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Another Pathway Closed as Tree of Life Repainting Continues

January 24, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Work began on repainting the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this month, meaning some pathways around the tree are now closed. Over … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Merry Menagerie Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2022 Holidays

November 11, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The 2022 holiday season has officially arrived at Walt Disney World and one of our favorite offerings has returned: Merry Menagerie! This puppet show happens … Read more

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Merry Menagerie-Themed Holiday Decorations Begin to Appear at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 27, 2022 Matthew Soberman

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is already getting ready for the season as Merry Menagerie-themed decorations begin to appear. Riverside … Read more

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Trees Down in Discovery River Block Character Flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 3, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened to guests this afternoon following Hurricane Ian. While the park seems generally okay, we did notice that no character flotillas were … Read more

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Lightning Lane Signage Removed from Adventurers Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 29, 2022 Matthew Soberman

Lightning Lane signage was removed from Adventurers Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, suggesting that the upcharge service may no longer be used at the character … Read more

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Moana Mural On Display at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 14, 2022May 14, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Art from “Moana” is now on display on a wall in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and … Read more

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Kevin from ‘Up’ Once Again Roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 6, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Kevin from “Up” is once again roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom, after returning in January for a stationary “sighting.” We caught Kevin entering the park from … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Kevin from UP Walk-Around Character Reduced to Stationary, Distanced Greetings for Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 23, 2022 Jade Mackey

Last week, we reported how Kevin, the giant walk-around character, from Disney Pixar’s “Up” would be making her return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. Well, … Read more

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PHOTOS: More Live Entertainment Returns as Viva Gaia Street Band Performs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 17, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Viva Gaia Street Band is performing once again at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Viva Gaia can be seen on the stage in Discovery Island, across from … Read more

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PHOTOS: New ‘Encanto’-Inspired Mural Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 23, 2021 Matthew Soberman

With the latest Disney animated film, Encanto, about to hit theaters, a new mural inspired by the film is now on display at Disney’s Animal … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Merry Menagerie Light Up Ornament Set Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 6, 2021 Mike Baker

The Merry Menagerie is one our favorite things about the holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We have already reported that the puppets will be returning … Read more

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PHOTOS: Christmas Tree, Loads More Holiday Decorations Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 3, 2021 Matthew Soberman

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Just days after the first decorations arrived at the park, even more … Read more

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‘Merry Menagerie’ Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2021 Holiday Season

October 14, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The popular “Merry Menagerie” puppets will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season. Discovery Island will spring to life with a Merry Menagerie … Read more

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PHOTOS: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Banners Installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 2, 2021 Matthew Soberman

The circle of Walt Disney World 50th anniversary banners is complete as the decorations have finally been installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Several banners have … Read more

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PHOTOS: Artists Begin Work on 40-Ton Sand Sculpture at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate “Raya and The Last Dragon”

February 20, 2021 Danielle

With Raya and the Last Dragon releasing soon, Walt Disney World guests can experience the fantastical world of Kumandra a little early! This weekend, guests … Read more

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PHOTOS: Christmas Holiday Decorations Begin to Appear at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 31, 2020 Mike Baker

Disney is known for its quick-change acts, seamlessly moving from one holiday to the next. Despite it being Halloween Day, Christmas decorations are being installed … Read more

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