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 Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals have joined the herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foals Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the foals on Instagram, writing, “Double the stripes, double the fun!” “Two playful Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals, Cricket and Dot, were born … Read more
A new group of baby Nigerian dwarf goats has joined the herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dr. Mark Penning shared photos of the goats exploring their new home on Instagram. Penning wrote, “Nigerian dwarf goats play a big role in protecting local wildlife and their habitats in Africa[.] The milk they produce … Read more
UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m., Kilimanjaro Safaris is now up and running, after a vehicle reportedly got stuck, with a 30-minute wait time. UPDATE: As of 11:20 a.m., we were told the attraction is temporarily closed due to one of the vehicles getting stuck. Kilimanjaro Safaris failed to open with Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. We … Read more
Inclement weather today in the Orlando area brought heavy winds to Walt Disney World. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were in for a surprise when the gusts caused trees around the theme park to fall, even causing some guests to become stuck on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Katie Alvarez (@thetinydisneydetails) sent us an image of a large … Read more
The structure that has been under construction at Kilimanjaro Safaris for the past several weeks is rumored to be home to a new goat exhibit. Theming on the structure has been coming along quickly in the past week. Since we last checked, the building has been given a more natural, weathered look. It now looks … Read more
The themed building that popped up a month ago at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom seems to be near completion. Several theming elements have been added since we last checked on the structure. Decorative rocks have been set up in front of the walls to the side of the building. The building itself has … Read more
We first noticed this new building being constructed at Kilimanjaro Safaris a few weeks ago. Since then, more theming has been added to the exterior of the building and now it looks like work is continuing on the ground around the structure. While the ground was relatively flat last time we rode the attraction, much … Read more
A new structure has appeared practically overnight at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests pass this small building as they near the end of the attraction. The main structure is complete, but it looks like there is still more decoration to be added to the doors, windows, and walls. We expect the ground to … Read more
Kilimanjaro Safaris has reopened, along with the theme park, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Like other attractions, Kilimanjaro Safaris has implemented new measures to maintain social distancing and protect guests. Before entering the queue, there is a hand sanitizer dispenser. There are social distancing markers on the floor throughout the queue instructing guests to wait six … Read more
Joe Rohde, Imagineer and creative force behind Animal Kingdom, has been taking Disney fans on a digital tour through some of his favorite areas of the park. Today, we showcase his thoughts on the African portion of the park including Harambe village, the Kilimanjaro Safaris, and the Gorilla Falls Nature Trail. Be sure to check … Read more
Back in January, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed its newest baby to the herd. After spending some time bonding with his mom backstage, he has officially made his debut on Kilimanjaro Safaris. And to welcome him, Tamu Tamu Refreshments is offering a Baby Giraffe Cupcake! The Baby Giraffe Cupcake is a chocolate cupcake decorated with pink … Read more
While there are many different ways to keep a Walt Disney World Resort trip fun and exciting every time you visit, one of my favorite ways is through guided tours. This time around, my family and I decided to take the Caring for Giants tour located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This tour focuses on learning more … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to know what a rhinoceros feels like, have I got the tour for you! Up Close with Rhinos is also a great choice if you love animals, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and/or the Kilimanjaro Safaris, and want to know more about what happens behind the scenes and how Disney contributes to animal … Read more
Earlier this year, Disney asked for some help in picking out the name of the new Masai giraffe calf at Animal Kingdom. Today, we finally got to learn her name and see some pictures of her assimilating to life as part of the herd. We won’t keep you in suspense any longer…. her name is … Read more
The Masai giraffe population at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new addition, and it’s up to you to help decide her name. The calf was born to parents Kenya and George on October 1st. The pair was selected as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Program (SSP), which works to ensure … Read more