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

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

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

Crowd gathers near Disney World's large artificial tree; colorful hot air balloon floats in the Animal Kingdom sky.

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

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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

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

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

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

Pride Murals Return to Walt Disney World for June 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

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

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