New ‘Up’ Merchandise Collection at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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’s Animal Kingdom Announces Earth Month Offerings Including ‘Pocahontas’ Magic Shots

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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

Story Book Dining Returns, Kali River Rapids Reopens, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Facade, & More: Disney’s Animal Kingdom & EPCOT Photo Report 12/16/21

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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

PHOTOS: Five Wilderness Explorer Stations Removed From Disney’s Animal Kingdom Due to Staffing Issues

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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

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/29/21): Biergarten Buffet Returns, Tune-In Lounge Adds Seating, The Bootstrappers Return to Disneyland, Cars Land Lights Up for Haul-O-Ween, 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 Sunday, August 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: Four New Wilderness Explorer Badge Cupcakes Available Throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney Springs 8/26/21 (Jungle Cruise Removes Albert Awol, Disney Springs Celebrates World Princess Week, New Casey’s Corner Hotdog Purse Debuts, and More)

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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

PHOTOS: New “Up” Wilderness Explorer Backpack, Spaceship Earth, and Minnie Mouse Headphone Cases Available at Walt Disney World

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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

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

Wilderness Explorers Activity Station Hours Changing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 1/16/19 (New Merchandise, Animal Encounters, and More!)

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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

PHOTOS: New Wilderness Explorer Post Opens Near Dinosaur at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donkey Animal Ambassadors Experience Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Back in December, we reported that a brand-new Animal Ambassador program would be coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, one that would feature two veteran donkeys from Rafiki’s Planet Watch, which is currently under “extensive refurbishment.” Well, today we got a first look at the Animal Ambassador donkeys’ debut! Jack and Jill are two miniature donkeys that … Read more