Beginning February 13th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will offer Guests an opportunity to go behind the scenes and get a peek at some of the backstage areas at Rafiki’s Planet Watch that support the park’s animal care operations. As part of a test, these complimentary 30-minute experiences will be offered throughout the day. Specific backstage locations … Read more
Two popular entertainment acts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are ending in February 2018. Chakranadi, the duo playing the sitar and tabla in the Anandapur village in Asia, is set to end on February 17th. Also ending on that day will be the Discovery Island Sunset Serenatas, an act that had a musician playing a Paraguayan … Read more
New at Pongu Pongu Refreshments in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are two baked goods and a fun twist on a fan-favorite beverage… The Moara Coffe Cake, Viperwolf Claw, and the Night Blossom with Rum (or Rum Blossom) were added recently. Let’s see how these new items fared… Moara Coffee Cake … Read more
Now through May 5th, 2018, guests can see Jose Carioca and Panchito of the Three Caballeros in the Discovery Island Carnivale show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Many bloggers were lost fighting off-duty entertainment cast members and moms who dressed up their kids to bring you these photos. The show starts as normal with … Read more
This summer, beloved stories from several Disney films will come to life at Walt Disney World in the form of new attractions, entertainment, experiences and more at all four parks, setting up summer 2018 to be what Disney is calling “Incredible Summer.” Here’s what to expect at each Walt Disney World Resort location: The Incredibles … Read more
With Animal Kingdom’s 20th anniversary still about 3 months away on April 22nd, it is a bit surprising to already be seeing 20th anniversary merchandise items hitting shelves, but here they are. The items were found in the Island Mercantile store on Discovery Island. This t-shirt retails for $29.99. This shirt retails for $34.99. The … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park… Welcome to the Jungle GOOD MORNING BABIRUSA!!! To keep lines shorter at Guest Relations, guests needing the DAS service are being sent up to the top of the Oasis to enroll. Wild New Merchandise An entirely new line of Animal Kingdom logo merchandise … Read more
Every year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates Earth Day and the park’s anniversary with Party for the Planet, a few-day long celebration where guests could find extra opportunities to explore the natural wonders of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, thanks to a variety of enhanced park offerings, including interactive activities, entertainment, enhanced animal encounters, commemorative photo options and merchandise. … Read more
Disney announced that a new baby Nile hippopotamus was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom late Saturday night at around 10 p.m. It is the first hippo born at the park in 13 years. The new hippo calf is staying close to its mother, Tuma. Disney’s animal care staff is giving mother and baby room to … Read more
Today, Disney is sharing the first details about an all-new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Spring 2018 featuring Russell and Dug from Disney•Pixar’s “UP.” Beginning just in time for the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom next year, this new experience will offer guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now offering a special cinnamon cream cheese mousse at a few counter service restaurants, just for the holiday season. This bright red dessert is coated in a red glaze, has chocolate cream cookie crumbles and apple-compote at its base and is topped with a green meringue kiss. You’ll find this mousse … Read more
Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been quite popular since it opened back in May, but the wait times and crowd levels inside the park’s newest addition have certainly become more manageable since the Summer. However, the massive crowds expected at Walt Disney World for the Thanksgiving Holiday through Christmas have … Read more
ShopDisney is now selling the Pandora – World of Avatar Interactive Banshees online! If you missed your chance to get them at the parks because they were sold out, here is your chance to get them now! Online, they are coupled with the perches to display them when not in use. To see what … Read more
Flights of Wonder, a guest favorite show in Asia since Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in April 1998, is rumored to close at year’s end in 2017. The show features an entertaining and informative bird trainer who welcomes guests to a mystical place. With “help” from Guano Joe or Jane—the amusing explorer who fears birds more … Read more
We showed you the new Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and the Hollywood Studios tumblers, so now we’re completing the set by showing you photos of the Animal Kingdom Ceramic Starbucks tumbler. You can find this beauty over at Creature Comforts for $21.99. The Animal Kingdom tumbler features some neat animal patterns, as well as logos belonging to … Read more
Hurricane Irma passed through Walt Disney World this week, closing the parks for two days and many attractions for even longer. While the parks did reopen yesterday, damage was quite evident at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as in the Epcot Resort Area. Take a look: The Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal … Read more