We’re finally back in the beautiful Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We decided to check out Windtraders and were delighted to find that even more new merchandise has appeared since we were here during the Annual Passholder Preview, such as mugs, a misting fan, and even a banshee hat. Let’s … Read more
After a months-long hiatus, The Dino Institute has once again opened its doors at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and that means it’s time for some prehistoric adventure on DINOSAUR! Good to see you again, Aladar! While FastPass+ isn’t currently available, social distancing markers have been set up at both entrances. Inside, markers are found only in … Read more
With Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopening to the public, we’ve been eager to see our favorite characters again! Although we might not be able to show how much we’ve missed these characters with hugs, we can definitely wave down to them on the all-new Discovery River Character Cruise. This new Character Cruise is how guests and … Read more
For a cool place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, you’ll want to head to the Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s head inside and see what health and safety measures have come to our favorite lounge at the park. Social distance markers are placed near the host stand outside for … Read more
Along the Discovery River in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can find Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!, an aquatic version of the popular DinoLand U.S.A. party set on a pontoon boat. This experience will take place in lieu of character meet-and-greets, giving guests a safe way to still see their favorite characters in the theme parks! Dressed … Read more
Back when the full list of attractions and experiences that would be available for the grand reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom was released, we were both excited and intrigued to see that the Wilderness Explorers would be returning. How would this interactive experience operate, with all the new social distancing measures and health and safety … Read more
Today is a big day for the Walt Disney World theme parks as the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are officially open to all guests! While this should bring joy to some, for others it means visiting Guest Relations to solve various issues before heading into the parks and today is no exception. While … Read more
Welcome back to the Most Magical Place on Earth! In order to commemorate this grand reopening of the theme parks, Disney has released all new “Together Again” t-shirts to help celebrate us all being back together again in our favorite place. Adult “Together Again” Shirt – $26.99 This adult gray shirt features a navy Mickey … Read more
“Welcome to a kingdom of animals… real, ancient, and imagined” -Michael D. Eisner, April 22, 1998. Though this wild park has been closed for months, it reopened yesterday for Annual Passholder previews. We were there to give you a first-hand look at what to expect as you enter Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As you can see, … Read more
Today is the day we have been waiting for: the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World! Like us, many guests woke up this morning in resort hotels, eagerly awaiting their first day back in the parks. In order to help the reopenings go smoothly, Walt Disney World has just … Read more
Now that Walt Disney World’s theme parks are finally reopening to guests, we’re getting a look at the merchandise that was created for events that were supposed to happen during the shutdown. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we found a display of the limited edition MagicBands that are finally on sale. Included were the Mulan “Strong … Read more
Greetings from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today, we’re checking out the new safety measures at Kali River Rapids. Social distancing markers have been set up throughout the queue. With FastPass+ unavailable for the foreseeable future, signage has been covered up. As we enter the indoor queue sections, we find even more queue markers. A hand sanitizing … Read more
Annual Passholder previews have begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which means it’s time once again to “rise to the challenge” on Avatar Flight of Passage! We spotted a Cast Member cleaning and sanitizing the test vehicle in front of the entrance. As we’ve seen elsewhere, enhanced safety measures have been put in place due to … Read more
Annual Passholder previews are underway at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so we headed to Asia to see what new safety measures are in place at Expedition Everest. The first thing we spotted came long before we made it to the attraction. Because it’s consistently one of the most popular rides in the park, social distancing markers … Read more
Could Primeval Whirl not be reopening for a while? The latest park map from Disney’s Animal Kingdom might suggest so. The attraction doesn’t appear on the latest park map, nor is it listed in the descriptions. The attraction entered seasonal operation last Fall. Its removal from the listing could be an indication that with the … Read more
If you find yourself faltering in your face mask under the hot Florida summer sun on your next trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the respite from a sit-down could be exactly what you’re looking for. To help keep guests comfortable while still being cautious during the COVID-19 pandemic, new “Relaxation Station” areas have been set … Read more