Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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New Attraction Photo Overlay for DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Arrives Ahead of Attraction’s Closure
The days before DINOSAUR goes extinct at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are numbered. However, that isn’t stopping Disney PhotoPass from creating new ways for guests to bring home their memories. The newest way is with an attraction photo overlay that debuted today for the attraction. The new overlay was revealed by Disney PhotoPass on social media…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates First Birthday of Bakso the Tiger
It’s hard to believe it, but Bakso the Tiger is already one year old! In the one year since he joined the family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Bakso has been delighting guests with his playfulness. He has become a fan favorite, and clearly a cast member favorite as well. Dr. Scott Terrell, Director of Animal…
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‘Encanto’ Writer/Director Jared Bush Writing New Dialogue for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attraction
The writer and director of Encanto, Jared Bush, has revealed that he is working on a new attraction for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Specifically, he is writing new dialogue for the attraction. Bush is also the Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. While flying back to the United States from Europe, Bush shared what…
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Gino, the Silverback Gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Passes Away
Gino, the 44-year-old silverback western lowland gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has passed away. He was at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from the day it opened and was beloved by the Disney cast and guests alike. The news was announced by Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, with the following post on…
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This Fall Has It All at Walt Disney World Resort!
It is an exciting time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. This fall, there are quite a few exciting things to be experienced by guests at The Most Magical Place on Earth! During a recent media event at Walt Disney World Resort, Mr. Daps sat down with Mayra to discuss all of the exciting things…
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Walt Disney World Announces Opening Date for Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced the opening date for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new attraction will bring the characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films Zootopia and Zootopia 2, including your favorite ZPD rookie cops, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a new immersive experience…
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On World Elephant Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Shares How They Care for Elephants with X-Rays
Celebrate World Elephant Day by learning how Disney’s Animal Kingdom cares for these magnificent creatures at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 28, 2025
On this day in 2010, Disney’s Animal Kingdom joined the United Nations in observing the International Year of Biodiversity.
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The Taste of Africa Street Party | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 9, 2010
On this day in 2010, The Taste of Africa Street Party kicked off officially in Harambe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
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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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Last Day for The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Announced by Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced the final day of operations for The Boneyard in Dino Land as it is transformed into Tropical Americas.
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This Summer There is Adventure All Around the Park at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Celebrate summer with Adventure All Around the Park at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with new activities and a new Wilderness Explorers badge.
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Walt Disney World Shines Spotlight on Babies Ahead of Mother’s Day
Experience the joy of Mother’s Day with delightful baby animals at Walt Disney World Resort’s Animal Kingdom.
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DINOSAUR | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 1, 2000
On this day in 2000, the Countdown to Extinction attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was renamed to DINOSAUR.
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Disney Shares Video of Dug, Russell, and Carl Seeing New Tiger Cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Dug, Russell, and Carl from Pixar’s ‘Up’ going on an adventure to see Bakso, the new Sumatran tiger cub at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
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More Details About DinoLand Closing Revealed
DinoLand will be going extinct, but perhaps not as soon as some fans thought! Check out the details for the area’s transformation here!
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Disney Releases Video of Josh Gad as Kilimanjaro Safaris Guide at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Josh Gad gives being a Kilimanjaro Safaris Guide at Disney’s Animal Kingdom a try in a new video released by Disney.
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Closing Date for ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Revealed
The final date for guests to experience ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug!’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been revealed.
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50 Years of Space… Mountain – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #746
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the geeks are dedicating the show to the recovery efforts of the Los Angeles Fires. As part of this, there is a QR code for donations on the screen throughout the show. It goes to this link: https://give.lafoodbank.org/fundraiser/6001687 During the show, the Geeks talk about the changes coming to…
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VIDEO: Walking Tour of DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Take a walking tour of DinoLand U.S.A. as was seen before a portion of it was closed for its transformation at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Arrives in Theaters and Heads to Disney Parks
Mufasa: The Lion King arrives in theaters today. As fans head to see the new film on the big screen, they can also have experiences inspired by the film in the Disney Parks as well. The film is the origin story of Mufasa and is told in flashbacks. Below is a look at how this…
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New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Show Gets Opening Timeline
Disney Animal Kingdom will be welcoming ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ to the Tree of Life in late 2025.
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DINOSAUR to Remain Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Throughout 2025
DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be remaining open throughout 2025 before closing to make way for the Tropicals Americas land.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Say Goodbye to Two Beloved African Lions and Hello to Three New African Lions
Two beloved African lions are set to retire at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and three new lions will be taking their place.