20, 2021

by Mike Baker

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 Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

SHOP: New Destination D23 Orange Bird, DINOSAUR, Electrical Water Pageant, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Shirts on shopDisney

October 20, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

Four new Destination D23 shirts are now available on shopDisney.com. The shirts feature the Electrical Water Pageant, Orange Bird, DINOSAUR!, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Destination D23 Electrical Water Pageant T-Shirt – $19.95 Destination D23 Orange Bird Logo T-Shirt – $19.95 Destination D23 DINOSAUR! Disney’s Animal Kingdom T-Shirt – $19.95 Destination D23 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: More DINOSAUR Toys Return From Extinction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 5, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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. That remained the case until last month when a Carnotaurus toy returned. Now even more DINOSAUR toys are back in the attraction’s gift shop. Many different dinosaur figures, as well as a dinosaur radio … Read more

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

September 24, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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: Lightning Lane Signage Comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 13, 2021

by Katie Francis

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We’ve seen FastPass+ signage disappear and new Lightning Lane signage installed around the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, Lightning Lane signage has begun to be installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dinosaur has had its FastPass+ sign replaced with a Lightning Lane sign. Like we’ve seen on other Lightning Lane signs, the text … Read more

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

July 25, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

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

PHOTOS: Pre-Shows Return, Plexiglass Dividers Disappear, and Attractions Now Seating Multiple Parties Together at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2021

by Matthew Soberman

Walt Disney World continues to relax its COVID-19 protocols now that face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests and physical distancing markers are slowly being removed. Today, we thought we’d show you just how those changes are taking effect at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DINOSAUR Hello there! The attraction’s pre-show has been restored … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 6/16/21 (Dinosaur Returns to Pre-Pandemic State, Multiple Parties Being Sat Together on Certain Attractions, Physical Distancing Removed Onboard Monorails)

June 17, 2021

by Carmen Jordan

Jambo! Join us today as we venture around Walt Disney World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. We found quite a few interesting things today, and we even saw an attraction return to it’s pre-pandemic state. So let’s jump in! When boarding The Monorail this morning, we found that the “Please Wait Here” distancing … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/16/21): Project Tomorrow Reopens, More Netting Up at TRON Lightcycle / Run, Fireworks Testing Before July 1st Return, and More

June 16, 2021

by Katie Francis

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pre-Show Returns, Plexiglass Removed from Ride Vehicles and Multiple Parties Seated Together on Dinosaur in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

With physical distancing ending at Walt Disney World, attractions are increasing capacity. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the pre-show theater for Dinosaur has been returned to its pre-pandemic state. It was the perfect rainy day to visit Aladar and Dr. Seeker. During physical distancing, tape on the ground turned the pre-show theater into an extension of … Read more

Several Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions Down Due to Power Outage

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021

by Mike Baker

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Several Disney’s Animal Kingdom attractions are currently not operating. The down time is being caused by a power outage. The power outage has also shuttered numerous shops and restaurants. Reports also indicate that some restrooms may not be operational. The non-operating attractions are marked on the map with stars. DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest, It’s Tough to … Read more

Samuel E. Wright, Voice of Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid” & Original The Lion King on Broadway Mufasa, Passes Away at 74

May 25, 2021

by Shannen Michaelsen

Samuel E. Wright, who voiced Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has passed away at age 74. In addition to The Little Mermaid, Wright voiced Sebastian in both direct-to-video sequels, the TV series, and other Disney media. He also voiced Kron the Iguanodon in Disney’s Dinosaur. He originated the role of Mufasa in The Lion … Read more

New Guest Survey For Disney’s Animal Kingdom Focuses on Limited Offerings, Just Three Areas of the Park

January 8, 2021

by Joe Morris

After our recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom we got a surprise in our inbox, a brand new Guest Satisfaction Survey. Typically this isn’t anything out of the ordinary, but some of the questions raised in the survey have piqued our interest. The survey started out asking a multitude of questions regarding COVID safety measures … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

August 3, 2020July 26, 2020

by Kayla S

After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more

PHOTOS: DINOSAUR Returns with Social Distancing and Vehicle Screens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 11, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

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After a months-long hiatus, The Dino Institute has once again opened its doors at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and that means it’s time for some prehistoric adventure on DINOSAUR! Good to see you again, Aladar! While FastPass+ isn’t currently available, social distancing markers have been set up at both entrances. Inside, markers are found only in … Read more

A Digital Tour Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 5: DinoLand U.S.A.

April 18, 2020

by Nathan Hartman

Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digital tour of Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life, Africa, Asia, and Expedition Everest, but now we’re heading to the American southwest to Diggs County and DinoLand, U.S.A.! Joe starts out … Read more