Disney’s Animal Kingdom

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom 3/19/21 (New Thumper Springtime Cupcake, More Easter Treats at Grand Floridian, Largest Decor Yet Added to Cinderella Castle, and More)

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Hello from a suddenly cooler and beautiful day here in Walt Disney World! We thoroughly enjoyed the reprieve from the heat. We found lots to show you today, so let’s get started! There always seems to be pavement work being done somewhere in Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is no exception. We found … Read more

REVIEW: Thumper Spring Cupcake Hops into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Spring has sprung across the Walt Disney World Resort and to celebrate, festive treats are popping up all over. We revealed the full list of Easter treats available across Walt Disney World this morning, and we knew we had to hop over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try this adorable Thumper cupcake. Thumper Spring Cupcake … Read more

PHOTOS: Plexiglass Dividers Added to Load Platform of Na’vi River Journey As Boats Undergo Modifications at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Plexiglass dividers and physical distancing markers were added to a multitude of attractions as an enhanced COVID-19 safety measure. The Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom received plexiglass dividers for at least one boat recently. Now, the loading platform in the queue also has plexiglass dividers installed. Dividers of plexiglass help separate guests while … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Learn to Draw Characters from “Raya and the Last Dragon” at the Animation Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Beginning today, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are able to learn how to draw characters from the upcoming animated film Raya and the Last Dragon at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. At the Conservation Station, you are greeted with posters of Raya and the Last Dragon and the new Animation Experience. Once inside, chairs are … Read more

REVIEW: Secret Menu Annual Passholder Exclusive Beverages Should Remain a Secret at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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As part of a new weekday promotion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, an Annual Passholder-exclusive secret menu for four limited-time beverages is now available at Restaurantosaurus Lounge. Restaurantosaurus Lounge Passholder Secret Menu The secret menu includes three alcoholic beverages and one non-alcoholic drink. The Annual Passholder-exclusive beverages are offered in addition to the regular menu at … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/20/21 (“Raya and The Last Dragon” Sand Sculpture, Cinderella Castle Moat Draining, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Progress, and More)

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Greetings from the Magic Kingdom! We’re back for another weekend at Walt Disney World, after having experienced a busy Presidents’ Day weekend only a several days ago. We also had some unseasonably poor weather to deal with last Saturday, and today couldn’t be more different from the rainy experience of a week ago. Starting out … Read more

PHOTOS: Artists Begin Work on 40-Ton Sand Sculpture at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate “Raya and The Last Dragon”

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With Raya and the Last Dragon releasing soon, Walt Disney World guests can experience the fantastical world of Kumandra a little early! This weekend, guests can watch as a team of artists works on a 40-ton sand sculpture dedicated to the animated film at Discovery Island Stage. The artists began working on this display yesterday. … Read more

All Walt Disney World Theme Parks Fully Booked for Today, February 20

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All four parks are fully booked for Park Pass reservations today. No reservations are available for Theme Park Tickets Guests, Disney Resort Guests, nor for Annual Passholders. The last time this happened was on New Year’s Eve, before Park Hopper returned. This weekend is a busy one as Park Pass reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/7/21 (Tree of Life Trinket Tray, Missing Entertainment, New Pressed Pennies, and More)

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Howdy from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re coming to you from Walt Disney World after an evening full of tornado watches, though thankfully we’re only feeling slight after effects of the storms. We’ll also be heading over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom later in the day. With all of that being established, there’s a busy day in … Read more

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