Disney's Animal Kingdom News

Mayan Temple for Future Indiana Jones Ride Begins to Take Shape at Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 30, 2026

Tropical Americas continues to rise from the bones of DinoLand, U.S.A., and the latest aerial photos from @bioreconstruct show several major structures taking shape, including significant progress on the Myan Temple that will be the facade of the future Indiana Jones ride. Tropical Americas Progress in Disney’s Animal Kingdom New aerial photos show significant construction … Read more

Loco Beach Coconuts Defeat Party Animals in First-Ever Banana Ball Game at Walt Disney World

May 30, 2026

Banana Ball officially made its Walt Disney World debut on Friday as the Loco Beach Coconuts took on the Party Animals at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Banana Ball Makes Its Debut at Disney World The first game of the two-night Disney World Banana Ball series was played on Friday, May 29, in The … Read more

Banana Ball Players Visit Disney World Parks Ahead of ESPN Wide World of Sports Debut

May 29, 2026

Ahead of their big debut at ESPN Wide World of Sports, visiting Banana Ball players just spent a day enjoying the antics of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Banana Ball at Disney World Tonight and tomorrow (May 29 and 30), Banana Ball will make its big Walt Disney World debut with … Read more

Sustainable Animal Figure Machine Installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 28, 2026

A new machine has been installed at Animal Kingdom that produces animal figures made from sustainably sourced sawdust. Sustainable Animal Figure Machine The new machine is decorated with a wood facade and geometric decorative borders. The video on the screen explains how the figures are made. After rubber trees no longer produce latex, the surplus … Read more

Braille Map Updated at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Includes New Bluey Experiences

May 28, 2026

With the recent opening of the refurbished Conservation Station area for Bluey offerings at Conservation Station, the braille map has been updated for Disney’s Animal Kingdom as well. Braille Map Update The braille map outlines all of the areas around Animal Kingdom. This latest update can be found in the upper righthand section of the … Read more

Heihei, Pua, and Kakamora Create-Your-Own Headband Plush Now at Walt Disney World

May 28, 2026

If you’re a big fan of the side characters in Moana, you may want to get your hands on the new character headband plush accessories now at Walt Disney World. We saw all of these headband plush in Island Mercantile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Please note the base headband is not included and can be … Read more

Animal Kingdom’s Viral Treat Gets a Second Location

May 28, 2026

When the Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich was released in February, it was met with huge lines. Luckily, guests can now get this viral treat from two different locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Cookie Dough Brownie Ice Cream Sandwich – $8.29 While you can still get this ice cream sandwich from Terra Treats near … Read more

Imagineering Files Third Permit in a Month for Indiana Jones Ride Sets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 27, 2026

A person with a torch approaches an ancient, glowing artifact inside a cave. Nearby, people in a vehicle point flashlights towards the artifact. The scene is filled with mystery and ancient symbols, reminiscent of an Indiana Jones adventure through the hidden wonders of the animal kingdom.

After Walt Disney Imagineering filed two set installation permits for the new Indiana Jones ride late last month, they have filed another today, May 27. The ride will be part of the new Tropical Americas land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. Indiana Jones Ride Permits The permit contracts Icarus Exhibits Inc to “install set elements” at 501 … Read more

Conservation Station Virtual Queue for Bluey Fills Instantly on Second Day

May 27, 2026

Today was the second day of Bluey offerings at Conservation Station. For guests who wanted to secure a virtual queue at 7 a.m., many were met with instantly full queues. Virtual Queue The virtual queue closed almost instantly today, May 27. Guests who attempted even a second or two after 7:00 a.m. were met with … Read more

Full Menus with Prices: Bluey Treats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 26, 2026

As part of the Bluey takeover at Conservation Station, new items have arrived at two different dining locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Both Pizzafari and Isle of Java, in Discovery Island, have added themed treats. Pizzafari Over at Pizzafari, there are four items to choose from. Two beverages, a souvenir sipper, and a sweet treat. … Read more

Conservation Station Virtual Queue for Bluey Fills Instantly on Opening Day

May 26, 2026

Today was the first official day of Bluey offerings at Conservation Station. For guests who wanted to secure a virtual queue at 7 a.m. when they first opened, many were met with instantly full queues. Virtual Queue Like many park guests, one of our reporters was immediately met with a closed virtual queue alert when … Read more

No New ‘Bluey’ Themed Wilderness Explorer Badges at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 26, 2026

Although Bluey has taken over Conservation Station,there are currently no new Wilderness Explorer badges to reflect the retheming. Wilderness Explorers at Conservation Station Before you arrive at the Conservation Station building, you will encounter the Wilderness Explorer cast members along the pathway. There are more Wilderness Explorer Cast Members located near the Animal Care windows … Read more

Tree of Life Playset Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 21, 2026

Walt Disney World has a new playset inspired by the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The park has had Tree of Life playsets before but this is a brand-new toy. Tree of Life Playset – $69.99 The tree is a sculpted figure with a built-in carry handle for easy transport. Pull one of … Read more

More Entrance Structure Steel and Steady Construction Progress at Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Construction continues to progress at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the retheming of Dinoland, U.S.A into Tropical Americas. Tropical Americas Construction Progress – May 19, 2026 During our May 19 visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we could see from the walkway a tower crane transporting materials within the construction zone. Meanwhile, construction continues to progress on the … Read more

Bluey Visible on Conservation Station Sign at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 19, 2026

It looks like a Bluey figure or decoration has been added to the Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Rafiki statue was removed from the sign earlier this month. The area, accessible by the Wildlife Express Train, was formerly Rafiki’s Planet Watch but will go by just Conservation Station when Bluey’s Wild World opens. … Read more

Pandora The World of Avatar Drawstring Backpack at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 14, 2026

Visit Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar to get this new drawstring backpack. It matches the glow-in-the-dark collection released at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this year. Pandora Drawstring Backpack – $44.99 The back is a dark teal color with light green straps and a purple drawstring. Pandora-inspired images are printed on the top flap … Read more