MagicBand+ Now Interacts With Walt Disney World Stage Shows

A family is sitting indoors, surrounded by blue lighting. A child wearing a bow headband looks excitedly at a wristwatch, while an adult next to them reacts happily.

Starting on Tuesday, Walt Disney World introduced MagicBand+ interactivity to stage shows across the resort. MagicBand+ Theater Show Magic Guests will experience the new “Theater Show Magic” feature at For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, Beauty and the Beast — Live on Stage, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, Finding Nemo: The Big … Read more

Pumpkin Chai Cupcake Brings Fall Flavors to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A hand holds a pumpkin-themed cupcake with green frosting in front of a rustic restaurant with a sign reading "Restaurant-osaurus.

The new Pumpkin Chai Cupcake has arrived for the fall season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we were there to give it a try. The Pumpkin Chai Cupcake is available for purchase from Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A., as well as Pizzafari. Disney has not shared how long the cupcake will be available. Pumpkin Chai Cupcake … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes First Tiger Cub in 7 Years

A tiger with its cub lying on a sandy surface. The cub is nursing from the adult tiger, which is looking towards the camera.

Walt Disney World recently welcomed a newborn Sumatran tiger cub named Bakso. Newborn Sumatran Tiger Cub at Animal Kingdom The 3-week-old cub was born to mom Sohni. The two are currently spending their time bonding backstage but Bakso will appear on the Maharajah Jungle Trek in a few months. Tiger cubs need their mother’s care … Read more

Faded Walt Disney World Road Signs Almost Illegible

A view of the highway showcases faded road signs, hinting at directions for exits, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

During a recent trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed a pair of Walt Disney World road signs that are so faded, that they are difficult to read. Faded Walt Disney World Road Signs The signs are located above the road when leaving Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They’re two of the few remaining purple road signs, … Read more

New Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Week

Cupcake with orange pumpkin-shaped frosting on top, colorful sprinkles, green wrapper, on a small slate plate.

Walt Disney World announced a new pumpkin spice treat, the Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake, coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week. Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake The Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake is pumpkin-spiced carrot cake, white chocolate-chai tea mousse, mocha buttercream, and caramelized apple filling. It will be at Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus starting October 16. Disney did not state how long the … Read more

Animatronic Removed From DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Before Permanent Closure

A dimly lit dinosaur display in a dark setting at Disney's Animal Kingdom features a large animatronic dinosaur figure illuminated against a backdrop of foliage.

One of the dinosaur Audio-Animatronics has been removed from DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, perhaps heralding the ride’s upcoming permanent closure. Dinosaur Animatronic Removed from DINOSAUR The Alioramus (and its Brachychampsa snack) are missing from the beginning of the ride. Guests would usually encounter the hungry dino, pictured above, after the Styracosaurus and before the … Read more

Marley the American Crocodile Permanently Removed from DinoLand U.S.A. as Preparations Begin for New Animal Kingdom Land

A large crocodile rests near a pond, surrounded by lush foliage, with a railing reminiscent of DinoLand U.S.A. in the foreground.

Marley the American crocodile, who used to be housed in DinoLand U.S.A., has been removed from his former habitat as Disney’s Animal Kingdom begins preparations for Pueblo Esperanza. Marley the American Crocodile Removed From DinoLand U.S.A. On Monday, September 30, we snapped this picture of Marley chilling in the shade at his habitat in DinoLand … Read more

Seven New French Fry Dishes Rolling Out This Month at Walt Disney World

This month at Walt Disney World, a hand holds a tray of innovative french fries topped with diced strawberries, chocolate chips, yellow sprinkles, and white sauce.

Disney Parks Blog has announced that seven new french fry dishes are coming to Walt Disney World this month, with a variety of flavor profiles to satisfy everyone in your party. New French Fry Dishes Coming to Walt Disney World Revealed via a “Which Fry Are You?” Quiz, each of these new french fry dishes … Read more

NEW Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cupcakes Feature Zebra Stripes & The Lion King

Two cupcakes on a rustic wooden surface: one with a chocolate lion-shaped topper and green icing, the other with a white zebra-shaped topper, green and black icing, and sprinkles.

Two new Disney’s Animal Kingdom cupcakes have arrived — one featuring Simba from “The Lion King” and another featuring a zebra. Location Both cupcakes are sold at Zuri’s Sweets Shop, across from Harambe Market and next to Ziwani Traders. It’s usually open from park open until park close and serves a variety of baked goods … Read more

VIDEO: The Party Returns to Harambe with Burudika at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A band, known as Burudika, performs on an outdoor stage with colorful decor. Musicians play various instruments, and two singers in vibrant outfits wave to the audience. A sign behind them reads "Mombasa Marketplace.

Burudika returned to performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time since 2019. Burudika Returns Burudika plays live music in Harambe, part of the African themed area of the park, near Mombasa Marketplace. The band will perform from Thursday through Monday. While this is the first time the band has played at Animal Kingdom … Read more

Pandora – World of Avatar Interactive Drums Refurbished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Complex wooden structure with circular windows, surrounded by lush greenery and intertwining branches, resembling a fantastical or otherworldly dwelling, akin to the enchanting realms where Pandora drums echo through the air.

The interactive drums in Pandora – The World of “Avatar” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been cleaned (or replaced) once again. Pandora Interactive Drums Refurbished We noticed the refurbished drums during our Thursday trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. All of the tops of the drums have either been replaced or thoroughly cleaned. The drum tops are … Read more