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Next Phase of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Refurbishment Beginning February 1

January 26, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The next phase of the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will begin on February 1, 2023. Last year, the Samawati Springs … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 12/29/22 (Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction: Big Thunder Mountain Ear Headband, Hei Hei Shoulder Plush, Minnie Mouse MagicBand+, & More)

January 2, 2023 Madison Skowronski

Royal Greetings, and welcome to Magic Kingdom! Join us around Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs, finding Mickey Mouse the Main Attraction merchandise, a Hei Hei … Read more

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Cocktail and More New Menu Items Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

December 6, 2022 Katie Francis

Disney announced new menu items are coming to several of the restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The menus will be updated starting December 8. … Read more

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Holiday Decorations, Gingeraffe, and New Gingerbread Zebra Display Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

November 26, 2022 JonS

Even Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge takes time to decorate for the holiday season. This place may not get the fanfare of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort … Read more

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PHOTOS: Massive Six-Story Christmas Tree & Other Decor Returns to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

November 22, 2022 Chuck Mirarchi

During the holidays each resort has some magnificent decorations for guests to enjoy. While everyone has their favorite resorts, one of the most popular is … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/06/22 (Green Army Men Return to Toy Story Land, Disney Vacation Club Holiday Merchandise, Disney nuiMOs 12 Day Advent Calendar, & More)

November 10, 2022 MelissaE

Season’s Greetings from a crowded Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We are back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios because the Green Army Men are returning to the park … Read more

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Baby Springbok Joins the Herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 9, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A new baby springbok (a type of antelope) has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dr. Mark Penning shared on Instagram. Dr. Penning, VP of Disney’s … Read more

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Welcomes the Early Birth of a Rare African Antelope

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Chuck Mirarchi

Today, Monday, October 3, Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President: Animals, Science and Environment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, announced on his Instagram page the … Read more

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Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Gift Shops Enact Purchase Limit on Essentials During Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 Matthew Soberman

With guests currently hunkering down in Walt Disney World resort hotels during Hurricane Ian, gift shops have enacted purchase limits for essential items. At Johari … Read more

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Meal Kits and Special Activities Now Available for Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests During Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 Matthew Soberman

As Hurricane Ian begins to bear down on Central Florida, Walt Disney World resort hotels have begun preparing special menus and activities for guests hunkering … Read more

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PHOTOS: Baby Red River Hog Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

July 9, 2022 Katie Francis

A new baby red river hog has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Dr. Mark Penning shared a few photos of the newest piglet … Read more

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REVIEW: We Celebrated Earth Day With a Fabulous Plant-Based Wall-E Boot Dessert at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

April 22, 2022 Matthew Soberman

There are few better places to celebrate Earth Day at Walt Disney World than at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and to mark the occasion, The … Read more

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Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save up to 30% on Walt Disney World Hotels in Late Summer

April 19, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A special offer is now available to Disney Visa Cardmembers looking to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel from August 28 through September … Read more

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Baby Zebra Tragically Passes Away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

According to eyewitnesses, a young zebra passed away at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge yesterday. The zebra was reportedly injured when it was chased by an … Read more

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Full Guide to Earth Day Treats Now Available at Walt Disney World

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World has released their full list of animal and nature-inspired treats available for the next two weeks in honor of Earth Day on … Read more

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A Beastly-Priced Brunch From Be Our Guest Restaurant, Walt Disney World Earmarks Land for Affordable Housing, Impending Changes to Disney KiteTails May Indicate Removal of Performers, and More: Daily Recap (4/6/22)

April 6, 2022 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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