Showtimes Released for ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney has released showtimes for “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Starting June 13, the new 25-minute show will be performed at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. Times are currently posted on the Walt Disney World website through August 17. This show … Read more

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Claims Signature at Brown Derby Restaurant is Fake, Joffrey’s Introduces a Secret Annual Passholder Drink, and More: Daily Recap (6/5/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, June 5, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New 50th Anniversary Conservation Hero Button Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Are you a conservation hero? Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering a new button in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World when you donate to the Disney Conservation Fund at participating locations across the park. Guests can receive a button for donations starting at $1 for their contributions, declaring them a “conservation hero.” … Read more

Adventurers Outpost Character Meet and Greet Reopening June 19 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Adventurers Outpost character meet-and-greet location will reopen on June 19, 2022, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mickey and Minnie Mouse usually greet guests inside the Adventurers Outpost, so we assume they will return to the location. Lightning Lane access for the meet-and-greet will reportedly be included in Genie+, although Lightning Lane signage was recently removed … Read more

Lightning Lane Signage Removed from Adventurers Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Lightning Lane signage was removed from Adventurers Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, suggesting that the upcharge service may no longer be used at the character meet-and-greet. The sign used to be above the door on the left, matching the one for the Stand-By entrance. Though currently closed, the meet-and-greet spot is one of the few … Read more

Signage Covered Up at Theater in the Wild as ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!’ Prepares to Open in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Signage in front of Theater in the Wild is now covered up in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as its latest show nears its opening. The sign previously advertised “Finding Nemo: The Musical,” which closed in March 2020. Currently, its replacement, “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!” is in rehearsals ahead of its summer opening. Called … Read more

VIDEO: Shorter, Rolling Performances of Disney KiteTails Begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Rolling performances of Disney KiteTails have begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, reducing the two shows into four short segments. The first show we saw was “The Lion King,” a five-minute show featuring “Hakuna Matata” and “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” Each show is centered around different kites. This show features the young Simba … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Trams Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom After 801 Days

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom parking lot trams are back in service after 801 days. Tram service was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It returned to Magic Kingdom in December 2021. Cast Members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the return of trams to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning. Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens at 7:30 … Read more

Tumble Monkeys and Aerial Dancing Birds Returning to ‘The Festival of the Lion King’ on July 16

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The tumble monkeys and aerial bird dance will return to “Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 16, 2022. Landon McReynolds of News 6 WKMG shared the news on Twitter. We learned in March that the tumble monkeys and aerial dancers would be returning this year. The monkeys have been absent … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Participating in Research Project to Study Rhino Fitness With Activity Trackers

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Some rhinos at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom are now wearing activity trackers on their ankles similar to fitness trackers we humans might wear on our wrists. These trackers are being used as part of a larger research project on rhinos at several accredited zoos and wildlife centers across the U.S.A. With the activity … Read more

Moana Mural On Display at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Art from “Moana” is now on display on a wall in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The wall is actually a large backstage door next to the Discovery Island stage, across from Flame Tree Barbecue. There is a sign about “A World … Read more

Hours Extended at All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks for Late May and Early June

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Guests will have more time to enjoy the Walt Disney World theme parks between May 29 and June 4, 2022, as hours have been extended. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will still open at 9:00 a.m., and it will remain open for an extra hour until 11:00 p.m. from May 29 through June 4. Extended Evening … Read more

Police Arrest Young Guest at Magic Kingdom, Cast Members Wrangle Snake, Technology Updated for Fantasmic!, and More: Daily Recap (5/10/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Parking Lot Trams Will Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27

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In addition to the news that the new version of Disney KiteTails will premiere on May 27, the parking lot trams are finally set to return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom that same day. The trams are reportedly returning to all Walt Disney World parks throughout the year. They returned to the Magic Kingdom in December … Read more

Disney KiteTails to Hold Final Scheduled Shows on May 26 Before Unscheduled Performances with No Ground Performers Begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Love it or hate it (or duck from it), if you’ve been wanting to catch a performance of Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, May 26 is your last chance to plan for it. The show will hold its final scheduled performances on that day, with the show moving to unscheduled times on May 27. … Read more

Kevin from ‘Up’ Once Again Roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Kevin from “Up” is once again roaming Disney’s Animal Kingdom, after returning in January for a stationary “sighting.” We caught Kevin entering the park from next to the Discovery Island stage. She walks among guests, with Wilderness Explorer handlers. She made a loop over to the Caravan Theater. Cast Members indicated that Kevin does not … Read more