Disney PhotoPass photographers are stationed in front of DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as guests get their final photos before the ride closes. DINOSAUR PhotoPass Opportunity We’ve seen photographers outside the attraction more than usual in the past few weeks. There were two cast members facilitating photos in front of the Aladar the Iguanodon statue … Read more
Before it permanently closes this weekend, DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is seeing long wait times. In fact, for the first time in a long time, it has the longest wait time in the park. DINOSAUR Wait Times Avatar Flight of Passage typically has the longest wait at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Na’vi River Journey, Kilimanjaro … Read more
The quick-service market closed in October to be converted to a hamburger and chicken nuggets restaurant as a replacement for Restaurantosaurus, which closes in early February. Harambe Market Menu Here is the description of Harambe Market on the Walt Disney World website: Bring the whole family to this open-air African plaza for classic staples—from burgers … Read more
Little fans of Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde may want to swing by Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom for these new toy cars. ‘Zootopia 2’ Pull Back Stunt Cars – $34.99 These new Zootopia 2 Pull Back Stunt Cars feature chibi-esque stylized designs for popular Zootopia 2 characters Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Pawbert Lynxley … Read more
Walt Disney World filed a permit for construction at the Feathered Friends in Flight! theater in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Feathered Friends in Flight! Theater Construction The Notice of Commencement calls for Disney-owned Buena Vista Construction Company to “Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction” at the Caravan Theater, home of Feathered Friends in Flight! in … Read more
X user @bioreconstruct has shared another round of aerial photos, providing an updated view of the Tropical Americas construction at Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Aerial Update In recent weeks framing of the Encanto ride building has grown progressively bigger, with interior framework beginning earlier this week. Now, we have an updated aerial overview of construction in Tropical Americas … Read more
Guests were recently evacuated from Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and YouTube channel Parents at the Parks shared a detailed video of the unique experience. Kali River Rapids Evacuation In the case of a Kali River Rapids evacuation, cast members drain the ride enough for guests to walk out without wading through water. … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another permit for construction at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where there will soon be a new Bluey experience. Bluey Construction Permit While the previous permit covered electrical work, this new permit is for “general construction.” It contracts B Morrow Productions, whose design work includes theme park experiences and … Read more
Photos shared from this weekend’s Walt Disney World Marathon show that runners passed by the Encanto ride construction, giving us a new ground-level view of the show building in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Ground View of ‘Encanto’ Ride Construction Our reporter shared these photos with us from the race the morning of January 11, showing runners … Read more
Disney Live Entertainment filed a new permit for Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to get the area ready for a Bluey experience. New Permit The permit contracts Maddox Electric Company for the following work: “Install New Transformer, Disconnect, 200A Panel, And 100 A relay panel for future addition in EER room.” The electrical work … Read more
The Dino Institute intern, an improv musician who debuted in 2024 at Restaurantosaurus, will remain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after DinoLand, U.S.A. closes but will move to a new location. Dino Institute Musician Last week, guests spotted the intern(s) performing in the Discovery River stands. We spoke to one of the interns today, who explained … Read more
Every day, more steel is added to the future Encanto ride building at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Since our last construction update, the building hasn’t grown any taller, but crews added more beams to the framework. Encanto Ride Construction More of the right side of the building has been filled out with steel. Guests will eventually … Read more
A new collection of Disney’s Animal Kingdom merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. The collection includes multiple hat options, a throw blanket, and Mickey and Minnie plush. Ball Cap – $32.99 This ball cap is off-white with Disney’s Animal Kingdom wordmark embroidered in colorful lettering across the front. Visor – $36.99 The same … Read more
There are now construction walls and black scrim in the middle of Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The quick-service location is closed to become a burgers and chicken nuggets quick-service restaurant. Harambe Market Construction Despite being closed for two and a half months, there have been no visible signs of construction at Harambe Market. … Read more
The Encanto ride building at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting bigger day by day. Crews are using a tower crane installed back in September to construct the building’s framework. Encanto Ride Building Progress Since our last update from the ground, it looks like the building framework has about doubled in size. Most of the construction … Read more
Crews have started painting or staining the wood of the expanded Disney’s Animal Kingdom bus depot to match the rest of the bus stations. Animal Kingdom Bus Depot Construction We first reported on the expansion two weeks ago. The pavilion for gates 27 to 30 was extended, approximately doubling in size to add four more … Read more