Though Walt Disney World is still (supposedly) restricting park capacities, we have noticed an uptick in wait times and crowds this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom also seems to be getting busier this weekend. When entering the park, there weren’t too many guests. But within a couple hours, there … Read more
A new animal has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! A baby giraffe was born on September 22 to mother Mara and father George, just in time for the premiere of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on Disney+. Scott Terrell, Director of Animal & Science Operations at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, said the following about … Read more
The world’s second largest land animal has its own day of celebration. People everywhere celebrate World Rhino Day on September 22nd to raise awareness about this endangered species. Disney used the occasion to announce that three of its white rhinoceros are pregnant and expecting delivery in the next few months. The three pregnant rhinos and … 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 visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a not-so-crowded day after Labor Day weekend to see what was in store for us. It’s Tough to be a Bug! had a five-minute wait in the morning. You can find a reference to “Countdown to Extinction,” which was the original name of “DINOSAUR” until 2000, on this bulletin … Read more
Less than a month ago, we noticed a new structure appear practically overnight at the end of Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Since then, we have kept a sharp eye for any construction updates on the structure whose use is still unknown. In last week’s update, we saw trenches dug deep into the ground … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 30 to September 6, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom We ventured into the … 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
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 23-30, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Social distancing markers for the character cavalcades … Read more
Construction continues on the structure we reported on two weeks ago at the end of Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it’s since received some considerable improvements. As to what its purpose is, we are still unsure, but we can confirm it now has a porch and awning, possibly to keep the door area … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 9-16, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Earlier in the week, “it’s a small … 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
Fans will be able to go behind the scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (with a stop at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT) with the new National Geographic series “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” premiering on Disney+ September 25th. From the official press release: On Friday, September 25, Disney+ debuts its next original series … Read more
If you’re planning on riding Kilimanjaro Safaris on your next trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for a new member of the animal family. For Wildlife Wednesday, Disney Parks Blog introduced us to this newborn mandrill! This baby was born on Saturday, July 25 to mandrills Joshua and … Read more
After an extended closure of nearly four months, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is finally open to guests once again. In order to create an environment that is safe for park-goers, Disney has implemented significant changes in nearly every aspect of the park, from attractions to shopping, and dining. For now, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not the … Read more