Disney has released a new wave of construction permits, including three with addresses located in the remaining area of DinoLand U.S.A. that is set to become a Tropical Americas land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Three New Tropical Americas Construction Permits As work continues to transform the former area of Chester & Hester’s Dino-Rama into part … Read more
For Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Dino Institute intern is now roaming Discovery Island, and a limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge is available. Dino Institute Intern The musical interns previously just appeared at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. During Cool Kid Summer, you’ll spot the intern roaming Discovery Island near the stage across from … Read more
The Dino Institute may be about to close, but the institute’s intern will continue entertaining guests with a special sing-along this “Cool Kid Summer.” Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World will celebrate Cool Kid Summer from May 27 through September 1, 2025. During this time, the Dino Institute Intern will wrap … Read more
Today’s photo report features a whirlwind of park hopping madness that happened all before noon. I managed to rope drop Disney’s Animal Kingdom, pop over to EPCOT, and finish my morning with the droids of Hollywood since most of the stars have been booted. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wilderness Explorers, are y’all ready for a wonderful … Read more
A new collection of “Up” merchandise including apparel, pet items, and more is available at Walt Disney World. “Up” Merchandise We found most of the collection in Island Mercantile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new collection joins a bunch of “Up” items that have come to the Disney Parks recently, including the Carl Loungefly mini … Read more
Disney has announced details of the 2024 Disney Earth Day Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, including special Earth Month Magic Shots, Animation Experience classes, and a Wilderness Explorer badge. Earth Month Magic Shots Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering five new Magic Shots for Earth Month 2024. Disney PhotoPass photographers throughout the park can superimpose characters … Read more
Happy holidays from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Starting our day bright and early at Discovery Trading Co., a fuzzy pink Mickey mouse head sweater collection made a cozy debut with gloves, scarves, hats, and a jacket. For full details and pricing of all of the merchandise we found today, check out our daily merchandise roundup! The … Read more
Five of the Wilderness Explorer badge stations have been removed from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, mainly due to a lack of staff. The map in the guidebook given to participating guests has been updated to no longer include the Asia, Africa, signaling, explorer, and ham radio badges. Here is what an old map looked like. Here … Read more
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 Sunday, August 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
We stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom to try four new Wilderness Explorer cupcakes. The new treats are available at Flame Tree Barbecue, Creature Comforts, and Restaurantosaurus. Each cupcake is themed around a Wilderness Explorer badge. Snackers can earn both the Grape Soda Badge, the Flamingo Badge, the Dragonfly Badge, and the Dinosaur Badge. The Grape … Read more
Hello and welcome to another wonderful day at Walt Disney World. We started off our day with gloomy skies, but the sun didn’t hold back for long! Today you can join us as we journey through Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs, so let’s jump in! Entering the park this morning, we found that biometric scanners … Read more
Three new headphone cases have arrived at Walt Disney World so you can store your AirPods or other wireless headphones in style. It’s now easier than ever to share your love for Disney with these accessories! We found these cute cases in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Spaceship Earth Headphone Case – $19.99 Each headphone … Read more
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
If you and your family are big fans of the Wilderness Explorers in-park activities and games, be aware that times are changing for the popular, free adventure challenge. Starting June 2, 2019, hours for the Wilderness Explorers are being adjusted from a 9:00 AM opening time on select dates to a 10:00 AM opening time. … Read more
Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s halfway into January, and it’s still Christmas here. Let’s take a look around. Work is being done on the 20th Anniversary Photo Frame. From what little view I could get, it looks like it might be replaced with a new frame. No more 20th Anniversary! Otter exhibit watch 2018 … Read more
Good news, Wilderness Explorers! If you’re looking to earn your fossil badge, it has a new permanent home. Head on over to The Dino Institute, but take a sharp right just before you get there. At the end of the path, you’ll find a friendly wilderness guide waiting to help you earn your badge! This … Read more