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BREAKING: Boneyard Closing Date – Closing Forever in September, Disney Promises New Playground in Tropical Americas Land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2025June 16, 2025

The Boneyard Sets Closing Date in DinoLand U.S.A. Boneyard Closing Date Announced New Tropical Americas Playground Replacing Boneyard Other DinoLand Closures Transformation of DinoLand to Tropical Americas Boneyard Closing FAQ The next section of DinoLand U.S.A. will soon go extinct to make way for the Tropical Americas expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as The Boneyard … Read more

U.S. Army 250th Anniversary T-shirt Available at Walt Disney World

June 14, 2025

A new t-shirt honoring 250 years of the U.S. Army has arrived at Walt Disney World. We found the shirt at Riverside Depot in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. U.S. Army Anniversary T-Shirt – $29.99 The shirt is black with a camouflage Mickey Mouse silhouette printed on the left side of the chest. The back of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Aerial Shots of Tropical Americas Construction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 13, 2025

Aerial view of a large construction site with machinery, buildings, trees, and a nearby body of water.

X user bioreconstruct has shared some overhead shots of the work happening in the area of Animal Kingdom that will eventually become the Tropical Americas. Tropical Americas Construction In the first image of the construction zone shared by bioreconstruct, several construction vehicles and quipment can be seen, including a crane that we saw on a … Read more

Crane Arrives at Tropical Americas Construction Site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 13, 2025

A construction crane rises behind green walls in the Tropical Americas area, with strollers and people nearby.

There’s now a crane towering over the Tropical Americas construction site in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Crane The crane is near the back of the site, beyond the former Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures gift shop. Most of the fencing and walls that created the edge of DinoLand U.S.A. have been demolished, and the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom 6/12/2025 (Animal Friends and the Return of Sleepy Hollow Waffles)

June 12, 2025

A crowd walks toward the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a sunny day, surrounded by lush greenery.

Howdy! I had a wonderful hot morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom where I found new merchandise and checked in on our animal friends. I then ran over to Magic Kingdom and devoured the returning waffles at Sleepy Hollow. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom This morning was very warm, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is notoriously … Read more

REVIEW: All 5 Beverages for Joffrey’s V.I.Passholder Freshly Brewed Card and Completion Prize at Walt Disney World

June 12, 2025

Collage of three photos with Joffrey's themed iced coffees and a Freshly Brewed Card-shaped suitcase at Disney Springs.

Just in time for V.I.Passholder Summer Days at Walt Disney World, Joffrey’s has debuted five new beverages alongside a special redemption card for guests who purchase all five. Joffrey’s V.I.Passholder Summer Days Drinks Disney has announced that V.I.Passholder Summer Days is scheduled to run from May 14 to July 31. To celebrate Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Braille Map Fixed, ‘It’s Tough To Be A Bug!’ Temporary Decals Removed

June 7, 2025

A Disney Animal Kingdom Braille Map is displayed on a wooden stand with people walking in the background.

The braille map located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has finally been fixed following the removal of “It’s Tough To Be A Bug!” from the park. Animal Kingdom Braille Map As with all of the Walt Disney World parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a braille version of the park map displayed for anyone who would like … Read more

Concrete Removed and New Truck in Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 7, 2025

People walk past a green construction fence at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with buildings and trees behind on a cloudy day.

In our latest update on the progress of the new Tropical Americas land coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there is some more torn-up concrete and a truck parked near what appears to be a new pump. Tropical Americas Construction Update Construction continues in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the former home of Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama … Read more

Pride Murals Return to Walt Disney World for June 2025

May 30, 2025

A mural of a rainbow and “LOVE” inside a Mickey Mouse shape on a purple wall.

This Sunday, June 1, kicks off Pride Month 2025, and Walt Disney World Resort has brought back the Pride murals to all four parks. Pride Murals Return for 2025 Magic Kingdom The “Love” mural is located on the Purple Wall in Tomorrowland, near Tomorrowland Terrace. This design features a rainbow made of the colors of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 5/29/2025 (Animal Visits with Videos and New Figment Loungefly)

May 29, 2025

Left: Crowds walk toward a large tree at Disney Springs. Right: People gather near a fountain in a sunny, open plaza.

Howdy! Today was another hot day, but any day spent in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great day. I visited with a lot of the Animal Kingdom creatures before I went to Disney Springs and found some new merchandise. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where it is already … Read more

More Concrete Torn Up and Walls Demolished for Tropical Americas Land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 29, 2025

People walk near a construction site with green barriers and a bird statue in a park-like setting.

Crews have ripped up more concrete in the back of the Tropical Americas construction site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tropical Americas Construction The buildings that were formerly Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures haven’t seen any changes since our last construction update, but the ground around the buildings is getting demolished. The edges of broken concrete … Read more

FULL LIST of Disney Characters Appearing for Special Early Theme Park Entry Encounters During Cool Kid Summer

May 27, 2025

Collage of Disney characters at a theme park for Cool Kid Summer, featuring Mickey, Mirabel, Max Goof, and Minnie Mouse.

As part of Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, hotel guests can enjoy 30 minutes of early theme park entry, as well as special character appearances during that time. Early Entry Character Encounters for Cool Kid Summer Magic Kingdom At Magic Kingdom, these early entry character encounters will take place in Fantasyland. For … Read more

REVIEW: New Jungle Freeze Lemonade Topped With Freeze Dried Skittles at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 18, 2025

Hand holding a colorful Jungle Freeze iced drink in a clear cup, with lush greenery in the background.

Joffrey’s has crafted the Jungle Freeze, a new frozen lemonade drink topped with SKITTLES POP’d, which Disney guests can find at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Jungle Freeze is currently being sold at the Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company kiosk between security and the Disney’s Animal Kingdom main entrance. A sign advertising the new beverage has … Read more

New Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore Crocs Now Available at Walt Disney World

May 15, 2025

Two pairs of children’s Crocs: yellow Winnie the Pooh and fuzzy gray Eeyore Crocs, perfect for Walt Disney World adventures.

New Crocs clogs are available representing Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore. We found them at Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Winnie the Pooh Crocs – $69.99 The crocs are yellow, not to resemble Pooh bear, but like his favorite “Hunny.” It drips down over the side of the shoe, which is blue like the … Read more

PHOTOS: Pluto Meet and Greet Moves to New Location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 15, 2025

A person in a Pluto costume poses playfully at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s new Pluto Meet and Greet.

Pluto has moved to a new meet and greet location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as work continues on the future Tropical Americas land replacing DinoLand U.S.A. Pluto Moves to New Meet and Greet Location Pluto was previously greeting guests in DinoLand U.S.A. near Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures. For this encounter, Mickey’s best friend wore … Read more

Plane with Gaza Banner Photographed Over Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort

May 11, 2025May 11, 2025

A plane flies past a building with cat murals, pulling a gaza banner that reads "END EXPLORATION. END CRUELTY.

In a series of social media posts from multiple sources, a plane with a Gaza banner was seen flying over both Walt Disney World and later Universal Orlando Resort. Plane Over Orlando Theme Parks The appearance of the plane was first reported by a user on X (formerly Twitter), who has since deleted the post. … Read more