PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 10/24/18 (Goodbye Planet Watch, New Merchandise, Everest Refurb, DINOSAUR Updates, ETC.)

Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see what’s new and exciting around the park… Time’s Up for Planet Watch On Saturday, Rafiki’s Planet Watch closed. Is it permanent? Is it seasonal? Are they really refurbishing it? No one actually knows. I overheard several guests ask cast members and every cast … Read more

VIDEO: Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Conservation Station Final Day Tour

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In case you missed it, Rafiki’s Planet Watch (over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom) closed this past October 20th supposedly for an extensive refurbishment. For many, Rafiki’s Planet Watch was a quiet respite from the rest of Animal Kingdom. It featured the Affection Section (a petting zoo), veterinary stations, Song of the Rainforest with Grandmother Willow, and a … Read more

Rafiki’s Planet Watch Closure Forces Wilderness Explorers Badges to Relocate

With the supposedly temporary closure of Rafiki’s Planet Watch looming, the location of Wilderness Explorers badges will be changing at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. Rafiki’s Planet Watch’s last day of operation is scheduled for October 20th, with meet-and-greets having already ended in September. Starting Oct. 21, the Wilderness Explorer badges will now move to the Wildlife … Read more

PinQuest Begins Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pin collectors rejoice! PinQuest is making its long-awaited return to Walt Disney World on October 18th, this time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park! For those of you unfamiliar with PinQuest, it’s essentially a scavenger hunt throughout the park. You buy a starter pack, or in this case an “adventure kit,” and use a variety of … Read more

Operating Hours for Animal Kingdom Attractions Are Being Reduced

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The hours of operations for various attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been reduced through the rest of the year. While Animal Kingdom is now open later than it used to be years ago, many rides will now close earlier or will open later than before. These include: Kilimanjaro Safari is now closing at 7:45 … Read more

Experience New Limited Time Magic Shots At Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is known for its beautiful scenery – which also makes it perfect for taking beautiful pictures. Like all Disney Parks, they offer magic shots via PhotoPass. However, they are offering a few brand new shots including characters from favorite Disney movies such as Aladdin and The Jungle Book. You will not want to … Read more

Tons of New Entertainment and More Announced for Walt Disney World in 2019 (Incredibles Pixar Place Takeover, Mickey and Minnie Surprise Celebration, Lion King Anniversary Party, ETC.)

Today, Disney announced a number of new offerings coming to the 4 Walt Disney World theme parks in 2019… In honor of the true originals, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration will bring new music, dancing and all sorts of other fun to Magic Kingdom Park starting January 18th, 2019. As part … Read more

VIDEO: Revamped “UP! A Great Bird Adventure” Show Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with New Humor

UP! A Great Bird Adventure has been almost universally panned since it debuted back in April in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Many a guest has cringed from the painful dialogue between live actors and costumed characters as the talented winged cast members performed their various acts. Disney has noted this and the show … Read more