Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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A Holiday Trip – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #690
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have just returned from experiencing the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. They talk about the highlights of the holiday offerings of their trip, the debut of Luminous – The Symphony of Us, and other Disney news throughout the course of this episode. There are also a…
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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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New Residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – and Beyond – Embody the Magic of Nature at Walt Disney World Resort
New arrivals celebrate the resort’s commitment to conservation and species around the world LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2023) – It’s been a busy year at Walt Disney World Resort, as The Most Magical Place on Earth has welcomed the birth of more than 300 animal residents. The range of births is tremendously diverse,…
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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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Zootopia Show Headed to Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom currently can experience it’s tough to be a bug at the Tree of Life Theater. On Saturday at the Destination D23 event, it was announced that this show will be replaced with a new show themed to Zootopia. The current concept for the show would have guests visiting the different…
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Tree of Life Awakenings Set to Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Later This Year
Tree of Life Awakenings brings the centerpiece vibrantly to life in the evenings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. However, during the summer it has not been presented due to evenings being too light. However, later this year, that will be changing. Starting later this fall, Tree of Life Awakenings will be returning to brighten up the…
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Mandrill Monkey Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new Mandrill Monkey is capturing hearts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new baby will remind Disney fans of The Lion King. Everyone else will just think she is one of the cutest little ones ever! This new baby girl is named Saffron and weighs less than three pounds. She could almost fit in the…
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Walt Disney World Announces Discounted Florida Resident 2-Park Explorer Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new deal for Florida residents wishing to visit during the next two months. The Florida Resident Disney 2-Park Explorer Ticket is a special 2-day ticket that is available for admission to EPCOT and also Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks. The ticket is $159 plus tax and is valid…
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GEEK EATS: Plant-based Quinoa Salad Recipe From Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery
With it now being the middle of summer, it is the perfect time to continue to enjoy salads. They offer a refreshing meal that offer a respite to the heat. Daps Magic is continuing to share a series of five salad recipes from Walt Disney World that are perfect for a summer’s day. Today’s Plant-based…
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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A Look at Some Favorite Disney Trains on National Train Day!
Today is National Train Day! This is a relatively new holiday that was founded by Amtrack in 2008. The goal of this holiday is to share the benefits of public train travel while also sharing the history of trains as well. The holiday is celebrated on the Saturday that is closest to May 10, which…
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How Disney’s Animal Kingdom Became a Beacon of Conservation
Since its grand opening on Earth Day in April 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort has welcomed millions of guests and continues to find new, inspiring, and innovative ways to delight explorers of all ages. Featuring a unique approach to storytelling through attractions and experiences, each guest can better appreciate…
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5 Favorite Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day and its 25th Anniversary
Happy Earth Day! Today also marks the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This park, which is dedicated to helping people be inspired by the natural world both real and imagined is the perfect park to celebrate Earth Day at. For those who can’t be at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day, however, we thought…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Celebrates 25 Years Showcasing the Magic of Nature
Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park to mark milestone anniversary with special celebration and a new character encounter, plus special limited-time merchandise and culinary offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 18, 2023) – On Earth Day, April 22, 1998, Walt Disney World Resort invited guests to discover a one-of-a-kind theme park where they could…
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Check Out These Reasons to Be Excited About Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary
On Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be turning 25! This will be a day of celebrating Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park and all that it stands for. Ahead of the big day, the Disney Parks Blog shared four reasons to be excited about this milestone day. Check them out below before the…
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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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How Disney and its Cast have Protected Over 1,000 Species of Animals
When you ask Dr. Zak about his work and workplace, he will not talk about conference rooms or computer monitors. He will also not tell you about Expedition Everest or Pandora – the World of Avatar, even though he works at Disney. Instead, he will tell you about butterflies, bees, birds, and other animals. You…
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Here is How Baseball Helped Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sometimes answer to questions can come from the most unique places. In this case, a question regarding the breeding habits of the Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom found its answer at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Specifically, the answer came from a baseball mound. The Disney Parks Blog shared about how baseball is assisting…
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New Character Meet and Greets Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has announced three new character meet and greets that will be coming to the most magical place on Earth later this year. The three characters will be arriving in three different parks at three different times. Moana – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Moana will be arriving in Disney’s Animal Kingdom next month.…
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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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Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life to Get “Avatar: The Way of Water” Projections as New Food, Merchandise, and More Head to Disney Parks and Beyond!
With the arrival of Avatar: The Way of Water on December 16, 2022, there are new offerings heading to the Disney Parks to celebrate. This includes a new projection show on the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, new food at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and also merchandise at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort,…
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James Cameron Talks Possibility of Avatar Flight of Passage Update for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
As James Cameron is making the rounds ahead of the arrival of Avatar: The Way of Water in theaters, he has been answering a lot of questions about the movie and a few other topics. One of these topics turned to questions about possibilities for Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
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Cast of “Avatar: The Way of Water” Visits Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Just weeks before Avatar: The Way of Water arrives in theaters, the cast of the film stopped by Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Four actors from the film stopped by the land at Walt Disney World Resort. This included Jamie Flatters, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion, and Bailey Bass. While there, the…
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“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” to Return on January 1
Can you believe we are just one month away from the new year?! What better way to start the new year than with some sweet animals? On January 1, the second season of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” will hit your screens with 10 all-new episodes! While episodes will release weekly on National Geographic, all…