Flights of Wonder Archives

VIDEO: Nāhtāzū! Celebrate 22 Years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Tarzan Rocks, Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade, Flights of Wonder, and Kilimanjaro Safaris… with Poachers!

April 22, 2020 Jessica Figueroa

“Disney’s Animal Kingdom––it’s many, many things, but remember, it’s… Nāhtāzū!” Today marks the 22nd anniversary of arguably the most relaxing park in Walt Disney World Resort, and one I’m looking to escape to as soon as phased park re-openings begin. Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998, a date that appropriately coincides with Earth … Read more

VIDEO: UP! A Great Bird Adventure Soft Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019April 17, 2018 Jose Castillo

Yesterday Disney’s Animal Kingdom surprised guests with a preview of the new show replacing Flights of Wonder, UP! A Great Bird Adventure. Of course, WDWNT was there to bring you coverage of this highly-anticipated new show, set to officially debut this Sunday, April 22, which is the park’s 20th anniversary. Disney describes the new show … Read more

Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Events Announced, Extended Party for the Planet Confirmed

March 4, 2019February 22, 2018 Tom Corless

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will mark its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22nd, with more wild adventures than ever before – kicking off spring and setting the stage for an incredible summer filled with all-new events and experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort. Commemorating the milestone year, the 500-acre adventure park will offer animal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/26/18 (New Park Logo Items, Flights of Wonder, Pandora Changes, ETC.)

March 4, 2019January 26, 2018 Tom Corless

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

BREAKING: Flights of Wonder at Animal Kingdom to be Replaced with PIXAR “Up” Bird Show

March 4, 2019December 11, 2017 Tom Corless

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

RUMOR: Flights of Wonder at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to End Later This Year

March 4, 2019October 27, 2017 Tom Corless

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