“Zootopia: Better Zoogether!,” the new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter, will reuse some existing theater effects from “It’s Tough to Be a Bug.” “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” is a new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter. It replaces the former show, “It’s Tough to Be a Bug,” which … Read more
A new 3-day, 3-park ticket offer is available for Walt Disney World guests to purchase starting March 27. The ticket includes admission to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests may enter one park per day; park hopping is not available. This ticket cannot be used for admission to Magic Kingdom. Pricing starts … Read more
Walt Disney World has added new designated pages detailing information for the Single Rider Option to ride select attractions, both in the parks on wait time boards, online on the resort’s official website, and on the My Disney Experience mobile app. Single Rider Details Added Online and In-Person for Walt Disney World Single Rider Option … Read more
Crews have started knocking down the wall separating DinoLand U.S.A. from backstage expansion space in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as they prepare to construct a new Tropical Americas land. DinoLand Demolition, Tropical Americas Construction The Dino Institute billboard and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures buildings are the only remnants of Dino-Rama still visible over construction walls. … Read more
Directional signs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that once guided guests toward “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” have now been removed, and more construction walls have gone up. “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” Directional Signs Removed and More Construction Walls Up A red rectangular sign that points towards Discovery Island is missing the second … Read more
Soon after the permanent closure of “It’s Tough To Be a Bug,” Disney has filed two permits for its replacement, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Construction Permits The first Notice of Commencement is for “Electrical work” at the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, contracting Solotech. The second Notice of Commencement is for … Read more
The Detroit Tigers MLB (Major League Baseball) team recently visited baby tiger Bakso at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Detroit Tigers Meet Baby Bakso The Disney Parks Blog shared a look at the team visiting Bakso while they’re here training in Florida. Five of the players — Colt Keith, Matt Vierling, Tyler Holton, Will Vest, and Zach … Read more
Howdy! Today was a fun and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. I found a lot of construction throughout the parks and even some fun new merchandise and redesigned merchandise. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom This picture really does say it all. My morning started … Read more
A new “The Aristocats” pin showcasing Duchess, Thomas O’Malley, and more arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Aristocats Pin – $16.99 Starting clockwise, the pin places Thomas O’Malley and Duchess in the middle of the portrait, accompanied by Scat Cat, Duchess’ three kittens Toulouse, Marie, and Berlioz, and rounded out by Billy Boss. Glittery green … Read more
While Walt Disney World fans are familiar with the name of Bakso, the tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the name of his dad is now a closely guarded secret. Bakso’s Dad Cast Members used to tell guests the name of Bakso’s dad, but the intelligent tiger learned what the word meant. He started to … Read more
A new video shared on social media shows anteaters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrating Pi Day 2025 (March 14) with their own personal pies. Pi Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shared by Dr. Mark Penning on Instagram, the video showed the two anteaters enjoying their special pies. View this post on Instagram A post shared … Read more
Howdy! Today, I spent the morning trekking through Disney’s Animal Kingdom and spotted lots of our favorite Disney locals. Later, I walked through Disney Springs, where I came across a few new pins and other fun finds. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from a beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The crowds … Read more
A new Wilderness Explorer-themed MagicBand+ is now available at Walt Disney World. We found the new MagicBand+ at The Dino Institute Shop in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is not yet available online from the Disney Store. Wilderness Explorer MagicBand+ – $44.99 The puck at the center of the MagicBand+ features Ellie’s Grape Soda pin surrounded … Read more
The Maharajah Jungle Trek bat exhibit in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened after a short refurbishment. Bat Exhibit Reopens The bat exhibit was closed starting on Monday, February 17. Although the bats page on the Walt Disney World website does not indicate the exhibit is back open, it reopened on Monday, March 10. Through windows, … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit to modify the infrastructure for the Tree of Life Theater that currently houses “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Permit Filed for Tree of Life Theater The Notice of Commencement is listed as “Modify Infrastructure.” Imagineering has contracted Incryo Systems Inc. Per their … Read more
As the repainting work on the bioluminescent pavement continues at Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a newly painted section has now reopened to guests. Bioluminescent Path Repainting Continues in Pandora The work on repainting the bioluminescent pavement in Pandora – The World of Avatar began in January of this year. Cast … Read more