Discovery River Character Cruise News

Unique Characters to Join Discovery River Character Cruise for 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

April 10, 2023

Walt Disney World has revealed plans for special Earth Day celebrations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom via unique characters on the Discovery River Character Cruise, a limited-time Wilderness Explorer Badge, and the availability of special treats during April. Unique Character Sightings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World has announced plans for special character appearances at … Read more

PHOTOS: John Smith from “Pocahontas” Now Appearing on Discovery River Character Cruise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 9, 2020

The Discovery River Character Cruise, which features different socially-distanced Disney characters, premiered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the park’s reopening in July. Pocahontas and Meeko have always appeared on the cruise, but it seems that as of recently, John Smith has joined them! John Smith, Pocahontas, and Meeko take the boat around the Discovery River … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

August 3, 2020July 26, 2020

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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey & Minnie, Pocahontas & Meeko, and Timon & Rafiki Make Socially Distant Appearances on Discovery River Character Cruise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 11, 2020

With Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopening to the public, we’ve been eager to see our favorite characters again! Although we might not be able to show how much we’ve missed these characters with hugs, we can definitely wave down to them on the all-new Discovery River Character Cruise. This new Character Cruise is how guests and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald’s Dino Boat Bash! Sets Sail Along the Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 11, 2020

Along the Discovery River in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can find Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!, an aquatic version of the popular DinoLand U.S.A. party set on a pontoon boat. This experience will take place in lieu of character meet-and-greets, giving guests a safe way to still see their favorite characters in the theme parks! Dressed … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Discovery Island Drummers Make Socially Distant Appearance on River Boats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 11, 2020

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