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Updated Finding Nemo Musical Swimming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022
Entertainment continues to gradually make its way back into the Disney Parks. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that a re-imagined version of Finding Nemo – The Musical is currently in development for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new version of the show will be centered on the same characters as the original version. The new…
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Disney Reveals Look at Disney KiteTails Ahead of Arrival at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will kick off its 50th Anniversary celebration at all of its theme parks. This celebration will include many new offerings of entertainment. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this will include a new show called Disney KiteTails. This will be a show that is full of magical kites bringing…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Newest Western Lowland Gorilla Name Revealed
One of the most magical things at Walt Disney World Resort is the magic of the new life that comes through the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Last month, a new baby western lowland gorilla was born at the park. This young one was born to parents Azizi and Gino. In the weeks since birth,…
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Masai Giraffe Calf Arrives on Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new Masai giraffe calf has arrived on the savanna and can be seen by guests riding aboard the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The calf, named Humphrey, made his first appearance in front of guests on July 29, 2021. Before appearing on the savanna, Humphrey had stayed backstage with his mother Lily. He…
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Disney KiteTails Soaring to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today Walt Disney World made an announcement about many of the offerings that are coming for its 50th-anniversary celebration. “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” will kick off on October 1, 2021 and last for 18 months. This celebration will include new nighttime spectaculars, cast member nametags, the opening of a new attraction, and also a…
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New Baby Boy Giraffe Welcomed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Over the weekend Walt Disney World Resort announced that a new baby giraffe had been born recently at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The unnamed baby boy was born on June 10, 2021 and is a Masai giraffe. The calf was born to his mother Lily. Currently, the two are bonding privately before joining the rest of…
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Dash Joins Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A young Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal can now be found by guests who are experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dash, who was born in April, is now out enjoying the savannah. Disney has shared some photos of this young zebra enjoying his natural playground. In a statement from Disney, it was shared…
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A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King to Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15
Live entertainment is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort. The first show to return to Walt Disney World is A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King. Disney has announced that the show will be arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15, 2021. The show musical tells the story of The Lion King.…
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Rehearsals Underway for A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rehearsals have begun for A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Recently, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle stopped by to welcome the cast back to Walt Disney World Resort. The show is going to debut sometime in the middle of May Vahle shared on an Instagram post. The return…
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Baby Mandrill Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new baby mandrill was born on April 10, 2021 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The female baby mandrill was named Ivy. Guests who are visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom and experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safari may get a glimpse of this new member of the Walt Disney World family. Disney’s Animal Kingdom now is the home to…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Raya and the Last Dragon Animation Experience and Sand Sculpture
Raya and the Last Dragon will be arriving in theaters and Disney+ Premiere Access on March 5th but soon Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also be celebrating its release. The Disney Parks Blog announced this week that there will soon be an animation experience and a sand sculpture to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The animation experience will…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Vice President Djuan Rivers Announces Retirement
The retirements keep rolling in at The Walt Disney Company. This morning Kevin Rafferty announced he will be retiring on April 1st and now Djuan Rivers, the vice president of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has announced his retirement. Rivers has worked at Disney for 30 years. He has been at Disney’s Animal Kingdom since 2014. Throughout…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reveals Baby Rhino’s Name!
This last fall, a new baby rhino was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The story of his birth to his mother Kendi was documented by National Geographic for the Disney+ series Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As time moves forward, this baby rhino has grown and had many first milestones. These have been put together…
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Nigerian Dwarf Goats Added to Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new species has been added to the Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The species is the Nigerian Dwarf Goat. The goats have been added near the end of the safari adventure through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. These miniature West African goats can be seen chasing, climbing, and also playing on the savanna. They…
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Holiday Cavalcades Bring Cheer to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This holiday season may look a little different but Disney is still bringing magic! At Walt Disney World Resort, there is still plenty of merry to be made. If you’re visiting the parks, you have the chance of being surprised and delighted by holiday cavalcades at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom! At Magic Kingdom,…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Baby Endangered White Rhino
There is a cause for celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Over the weekend, the park celebrated the birth of a baby white rhinoceros to Disney’s Animal Kingdom family. This is not only exciting from the birth of a baby standpoint but also because it continues to push forward efforts to save this beautiful endangered species.…
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VIDEO: Trailer Released for Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ahead of Arrival on Disney+
Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom arrives on Disney+ on Friday, September 25th. Ahead of its arrival, Disney has released a trailer for this series that was produced by National Geographic. Josh Gad narrates the series as it takes a look behind the scenes of the different animal exhibits at both Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT.…
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Disney+ to Premiere “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” From National Geographic on September 25
Narrated by Josh Gad, Eight-episode Docu-series Invites Viewers To Experience Unprecedented Access to the Most Beloved Animal Parks BURBANK, Calif. (August 12, 2020) – On Friday, September 25, Disney+ debuts its next original series from National Geographic, “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” giving viewers an all-access pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates Birth of Baby Mandrill
This week, Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated an exciting new addition! On July 25, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed the newest baby mandrill to the wild world of the animal kingdom! One of the most exciting things about this new addition is that guests are able to see this family bonding! This baby was born to…
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Photo Report: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening
Today Walt Disney World Resort took the next step of its phased reopening with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcoming guests back after being closed for months. On a beautiful morning, guests returned to the parks. Before that, preparations for the day were made by cast members led by Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of…
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Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Parks continue phased reopenings around the world. Today at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened. Thousands of guests streamed into the parks and enjoyed experienced the magic again. As part of the phased reopening protocols, temperatures were taken before guests were allowed to enter the parks, and face…
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Porcupine Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Named After Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member
A porcupine that was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now has a name. Shelley the porcupette was named after Disney Cast Member Shelley, a veterinary services manager at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Shelley, the Cast Member, played a significant role in the birth of this young one. She was born on February 25, 2020, and already…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Zebra and Porcupine to the Park
Though Walt Disney World Resort is currently closed to the public, the magic doesn’t stop! This month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new baby zebra and porcupine to the park. These new babies were born to animals that already live in Disney’s herds and will continue to live on property! The female prehensile-tailed porcupine,…
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Merry Menagerie of Winter Animals Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Holiday Season
This year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is transforming in a pretty amazing way for the holidays! Whether you adventure to Africa or to the distant world of Pandora, each corner of the park will be a winter wonderland! In an exciting addition, the park is bringing a Merry Menagerie of winter animals will delight guests all…