We get a first look at new Disney short film Versa, some new Animal Kingdom food tastes suspiciously Tropical Americas-adjacent, and Brooks unveils their latest runDisney design — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
Walt Disney World shared a preview of new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! merchandise coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the show’s opening next month. Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Merchandise The new merchandise will be available in Discovery Trading Company starting on November 7, the opening day of Zootopia: Better Zoogether. The show replaces It’s Tough To Be … Read more
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Harambe Market has closed for a months-long update, while Trilo-Bites and Dino-Bite Snacks are permanently closed. Harambe Market The Harambe Market seating area is still open to walk into. Despite the restaurant no longer serving, there are still some signs advertising it’s menu. The menu on the board at the main … Read more
Goofy has a new meet and greet location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. New Goofy Meet and Greet Location Guests can now find Goofy in front of a backstage gate in the park’s Africa section. This is next to Harambe Market, which will temporary close this month. The gate is decorated with a mural, making a … Read more
Walt Disney World shared the official poster for Zootopia: Better Zoogether, a new show opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom next month. The poster confirms some of the characters appearing in the show. Zootopia: Better Zoogether Poster This is the second poster for the show. The first mostly featured characters as silhouettes but this one more … Read more
Crews have started demolishing Aunt Polly’s on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom to make way for a Cars area. Aunt Polly’s Demolition Over construction walls, we could see a pile of rubble approximately where Aunt Polly’s used to be. Although we couldn’t see the entire area, it appears a significant portion of the building … Read more
If you haven’t heard the term Rope Drop, I am so glad that you are here. And even if you have, I am happy you’ve joined in the discussion around this age old question, “To Rope Drop or Not to Rope Drop?” Rope Drop Basics The term “Rope Drop” comes from the tradition of Cast … Read more
What’s left of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit catches fire, Disney opens a preview center for upcoming Walt Disney World attractions, PhilharMagic closes for refurbishment, and Harambe Market’s menu is moving — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 10, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
With upcoming permanent and temporary restaurant closures, menu items at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will move locations. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Menu Updates Harambe Market in Africa is closing temporarily until early 2026. When it reopens, it will offer typical American fare like hamburgers and chicken strips as a replacement for Restaurantosaurus, which closes permanently in February … Read more
Disney announced the permanent closure date for Trilo-Bites and Dino Bite Snacks in DinoLand U.S.A., plus the temporary closure date of Harambe Market. Trilo-Bites and Dino Bite Snacks Closing Trilo-Bites is a snack kiosk near the main entrance of DinoLand, while Dino Bite Snacks is next to Restaurantosaurus. Both will be closed as of October … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new preview center of Walt Disney World’s upcoming Monsters, Inc. land, Cars area, and Tropical Americas land. Walt Disney Presents The preview is inside Walt Disney Presents, near the end of the gallery. Since 2021, this Walt Disney Imagineering Presents case housed a display dedicated to the Disney Cruise Line … Read more
Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World have increased prices across the board, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT is getting new animatronics, and so many new food items to review — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
Disney Vacation Club Members can view the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before it opens to all guests on November 7. DVC Zootopia: Better Zoogether Previews DVC Members will have the opportunity to preview the show on the following dates and times: These dates crossover with Cast Member previews of the … Read more
Disney announced details for Cast Member previews of Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Zootopia: Better Zoogether Cast Member Previews Cast Members can experience the new show on select dates from October 31 through November 3, 2025. They can begin registering for previews on October 14 at 7 a.m. EST. Registration closes four days … Read more
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will get to experience Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before other guests. Zootopia: Better Zoogether Passholder Previews Passholder previews for the brand new Tree of Life show will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and Thursday, November 6, 2025. The show opens to all guests on Friday, … Read more
Disney wins big with 7-figure movie rights to Impossible Creatures, cold brew options are expanding and new Disney Cruise Line sailings are available to book— all this and more in today’s daily recap for October 7, 2025. Walt Disney World Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise … Read more