With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutting down most events and theme parks throughout the country, Walt Disney World Resort has announced it will temporarily close after Sunday, March 15 out of an abundance of caution for their Cast Members and guests. The closure is stated to last through the end of the month, but Walt … Read more
With this new addition from Loungefly, you too can be in B-mode… backpack mode, that is! An adorable new yeti backpack has made its way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it’s roaring (and strobing) its way into our hearts. The all-over furry backpack is coated in soft white fur, with a light blue face with … Read more
With the growing concern over Coronavirus around the world, we are closely monitoring Walt Disney World’s status and daily-changing response. Today, we found a portable hand-wash station installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The accompanying sign provides basic directions for guests to fight the COVID-19 virus. On the signage, it does also direct guests to the … Read more
We profiled some of the new construction going on to the entrance plaza at Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday. Today, we were treated to a much clearer view of the job site and the construction progress as a whole. We got an especially good look at the upcoming security checkpoint plaza that, judging by the size, … Read more
The popular “A Path Less Traveled” Tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is returning to the park in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! The limited-time tour first debuted in 2018 as part of the park’s milestone 20th anniversary celebration and is now making a comeback, albeit slightly modified, with all backstage portions of … Read more
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It was chilly day today at the park, let’s go take a look around. The Tree of Life *might* just be my favorite park icon. It’s also the perfect backdrop for a great selfie! Some of the new merchandise for Disney·Pixar’s “Onward” has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! With … Read more
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re here to check out what’s new here on the wild side of Walt Disney World. The first thing to greet us upon arrival was similar to most of the parks recently: construction! Disney is making lots of improvements across it’s properties, and Animal Kingdom is no exception. This … Read more
Since Pandora – The World of AVATAR themed area opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in May 2017, it’s been one of the most popular destinations for guests. Not a lot of refurbishments have been done in that time, but that has recently changed. As part of the themed aesthetic of the land, the ground in … Read more
Recently, hours for the Guest Experience Team at the Magic Kingdom were reduced, and now the teams over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are also seeing adjusted hours. The new hours for Guest Experience Teams throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom are as follows: Discovery Island: 9 a.m. – One hour before park close Africa: 10 a.m. – … Read more
Construction continues on the new security area in front of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But since the two formerly separate structures were joined earlier this month, visible construction progress seems to have slowed. Let’s first address the maze you can expect upon arrival to the park. When arriving via bus, you’re in for quite a walk … Read more
The buzz going around Disney’s Animal Kingdom is that there’s a new orange and honey-flavored bee cupcake! Well, we here at WDWNT are fond of bees (sort of), so we had to fly over there and check it out! The treat consists of orange cake with honey custard filling topped with buttercream icing, chocolate pearls, … Read more
From April 18-22, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will host special entertainment and activities throughout the park – culminating in an all-day extravaganza on Earth Day (April 22) in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. Get an insider’s view from Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde – … Read more
It’s a beautiful sunny day here in Florida, a perfect day to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Construction continues on the new security structure outside of the park. We’re super excited for an easier arrival experience. Three new phone cases greeted us featuring the beloved park icon, the Tree of Life. They retail for $29.99 and … Read more
Where are my fellow Disney’s Animal Kingdom fans at? In just this past week alone, we’ve already seen a Cinderella Castle Loungefly backpack, a Spaceship Earth glow tumbler and, well, the new residents over at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood Studios have been all of the news. It was about time we got some representation … Read more
There’s a new sweetheart in town, and it’s got us blushing it’s so good. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and this sweet treat is sure to please. This soft pale pink perfection is a chocolate cupcake with strawberry icing, garnished with strawberry and chocolate crispy pearls, candy hearts, and a whole chocolate covered … Read more
Today, I spent the morning exploring my favorite park at Walt Disney World: Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Right as you get off the tram, you’re greeted with some green scrim, which hides the new covered security screening area. You can see progress is happening quickly over here, with the structure completed, framed out and covered. The … Read more
