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
A few weeks ago, we ran a call for homemade attraction pre-shows, which allowed Disney fans around the world to submit their very own versions of their favorite pre-shows. On this week’s episode of WDW News Tonight, we were able to watch some of our top favorite entries. Here, we have compiled a list of … Read more
The Disney Parks may be closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, but that doesn’t mean the adventure has to stop. We’re bringing our cinematic safari of Disney+ offerings to our final stop at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Naturally, each of these parks is covered in the Disney+ Original Series “The Imagineering Story.” … Read more
All attractions in Dinoland U.S.A. will close early at 6 PM on February 10, 2020, two hours before the scheduled 8 PM park close. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be hosting a special event in Dinoland U.S.A. that evening that requires the land to close all attractions early. The following attractions will be closed at 6 … Read more
The operating hours for DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be extended through September 28, 2019. Typically, DINOSAUR closes an hour before the park, but will see its hour extended until park close starting August 25th. The extension of operating hours is just the latest crowd management measure employed by Disney ahead of the opening … Read more
On this episode of the Ride Rehab Podcast, Tyler and Thomas sneak into Doctor Seekers office inside of the Dino Institute. They are surprised when the Doctor himself finds them, and helps them fix Dinoland U.S.A, DinoRama, the Dig Site, and the Dinosaur attraction. Ride Rehab is the podcast of ridiculously reskinning rides, areas, and … Read more
Welcome to the premiere episode of WDWNT The RPG! On this very first episode, Tyler Mann is the Parks Manager, welcoming Alicia Keiser, Jessica Figueroa, Matthew Soberman, Megan Bresnan, Nick LoCicero, and Rob Whiteside into their first adventure! After a mysterious invitation from a pants-less Merlin, the gang travels around the four parks collecting items … Read more
While we recently reported that extended evening park hours are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the coming months, you’ll want to get your DINOSAUR rides in early. The attraction will be closing an hour before park close starting on March 31st, making the countdown to extinction even more perilous. If you’ve got plans to … Read more
On a visit to Animal Kingdom’s Dinosaur, our own Nathan Hartman recently noticed something new in the attraction… On the back of one of the EMV ride vehicles, a mysterious rig was set up with three devices attached, all pointing down towards the guests. Only one of the vehicles was sporting this strange set up. … Read more
Good news, Wilderness Explorers! If you’re looking to earn your fossil badge, it has a new permanent home. Head on over to The Dino Institute, but take a sharp right just before you get there. At the end of the path, you’ll find a friendly wilderness guide waiting to help you earn your badge! This … Read more
On Tuesday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney After Hours event at Animal Kingdom. The event has existed at The Magic Kingdom for a number of years, but this was the offering’s first foray into one of the other Walt Disney World theme parks. Here’s how Disney describes the event: Discover a … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new and exciting around the park… Time’s Up for Planet Watch On Saturday, Rafiki’s Planet Watch closed. Is it permanent? Is it seasonal? Are they really refurbishing it? No one actually knows. I overheard several guests ask cast members and every cast … Read more
In Dinoland U.S.A., the Wilderness Explorers meet area has been moved to accommodate the upcoming Donald’s Dino-Bash. The new Wilderness Explorers meeting location is now in the extended queue of the Dinosaur attraction at The Dino Institute. This will be a permanent change.
On select mornings from April 29th – June 30th, guests staying at a Walt Disney World resort can enjoy Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests will have the ability to enjoy access to some of the most popular attractions like Flight of Passage, Navi River Journey, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, and more. As previously … Read more
Based on a permit just filed today for construction at 580 Dinoland Drive, it looks like Disney may finally be starting construction on the Animal Kingdom location for Club 33. This address corresponds to the show building for the Dinosaur attraction. It just so happens that the Dinosaur attraction show building contains a corporate lounge … Read more
In our latest photo report, we take a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park to see what’s news and exciting as 2016 draws to a close. Merry Christmas from Animal Kingdom! Flame Tree Barbecue Expansion The new dining gazebo at Flame Tree Barbecue finally opened a few weeks ago. Have a Wild Holiday! The kitschy … Read more