Walt Disney World theme park operating hours have been extended for select dates in September and October. Magic Kingdom On September 29 and October 1 & 2, the Magic Kingdom will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. It was previously scheduled to close at 9:00 p.m. EPCOT On October 1 & 2, EPCOT … Read more
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, September 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed another baby as a white rhino calf was born this morning. Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment division, announced the birth on Instagram. The rhino calf is part of an endangered population. Dr. Penning also noted that more information about the calf, born to … Read more
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing on November 1 for refurbishment. As a water ride, Kali River Rapids closes for a few weeks annually in the winter for a standard refurbishment. It previously closed from January to March, a refurbishment that was extended for over a month. A reopening date for … Read more
It looks like a good time to return to Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar! While unfortunately you still can not “adopt” a new Banshee buddy at The Rookery, nearby, another favorite store item has made its return: the Na’vi Build-Your-Own Necklace or Bracelet station. Only recently, merchandise like these necklaces have started … Read more
We’re just weeks away from the debut at Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and work seems to be moving along to set the stage for this new daytime spectacular. Since our last visit, a new dock has seemingly been completed, with work already underway to install show elements. Right now, metal frameworks of varying … Read more
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, September 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
The circle of Walt Disney World 50th anniversary banners is complete as the decorations have finally been installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Several banners have been installed outside the park entrance, just before the security screening area. Some of the banners sport the “Ear-idescent” rainbow pattern that has comprised much of the artwork for “The … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. 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. … Read more
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 Sunday, August 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Operating hours have been released for Walt Disney World through November 7. For the most part, hours remain consistent at each park between November 1 and November 7. We had previously shared operating hours through October 31. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is open daily from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. EPCOT From November 1 through … Read more
Disney has filed a permit for “general construction” at the site of Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which permanently closed over a year ago. Other than ride vehicles being removed, the attraction has sat mostly untouched. Earlier this year, Disney filed a permit for “labor, material and/or electrical for construction”, contracting their in-house construction … Read more
As reported yesterday, biometric fingerprint scanning has resumed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. To enter the park, you must place your finger on the scanner after tapping in with your ticket or MagicBand. Biometric scanning also returned to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park today, and we expect to see it roll out to the rest of … Read more
Yet another audio-animatronic has malfunctioned at Walt Disney World, bringing the total over the last week up to five. The Shaman of Songs on Na’vi River Journey, part of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, was seen malfunctioning by TikTok user erinn_disneyplanner. Watch the video below to see the moment when … Read more
Guests looking to “adopt” (purchase) a shoulder Banshee toy from The Rookery inside Windtraders Shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have to settle for the plush version. The shop inside Pandora – The World of Avatar is sold out of the popular souvenirs. The branches of The Rookery are usually filled with the Ikran, as … Read more
Disney paused the use of biometric fingerprint scanners at the admission tapstiles when the parks reopened in July 2020, but they make a return tomorrow, August 23. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be the first park to see the process resume. Guests will need to once again place their finger on the scanner after tapping in … Read more