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

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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 change. The refurbishment for Kali River Rapids, the fan-favorite water ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has just been extended to January 3, 2022 and will reopen on January 4, 2022. … Read more

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

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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 Saturday, November 27, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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

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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 the Walt Disney World website. Of course, reopening dates can and do change.

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)

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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, U.S.A. golden lamppost makeover is complete, and they shine along the sidewalks to the castle. The new “Walk In The Park” Dooney & Bourke collection arrived at Uptown Jewelers, featuring … Read more

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

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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 begun to be installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dinosaur has had its FastPass+ sign replaced with a Lightning Lane sign. Like we’ve seen on other Lightning Lane signs, the text … Read more

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

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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 Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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

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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 few weeks annually in the winter for a standard refurbishment. It previously closed from January to March, a refurbishment that was extended for over a month. A reopening date for … Read more

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

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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 are slowly being removed. Today, we thought we’d show you just how those changes are taking effect at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. DINOSAUR Hello there! The attraction’s pre-show has been restored … Read more

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)

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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 today, and we even saw an attraction return to it’s pre-pandemic state. So let’s jump in! When boarding The Monorail this morning, we found that the “Please Wait Here” distancing … Read more

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

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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 numerous shops and restaurants. Reports also indicate that some restrooms may not be operational. The non-operating attractions are marked on the map with stars. DINOSAUR, Expedition Everest, It’s Tough to … Read more

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

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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, May 17, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

UPDATE: Kali River Rapids Changes Operating Schedule, Opens 1 Hour After Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Walt Disney World website was updated with changes to the operating schedule for Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kali River Rapids, which recently underwent a three-month refurbishment, will now open at 9am each day, an hour after Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens. The delayed opening is currently set to continue through mid-July. Disney … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/29/21): Vaccine Passports Likely Coming Soon (Unless You’re Florida), “Obi-Wan Kenobi” on Disney+, PeopleMover Testing, First ‘Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom’ Portal Removed, 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, March 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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

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After a nearly three-month long refurbishment, Kali River Rapids has reopened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The annual refurbishment was originally scheduled through February 19, before being extended to April 2 (it’s still listed as closed on the Walt Disney World website). Work must have completed early however, as the ride was open today, March 29. … 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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/20/21 (“Raya and The Last Dragon” Sand Sculpture, Cinderella Castle Moat Draining, TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Progress, and More)

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Greetings from the Magic Kingdom! We’re back for another weekend at Walt Disney World, after having experienced a busy Presidents’ Day weekend only a several days ago. We also had some unseasonably poor weather to deal with last Saturday, and today couldn’t be more different from the rainy experience of a week ago. Starting out … Read more