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Merry Menagerie Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2024 Holidays

Performers from the Merry Menagerie, dressed in enchanting animal costumes, stand gracefully in a park adorned with lush greenery and a majestic tree as their backdrop.

Merry Menagerie, a freestyle performance of animal puppets, has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 2024 holiday season. Merry Menagerie First introduced in 2019, this entertainment offering features puppeteers with artisan-crafted puppets. They wander Discovery Island between Island Mercantile and Riverside Depot, interacting with guests. The “show” is performed periodically between 9:45 a.m. and … Read more

2024 Merry Menagerie Merchandise Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A Disney Animal Kingdom "Merry Menagerie" sweatshirt is displayed on a mannequin. A hand holds a limited edition Disney pin featuring a similar design theme. Plush toys are in the background.

New Merry Menagerie merchandise has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before the show returns to Discovery Island on November 12. 2024 Merry Menagerie Merchandise The plush penguin and polar bear puppets are returning from previous years but the Spirit Jersey, t-shirt, ornaments, and pins are new. Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The jersey is a deep … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree Goes Up for 2024 Holidays

A tall, decorated Christmas tree stands majestically outdoors against a clear blue sky, reminiscent of the enchanting holiday displays at Disney. People gather joyfully around the base, adding to the festive atmosphere.

The Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas tree has gone up as the 2024 holiday season begins at Walt Disney World. Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree The tree is right outside the park’s main entrance. It’s surrounded by fencing and prop gifts. PhotoPass photographers are usually stationed around the tree to take guest photos. It features animal and … Read more

REVIEW: Satu’li Canteen Breakfast is Back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A breakfast spread fit for a feast, featuring salmon, salad, steak, toast, fruit bowls, a refreshing drink, and an orange—it's a perfect morning delight that rivals even the exotic tastes of Satu'li Canteen on Pandora.

After debuting with the restaurant and then being discontinued just a few months later, Satu’li Canteen breakfast service is back in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We ventured out to Pandora – The World of Avatar to try the Satu’li Canteen breakfast menu for ourselves. Satu’li Canteen Breakfast Menu The menu includes four dishes and two kids’ … Read more

BREAKING: Breakfast Returning to Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Updated Menu

A bowl of yogurt topped with granola, sliced kiwi, strawberries, pineapple chunks, and a dollop of blueberry jam.

Breakfast will return to Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a new menu. Satu’li Canteen Breakfast Satu’li Canteen served breakfast daily when Pandora – The World of Avatar opened in May 2017. Within a few months, breakfast was discontinued. It’s now returning full-time with new and updated dishes. … Read more

Merry Menagerie & Diwali Decor Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2024 Holidays

The decorative bird sculpture, part of the Merry Menagerie collection, sits proudly with its geometric patterns on a wooden post, surrounded by greenery and set against a clear blue sky, perfect for holiday decor.

Deck the halls! It’s almost time to celebrate the holidays and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now decked out with Merry Menagerie decorations. Merry Menagerie Decor There are lanterns and other decorations inspired by the Merry Menagerie puppets around Discovery Island, where Merry Menagerie takes place. Fake stylized birds have taken up roost on some of … Read more

New Permit Reveals Demolition Plans for DinoLand USA Transformation Into Tropical Americas Expansion

Aerial view of a park with a "Project Area" label pointing to a section. Surrounding greenery, roads, and water bodies are visible.

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for Pueblo Esperanza, the Tropical Americas expansion coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new filing includes a site demolition plan. New Permit Filed for Tropical Americas Expansion Filed with the South Florida Water Management District, this new permit largely goes over “infrastructure modifications to support the re-theming” … Read more

Former DinoLand U.S.A. Prizes Return to Fossil Fun Games Ahead of Closure

Plush dinosaur toys and a dino-shaped pillow are displayed on a blue grid wall.

On a recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we discovered that some of the former Chester & Hester Dino-Rama plush prizes, which were replaced in 2020 when the park reopened after COVID-19, are back. Former DinoLand U.S.A. Prizes Return Fossil Fun Games is set to close in January 2025, but before the attraction goes extinct, … Read more

First Decorations Arrive for Final DinoLand U.S.A. Christmas Celebration

A large dinosaur skeleton model is displayed on a red iron bridge against a clear blue sky, adorned with festive decorations, adding a touch of Christmas magic to Dinoland U.S.A.

On our visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, October 26, we discovered that Christmas lights have started to go up in DinoLand U.S.A., as the land prepares for its final holiday celebration. Dinoland U.S.A. Christmas Decorations DinoLand U.S.A. is preparing to celebrate its final Christmas season, as many attractions are scheduled to close in early … Read more

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