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Pandora: The World of Avatar Set to Open May 27, 2017 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company has announced that Pandora: The World of Avatar will be opening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. The announcement was made by Iger on an earnings call with investors today. The Disney Parks Blog had this description about the new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom:…
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Experience Nighttime Like Never Before at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Nighttime at the Walt Disney World is about to get even more exciting as Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens up a whole new set of adventures for guests to experience after dark this summer. Starting on May 27th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain open after dark with new adventures to experience. The following night, The Jungle…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park to Premiere New Entertainment with Various Shows & Experiences This Summer
On Tuesday evening, Disney Parks Blog announced brand new nighttime summer entertainment headed to the Walt Disney World Resort’s Animal Kingdom Park. Beginning this Memorial Day Weekend, guest can look forward to seeing the park in a whole new way. From new shows to after dark experiences, looks like summer is going to be great. Here’s…
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Disney Recipes: Chickpea Salad – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
If you live in California, it is that time of year where let’s face it… it’s hot. Salads are always a nice refreshing way to combat the heat. Today we share with you a a Chickpea Salad from Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World that was introduced earlier this spring for the opening of…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starbucks Now Open
The last of the Walt Disney World Starbucks has opened today. Creature Comforts, a former shop, has now reopened as a Starbucks. Inside is a very nice Africa inspired theme with camouflage paint scheme and several pottery and other decorations on the wall. The most interesting thing to note about the new eatery is the…
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D23 Expo in Japan Offers Glimpse at AVATAR Renderings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Video Update)
Things have gotten off to a good start at the D23 Expo in Japan with an announcement by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs about AVATAR, which is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While a presentation was made at the D23 Expo in Japan, Staggs also shared…
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FINAL WEEK: ‘Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade’ Scheduled Daily at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Until Jan. 8
Featuring whimsical floats, larger-than-life puppetry, Disney characters and a joyous world-beat soundtrack, “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” takes place daily at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from Nov. 13, 2005, to Jan. 8, 2006.
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Disney’s Wild Animal Kingdom | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 20, 1995
On this day in 1995, the Walt Disney Company announced its plans to build a fourth theme park at Walt Disney World, then called Disney’s Wild Animal Kingdom.
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A Look at What is Known About Piston Peak Ahead of Its Opening at Magic Kingdom
There are a lot of things to be excited about as a Disney fan currently. At Disneyland Resort, there are new updates coming with a new Coco attraction, an Avatar-themed attraction, and a parking structure (yes, this is something to be excited about!). Over at Walt Disney World Resort, there is a new land coming…
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Magic Kingdom Transforms From Halloween to Holidays Overnight
The Magic Kingdom transforms from Halloween to the Holidays overnight at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Did You Know That Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has These 8 Endangered Species?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the home to 300 different species of animals. Of these hundreds of different species, 8 are currently endangered species. Recently, the Disney Parks Blog shared a look at these animals. They can be seen below. 1. Painted Dog At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we have six painted dogs on the African savannas. Right now,…
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Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 29, 1994
On this day in 1994, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort opened at the Walt Disney World Resort. It is one of three All Star hotel complexes, which are part of the budget-friendly Value category and are located near to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The first phase of the resort, called “Surf’s Up!”, featured giant-sized surfboards and the…
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This Summer is a Summer of Joy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Summer is coming and with it, there will be quite a few fun offerings to be enjoyed throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This includes a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new Encanto show at EPCOT, and of course the arrival of Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at…
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Baby Okapi Makes First Appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A rare baby Okapi has made its first appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail could see this youngster. Scott Terrell, DVM, DACVP, Director of Animal & Science Operations, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts shared about the arrival of this young one named Elijah. Read about it here: What do…
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GEEK EATS: Tomato Florentine Soup Recipe From Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
A favorite dining location for many fans of Walt Disney World Resort is Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. As Daps Magic continues to celebrate the lead-up to National Soup Day, today we share the Tomato Florentine Soup recipe from this popular restaurant. This soup is absolutely delicious and includes ground…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Extra Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is not a new holiday offering. However, it is a magical memory maker for guests visiting this park that should not be missed. Some of the Daps Magic team had the opportunity to check out this interactive entertainment offering at Walt Disney World this week and it was…
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Parking Lot Trams Return to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Earlier this week the parking lots at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios once again had trams picking up guests and taking them to the front of the parking lot and also back to their cars. The return of the trams at both of these parks comes after they have been missing for over three years.…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Extended Evening Hours for Eligible Walt Disney World Hotel Guests
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be offering extended evening hours to eligible guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The extended evening hours will only be available on a few select evenings in November and December currently. At this point, the extended evening hours are set to be offered on November 8, November 22,…
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Bruno Coming to Magic Kingdom as Part of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month
Walt Disney World Resort will be celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th. Throughout the month-long celebration there will be plenty of exciting experiences to be had throughout Walt Disney World. This includes entertainment, food, art, merchandise, and a few other things… including Bruno and Mirabel! Magic Kingdom At…
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Walt Disney World Resort Posts Casting Call for Bruno From Disney’s “Encanto”
Disney has posted a casting call for a character look alike for Bruno from Disney’s Encanto. This is not for any specific event but instead for a future use of the character potentially for future special events. In Encanto, Bruno is the youngest child of Alma and Pedro and has the gift of precognition. This…
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Beni the Okapi Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna For the First Time
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna saw the arrival of Beni the Okapi for the first time. This comes after the endangered Okapi calf made his first debut on the Pembe Savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge in January 2023. Beni was born in July and since then has grown to a height of four feet…
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4 Month Old Rhino Arrives at Disney Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris
4-month-old white rhino calf Logan made his debut on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week. She joined her mother, Lola in the attraction. She is the third rhino that has made a debut on the Harambe Wildlife Reserve in the last 13 months. This was also the first time that rhino…
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Starbucks Magic Kingdom 50th Anniversary Been There Mugs Arrive at Main Street Bakery
The most recent ‘Been There’ mug for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. This marks the fourth park’s mug to arrive at Walt Disney World in the series. Earlier this week EPCOT received its ‘Been There’ mugs for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary. Below is a look at…
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Take a Look at the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Campground
On our recent trip to Walt Disney World Resort for its 50th Anniversary, we stayed in The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Campground. This was the first time any of our group had done this before. With four people sharing a cabin, it made the rates comparable to other moderate rates that were available…