Tag: 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…
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Walt Disney World Celebrates World Okapi Day
October 18 is World Okapi Day. This year, the Disney animal keepers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have even more reason to celebrate this special day. This is due to the birth of a new okapi calf named Beni. Beni is the twelfth okapi to be born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World…
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More Dining Experiences Returning to Walt Disney World Resort in November
Three fan-favorite culinary experiences are returning to the Walt Disney World Resort starting on November 1, 2022. These will offer guests some delicious culinary experiences from around the Walt Disney World Resort and also some characters might also show up. The updated restaurant experiences include Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Kona Cafe at…
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Walt Disney World Releases Theme Park and Disney Springs Hours for Phased Reopening
After being closed for two days due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, the parks and Disney Springs will be reopening on Friday, September 30, 2022. The reopening will be different than normal operating days. There is a longer early entry time for guests of the Walt Disney World Resort and then all guests can…
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Disney KiteTails to Fly Away from Disney’s Animal Kingdom on September 30
Disney KiteTails will be taking its final flight on September 30, 2022. Disney announced that the show which has brought life to the skies above Discovery River Lagoon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary will be ending its run on this date. The show became an instant hit due to…
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Disney Fits White Rhinoceros With Fitness Tracker at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney has put a fitness tracker on a white rhinoceros at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The rhino in question is Helen, who can be found on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Helen has been given this fitness tracker so that the Animal, Science and Environment team will be able…
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Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! to Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on June 13
The story of Finding Nemo will again be on the stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom very soon. Today Disney announced that Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! will be opening at the Theater of the Wild on June 13, 2022. Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Description Based on…
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Full “Festival of The Lion King” Show Returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in July
The full version of Festival of The Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 16, 2020. The show has been performed in a modified format since it returned in May of 2021. This meant that the popular tumble monkeys and bird dancers have not been in the show since the reopening.…
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Expedition Everest to Reopen on Schedule After Lengthy Refurbishment
Expedition Everest is expected to officially reopen on April 16, 2022, after a lengthy refurbishment. This Disney’s Animal Kingdom attraction closed on January 4, 2022. This comes after cast member previews in the morning and a soft opening of the attraction in the afternoon of April 15. With the return of Expedition Everest, it will…
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Check Out All the Disney Parks Food Offerings for Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day. With the arrival of this celebration of our planet, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort chefs are concocting and creating different dishes that help celebrate. Disney mixologists have also been creating beautiful new drinks to celebrate our beautiful home. Take a look below at the offerings that are going…
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A Cosmic Kickoff – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #602
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! We are so happy that you are joining us and geeking out with us! This week there are a lot of topics to geek out about. Things start with the return of Disney character meet and greets in U.S. Disney parks, the Disney Cruise Line, and also Aulani. The geeks chat…
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Entertainment Revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer as Disney KiteTails Gets Updates
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have multiple entertainment options for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort this summer. Disney has shared what to look forward to this summer, and there is quite a bit. First off, Disney KiteTails will be getting some updates. Those who have already seen the show know that there is one main…
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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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Four Beacons of Magic at Walt Disney World Resort Bring Extra Pixie Dust to 50th Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort continues its 50th Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration has several different special offerings that can be found throughout the four main parks and surrounding resorts. Looking back at the celebration’s kick off in October, some things definitely stand out as highlights. Four of these highlights are the Beacons of…
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Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Earlier this year it was announced that Finding Nemo: The Musical and as being reimagined. Today at the Destination D23 event, some of the changes that are coming were shared. The new show will be called Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! It will take place during the events of Finding Dory. When guests…
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Disney KiteTails is a High Flying Hit at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney KiteTails is now being performed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom daily as a part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. This energetic and fun show takes place at the Discovery River Theater each day currently at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:15 PM, 4:15 PM and 5:15 PM. There are two variations of the show.…
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Naan Bread with Cucumber Raita – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
One unique place to visit and eat at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Kiani Village is Sanaa. This dining location shows off African cooking with Indiana flavors and includes slow-cooked meats, salads, and also plant-based dishes. There also are some wonderful views of some of the animals roaming the Sunset Savanna. There are many wonderful…
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Gorilla and Hippopotamus Born Just One Day Apart at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 15, 2021) – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park welcomed two baby animals this week just a day apart, with a Nile hippopotamus calf born Monday and a western lowland gorilla following on Tuesday. Both newborns are healthy and under the supervision of Disney’s animal care team. Gorilla mom Azizi gave…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Holiday Festivities!
This morning Walt Disney World Resort announced this year’s Christmas festivities. This year’s celebrations will be coupled with Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebrations as well. There will be some new magic offered and also some returning favorites. Magic Kingdom The Magic Kingdom will be celebrating the holidays as decorations spring up on Main Street, U.S.A.…
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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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‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopening July 9th at Walt Disney World Resort
Things continue to reopen at Walt Disney World Resort. This week, Disney announced that several restaurants will be reopening this summer at Walt Disney World and also the Disneyland Resort. Along with announcing reopenings, there are also some details being released about what will be on the menu at these reopening restaurants. Sebastian’s Bistro at…
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Some of the Most Unique Wedding Venues from Disney Fairy Tale Weddings – And How Much They Cost
When the time comes to plan one of the biggest days of your life, many Disney fans turn to Disney Fairy Tale Weddings! Disney offers fans the chance to get married while in some of the most magical places on Earth. Whether you want to get married in front of Disney icons or in a…