As we started our day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we popped into the Creature Comforts Starbucks and picked up a new Merry Menagerie cupcake! The cupcake pairs with the new Merry Menagerie puppet entertainment and decorations in the park this Christmas season. Guests can find Cast Members with beautiful puppets of cold weather animals toward … Read more
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for refurbishment in early 2020. This typically occurs annually, as temperatures drop in Florida. Kali River Rapids is scheduled to be down from January 6, 2020 until March 20, 2020. It will reopen to guests on March 21, 2020, just in time for the busier … Read more
After months behind construction walls, the stage for the Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight bird show has finally debuted a new, permanent space. For months now during its refurbishment, the show has taken place over by the rocks surrounding the edge of the overlook for the Tree of Life, but now the stage is … Read more
Harambe House is being constructed to house the newest Club 33 location at Walt Disney World and is set to open later this year. It’s been just under a month since our last visit to the Harambe House construction site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We went over today to check out the latest updates. Things … Read more
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, January 14th should “rise to the challenge” and visit Pandora – The World of AVATAR early, as the land will close two hours before the rest of the park. Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey, along with Satu’li Canteen, Pongu Pongu, and Windtraders, are currently scheduled to … Read more
While most guests flock to Satu’li Canteen for their delicious hearty noodle or rice bowls, the quick service location in Pandora – The World of Avatar is also well known for its mousse desserts. Colorful, dome-like, and with an otherworldly sheen, these creative treats are offered year-round in the restaurant’s signature blueberry flavor, with special … Read more
Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s a beautiful day and the crowds are out to enjoy it. Let’s take a look around and see what’s up. The first thing we spotted were these sweet, snuggling owl lanterns above the Riverside Depot. This 2020 ornament was in Riverside Depot along with all the others. It is … Read more
Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened this weekend to crowds of excited guests eager to throw out their backs. Those looking to experience the attraction again are in luck, as the operating schedule for the popular ride has been extended. The attraction was originally slated to open from November 24th through December 1st … Read more
Jambo and Merry Christmas (and Kwanzaa and Diwali!) from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park! The holidays have officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and we’ve eaten our way through all of the new offerings. You can check out all of the new treats available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by clicking through on the links below. Set up … Read more
Hello there! We heard the call of the wild this morning and decided to spend our day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s get this adventure started! We hands down believe that one of the best additions to Walt Disney World in recent years has been the Merry Menagerie. This holiday offering allows for guests to … Read more
Are you ready to go back in time? Way back in time? Older than dirt? Well we have good news for you! Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened today after being switched to a seasonal operation schedule. You can find the carnival-like roller coaster attraction in Dinoland U.S.A. as part of the Hester and … Read more
Move over, Mickey Pretzels, there’s a new king around the snack carts. A new Simba pretzel has just become the “mane” event over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re already feeling the love. Take a look at this adorable and delicious new snack. The Simba pretzel is precious. Twisted to look like the drawing Rafiki … Read more
Jambo! and happy holidays from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s always a treat to see the Merry Menagerie. The Christmas decorations in Pandora are so detailed, it’s fun to look at all the unique elements. There’s even Mickey Mouse in the window! So many new pins were available at Discovery Trading Company. The Walt Disney Day pin … Read more
Originally set to reopen on November 23rd, it has been announced that Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also be reopening for Christmas week. The attraction will open from December 22-31, 2019 and January 1-4, 2020. During these dates, the attraction will not operate during morning Extra Magic Hours. Prior to this, the … Read more
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Merry Menagerie artisan puppets since they were announced earlier this year, and now that they’re here, we can’t get enough of them. They’re adorable, and whenever they make their appearances on Discovery Island, the crowd all stands in wonderment at these charismatic critters. One thing that readers … Read more
There may still be a month and a half left in 2019, but they’ve already got 2020 vision at Walt Disney World… and they’re looking back to the future. A new “Happy New Year 2020” shirt is now available at the Walt Disney World Resort, featuring a retro-inspired style. The shirt retails for $24.99. The … Read more
