PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/14/19 (Roaming Kevin, Pandora Maintenance Work, Valentine’s Day Offerings, ETC.)

Kevin Up Character

It was a beautiful day out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While we were out and about, we heard the squawks of a new bird in the park. Kevin, the lovable bird from Disney Pixar’s “Up” can now be found exploring Discovery Island. She’s a wandering character, but she does stop occasionally to investigate her new surroundings. … Read more

Park Hours for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extended in March and April

There’s even more time to experience the fun and excitement of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort this March and April. The select dates and the extended times are listed as follows: March 2, 9-19, 23-24: Park closes at 9 p.m. March 3, 17, 24: Park opens at 8 a.m. March 30-31: Park closes … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at Kevin from ‘Up!’ Meet and Greet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It appears the large and exotic bird known as “Kevin,” from Disney•Pixar’s “Up!” has migrated north from Paradise Falls and landed at Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgrImQOGrPI&w=560&h=315] Along with the new meet and greet, there will be some amazing new merch, like this plush Kevin! This adorable plush version of Kevin will … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Collection Villains Jewelry Now at Walt Disney World

The Disney Parks Jewelry Collection usually features fun, cute nods to Parks icons and lovable characters… but what if you wanted to channel your inner Evil Queen instead? There’s a collection for that. Check out this latest Disney Parks Jewelry Collection themed to Ursula, Evil Queen, and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas (she isn’t … Read more

REVIEW: Caring for Giants Tour in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Gentle Giants

While there are many different ways to keep a Walt Disney World Resort trip fun and exciting every time you visit, one of my favorite ways is through guided tours. This time around, my family and I decided to take the Caring for Giants tour located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This tour focuses on learning more … Read more

PHOTOS: Toy Story Alien Straw Drops at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Alien Straw

During PIXAR Fest, which took place last March in Disneyland, we were treated to special PIXAR merchandise. One of these pieces was a special straw featuring the aliens from Toy Story with the claw reaching for an alien. Today, those straws have been found in the popcorn stand located on Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. This … Read more

PHOTOS: Animal Kingdom Park Specific Reusable Bags Now Available

Last week we announced that there would now be park specific reusable bags coming and today, Animal Kingdom has released theirs! Hollywood Studios and Epcot’s new designs were released as well. These Animal Kingdom unique bags come in three sizes and feature icons such as Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safari, Pandora and the Tree of Life, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Today marks the start of the 25th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, along with Timon and Rafiki hosting the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party”. Just yesterday, we saw this gorgeous carved wood photo-op go up at the entrance to the park, and there are even more special three-dimensional … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donkey Animal Ambassadors Experience Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

animal ambassador donkey jill

Back in December, we reported that a brand-new Animal Ambassador program would be coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, one that would feature two veteran donkeys from Rafiki’s Planet Watch, which is currently under “extensive refurbishment.” Well, today we got a first look at the Animal Ambassador donkeys’ debut! Jack and Jill are two miniature donkeys that … Read more

Construction Worker Sues After Injury at Animal Kingdom

A construction worker is suing Disney after he was injured when a ditch he was digging collapsed on him at Animal Kingdom in 2016 . The Orlando Sentinel reported that Robert Howard filed the lawsuit against Disney, as well as MLC Theming and Total Demolition Services, asking for more than $15,000 in damages. Howard, who … Read more