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Santa Claus Flotilla Returns for 2022 Holiday Season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 12, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Santa Claus has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for another season of festive flotillas. He can be seen on Discovery River periodically throughout the day. … Read more

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Trees Down in Discovery River Block Character Flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 3, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened to guests this afternoon following Hurricane Ian. While the park seems generally okay, we did notice that no character flotillas were … Read more

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Russell From ‘Up’ Appears on New Adventure Flotilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

With the return of Donald and friends to Donald’s Dino-Bash! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the flotillas on Discovery River are changing. The Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto flotilla and the Pocahontas … Read more

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New Adventure Flotilla Featuring Launchpad McQuack and Scrooge McDuck at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

With the return of Donald and friends to Donald’s Dino-Bash! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the flotillas on Discovery River are changing. The Mickey, Minnie, and … Read more

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‘The Lion King’ Hyenas Appear on Flotilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Earth Week

April 18, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

In honor of Earth Day on Friday, April 22, the hyenas from “The Lion King” are appearing on a Discovery River flotilla in Disney’s Animal … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘The Magic is Calling’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With 50th Anniversary Flotilla

October 4, 2021 Johnny Childers

Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is in full swing, and the celebration is getting wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the arrival of Mickey, Minnie, … Read more

A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 5/8/21 (“A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” Premieres, New “Moana” Sand Sculpture, Character Flotillas, and More)

May 8, 2021 Kevin Lake

Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s a pretty big day from Walt Disney World’s youngest park, as we see the (modified) return of one of … Read more

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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)

April 21, 2021 Kevin Lake

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 … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (4/18/21): Primary “Harmonious” Fireworks Barges Join the World Showcase Lagoon, Gradual Work on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Trader Sam Platform Now Cleared on Jungle Cruise, and More

April 18, 2021 Danielle

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, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Koda and Kenai from “Brother Bear” Cruise Aboard Flotillas for Earth Day Celebrations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

April 18, 2021 Danielle

Earth Day celebrations have officially returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Because Earth Day falls on April 22nd, which is also the theme park’s anniversary, festivities … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/7/21 (Tree of Life Trinket Tray, Missing Entertainment, New Pressed Pennies, and More)

February 8, 2021 Kevin Lake

Howdy from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re coming to you from Walt Disney World after an evening full of tornado watches, though thankfully we’re only feeling … Read more

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