Merry Menagerie

Merry Menagerie Returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 2024 Holidays

Performers from the Merry Menagerie, dressed in enchanting animal costumes, stand gracefully in a park adorned with lush greenery and a majestic tree as their backdrop.

Merry Menagerie, a freestyle performance of animal puppets, has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the 2024 holiday season. Merry Menagerie First introduced in 2019, this entertainment offering features puppeteers with artisan-crafted puppets. They wander Discovery Island between Island Mercantile and Riverside Depot, interacting with guests. The “show” is performed periodically between 9:45 a.m. and … Read more

Walt Disney World Confirms Return of ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise,’ Resort Gingerbread Houses, and More 2024 Holiday Offerings

Characters in winter costumes perform on stage with festive decorations and artificial snow, as part of the Frozen Holiday Surprise at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World announced more details about their 2024 holiday celebrations. 2024 Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort EPCOT  As previously announced, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will run from November 29 through December 30, featuring holiday storytellers, Holiday Kitchens, “JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season,” and the Candlelight Processional. … Read more

Merry Menagerie, ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise,’ Santa Claus, and More Holiday Experiences Returning to Walt Disney World in 2024

In addition to details about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights, Walt Disney World has announced several returning holiday experiences throughout the resort. 2024 Holiday Experiences at Walt Disney World Resort  Fan-favorite Merry Menagerie will return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The menagerie features artisan-sculpted winter puppets roaming Discovery Island. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, … Read more

PHOTOS: Merry Menagerie-Themed Holiday Décor Starting to Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It’s not even Halloween yet, and still, the holidays are rapidly approaching at Walt Disney World Resort. While visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we saw that the Merry Menagerie-themed decorations have begun to appear in the park. Merry Menagerie Décor Island Mercantile Holiday décor has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with mostly rooftop additions and a … Read more

Merry Menagerie, Tower of Terror Projections, Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, and More Returning for Walt Disney World Holidays 2023

In addition to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, several holiday offerings are returning to Walt Disney World in 2023. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests will be able to enjoy Merry Menagerie, featuring artisan-sculpted puppets of wintry animals. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will be lit up with … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 12/1/22 (Plaid Hat Mickey Ear Headband, New ‘Avatar’ Merchandise, Restaurantosaurus Kid’s Meal Includes Dinosaur Book, & More)

Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re planning on doing some shopping and we hear the kid’s meals at Restaurantosaurus now include a National Geographic dinosaur book. We will be sure to report on all the new things we find today. Adventure is out there! The Christmas tree is now up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s … Read more

Disney Releases Statement Following Cast Member Protests, Chapek’s Restructuring Attempt Angered Creative Executives, ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Trailers, & More: Daily Recap (12/1/22)

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 Thursday, December 1, 2022. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

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