While the new “Feathered Friends in Flight” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom may soar with guests, it’s ruffled some feathers with a major performers’ union. The bird show, which debuted with the reopening of the park, replaces “Up! A Great Bird Adventure,” featuring characters from the 2009 Disney/Pixar film. According to Deadline‘s Greg Evans, the … Read more
Kaltxì from Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Another new wave of merchandise has arrived at Windtraders, and it’s all about apparel and more! Seeing as much of it is themed to Avatar Flight of Passage, lets swoop in and take a look! Pandora Banshee Long-Sleeved T-Shirt – $39.99 Pandora Nighttime … Read more
With the official reopening of the Disney theme parks in Florida, many fans are weighing the pros and cons of venturing out for a mask-covered day at their favorite magical destination. This is, without a doubt, a personal choice and one that comes with assessing the risk to, not only one’s self, but those around … Read more
During the closure of the Walt Disney World theme parks due to COVID-19, a Disney’s Animal Kingdom Minnie Mouse Safari Loungefly mini backpack was added to shopDisney. If you were anything like me and decided not to risk using shopDisney and wait and see if the bag would hit the theme parks when they reopened– … Read more
If you’re looking to add a bit of extra Pixie Dust to your Disney outfits, you’ll want to check out these new rainbow confetti sequin Minnie ears! These new Minnie ears are full of sparkles, with a sequined headband and clear ears that hold rainbow confetti spread throughout. The ears almost look like small snow … Read more
Despite the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort, attendance at Disney Parks worldwide showed stagnation last year, and even backslid in some places, according to the newly released 2019 Theme Index and Museum Index published by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and AECOM. Worldwide, Walt Disney … Read more
Welcome back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! If you’re seeking a place to cool off for a bit, (with your mask on) you might be interested in visiting the Tree of Life Theater to see “It’s Tough to be a Bug!”. As with most attractions we’ve seen, social distancing markers are in place throughout the queue. … Read more
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
