PHOTOS: New ‘Encanto’-Inspired Mural Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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With the latest Disney animated film, Encanto, about to hit theaters, a new mural inspired by the film is now on display at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new piece of artwork can be found near a backstage entrance at Discovery Island, between Pizzafari and Creature Comforts, not far from the mural inspired by the puppets … Read more

Annual Passholders to Have Access to Exclusive Seating Sections for Disney KiteTails December 1st-15th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Next month, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to have a unique viewing experience for Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From December 1st through the 15th, Annual Passholders will have access to an exclusive seating section for all performances of the daytime spectacular. To access the section, guests with a valid Annual … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/20/21): D23 Announcements Include New and Returning Entertainment, Downtown Disney District Renovation Coming in 2022, Cast Member Vaccine Mandate Paused in Florida, and More

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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 Saturday, November 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022

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Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, the replacement for Finding Nemo: The Musical, is coming to the Theater in the Wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022. The show will take place in the same timeframe as “Finding Dory,” and guests will find themselves at the Marine Life Institute. Fan-favorite songs from “Finding Nemo: … Read more

Hours Extended at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Animal Kingdom, Hours Released for Disney Springs

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Hours on days in November and December have been extended at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Hours have been released through January 29 for Disney Springs. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will now be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on December 11. It was previously scheduled to close at 9:00 p.m. Guests … Read more

New Show Replacing ‘Finding Nemo: The Musical’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom To Be Announced Tomorrow at Destination D23

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As we reported earlier this year, Finding Nemo: The Musical will no longer be performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Instead, a new musical based on “Finding Nemo” will debut next year at the Theater in the Wild, with more information to be revealed tomorrow during Destination D23. The Disney Parks Blog announced that the new … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/18/21): Chapek’s Destination D23 Excuse, Walt Disney World Railroad and TRON Update, 100th Anniversary Plans for The Walt Disney Company, Caribbean Beach Bridge Replacement, and More

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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 Thursday, November 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/17/21): Chapek Will Miss Destination D23, Disney Cruise Line Mandates Vaccinations for Guests Age 5+, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Details, and More

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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 Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: DiVine Stilt-Walking Character Finally Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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For the first time since March 2020, DiVine has made a triumphant return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The stilt-walking character can be seen roaming among the plants around the park between 8:45 AM and 1:45 PM. She seemed very happy to see guests once again, as well as the lush greenery. Appearances were previously suspended … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Move Forward’ Stickers Added to Avatar Flight of Passage Link Chairs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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New stickers have been added to the link chairs at Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The stickers instruct guests to move forward after sitting on the link chair. One “move forward” sticker has been placed on each side of the link chair. Directional arrows provide visual instructions. After guests slide forward, Cast … Read more

PHOTOS: Primeval Whirl Ride Completely Destroyed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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More progress has been made at the site of the former Primeval Whirl attraction. The Disney’s Animal Kingdom attraction permanently closed over one year ago. Now the ride has become extinct. A look through this opening reveals that no vertical structure remains. Scraps of metal are strewn about. From this angle, one small structure still … Read more

Full List of PhotoPass Magic Shots and Props Coming to Walt Disney World for Disney+ Day 2021

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In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ subscribers with a valid ticket or pass and theme park reservation on November 12 will enjoy special benefits across Disney theme parks, with some surprises in store as well. Disney+ subscribers are invited with their travel party to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Print Celebrates Tree of Life Awakenings, Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A new art print available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom depicts the holidays at the theme park. Both the Tree of Life Awakenings show and the Merry Menagerie are included in the new print. It is available inside Riverside Depot and outside of Discovery Trading Company. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Print — $49.99 The print is double … Read more

Theme Park Hours Extended During Holiday Weeks at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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November and December hours have been extended on some holiday weeks at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Magic Kingdom On November 21 and 23, Magic Kingdom will open at 8:00 a.m. now instead of 9:00 a.m., with Early Entry starting at 7:30 a.m. It will still close at 8:00 p.m. On November 22 … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 11/3/2021 (Holiday Décor Spreads Across the Park, New Limited Edition Pins Arrive, TriceraTop Spin Magicband Lands, and More)

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Happy Holidays from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Overnight, the Christmas Tree was erected, and holiday décor hung. Let’s adventure around the park and get into the holiday spirit. Rockin’ around this Christmas tree, we noticed animal and nature-themed ornaments, bows, and bells. Under the Christmas tree, we have presents decorated with different Disney characters. Inside the … Read more

PHOTOS: White Rhino Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A white rhino was born late last night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to Dr. Mark Penning, this is the third white rhino calf born at the park in the past 13 months. The species is endangered. Mom — Lola — and the calf will remain backstage to nurse and bond. The calf’s weight and … Read more