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 of winter animals, realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins, and more will interact with guests, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a whimsical display … Read more
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 been installed outside the park entrance, just before the security screening area. Some of the banners sport the “Ear-idescent” rainbow pattern that has comprised much of the artwork for “The … Read more
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 can watch as a team of artists works on a 40-ton sand sculpture dedicated to the animated film at Discovery Island Stage. The artists began working on this display yesterday. … Read more
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 throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These decorations join the Christmas decorations we spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and backstage at the Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the holiday decorations … Read more
Ask a Disney’s Animal Kingdom regular where to spend an afternoon and they’ll tell you Nomad Lounge. Having been lucky enough to eat at Tiffins, but being on a Satu’li Canteen budget, Nomad is the perfect balance of fresh, artisanal food at a price that’s relatively affordable, especially when you take in the ambiance. Located … Read more
The chapter has closed on the trespassing case against Richard J. McGuire. According to ClickOrlando.com, the Florida man plead no contest to the charge of trespass on property other than structure or conveyance. The plea was filed on September 30. Police arrested McGuire in April for trespassing on Walt Disney World property. Camping on Discovery … Read more
In a list of The 50 Craziest Things That Have Happened In Florida In 2020 So Far, BuzzFeed has featured the man who camped out at Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island. In April, Richard J. McGuire was found camping out on Discovery Island by Walt Disney World security. Orange County deputies then arrested him and … Read more
Fans will be able to go behind the scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (with a stop at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT) with the new National Geographic series “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” premiering on Disney+ September 25th. From the official press release: On Friday, September 25, Disney+ debuts its next original series … Read more
Greetings from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re over in Discovery Island, where the popular Island Mercantile store is set to reopen today at 1 pm. This is the first time the store will be open since the Walt Disney World theme parks closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Island Mercantile is a particularly large store, with … Read more
Island Mercantile, a popular store located in the Discovery Island section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, is set to reopen August 2nd, 2020. To help alleviate guests rushing into merchandise locations at the park open and close, the operating hours for Island Mercantile will be 1 pm to 6 pm.
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
After being arrested for camping on the former site of Walt Disney World’s Discovery Island back in April, a Florida man has been formally charged by Florida State Attorney Aramis Ayala. According to ClickOrlando.com, Richard J. McGuire was formally charged with trespass on property other than structure or conveyance. In April, McGuire was found by … Read more
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! While taking a stroll through Discovery Island, we spotted new ornament sets that seems perfect to commemorate the reopening of the theme park! Mickey & Friends Safaris Ornament Set – $44.99 This new ornament set features the Fab Five, all ready for a fun day out at Disney’s Animal … Read more
If you’re looking to add a bit of extra Pixie Dust to your Disney outfits, you’ll want to check out these new rainbow confetti sequin Minnie ears! These new Minnie ears are full of sparkles, with a sequined headband and clear ears that hold rainbow confetti spread throughout. The ears almost look like small snow … Read more
Last week, we got our first look at the boats that would be carrying characters around Disney’s Animal Kingdom, thanks to Walt Disney World president, Jeff Vahle. Now, we got to see some of the entertainment in-person as the boats made their way around Discovery River for the grand reopening of the park. There are … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Grab your leisure suits and platform shoes and groove to a ’70s-style tour of the Vacation Kingdom of the World with a Walt Disney World Vacation Guide from … Read more