PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 4/18/21 (“Harmonious” Fireworks Barges, “Brother Bear” and “Up” Character Appearances, New Expedition Everest Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome back to Walt Disney World for another exciting Sunday in the parks! We’ll be starting our day at EPCOT and later moving on to Disney’s Animal Kingdom as we find new characters, new barges, a new drink, and more. Let’s check it all out. At the entrance to EPCOT, we always appreciate the recent … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Edition and Open Edition Expedition Everest 15th Anniversary Pins Trek Into Walt Disney World

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Two pins celebrating the 15th anniversary of Expedition Everest are now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and throughout Walt Disney World. Open Edition Expedition Everest 15th Anniversary Pin – $9.99 These pin designs are also featured on Expedition Everest 15th anniversary apparel. This first one advertises A. Bominable’s Everest summit tours. Limited Edition Expedition Everest … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 4/7/21 (First Turret Cap Decoration Arrives, Moana and Mulan Join Character Cavalcades, New Yeti Sundae, and More)

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Hello from a lovely day here at the Magic Kingdom! It was a busier day here for us, with some exciting things going on, so let’s get started! More work has been done on the Cinderella Castle Stage. White slats now cover the entire surface, and the wooden panels are crossing the center line and … Read more

REVIEW: Expedition Everest Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Yeti Sundae at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Happy birthday to Expedition Everest! The high-speed, heart-pounding adventure through the Forbidden Mountain opened on this day in 2006. To celebrate, why not stop by the Anandapur Ice Cream Truck for a Yeti Sundae? This is the second treat themed to Expedition Everest to debut this month at Animal Kingdom. Yeti Sundae – $5.49 An … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional NEW Expedition Everest Apparel Arrives for 15th Anniversary at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We have seen a slew of new Expedition Everest merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the past few weeks. Much of the new merchandise has been apparel. Today we found three new adult shirts and a baseball cap have joined the Expedition Everest merchandise lineup. Beware the Yeti T-Shirt — $24.99 This new T-shirt has … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Expedition Everest Base Camp Macaroon Scales the Summit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Fans of Disneyland’s famous Matterhorn Macaroon will love this new Everest Base Camp Macaroon! This treat is shaped like the three iconic peaks of Mount Everest and is of course available near Expedition Everest in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Everest Base Camp Macaroon – $5.99 “Everest-sized” chocolate and coconut macaroon with a snowcap of white chocolate … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Expedition Everest 15th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While we discovered new Expedition Everest apparel just a few days ago, we found that even more merchandise has roared into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the attraction’s 15th anniversary. “Yeti for Anything” Youth Ringer Tee – $24.99 This youth T-shirt is a ringer-style and presents a cute, smiling Yeti exclaiming “Yeti for anything!” Cute Yeti … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom 3/19/21 (New Thumper Springtime Cupcake, More Easter Treats at Grand Floridian, Largest Decor Yet Added to Cinderella Castle, and More)

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Hello from a suddenly cooler and beautiful day here in Walt Disney World! We thoroughly enjoyed the reprieve from the heat. We found lots to show you today, so let’s get started! There always seems to be pavement work being done somewhere in Walt Disney World, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is no exception. We found … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More New Expedition Everest Apparel Roars into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While Expedition Everest’s 15th anniversary draws near, we are finding more and more merchandise inspired by the attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We took a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning and found even more apparel that’s fit for even the most abominable. Yeti Backpack T-shirt — $19.99 This quirky t-shirt gives the illusion … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/14/21): Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report, Possible Loosening of COVID-19 Restrictions, Yeti Spirit Jersey, Last Piece of Innoventions West Standing, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, March 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New 15th Anniversary Expedition Everest Yeti Spirit Jersey Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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A new Spirit Jersey celebrating Expedition Everest’s 15th anniversary is now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This Spirit Jersey features an adorable version of the ride’s Yeti and matches the Loungefly backpack we found a few days ago. Yeti Spirit Jersey – $69.99 The Spirit Jersey is a light blue, with snow-covered pine trees, snowflakes, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Expedition Everest 15th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Expedition Everest is celebrating 15 years of operation, having had its grand opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 9, 2006. In honor of the ride’s 15th birthday, new merchandise is now available in the Expedition Everest gift shop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Expedition Everest 15th Anniversary Tee – $36.99 This tee reads “15 years … Read more

New Guest Survey For Disney’s Animal Kingdom Focuses on Limited Offerings, Just Three Areas of the Park

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After our recent visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom we got a surprise in our inbox, a brand new Guest Satisfaction Survey. Typically this isn’t anything out of the ordinary, but some of the questions raised in the survey have piqued our interest. The survey started out asking a multitude of questions regarding COVID safety measures … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/4/21): First “Stitch Crashes Disney” Collection Revealed, Possible Fix for Expedition Everest Yeti, PeopleMover Hopefully Reopening This Week, Memory Maker Photo Deal, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, January 4, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Joe Rohde Marks Final Day as a Disney Imagineer; Donates Work Boots to Walt Disney Archives

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After four decades of creating memorable Disney Parks experiences, Joe Rohde, one of the most prolific Imagineers is marking his last day at Disney. But on his way out, he left the company a gift. Joe Rohde shared this picture on his Instagram account, sharing a toast with his family to commemorate the day. He … Read more

Disney Files Patent on Technology to Limit Robotic Vibrations; Possible Solution for New Expedition Everest Yeti Animatronic

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The enormous Expedition Everest Yeti animatronic has been motionless for 12 years. A patent filed by Disney may just bring the Yeti back to life. The patent, published December 31, 2020, details a system that suppresses vibrations caused by robotics, such as animatronics. The Yeti’s large size and range of motion sent vibrations through the … Read more