WDWNT Daily Recap (9/8/21): Expedition Everest to Close for Over Three Months, Dave Bautista Bids Farewell to Marvel, Disney World Passholder ‘Bonus’ Reservations, ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Premiere Date, 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, September 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Baby White Rhino Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

PHOTOS: Na’vi Build-Your-Own Jewelry Returns to Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/31/21): Walt Disney World to Release 50th Anniversary Happy Meal Toys at McDonalds, Bambi and Thumper Join Fab 50 Character Collection, Fall Decorations Arrive at Disneyland, and More

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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

Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Through November 7

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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 Files Permit for Construction at Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

Biometric Fingerprint Scans Resume at Walt Disney World

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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