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
Today, we spotted an all-new Tiger Tail treat at Isle of Java inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and let’s just say it was… grrrreat! The snack is basically the same chocolate twist that’s always been at Animal Kingdom, but it seems they’ve jazzed it up with some orange-flavored drizzle. This joins the long list of other treats … Read more
What might be one of the most photogenic areas in all of Walt Disney World, the Tree of Life Garden at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a wonderful place to relax and escape the crowds. And now, just in time for the upcoming Easter and summer crowds, it has reopened after a few months behind walls … Read more
It appears the large and exotic bird known as “Kevin,” from Disney•Pixar’s “Up!” has migrated north from Paradise Falls and landed at Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. We decided to pay her a visit during her big debut and check out how she was acclimating to her new environment. Kevin’s still getting used to … Read more
It appears the large and exotic bird known as “Kevin,” from Disney•Pixar’s “Up!” has migrated north from Paradise Falls and landed at Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgrImQOGrPI&w=560&h=315] Along with the new meet and greet, there will be some amazing new merch, like this plush Kevin! This adorable plush version of Kevin will … Read more
During PIXAR Fest, which took place last March in Disneyland, we were treated to special PIXAR merchandise. One of these pieces was a special straw featuring the aliens from Toy Story with the claw reaching for an alien. Today, those straws have been found in the popcorn stand located on Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. This … Read more
Today marks the start of the 25th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, along with Timon and Rafiki hosting the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party”. Just yesterday, we saw this gorgeous carved wood photo-op go up at the entrance to the park, and there are even more special three-dimensional … Read more
A brand new guest experience is launching at Disney’s Animal Kingdom involving two veteran donkeys. Jack and Jill have been at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the park opened in 1998. They will be roaming through Africa and Discovery Island to help educate guests about replanting forests in South America. This experience helps tie in not … Read more
Before Pandora opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, nightlife was pretty stagnant at the park. Special offerings were created to entice crowds to stay later and enjoy the park including the nighttime show Rivers of Light. One of the offerings included the Discovery Island Carnivale. This popular dance party takes place outside of Flame Tree Barbecue … Read more
Now through May 5th, 2018, guests can see Jose Carioca and Panchito of the Three Caballeros in the Discovery Island Carnivale show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Many bloggers were lost fighting off-duty entertainment cast members and moms who dressed up their kids to bring you these photos. The show starts as normal with … Read more
On Friday, a few old friends came back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. The Discovery Island Trail located behind the Tree of Life reopened, allowing guests to walk under the Tree for the first time in almost 2 years. The trails around the center of the Island are still closed, but it is nice … Read more