RUMOR: Full Remainder of DinoLand U.S.A. Will Close in One Year

The exterior of the building features a vibrant "DINOSAUR" sign, showcasing a dinosaur against a burst of flames, perfectly capturing the adventurous spirit of Dinoland.

The rest of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will likely close permanently in one year. DinoLand U.S.A. Closures Half of DinoLand closed on January 12, 2025. This included Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures, TriceraTop Spin, and Fossil Fun Games. Construction walls and planters now divide the land, leaving DINOSAUR, The Boneyard, and Restaurantosaurus open. … Read more

Disney Parks Announces Exclusive Menu Items for New Year’s Eve 2025

Discover a delightful cupcake featuring gold beads and a chocolate topper resembling mouse ears, adorned with "2023" text. This exclusive Disney Parks treat comes in a yellow wrapper and rests on a woven surface, perfect for celebrating the upcoming New Year's Eve 2025.

As the holiday season winds down and New Year’s Eve approaches, Disney has announced a handful of special menu items to ring in the new year at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. New Year’s Eve 2025 Menu Items Shared on the official Disney Eats Instagram account, the first of the three new items … Read more

First (and Last) DinoLand Santa Claus Meet and Greet Opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Santa Claus stands in a festively decorated room reminiscent of Dinoland, with a Christmas tree, stockings, and a large wreath. A rug on the floor reads "The Dino Institute.

Santa Claus is meeting guests at DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time — and the last time, as the land is set to close in phases over the coming months. The unique themed meet and greet features dinosaur decorations and other fun theming. Santa Claus Meet and Greet in DinoLand Guests can … Read more

DinoLand Santa Claus Meet and Greet Decorations Installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Holiday-themed room with a stone fireplace, decorated Christmas tree, snowman figure, and wrapped gifts. Red and green decorations hang from the ceiling. A covered item is roped off in the center.

The patio of Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been decorated for a new Santa Claus meet and greet. Instead of appearing via cavalcade, Santa will meet guests at the 75th Annual Dino Institute Holiday Party from November 12 through December 24. With DinoLand’s impending extinction, this will likely be the only time this Santa … Read more

Pumpkin Chai Cupcake Brings Fall Flavors to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A hand holds a pumpkin-themed cupcake with green frosting in front of a rustic restaurant with a sign reading "Restaurant-osaurus.

The new Pumpkin Chai Cupcake has arrived for the fall season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we were there to give it a try. The Pumpkin Chai Cupcake is available for purchase from Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A., as well as Pizzafari. Disney has not shared how long the cupcake will be available. Pumpkin Chai Cupcake … Read more

New Santa Claus Meet and Greet & Holiday Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World for 2024

Children in a festive room greet Santa Claus, surrounded by Christmas decorations, wrapped gifts, a decorated tree, and cozy furnishings.

Disney Parks Blog has revealed new holiday offerings coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter — including a new Santa Claus meet and greet. New Holiday Entertainment at Walt Disney World for 2024 New Santa Claus Meet and Greet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Santa Claus is taking a break from sailing … Read more

New Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Week

Cupcake with orange pumpkin-shaped frosting on top, colorful sprinkles, green wrapper, on a small slate plate.

Walt Disney World announced a new pumpkin spice treat, the Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake, coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week. Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake The Pumpkin-Chai Cupcake is pumpkin-spiced carrot cake, white chocolate-chai tea mousse, mocha buttercream, and caramelized apple filling. It will be at Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus starting October 16. Disney did not state how long the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 9/5/2024 (DiVine, Merch Check, and DinoLand U.S.A.)

A woman wearing Mickey Mouse ears takes a selfie with a large bird statue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The image includes an animatronic dinosaur from DinoLand U.S.A. on the left and a forest-themed park sign on the right.

Hello hello, this is your one and only Nana! I hope you’re having a magical day. I know it’s been a while, I went to Disneyland for Oogie Boogie Bash and tried some Halloween foods. (Yes, Nana and Arlo covered the OBB. Can you guess our costumes?) After coming back to Orlando, I went to … Read more

New Gate Painted and Scaffolding Removed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure & More: Daily Recap (4/1/24)

A four-image collage for the 4-1-24 Daily Recap featuring the salt mine of Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a collection of bags on a merchandise display, an improv musician in Disney's Animal Kingdom, and a collection of Mickey & Friends apparel.

More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024. Daily Recap for April 1, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more

Live Improv Musician Begins Performing at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Musician playing guitar

Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now features a live musician entertaining guests with improvised, personalized songs. Restaurauntosaurus Live Musician The musician carries a guitar and sings. He appears in the mornings for approximately 30-minute sets, although showtimes are not posted publicly. He doesn’t stay in one place but wanders the restaurant to speak to different … Read more

REVIEW: World Princess Week Moana Heart of Te Fiti Cupcake Brings the Flavors of Hawai’i to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Even though World Princess Week doesn’t kick off until later this month, Walt Disney World is celebrating with delicious new Disney Princess-themed treats. One of those is the Moana Heart of Te Fiti Cupcake, available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You can get it at Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus now through August 31, and mobile order is … Read more

Foreign Guest Leaves Child Unattended in Stroller, Then Reportedly Spits on Disney Cast Member Who Moved Child Into Safe Spot

Disney100 sign in front of Disney's Animal Kingdom

A missing toddler. A frantic, then irate, parent. The situation led to an arrest of an Argentinean man who couldn’t find his toddler daughter where he had left her in a stroller at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Cast Member Spat On After Moving Unattended Child to Safety Pablo Falabella, 37, was arrested for battery after he … Read more

REVIEW: Golden Elephant Cupcake and Viva Gaia Tonic with Gin Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Elephant Cupcake and Viva Gaia Tonic with Gin at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Earth Day celebrations have begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which means special Earth Day treats are available! At Pizzafari, guests can enjoy the new Elephant Cupcake and Viva Gaia Tonic. The park is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this Earth Day on April 22. The Elephant Cupcake is also available at Restaurantosaurus. Both items will … Read more

REVIEW: New ‘Lion King’ Sunrise Cupcake Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

There’s a new Sunrise Cupcake, themed to Disney’s The Lion King, available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dig in with us as we take a bite! Sunrise Cupcake — $5.99 Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Custard Filling, Vanilla Buttercream Icing, White Chocolate Artwork and Sunrise Colored Sprinkles. You can find this cupcake at Restaurantasaurus, Pizzafari, or Flame Tree … 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