Impending Changes to Disney KiteTails May Indicate Removal of Performers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The impending changes to Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom may indicate that ground performers will no longer be included. Disney just announced that changes would be coming to Disney KiteTails. Disney stated that they are “shifting the focus of the show so guests will be able to experience [it] from anywhere around the Discovery River Lagoon, … Read more

Disney Casting More Roles for ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney is casting more performers for “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond!” which is replacing “Finding Nemo: The Musical” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney began casting for Nemo and ensemble members last year, but is now seeking more specific characters. Bruce:  30s. A vegetarian great white shark. Can go from screaming rockers to an elegant soft … Read more

Hours Shortened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on March 31

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After hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were initially extended, they have been suddenly shortened on March 31. This is likely due to the Expedition Everest 5K runDisney event, which takes place at 10:00 p.m. through the park that evening. The park will still open at 7:30 a.m., with early entry beginning at 7:00 a.m. Instead … Read more

Caravan Road Reopens With Only Beverages at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Caravan Road has finally reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The kiosk had posted a new menu of just beverages last September but remained closed until now. This kiosk is in the Asia area of the park. Caravan Road will be serving the shaved ice previously offered from a cart in Harambe Market. Watermelon, mango passion fruit, … Read more

New Cinderella Coach and Holiday Candles Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Lots of new candles have made their way into shops around Walt Disney World. The two newest ones we found are these Cinderella coach and holiday candles. We found them at Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cinderella’s Coach Candle – $34.99 This candle is shaped like Cinderella’s pumpkin coach. It’s a shiny blue color … Read more

Disney+ Becomes Home of All Things ‘Ice Age’

If you’re looking to watch something from the “Ice Age” franchise, look no further than Disney+ because everything “Ice Age” is now on the Disney streaming platform. Last month, the newest addition to the “Ice Age” franchise, “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild” debuted on Disney+. Watch the full trailer below. The spinoff focuses … Read more

Grey Kangaroos (Including a Baby) Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Dr. Mark Penning shared in an Instagram post that grey kangaroos are back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The kangaroos pictured are Millie and her joey, Buckeye. They came to Disney’s Animal Kingdom from another accredited institution as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. “By working with the SSP,” Penning wrote, … Read more

Out of the Wild Turned Into Seating Area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Out of the Wild, a gift shop at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has permanently closed. The space that once held the outside shop now has seating and vending machines. The shop’s curtains remain, rolled up to the ceiling. Colorful benches, stools, and tables have been moved into the area. The panels along … Read more