Famous primatologist Jane Goodall has passed away at age 91. Jane Goodall Passes Away “The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes,” the institute announced. “She was in California … Read more
Disney+ is raising subscription prices, the Halcyon lives on in The Mandalorian and Grogu, Shanghai Disneyland is getting an expanded Soaring attraction, and Nexstar holds firm on not airing Jimmy Kimmel — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World … Read more
Jared Bush, the Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, has posted a message teasing the new Encanto attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Encanto Attraction At last year’s D23 event, we learned that Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be home to an all-new Tropical Americas land, replacing the almost-extinct DinoLand U.S.A. This land is set … Read more
A new collection of Expedition Everest t-shirts and a hoodie have arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Adult T-Shirt – $27.99 This is a blue short-sleeved tee. On the chest, the Yeti is pictured blending in with mountain peaks. White clouds surround the the mountains. A yellow and orange circular design is in the background. The … Read more
A guest dies after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, Morgan & Morgan takes Steamboat Willie to court, the PeopleMover is unexpectedly closed, and the 2025 Candlelight Processional has its celebrity narrators — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
A construction crane has been spotted in the middle of ongoing demolition of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Construction Crane Seen in DinoLand Zooming in on this image from our previous article on The Boneyard’s complete demolition, you can see a white crane structure rising up in the distance behind the green Tropical Americas … Read more
Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is going through an exterior refurbishment. Discovery Trading Company Refurbishment The Discovery Island shop remains open but one set of doors is blocked by a green scrim and rolling planters. The scrims and planters effectively block views of the construction zone. But we can see some of the … Read more
The Muppet Show is coming back, we say goodbye to Gino the gorilla, a guest gets arrested at Magic Kingdom, and Disneyland settles a $233 million wage theft lawsuit — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney … Read more
Gino the silverback gorilla, the most senior gorilla in Animal Kingdom’s troop, has passed away. He was 44 years old. Gino the Gorilla Passes Away Gino was a Western lowland gorilla who was a fixture on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail from day one — he was part of the troop on Animal Kingdom’s opening … Read more
A Paint the Night float caught fire at Disneyland, the Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage has been delayed three months, MCO issued a ground stop, and an Orlando company made a replica of a Galactic Starcruiser cabin — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 11, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more
An ironic Yeti ornament has arrived at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Serka Zong Bazaar We found the new ornament at Serka Zong Bazaar, the gift shop located at the exit of Expedition Everest. Expedition Everest Ornament – $26.99 The ornament features a 3D Yeti surrounded by text advertising the “Himalayan Track Repair” service, which … Read more
Howdy! Today was a lot of fun. I started my day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where I was met with a lot of construction and refurbishments. I ended my day in Disney Springs with a surprise performance by our favorite Piano Rob on the roaming piano. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from … Read more
The Angola colobus monkey exhibit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is currently closed for a months-long refurbishment. Monkey Exhibit Closed for Refurbishment The habitat is on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail and is usually visible from two sides. It’s now blocked by green construction walls and scrim. As usual, the walls are decorated with PPG Paints-branded … Read more
Following the closure of The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, crews are removing the iconic Brachiosaurus from the DinoLand, U.S.A. entrance bridge. Brachiosaurus Bones Coming Down On Thursday morning, we saw crew members in The Boneyard securing the Brachiosaurus tail for removal. The Brachiosaurus stood over Oldengate Bridge, which guests walked under when entering DinoLand … Read more
The Boneyard in DinoLand, U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom permanently closed on September 1. Take a last look around the paleontology play area. Entrance The Boneyard was located just past the bridge from Discovery Island to DinoLand, U.S.A. Themed to a dinosaur dig site, it had an entrance structure that looked like temporary scaffolding and … Read more
Due to the impending closure of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, select meet and greets will be relocated. DinoLand U.S.A. Meet and Greets Being Relocated Once the remaining areas of DinoLand U.S.A. close on February 2, 2026, three meet and greets in the land will be relocated to new areas. Details on these new … Read more