Back in October, we reported that Disney’s Animal Kingdom rhino Kendi had given birth to a baby boy. Kendi’s pregnancy was featured on the Disney+ National Geographic series “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” Since then, the baby has been learning and growing. We even caught a glimpse of him in the Disney’s Animal Kingdom new … Read more
Hours at all four Walt Disney World theme parks have been extended January 24 through January 30, 2021. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are staying open one hour later each day. Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open one hour earlier. In addition, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended two days — January 24 and … Read more
After our recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom we got a surprise in our inbox, a brand new Guest Satisfaction Survey. Typically this isn’t anything out of the ordinary, but some of the questions raised in the survey have piqued our interest. The survey started out asking a multitude of questions regarding COVID safety measures … Read more
After four decades of creating memorable Disney Parks experiences, Joe Rohde, one of the most prolific Imagineers is marking his last day at Disney. But on his way out, he left the company a gift. Joe Rohde shared this picture on his Instagram account, sharing a toast with his family to commemorate the day. He … Read more
In a new video from Disney, the residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom are smashing 2020-branded pumpkins, watermelons, and more in celebration of new year’s eve! As Scott Terrell, Director of Animal & Science Operations at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, says on Disney Parks Blog, the destruction is a great enrichment activity for the animals. … Read more
Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has become the latest attraction to resume seating every row. This change allows for greater guest capacity and shorter wait times. Guests (some without masks, as these tend to fly off on the attraction) now occupy every row of this Expedition Everest train. Since Walt Disney World reopened back … Read more
If you’re looking to spend New Year’s Eve somewhere special, it’s likely not going to be at a Walt Disney World theme park. All four parks are fully booked for Park Pass reservations on December 31st. As of yesterday, no reservations were available for Annual Passholders, while only EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom remained open … Read more
When it comes time to “rise to the challenge” on Avatar Flight of Passage, be ready to also face new social distancing measures, or lack thereof. The popular attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom initially opened with strict social distancing measures, and while many of those are still in place throughout the queue, riders are now … Read more
Harambe Market reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in mid-November and has been operating daily. Beginning January 4, 2021, it will only be open on weekends. According to the Walt Disney World website, Harambe Market will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is currently open 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. … Read more
Even though it’s Christmas Eve, spring is springing up at Walt Disney World, as more park hours have been added the week of March 7th-13th! The Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 AM to 6 PM all that week, with park hopping allowed beginning at 2 PM. At EPCOT, the park will be open … Read more
Guests at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have a little more time to enjoy all the fun, as hours have been extended at both parks from January 10th-16th. The news comes just days after hours were also changed for the first week of the month. At the Magic Kingdom, the park will … Read more
Kaltxì from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! If you can’t tell from our Na’vi, there’s a new addition to the Pandora — The World of Avatar face masks! The floating mountains of the Valley of Mo’ara are featured on this new mask. The word Pandora is featured in green, making this a unique souvenir that will tell … Read more
Disney+ recently announced its new programming through February 2021. Among the new series is “Disney Parks Sunrise”, which began streaming on Friday. Disney+ tweeted that both early birds and night owls can “[agree] on the beauty of Disney Parks sunrises.” “Disney Parks Sunrise” currently consists of three episodes: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. … Read more
Expedition Everest is currently down at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. My Disney Experience is even notifying guests that the attraction is unavailable. The message in the app states the following: On behalf of the entire team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I’d like to apologize that Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is currently unavailable. … Read more
A new aerial photo shows that a fence has been installed around Walt Disney’s personal airplane, currently located in a backstage area near Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Back in 2018, we reported that the Grumman G-159 Gulfstream 1, which Disney used to travel back and forth between Burbank and Orlando when the company was acquiring land … Read more
The My Disney Experience mobile app has updated the page for Tamu Tamu Refreshments and now lists breakfast availability from 8:00am until 11:00am daily. The Tamu Tamu Refreshments breakfast menu offerings include: Guava and Cream Cheese Danish – $3.99 DASANI® Bottled Water – $3.50 Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit – $6.99 African Coffee – $11.00 … Read more