Demand to See Bakso the Tiger Cub Causing Lengthy Extended Queue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A long line of families and individuals waits outside near a rustic building surrounded by trees, resembling Disney's Animal Kingdom. Some have strollers and check their phones while excitement builds in the extended queue to catch a glimpse of Bakso the Tiger Cub.

Move over, Lion King! The newest popular animal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Bakso the tiger cub, and guests eager to visit him are now forming a lengthy queue. Bakso the Tiger Cub Causes Extended Queue Bakso is a Sumatran tiger cub who debuted on the Maharajah Jungle Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom just last … Read more

PHOTOS: Baby Bakso Tiger Cub Debuts on the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A Baby Bakso Tiger and its cub lie on the grass near a brick wall and wooden door, surrounded by old stone structures, creating a scene reminiscent of the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

The first Sumatran tiger cub born in seven years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Bakso, can now be seen by guests on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Bakso Arrives at the Maharajah Jungle Trek Born back in September 2024, Bakso can now be seen on the Maharajah Jungle Trek with his mom Sohni. Today, Wednesday, January 29, … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes First Tiger Cub in 7 Years

A tiger with its cub lying on a sandy surface. The cub is nursing from the adult tiger, which is looking towards the camera.

Walt Disney World recently welcomed a newborn Sumatran tiger cub named Bakso. Newborn Sumatran Tiger Cub at Animal Kingdom The 3-week-old cub was born to mom Sohni. The two are currently spending their time bonding backstage but Bakso will appear on the Maharajah Jungle Trek in a few months. Tiger cubs need their mother’s care … Read more

Maharajah Jungle Trek Undergoes Refurbishment in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Ahead of its 25th anniversary in April, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting some love and care, including pressure washing at Maharajah Jungle Trek. The roof over the entrance sign looks dirty, though that may also just be the worn look of the area. We could see workers actively pressue washing the back of the aviary. … Read more

New “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” Series Premieres on Disney+ September 25

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

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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

PHOTOS: Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walk-Through Reopens with Social Distancing Markers and No Animal Spotting Guides

Monkeys and tigers and dragons, oh my! We are ready to visit and learn about some of our favorite animals here at Maharajah Jungle Trek! Join us for this walk-through as we discover some animals and see what changes were made to this experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Don’t forget to sanitize your hands! Arrows … Read more

A Digital Tour Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 4: Expedition Everest

Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digital tour of Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life and Africa, and aspects of Asia, but now it’s time for some thrills as Joe takes us to Expedition Everest! Joe begins … Read more

A Digital Tour Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 3: Asia

Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digial tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life and Africa, and today we follow him through Asia as he discusses the beautiful Anandapur and Maharajah Jungle Trek! Joe begins … Read more

Imagineer Joe Rohde’s Instagram Essays on Inspiration Behind the Tree of Life and The Adventurers Club at Walt Disney World

While nearly all of Walt Disney World is closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, legendary Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is offering a different kind of tour of some of his work. In a series of post on his Instagram account, Rohde explained the thesis behind the design of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Tree of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 8/16/19 (Construction Updates, Strolling Through the Maharajah Jungle Trek, and Halloween Arrives!)

Let’s go on an adventure! The best place for that, of course, is Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s see what it has in store for us. I always try to spot DeVine as I enter the park. She’s not always there, but she’s so well disguised, you never know if she’s just hiding. There are some … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 7/1/19 (New Lion King Sipper Cup, 4th of July Cupcake, Construction Updates, and More!)

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Jambo friends, and welcome to a walk around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This park always makes me feel like I’m ready for adventure, so let’s go ahead and get one started! Kicking things off with a couple new pieces of merch today. In Discovery Trading Company, a couple new plushes showed up this morning. It’s a … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 6/22/18 (Maharajah Jungle Trek, New Mo’ara Margarita, Birds of the Royal Rainforest, ETC.)

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It’s another beautiful, hot, humid day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re out here in it for another park walk, so let’s hop to it! (That was an animal pun. Because Animal Kingdom.) Stopping into DinoLand USA, I checked in on Primeval Whirl. We reported earlier this week that it had closed unexpectedly for unscheduled … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 12/21/18 (Holiday Crowds, New Dino Plush and a Look at the Disney Play App)

There is not a whole lot new going on in Animal Kingdom, but let’s take a look around anyway. Walls are still up around the otter habitat. Hopefully it will be back open sooner rather than later. I miss those little guys. It’s definitely a week until Christmas in Pandora. With a 160 minute wait … Read more

Operating Hours for Animal Kingdom Attractions Are Being Reduced

Tree of Life in Disney's Animal Kingdom at night

The hours of operations for various attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have been reduced through the rest of the year. While Animal Kingdom is now open later than it used to be years ago, many rides will now close earlier or will open later than before. These include: Kilimanjaro Safari is now closing at 7:45 … Read more

Uniquely Disney: Animal Kingdom’s Asia

Surrounded by lush greenery, colourful signs, aging murals, and fruitful shrines, Animal Kingdom’s Asia is a place like no other, offering you a beautiful glimpse at the continent within a theme park! Capturing the physical beauty of Asia’s regions and wildlife, this area has carefully created artwork, peaceful and gorgeous areas, and opportunities to learn … Read more