Disney's Animal Kingdom News

Merry Menagerie & Other Disney’s Animal Kingdom Holiday Offerings Returning in 2025

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Performers from the Merry Menagerie, dressed in enchanting animal costumes, stand gracefully in a park adorned with lush greenery and a majestic tree as their backdrop.

The fan-favorite Merry Menagerie will be back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season, alongside “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition” and Mickey and Minnie in holiday attire. Merry Menagerie Merry Menagerie sees artisan-sculpted puppets of arctic animals roaming Discovery Island, interacting with guests. They are accompanied by live musicians and the area’s wintry decorations. … Read more

New DINOSAUR Merchandise Collection Released Before Ride’s Permanent Closure

July 8, 2025July 7, 2025

A hat, shirt, water bottle, and pin with colorful DINOSAUR designs on a stone bench.

DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is permanently closing in 2026, but fans can now get some commemorative merchandise for the thrill ride. Since its closure was announced, no DINOSAUR-branded merchandise has been available, only generic Disney dinosaur merch. This new collection is available in the DINOSAUR gift shop, The Dino Institute Shop. The merchandise is … Read more

PHOTOS: Daisy’s Dig Meet and Greet, Crafts Open at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

A child greets Daisy Duck at Daisy's Dig, snapping photos inside the lively, themed restaurant with families at tables.

A new Daisy’s Dig offering has opened in Dinoland U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of Cool Kid Summer. Daisy’s Dig at Restaurantosaurus Daisy’s outdoor meet and greet has closed, and she now meets as part of Daisy’s Dig. The offering also includes arts and crafts, and sing-alongs with a Dino Institute intern. Daisy’s … Read more

Frollies Watermelon Ice Pop Replaces Olaf at Select Walt Disney World Locations

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025

A hand holds a Watermelon Fruity Ice Pop outdoors at Disney, with trees and colorful flags in the background.

A recent change to the snack carts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has replaced the Olaf Frozen Lemonade Strawberry Bar with a new Frollies Watermelon Fruity Ice Pop. Olaf Replaced by New Watermelon Ice Pop In a recent change to several of the snack locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the previous Olaf Frozen Lemonade Strawberry Bar … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 6/19/2025 (Animal Friends, Live Entertainment, and New Disney Mugs)

June 19, 2025

Howdy! Today was an early and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. I started my morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the animals and entertainment were on point, even with the earlier opening. Later in the morning, I went to Disney Springs, where I found a new princess mug collection. Good Morning … Read more

BREAKING: Boneyard Closing Date – Closing Forever in September, Disney Promises New Playground in Tropical Americas Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2025June 16, 2025

The Boneyard Sets Closing Date in DinoLand U.S.A. Boneyard Closing Date Announced New Tropical Americas Playground Replacing Boneyard Other DinoLand Closures Transformation of DinoLand to Tropical Americas Boneyard Closing FAQ The next section of DinoLand U.S.A. will soon go extinct to make way for the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as The Boneyard … Read more

U.S. Army 250th Anniversary T-shirt Available at Walt Disney World

June 14, 2025

A new t-shirt honoring 250 years of the U.S. Army has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the shirt at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. U.S. Army Anniversary T-Shirt – $29.99 The shirt is black with a camouflage Mickey Mouse silhouette printed on the left side of the chest. The back of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Shots of Tropical Americas Construction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 13, 2025

Aerial view of a large construction site with machinery, buildings, trees, and a nearby body of water.

X user bioreconstruct has shared some overhead shots of the work happening in the area of Animal Kingdom that will eventually become the Tropical Americas. Tropical Americas Construction In the first image of the construction zone shared by bioreconstruct, several construction vehicles and quipment can be seen, including a crane that we saw on a … Read more

Crane Arrives at Tropical Americas Construction Site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 13, 2025

A construction crane rises behind green walls in the Tropical Americas area, with strollers and people nearby.

There’s now a crane towering over the Tropical Americas construction site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Crane The crane is near the back of the site, beyond the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift shop. Most of the fencing and walls that created the edge of DinoLand U.S.A. have been demolished, and the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom 6/12/2025 (Animal Friends and the Return of Sleepy Hollow Waffles)

June 12, 2025

A crowd walks toward the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a sunny day, surrounded by lush greenery.

Howdy! I had a wonderful hot morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom where I found new merchandise and checked in on our animal friends. I then ran over to Magic Kingdom and devoured the returning waffles at Sleepy Hollow. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom This morning was very warm, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is notoriously … Read more

REVIEW: All 5 Beverages for Joffrey’s V.I.Passholder Freshly Brewed Card and Completion Prize at Walt Disney World

June 12, 2025

Collage of three photos with Joffrey's themed iced coffees and a Freshly Brewed Card-shaped suitcase at Disney Springs.

Just in time for V.I.Passholder Summer Days at Walt Disney World, Joffrey’s has debuted five new beverages alongside a special redemption card for guests who purchase all five. Joffrey’s V.I.Passholder Summer Days Drinks Disney has announced that V.I.Passholder Summer Days is scheduled to run from May 14 to July 31. To celebrate Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Braille Map Fixed, ‘It’s Tough To Be A Bug!’ Temporary Decals Removed

June 7, 2025

A Disney Animal Kingdom Braille Map is displayed on a wooden stand with people walking in the background.

The braille map located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has finally been fixed following the removal of “It’s Tough To Be A Bug!” from the park. Animal Kingdom Braille Map As with all of the Walt Disney World parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a braille version of the park map displayed for anyone who would like … Read more

Concrete Removed and New Truck in Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 7, 2025

People walk past a green construction fence at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with buildings and trees behind on a cloudy day.

In our latest update on the progress of the new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there is some more torn-up concrete and a truck parked near what appears to be a new pump. Tropical Americas Construction Update Construction continues in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the former home of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama … Read more

Pride Murals Return to Walt Disney World for June 2025

May 30, 2025

A mural of a rainbow and “LOVE” inside a Mickey Mouse shape on a purple wall.

This Sunday, June 1, kicks off Pride Month 2025, and Walt Disney World Resort has brought back the Pride murals to all four parks. Pride Murals Return for 2025 Magic Kingdom The “Love” mural is located on the Purple Wall in Tomorrowland, near Tomorrowland Terrace. This design features a rainbow made of the colors of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 5/29/2025 (Animal Visits with Videos and New Figment Loungefly)

May 29, 2025

Left: Crowds walk toward a large tree at Disney Springs. Right: People gather near a fountain in a sunny, open plaza.

Howdy! Today was another hot day, but any day spent in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great day. I visited with a lot of the Animal Kingdom creatures before I went to Disney Springs and found some new merchandise. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where it is already … Read more

More Concrete Torn Up and Walls Demolished for Tropical Americas Land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 29, 2025

People walk near a construction site with green barriers and a bird statue in a park-like setting.

Crews have ripped up more concrete in the back of the Tropical Americas construction site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Construction The buildings that were formerly Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures haven’t seen any changes since our last construction update, but the ground around the buildings is getting demolished. The edges of broken concrete … Read more