Saint Nicholas has exchanged his reindeer for a raft at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as the Santa Claus Festive Float has returned to Discovery River for the 2023 holiday season. The big man himself started sailing around Discovery Island on November 11 and will continue to do so through December 24 (we hear he has plans … Read more
The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park may be getting a new sequence as part of its projection show, “Tree of Life Awakenings,” in a couple of weeks. It is believed that the new projection sequences, which will be incorporated with the attraction’s present show, will coincide with the release of James … Read more
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 décor is now in place to welcome the season. Let’s take a tour around the park to see how the park is looking! Parking Entrance Wreaths and garlands have been … Read more
Holiday decorations began showing up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the weekend. Now you can get your hands on holiday merchandise throughout the park. We found this holiday tumbler for sale in front of Discovery Trading Co. Animal Kingdom Holiday Tumbler – $24.99 This tumbler is gold with purple print. The image on the tumbler … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is preparing for the holidays and the return of “Merry Menagerie.” Discovery Island is now decked out in wintry animal decorations. As you enter Discovery Island, you’ll spot the first of many birds on top of this lamppost. Along the top of the shops are animal-shaped lanterns. These resemble the puppets used … Read more
To celebrate Christmas this year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has brought back the holiday-themed Tree of Life awakenings shows. Each projection show lights up the Tree of Life, telling wintery tales set to a holiday-themed score. Like last year, there are different shows. The first story is “The First Snow,” showing animals enjoying the transition between … Read more
There’s a new item at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that has us all aglow for the holidays! This new peppermint Mickey Mouse bottle topper features three “mints” shaped like Mickey’s head in a red, green and white design reminiscent of a candy cane. This is a changed from last year’s topper which was a simple red … Read more
“I saw three ships come sailing in…” to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the holidays! The season has brought a trio of Festive Flotillas to the park, each featuring beloved characters all decked out in special apparel as they cruise around Discovery River. You can see all three in our video tour! Reindeer Chip & Dale … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is bursting with holiday cheer this season, with new festivities and decor around every bend. This morning, Discovery Island sprang to life with the new Merry Menagerie show making its debut, and we were there to capture all the festive delight. This delightful experience features multiple life-size, artisan sculpted puppets brought to … Read more
When guests visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season, they’ll find festive new entertainment and  holiday  décor in every land. It all begins on Discovery Island, where guests will be surrounded by a celebration of winter. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations and colorful, animal-inspired luminaries, and throughout the day, the area … Read more