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
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! It’s time to remember the magic as we look back nearly a quarter-century at this Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Guide! Note: This article will detail the guide … Read more
Well, we’ve made it! This marks our final safari through the Walt Disney World parks, as we cover the best Quick Service options for guests with food allergies in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On this list, I will cover the top 3 best locations, in my opinion, to grab a quick meal in between flying on … Read more
“Florida man” strikes again, and this time, it’s at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Richard McGuire, 42, was spotted on the Disney-owned former Discovery Island property, which is currently closed to the public. According to Click Orlando, McGuire is faced with trespassing charges after security found him camping on the island, per the Orange … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re heading back in time to see Walt Disney Productions in the early 1970’s with the first part of the 1973 Annual Report, featuring a celebration of the company’s … 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
Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, Disney PhotoPass is marking the occasion with limited time Magic Shots at all four parks at Walt Disney World and a brand new photo opportunity at the Magic Kingdom. From Disney Parks Blog: Disney PhotoPass Service recently reached its 15th anniversary, and we’re celebrating all throughout 2020 with special … Read more
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We stopped in for breakfast this morning (it’s the most important meal of the day, after all) to try the new Mini Cinnamon Buns that have rolled into the Isle of Java! For $4.29, you get two pretty good-sized “mini” cinnamon buns with a side of coffee-caramel dipping sauce. … Read more
This holiday season, guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will find festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land of the park, from DinoLand, U.S.A. to Pandora – The World of Avatar. On Discovery Island at the heart of the park, the magic of the holidays will truly come to life, with incredible experiences both … Read more