Walt Disney World welcomed a litter of baby otters recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Otter Pups at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment VP Dr. Mark Penning shared photos of the pups and their mother on Instagram and Facebook. These are Asian small-clawed otters, the smallest otter species. It looks like there are … Read more
Howdy! Today was a somber day, to say the least. The weather was cold and cloudy. Disney’s Animal Kingdom closed Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama, and there were even more walls up in Magic Kingdom. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom It is the Monday post-Run Disney Marathon Weekend, and the crowds have shrunk. It was … Read more
Brand new live entertainment has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Ecorhythmics (stylized as “ECORHYTHMiCS”) is now performing in DinoLand U.S.A. following the land’s first phase of closures. ECORHYTHMiCS Band You’ll find the band’s setup in front of the roller planters blocking the “Cementosaurus.” The Dino-Rama section of DinoLand U.S.A. was the first part of the … Read more
The braille map at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been updated to reflect the closing of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama in DinoLand U.S.A. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Braille Map Updated to Cover Part of DinoLand The braille map is located at Discovery Island, near the Island Mercantile shop. The various lands of the park are color-coded (for … Read more
The rest of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will likely close permanently in one year. DinoLand U.S.A. Closures Half of DinoLand closed on January 12, 2025. This included Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, TriceraTop Spin, and Fossil Fun Games. Construction walls and planters now divide the land, leaving DINOSAUR, The Boneyard, and Restaurantosaurus open. … Read more
As the first phase of extinction for DinoLand, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the area known as Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama has permanently closed as of 7:00 p.m. on January 12, 2025. Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama Permanently Closed The highlighted section of DinoLand, U.S.A. contains all the closed attractions, including: The main attraction at Dino-Rama, … Read more
Howdy! Today was a pretty chill day in the Magic Kingdom, crowds have certainly slowed down. The Rapunzel restroom area is still struggling, there is a popcorn box featuring new artwork, and the last living animals have been removed from Dinoland. Monorail Morning Good morning from the Transportation and Ticket Center. It is another blistering … Read more
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has officially closed for its annual refurbishment. During our visit to the park, we saw that the ride’s flume has been drained. Kali River Rapids Refurbishment In December 2024, we reported on the ride’s upcoming closure for refurbishment. The attraction closed on January 6 and, according to the … Read more
Ahead of the land’s closure and reimagining, Disney has removed the final real animals from DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DinoLand Animals Move Out The Abdim’s Storks and Asian Brown Tortoise are gone from their enclosures. Fences, signs, and foliage all remain, indicating the move was fairly recent. There was one Asian Brown Tortoise. … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new notice of commencement for facility demolition ahead of the upcoming first phase of closures for DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineering Files Notice of Commencement for Facility Demolition in DinoLand The permit lists “Facility demo” as the “General description of Improvement,” specified for 614 Dinoland Drive in … Read more
Following in the footprints of Figment, a new cosplay hoodie is now available at Walt Disney World featuring the legendary yeti of Expedition Everest. We found the hoodie for sale in Serka Zong Bazaar in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Expedition Everest Yeti Cosplay Hoodie – $79.99 The pull-over hoodie is mostly white, but features … Read more
With just 11 days before the first phase of closures to make way for the upcoming Tropical Americas land, a Disney Vacation Club kiosk has been removed from DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Vacation Club Kiosk Removed from DinoLand The kiosk was previously located here in the land, just outside of TriceraTop Spin … Read more
Several new shirts have arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, featuring some beloved characters and new slogans. We found all of these new shirts at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Up! Grey Shirt – $29.99 Riverside Depot is always an excellent location to find merchandise related to “Up!” and this latest tee is no exception. … Read more
In addition to the new Banana Orange Guava drink, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new Sangria DOLE Whip Float. We set off on a trip to try it out. The new beverage is available at Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Africa. Sangria DOLE Whip Float – $14.50 Sangria with Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz topped with DOLE … Read more
A new design for the Disney Parks cup given at most venues for soft drinks and other beverages has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We first found the new cup design at Tamu Tamu Refreshments. New Disney Parks Cup Design The cup has a white base and bright artwork featuring multicolored circles against a blue … Read more
As 2024 winds down and the new year approaches, new 2025 collectible medallions have started to arrive across Walt Disney World Resort. We’ve found four locations for the new medallions so far. Magic Kingdom Emporium The first kiosk we spotted is located in the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. The sign for the machine has … Read more