PHOTOS: Kali River Rapids Reopens Early From Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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After a nearly three-month long refurbishment, Kali River Rapids has reopened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The annual refurbishment was originally scheduled through February 19, before being extended to April 2 (it’s still listed as closed on the Walt Disney World website). Work must have completed early however, as the ride was open today, March 29. … Read more

It’s Tough to be a Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will Close for a Short Refurbishment in March 2021

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It’s Tough to be a Bug, the attraction housed in the Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom, will close for a short refurbishment beginning in March. The refurbishment is set to last from March 8th through March 11th, with the attraction reopening on the 12th. There are no details given on exactly what will be … Read more

PHOTOS: Pandora’s Bioluminescent Forest Pathways Get a Refresh at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Since it has been a while since Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been open after dark, we were all aglow to see that the glow-in-the-dark pavement in Pandora’s bioluminescent forest had been refreshed! Wow! Look at that glow-up! The UV-reactive paint splattered into the grooves of the pavement gives these pathways an other-worldly vibe and mimics … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on New Entrance Plaza and Security Screening Area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We profiled some of the new construction going on to the entrance plaza at Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday. Today, we were treated to a much clearer view of the job site and the construction progress as a whole. We got an especially good look at the upcoming security checkpoint plaza that, judging by the size, … Read more

PHOTOS: Path Repainting Work Underway in Pandora

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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