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Maharajah Jungle Trek Undergoes Refurbishment in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 16, 2023 Matthew Soberman

Ahead of its 25th anniversary in April, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting some love and care, including pressure washing at Maharajah Jungle Trek. The roof … Read more

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PHOTOS: Pathways Closed Around Tree of Life as Repainting Begins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 16, 2023 Matthew Soberman

Ever seen a tree get spruced up? It’s happening now at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the Tree of Life undergoes repainting. The repainting officially began … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Disney Springs 1/8/23 (New MagicBand+ Designs, Sunrise Cupcake, ‘Wakanda Forever’ Ear Headband, & More)

January 13, 2023 MelissaE

Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s a beautiful day and we are looking forward to spending the day here. We will be doing some … Read more

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Tree of Life to Undergo Repainting Beginning January 15 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 13, 2023 Matthew Soberman

The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be spruced up with a repainting beginning Sunday, January 15. Though repainting will mostly take place … Read more

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Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closing for Extended Refurbishment in January 2023

December 13, 2022 Katie Francis

After Big Thunder Mountain, yet another attraction is now scheduled for a refurbishment starting in January 2023 — Kali River Rapids. Beginning January 9, 2023, the … Read more

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James Cameron Has Pitched New Films for ‘AVATAR Flight of Passage’ Ride, Dates Announced for the 2023 Destination D23 Event, and More: Daily Recap (12/8/22)

December 8, 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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RUMOR: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Tree of Life Awakenings Show Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Chuck Mirarchi

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 … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 12/1/22 (Plaid Hat Mickey Ear Headband, New ‘Avatar’ Merchandise, Restaurantosaurus Kid’s Meal Includes Dinosaur Book, & More)

December 3, 2022 MelissaE

Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re planning on doing some shopping and we hear the kid’s meals at Restaurantosaurus now include a National Geographic dinosaur … Read more

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REVIEW: Merry Menagerie Cupcake Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the Holidays

December 1, 2022 Katie Francis

The Merry Menagerie cupcake has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and this year, it can be found at Flame Tree Barbecue and Restaurantosaurus. We spotted … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 11/11/22 (New Animal Kingdom Guidemap, Merry Menagerie Returns, Santa Claus Flotilla, & More)

November 14, 2022 MelissaE

Season’s greetings from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today is the official start of the holidays here at Walt Disney World. We have a fun day planned … Read more

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New Animal Kingdom Guidemap Available for Winter 2022

November 12, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A new guidemap is available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for late fall and winter 2022. The front of the map features sparkles around a father … Read more

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REVIEW: Tusker House Restaurant Character Breakfast Buffet Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 2, 2022November 1, 2022 Matthew Soberman

For the first time since March 2020, buffet dining is back at Tusker House Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But what, if anything, has changed? … Read more

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Following a Night of Underage Drinking at Orlando Clubs, Teenager Speeds Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom While Extremely Intoxicated

October 31, 2022 Katie Francis

A Sanford teenager was arrested for driving under the influence after he sped toward the toll plaza at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer, frightening the … Read more

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Merry Menagerie-Themed Holiday Decorations Begin to Appear at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 27, 2022 Matthew Soberman

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is already getting ready for the season as Merry Menagerie-themed decorations begin to appear. Riverside … Read more

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Avatar Light Up Woodsprite Ear Headband Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 26, 2022 Chuck Mirarchi

This past May, Disney celebrated the 5th Anniversary of the opening of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Fans … Read more

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New Vault Collection Map Reversible Bucket Hat Debuts at Walt Disney World

October 26, 2022 Matthew Soberman

At least for a few more months, Walt Disney World’s still celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the Vault Collection keeps delivering with a new bucket … Read more

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