Toy Train Back on the Tracks at Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The toy train in Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is running once again. The train track runs around the store in the ceiling above guests. The train pulls toy dinosaurs on it. The train passes more dinosaur toys and a Western town high on the walls. The locomotive and some of … Read more

Impending Changes to Disney KiteTails May Indicate Removal of Performers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The impending changes to Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom may indicate that ground performers will no longer be included. Disney just announced that changes would be coming to Disney KiteTails. Disney stated that they are “shifting the focus of the show so guests will be able to experience [it] from anywhere around the Discovery River Lagoon, … Read more

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

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Rehearsals have begun for “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new show replaces “Finding Nemo: The Musical” and casting has been ongoing this year. Jared Thomas Bradshaw and Lindsay Bradshaw shared on their Instagram account @broadwaybradshaws that they were cast in the show. Rehearsals began on Monday, March 28, and … Read more

New ‘Ice Age: Scrat Tales’ Sand Sculpture Installed Outside Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The sand sculpture for “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” has been replaced with a sand sculpture for “Ice Age: Scrat Tales,” coming soon to Disney+. This sculpture can be seen outside the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The sculpture features Scrat from “Ice Age” in various misadventures with his acorn. The logo for … Read more

Disney Casting More Roles for ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney is casting more performers for “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!” which is replacing “Finding Nemo: The Musical” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney began casting for Nemo and ensemble members last year, but is now seeking more specific characters. Bruce:  30s. A vegetarian great white shark. Can go from screaming rockers to an elegant soft … Read more

2022 Earth Week Celebration Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 18 – 24

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Walt Disney World has just announced that an Earth Week celebration is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom from April 18 – 24. The park will spend an entire week honoring our planet and how we can all come together to create a healthier home for people and wildlife through family-friendly experiences and special offerings.   At … Read more

Logan the White Rhino Calf Joins Rhino Crash on the Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The newest member of the rhino family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Logan, can now be seen out on the savanna. Mother Lola gave birth to Logan back in early November of 2021. Logan was the third white rhino born at the park in the past 16 months and the thirteenth born at Walt Disney World. And last … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious Marinated Pork Flatbread Arrives at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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One of the new spring dishes at Walt Disney World this season is a marinated pork flatbread, now available at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kusafiri is located in the park’s Africa area. Kusafiri debuted a new menu last fall. Read our reviews of the marinated chicken flatbread sandwich and spiced … Read more

Showtimes Reduced for ‘A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King’ Starting April 25

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Showtimes will be reduced for “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting April 25. The show is currently being performed eight times a day, on the hour starting at 10:00 a.m. Starting Monday, April 25, the 1:00 p.m. show will be removed for every day except Saturdays. Starting Sunday, … Read more

Hours Shortened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on March 31

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After hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were initially extended, they have been suddenly shortened on March 31. This is likely due to the Expedition Everest 5K runDisney event, which takes place at 10:00 p.m. through the park that evening. The park will still open at 7:30 a.m., with early entry beginning at 7:00 a.m. Instead … Read more

Disneyland Paris Discontinues Vaccine Pass Requirement, Universe of Energy Easter Eggs Coming to Cosmic Rewind, and More: Daily Recap (3/13/22)

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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, March 13, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Caravan Road Reopens With Only Beverages at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Caravan Road has finally reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The kiosk had posted a new menu of just beverages last September but remained closed until now. This kiosk is in the Asia area of the park. Caravan Road will be serving the shaved ice previously offered from a cart in Harambe Market. Watermelon, mango passion fruit, … Read more

New Cinderella Coach and Holiday Candles Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Lots of new candles have made their way into shops around Walt Disney World. The two newest ones we found are these Cinderella coach and holiday candles. We found them at Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cinderella’s Coach Candle – $34.99 This candle is shaped like Cinderella’s pumpkin coach. It’s a shiny blue color … Read more

Disney+ Becomes Home of All Things ‘Ice Age’

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If you’re looking to watch something from the “Ice Age” franchise, look no further than Disney+ because everything “Ice Age” is now on the Disney streaming platform. Last month, the newest addition to the “Ice Age” franchise, “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” debuted on Disney+. Watch the full trailer below. The spinoff focuses … Read more

Grey Kangaroos (Including a Baby) Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Dr. Mark Penning shared in an Instagram post that grey kangaroos are back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The kangaroos pictured are Millie and her joey, Buckeye. They came to Disney’s Animal Kingdom from another accredited institution as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. “By working with the SSP,” Penning wrote, … Read more

Out of the Wild Turned Into Seating Area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Out of the Wild, a gift shop at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has permanently closed. The space that once held the outside shop now has seating and vending machines. The shop’s curtains remain, rolled up to the ceiling. Colorful benches, stools, and tables have been moved into the area. The panels along … Read more