The popular “Merry Menagerie” puppets will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season. Discovery Island will spring to life with a Merry Menagerie of winter animals, realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins, and more will interact with guests, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a whimsical display … Read more
As we started our day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we popped into the Creature Comforts Starbucks and picked up a new Merry Menagerie cupcake! The cupcake pairs with the new Merry Menagerie puppet entertainment and decorations in the park this Christmas season. Guests can find Cast Members with beautiful puppets of cold weather animals toward … Read more
Jambo! and happy holidays from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s always a treat to see the Merry Menagerie. The Christmas decorations in Pandora are so detailed, it’s fun to look at all the unique elements. There’s even Mickey Mouse in the window! So many new pins were available at Discovery Trading Company. The Walt Disney Day pin … Read more
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Merry Menagerie artisan puppets since they were announced earlier this year, and now that they’re here, we can’t get enough of them. They’re adorable, and whenever they make their appearances on Discovery Island, the crowd all stands in wonderment at these charismatic critters. One thing that readers … Read more
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is bursting with holiday cheer this season, with new festivities and decor around every bend. This morning, Discovery Island sprang to life with the new Merry Menagerie show making its debut, and we were there to capture all the festive delight. This delightful experience features multiple life-size, artisan sculpted puppets brought to … Read more
When guests visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom this holiday season, they’ll find festive new entertainment and  holiday  décor in every land. It all begins on Discovery Island, where guests will be surrounded by a celebration of winter. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations and colorful, animal-inspired luminaries, and throughout the day, the area … Read more