Good evening from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It is, sadly, the last night the park will be open for quite some time due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions. With its 8:00pm closing time, the park will be the first of the Florida parks to close – the final four that were open worldwide. It is certainly an … Read more
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’re here to check out what’s new here on the wild side of Walt Disney World. The first thing to greet us upon arrival was similar to most of the parks recently: construction! Disney is making lots of improvements across it’s properties, and Animal Kingdom is no exception. This … Read more
Since Pandora – The World of AVATAR themed area opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in May 2017, it’s been one of the most popular destinations for guests. Not a lot of refurbishments have been done in that time, but that has recently changed. As part of the themed aesthetic of the land, the ground in … Read more
It’s a beautiful sunny day here in Florida, a perfect day to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Construction continues on the new security structure outside of the park. We’re super excited for an easier arrival experience. Three new phone cases greeted us featuring the beloved park icon, the Tree of Life. They retail for $29.99 and … Read more
Today, I spent the morning exploring my favorite park at Walt Disney World: Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Right as you get off the tram, you’re greeted with some green scrim, which hides the new covered security screening area. You can see progress is happening quickly over here, with the structure completed, framed out and covered. The … Read more
The official Twitter account of James Cameron’s Avatar film franchise has released new concept art informing fans that they won’t just be returning to Pandora in the sequel, they’ll be exploring new parts of the vast world… For fans of Avatar – Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, many of these scenes may seem familiar––and … Read more
There’s a reason restrooms had to be installed halfway through the queue inside Flight of Passage at Pandora – The World of AVATAR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. For months, guests had to make do with a queue re-entry pass to exit out to the nearby restrooms, but what if you weren’t even aware that existed? … Read more
UPDATE: As of 4:40 PM Flight of Passage is back open after what Cast Members are calling “unexpected downtime”. Apparently the fire alarm that went off in the attraction that required a full evacuation was a false alarm. According to numerous reports on social media, it appears that the Flight of Passage attraction at Pandora … Read more
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the movie Avatar, Disney World has concocted a new celebratory cupcake! Of course we had to try it out for ourselves during its limited release and see if it was worth the hype. The cupcake is available at Pongu Pongu for $5.99 or a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit and … Read more
One of Walt Disney World’s most popular rides ever, Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, just got an interesting new update: a restroom in the middle of the queue! We hopped on a banshee this morning to give you a glimpse inside. As we were standing in line, we saw this sign alerting guests … Read more
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, January 14th should “rise to the challenge” and visit Pandora – The World of AVATAR early, as the land will close two hours before the rest of the park. Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey, along with Satu’li Canteen, Pongu Pongu, and Windtraders, are currently scheduled to … Read more
While most guests flock to Satu’li Canteen for their delicious hearty noodle or rice bowls, the quick service location in Pandora – The World of Avatar is also well known for its mousse desserts. Colorful, dome-like, and with an otherworldly sheen, these creative treats are offered year-round in the restaurant’s signature blueberry flavor, with special … Read more
Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s a beautiful day and the crowds are out to enjoy it. Let’s take a look around and see what’s up. The first thing we spotted were these sweet, snuggling owl lanterns above the Riverside Depot. This 2020 ornament was in Riverside Depot along with all the others. It is … Read more
Hello there! We heard the call of the wild this morning and decided to spend our day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Let’s get this adventure started! We hands down believe that one of the best additions to Walt Disney World in recent years has been the Merry Menagerie. This holiday offering allows for guests to … Read more
If you’re looking to adopt a last-minute Banshee or are looking to purchase toys from Pandora – World of AVATAR without having to trek your way over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’re in luck, because these items are now available at Once Upon A Toy in Disney Springs. Previously only available within the land itself, … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from November 4-10! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s photo report for … Read more