Concept art and a closing date have been revealed for Test Track, new scenes have been added to Star Tours — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, April 5, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Media WDW News … Read more
A small fire reportedly broke out in the parking lot of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, leading to the fire department being called. The April 5 fire, which went off in an area of bushes in the Animal Kingdom parking lot, was put out by the local fire department. The cause of the fire was unclear. Guests … Read more
In an Instagram Reel, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the Tropical Americas expansion in development for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including a preview of the model. Imagineering Shares Updates on Tropical Americas Expansion Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones In the video, Neal Emery, Principal Landscape Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, spoke about a research … Read more
The new Walt Disney World bus featuring a “Zootopia” wrap is now transporting guests around the resort. We caught the Zootopia bus on the route between Disney’s Animal Kingdom and All-Star Resorts. Zootopia Bus The new Zootopia bus is one of 90 new buses replacing older models at Walt Disney World Resort. In addition to … Read more
More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024. Daily Recap for April 1, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney has announced details of the 2024 Disney Earth Day Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including special Earth Month Magic Shots, Animation Experience classes, and a Wilderness Explorer badge. Earth Month Magic Shots Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering five new Magic Shots for Earth Month 2024. Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the park can superimpose characters … Read more
Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now features a live musician entertaining guests with improvised, personalized songs. Restaurauntosaurus Live Musician The musician carries a guitar and sings. He appears in the mornings for approximately 30-minute sets, although showtimes are not posted publicly. He doesn’t stay in one place but wanders the restaurant to speak to different … Read more
Dahlia Lounge has overhauled their menu and eliminated a guest favorite, new props are in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, and the Easter pre-parade has returned for the holiday weekend — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, March 30, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney … Read more
Disney has added more themed signs to the new Harambe Market seating area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Themed Signage in Harambe Market Seating Area The covered seating area serves Harambe Market, Tamu Tamu Refreshments, or Zuri’s Sweets Shop in the Africa section of the park. It opened in March after nine months of construction and is located … Read more
Disney Vacation Club will pay you to tour their properties, a new ‘The Lion King’ merchandise collection hits Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new retro collection drops into Magic Kingdom and a guest snuck into the Native American village in Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, March 29, 2024. Walt … Read more
Earth Month begins on April 1, with Earth Day on April 22, and Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating with various new treats. Earth Month Treats Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Creature Comforts (Available April 1 through 30) Dawa Bar Nomad Lounge (Available April 1 through 30) Pizzafari (Available April 1 through 30) Restaurantosaurus Terra Treats (Currently available at … Read more
A handful of new “The Liong King” merchandise has made its way into Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. ‘The Lion King’ Merchandise At Island Mercantile on Discovery Island, we found new “The Lion King” apparel, a throw blanket, a beach towel, a puzzle, and a figure. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, … Read more
There’s a new addition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! An Abdim’s stork chick has just joined Dinoland U.S.A. Abdim’s Stork Chick Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animal, Science, and Environment shared the news of the recent arrival on his Instagram page, saying the following: “We have some egg-citing news to share! A new … Read more
The first piece of “The Lion King” 30th Anniversary merchandise arrives at Walt Disney World, take a virtual tour of the new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, and Disney Legend Josh Gad expresses support for Disney CEO Bob Iger during board proxy fights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, … Read more
Get ready to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a new safari bucket hat featuring built-in Mickey Mouse ears. We found the safari Mickey ear hat at Mombasa Marketplace in the park’s Africa section. Safari Mickey Ear Hat – $24.99 The hat is shaped similarly to a pith helmet. It’s made of woven fake straw with … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King” with a celebration this summer. “The Lion King” 30th Anniversary Celebration The celebration will run from June 10 through September 6. A new merchandise collection inspired by “The Lion King” will include apparel and accessories. The Pumbaa popcorn bucket released last summer will … Read more