Tag: Animal Kingdom
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #5 Destination D23 Announcements
It’s time again for the countdown of the top Disney stories that really made some buzz throughout the year. The number five spot goes to one event, but several announcements. At the very first presentation of Destination D23 in September, several park announcements were made to the awe of the crowd and viewers at home.…
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Kermit the Frog and Animal Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ahead Of Its 25th Anniversary
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Earth Day this year. As things gear up for the big day, Kermit the Frog and Animal stopped by to explore this park at Walt Disney World. Of course, Animal thinks it is his kingdom. Together Kermit and Animal go on a tour of this…
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Joe Rohde, Executive Designer and Vice President, Creative, Announces Retirement
This morning, the Orlando Sentinel announced that Joe Rohde, Executive Designer and Vice President, Creative for Walt Disney Imagineering would be retiring. He has been with the company for 40 years and has created worlds unlike anything we’ve ever seen in that time. His retirement is planned to go into effect on January 4, 2021.…
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Walt Disney World Confirms Closure of Attractions at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
As Walt Disney World Resort resumes operation, there has been uncertainty about what would come next. While the closure of attractions has not been certain, many fans have wondered about what may be next for Walt Disney World. This morning, it was confirmed that Primeval Whirl, Stitch’s Great Escape, and Rivers of Light will not…
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Florida Task Force Releases Guidelines for Theme Parks and Hotels to Reopen
Just over a month ago, the Walt Disney Resort closed to all guests. This meant that theme parks closed its gates and just a few days later, the hotels shut down officially. In the time that has passed since many Disney fans have speculated on when the parks may reopen and what it may look…
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Pandora the World of Avatar – #4 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
In counting down the top stories for Disney, the parks tend to steal the show many times. Walt Disney World has certainly done that with Pandora: The World of Avatar. Opening What? All the way back in 2011 it was announced that James Cameron and Walt Disney World would team to bring the world of…
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Changes Coming to Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer
Rivers of Light, the breathtaking nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is changing this summer. Starting on Memorial Day weekend Rivers of Light will become Rivers of Light: We Are One. The Disney Parks Blog has announced that new scenes will shape the show to reflect more Disney films. Disneynature animal scenes will be projected,…
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Disney After Hours Events Get Even More Dates for Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is turning up the fun this year! You may have heard about the Disney After Hours events and how guests have been enjoying them. Your favorite parks with few other guests? Yes, please! Today we’re excited to share the new dates and celebrations with you! Here are the new dates for each…
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Have a Wild Time with the DAPs Magic Crew at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort
Another day at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is in the books and it was a wild time! We spent Day Three at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for some truly magical safaris and an out of this world experience! We ended the night at Raglan Road with some amazing performances and it has been…
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Disney Park Music Playlists on Apple Music to Celebrate Upcoming Play App
Disney Parks has a Play app that will make wait times more entertaining for guests. But what do you do when you’re outside of the lines and want that Disney magic? In addition to the Play app, Disney Music has released Playlists on Apple Music that bring together several songs corresponding to the parks of…
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Party For The Planet: Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary
Animal Kingdom not only celebrated Earth Day on April 22, but its 20th anniversary as well. The park was bustling with debuts and ceremonies. Ceremony Over at the Lion King Theater in Africa, a special 20th anniversary presentation had the Vice President over Animal Kingdom, the Vice President of parks at Walt Disney World, and…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with A ‘Party For the Planet’ April 22-May 5
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will celebrate Earth Day this year with a 20th anniversary “Party for the Planet” celebration April 22-May 5. Rafiki’s Planet Watch will offer backstage experiences for guests to visit the animal hospital, learn about animal nutrition, or delve into the world of Disney’s conservation efforts. Guests will also be able to find special photo…
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Join José & Panchito for Discovery Island Carnivale at Disney’s Animal Kingdom February 4
!Starting February 4, guests can join José and Panchito, Donald’s feathery friends from “The Three Caballeros,” in Discovery Island Carnivale at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Discovery Island Carnivale takes place nightly in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort and celebrates the colorful beauty of the world around us. Join the Viva Gaia Street Band! for a dance party…
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Incredible Summer Coming to the Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Parks Blog has announced an ‘Incredible Summer’ at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Incredibles Of course this resort wide event is based on The Incredibles 2 which will open in June. The movie will be showing at the AMC theater at Disney Springs. Over at the Magic Kingdom, an Incredibles dance party will…
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Top Ten Lands in Disney Parks – Part Two
Disneyland established not only the first theme park but the way that many theme parks would be laid out in the future. “Lands” serve as the themed areas where attractions, shows, restaurants, and shops are grouped. Many of them tell a story by itself, and also help solidify stories of attractions. Here’s the top 10 themed lands from…
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What’s It Like to Run the Dopey Challenge? – runDisney Resolutions
Over 4 years ago I never would have thought I would be running often, let alone running 48.6 miles in 4 days. But, that’s just what I did at the 25th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon. Though it wasn’t my first race, it was still a huge task. This was my experience… The…
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Walt Disney World to Offer Extra FastPasses to Guests For an Additional Cost
Starting today, guests staying in the club level rooms and suites on property have an option to purchase three extra FastPass+ selections per day for $50 per person. The program, which is now in its pilot stages, has guests participating for three days minimum ($150 per guest) and guests can make FastPass+ reservations 90 days…
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Mushu Disneybound – Caitie Creates
When in Animal Kingdom, why not Disneybound as your favorite guardian dragon? This was an incredibly simple color scheme, and can be done in many different styles! Here’s how I did it! Mushu Disneybound Yellow V-Neck – Target Red Skirt – Damsel Designed It also worked in my favor that I happen to have blue…
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Why Pandora: The World of Avatar Completes Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Pandora: The World of Avatar is perhaps an odd choice for an expansion to open at Animal Kingdom. But, here’s why it actually is the last piece of the theme park puzzle to complete Animal Kingdom in its original intent… Original Concepts Animal Kingdom from its inception was to have something called a Beastly Kingdom. Animal…
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Dark Side Half Marathon and Flower and Garden – Walt Disney World Trip Report
Walt Disney World turned to the dark side with the second Dark Side Half Marathon weekend. Many gathered and ran through a few of the parks and the roads around them. The racers start the weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where check in and the Expo are held. Check-in was held…
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Pandora’s Restaurant to Offer a First Among Walt Disney World Quick Service
Pandora – The World of Avatar is still set to open May 27 at Animal Kingdom. The Disney Parks Blog has released some detail on the Satu’li Canteen, and with a first among Walt Disney World restaurants. The theme of the Canteen is that it’s the old Resources Department Administration cafeteria, now operated by Alpha…
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Video of Inside Look of Pandora – The World of Avatar on Good Morning America
On Facebook, ABC’s Good Morning America has released a video that gives an inside walking tour of the upcoming Pandora – The World of Avatar. Jon Landau and Joe Rohde show off the amazing real landscape of the new “land” at Animal Kingdom to Paula Faris. The floating islands have waterfalls that fall right beside…
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Rivers of Light Review – DAPsCast Episode 52
Murray and Mikey discuss Rivers of Light after Mikey has viewed it on opening night. They go through visuals, music, viewing tips, and how it ranks with other night shows at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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Retro Walt Disney World – DAPsCast Episode 49
Murray and Mikey look to the history of Walt Disney World and talk about what they would like to still have at the four theme parks.