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Kali River Rapids

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Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening From Refurbishment in March 2023

January 6, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed beginning on January 9, 2023, for its annual extended refurbishment. We now know the ride … Read more

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Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closing for Extended Refurbishment in January 2023

December 13, 2022 Katie Francis

After Big Thunder Mountain, yet another attraction is now scheduled for a refurbishment starting in January 2023 — Kali River Rapids. Beginning January 9, 2023, the … Read more

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Story Book Dining Returns, Kali River Rapids Reopens, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Facade, & More: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & EPCOT Photo Report 12/16/21

December 19, 2021 Kayla Pareti

Happy holidays from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Starting our day bright and early at Discovery Trading Co., a fuzzy pink Mickey mouse head sweater collection made … Read more

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PHOTOS: Kali River Rapids Reopens Following Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 16, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

After a brief standard refurbishment, Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has reopened. Kali River Rapids is in the Asia section of the park. … Read more

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Kali River Rapids Reopening Set Back to Before Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 6, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

After being briefly delayed to January 3, 2022, the reopening of Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is once again scheduled for December 16, … Read more

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Kali River Rapids Refurbishment Extended Through January 3, 2022 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 2, 2021 Jade Mackey

Just last week, we announced Kali River Rapids was to reopen on December 16 after refurbishment. But like we said, reopening dates can and do … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (11/27/21): Disney Fires Hilton Head Island Entertainers B’Lou Crabbe & Shadow the Dog, Automatic Doors Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and More

November 27, 2021 Katie Francis

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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Kali River Rapids Scheduled to Reopen After Refurbishment December 16 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 27, 2021 Mike Baker

Kali River Rapids closed November 1 for its annual refurbishment. The raft ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is set to reopen December 16 according to … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/13/21 (50th Anniversary Wrap Glitters on Monorail Gold, 50th Anniversary Cinderella Pumpkins in the Hub, New Lightning Lane Signs Arrive, & More)

September 15, 2021 Kayla Pareti

Royal greetings from a rather golden day at Magic Kingdom! A gleaming new 50th anniversary Monorail wrap was fit on Monorail Gold. The Main Street, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signage Comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 13, 2021 Katie Francis

We’ve seen FastPass+ signage disappear and new Lightning Lane signage installed around the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, Lightning Lane signage has … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (9/8/21): Expedition Everest to Close for Over Three Months, Dave Bautista Bids Farewell to Marvel, Disney World Passholder ‘Bonus’ Reservations, ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Premiere Date, and More

September 8, 2021 Mike Baker

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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Kali River Rapids Closing For Refurbishment on November 1 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

September 8, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing on November 1 for refurbishment. As a water ride, Kali River Rapids closes for a … Read more

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PHOTOS: Pre-Shows Return, Plexiglass Dividers Disappear, and Attractions Now Seating Multiple Parties Together at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2021 Matthew Soberman

Walt Disney World continues to relax its COVID-19 protocols now that face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests and physical distancing markers … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 6/16/21 (Dinosaur Returns to Pre-Pandemic State, Multiple Parties Being Sat Together on Certain Attractions, Physical Distancing Removed Onboard Monorails)

June 17, 2021 Carmen Jordan

Jambo! Join us today as we venture around Walt Disney World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom. We found quite a few interesting things … Read more

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Several Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions Down Due to Power Outage

June 5, 2021June 5, 2021 Mike Baker

Several Disney’s Animal Kingdom attractions are currently not operating. The down time is being caused by a power outage. The power outage has also shuttered … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (5/17/21): Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Sign Removed, Monorail Orange Returns, Disneyland Paris Reopening, Plexiglass Removed from Rise of the Resistance Preshows, and More

May 17, 2021 Charly Shelton

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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