Cast Member Claims Child ‘Flipped Him Off’ and Parent Assaulted Them, Disneyland Paris Announces New Annual Pass Program, & More: Daily Recap (7/11/23)

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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 Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Tenrec Hedgehog Mom Glitter Toaster Strudel Has Seven Babies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Tenrec hedgehog mother Glitter Toaster Strudel gave birth to seven hoglets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the babies on Instagram. Penning wrote: Mom, Glitter Toaster Strudel, gave birth to seven lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehogs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The … Read more

Out of the Wild Turned Into Seating Area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Out of the Wild, a gift shop at Rafiki’s Planet Watch in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has permanently closed. The space that once held the outside shop now has seating and vending machines. The shop’s curtains remain, rolled up to the ceiling. Colorful benches, stools, and tables have been moved into the area. The panels along … Read more

‘Fab 5’ Characters Now Included in the Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Guests who participate in The Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom now have the opportunity to draw one of the “Fab Five” characters: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto. At The Animation Experience, guests can “discover the influence of real life animals as you create your own sketch of a beloved Disney … Read more

Out of the Wild Closing Permanently at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Being Replaced with Vending Machines

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After walls were put over merchandise display shelves, we now know Out of the Wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be permanently closing later this month. The small outdoor shop is located at Rafiki’s Planet Watch near the Affection Section. It will reportedly be replaced with seating and vending machines.

PHOTOS: Walls Put Up Over Out of the Wild Store Displays in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walls have been put up over the merchandise displays of the Out of the Wild store in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The store will now only be open sometimes to sell beverages and snacks. The walls are plain white and black and completely cover the wall display shelves. Out of the Wild, which is in Rafiki’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New Distanced Meet & Greet as Russell From “Up” Searches for Kevin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Some characters we haven’t seen in a while are making distanced appearances at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for limited-time Earth Day experiences. In addition to Koda and Kenai from Brother Bear, Guests might see Russell from Disney/Pixar’s Up while visiting the theme park this week, making for a special distanced character meet and greet! Russell, in … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Learn to Draw Characters from “Raya and the Last Dragon” at the Animation Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Beginning today, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are able to learn how to draw characters from the upcoming animated film Raya and the Last Dragon at The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. At the Conservation Station, you are greeted with posters of Raya and the Last Dragon and the new Animation Experience. Once inside, chairs are … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Animal Kingdom 2/11/21 (Baseball Jerseys, Peoplemover Testing, Forts and Dividers)

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Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. Is there really any better introduction whether you are entering a theme park or starting a blog post. Well if there is, please feel free to leave it in the comments. That being said, our day didn’t start at the parks, it … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (2/12/21): No Plans for Florida Travel Ban, Monorail Red Returns, Baby Yoda’s Blue Macaron, Park Hours Extended, Moana Cast Member Costumes, and More

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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 Friday, February 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Dividers Added to Wildlife Express Train for Higher Capacity at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Wildlife Express Train to and from Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now has small Plexiglass dividers. The front rows of the train still remain closed even with the addition of the dividers. The dividers are along the back row, sticking out across the seats. With the dividers, more guests can be safely … Read more

PHOTOS: Affection Section at Rafiki’s Planet Watch Reopens for Goat Petting and Animal Interactions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While Rafiki’s Planet Watch reopened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July, Affection Section remained closed to guests. Affection Section has reopened today, so guests can get closer to animals like goats, sheep, and cows for an interactive (and socially distanced) experience. The line to enter Affection Section ran around the fence. There … Read more

Affection Section at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Scheduled to Reopen This Weekend

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Affection Section at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be reopening to guests this weekend, according to the attraction’s webpage. Affection Section is listing hours again beginning this Sunday, November 15, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These hours are listed every day through January 20, which is as far as the calendar is available at this … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Aardvark and Baby Giraffe

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Note: This post contains spoilers for episode 5 of Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Two baby animals were born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this month! First, the park welcomed a baby aardvark. The story of the baby’s parents was told in the latest episode of Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, “Aardvark Love.” The episode follows … Read more

PHOTOS: Guests Wait Over an Hour at Rafiki’s Planet Watch Due to Wildlife Express Train Breakdown; Bussed Back to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Wildlife Express Train is temporarily closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom following a train breakdown. One of our reporters happened to be at Rafiki’s Planet Watch at the time and was left waiting for over an hour for a train back to Harambe. While they waited, water bottles were distributed to keep guests hydrated and … Read more

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

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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