Electrical Permit Filed for ‘Bluey’ Takeover of Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney has filed another permit for the Bluey takeover of Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Rafiki’s Planet Watch, including Conservation Station, will close in just a few days for a refurbishment that will bring Bluey to the park. Conservation Station Permit This Notice of Commencement filed by Disney’s Sourcing & Procurement division is for … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom T-Shirts, Hoodie, and More Apparel

Disney's Animal Kingdom T-Shirts

Walt Disney World has a new collection of Disney’s Animal Kingdom apparel, including youth and adult t-shirts. These are available from Island Mercantile. Mickey & Friends Youth Hoodie – $44.99 This pullover is with a kangaroo pocket. Simba’s roaring silhouette is embroidered on the left chest against a yellow circle with a vibrant triangle border. … Read more

Dripping Paint & Mucky Moat as Cinderella Castle Painting Progresses in Walt Disney World in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/7/2026

Crews begin work on Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Sue remains in DinoLand at Animal Kingdom, outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger and incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro seen at Disneyland together, and Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck roaming in Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, February 7, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it … Read more

Josh D’Amaro is Disney’s Next CEO in Today’s Daily Recap for 2/3/2026

Josh D’Amaro is Disney’s next CEO and Dana Walden is Disney’s next President & Chief Creative Officer – this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, February 3, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

First Look at Materials Currently in Development for Tropical Americas

First Look at the Materials Currently in Development for Tropical Americas

Walt Disney Imagineering shared a first look video featuring some wood samples for the new Tropical Americas under construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The video stars Imagineers Kaitlyn and Lola, estimators with the Project Controls team who are in charge of budgeting. Tropical Americas Wood The largest sample in the video is a square light … Read more

DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, and DinoLand Are Permanently Closed

DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, and the whole of DinoLand U.S.A. are now officially extinct. DinoLand is Closed Sunday, February 1 was the last day of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom thrill ride and quick-service restaurant. With their closure, DinoLand is no more. Construction walls, scrim, and planters now block the land. The Disney’s Animal Kingdom guidemap and Wilderness … Read more