Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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Photo Report: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening
Today Walt Disney World Resort took the next step of its phased reopening with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcoming guests back after being closed for months. On a beautiful morning, guests returned to the parks. Before that, preparations for the day were made by cast members led by Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of…
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Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Parks continue phased reopenings around the world. Today at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened. Thousands of guests streamed into the parks and enjoyed experienced the magic again. As part of the phased reopening protocols, temperatures were taken before guests were allowed to enter the parks, and face…
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Magic Kingdom Park Opens for Previews with New Safety Protocols
DisneySince Walt Disney World Resort closed in March, fans have been patiently waiting for when then gates will reopen and let the magic happen once again. Today, cast previews have begun at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom and these previews are allowing fans to get a glimpse of what they can expect when…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Get Health and Safety Training as They Return to Work
With just over a week until Walt Disney World Resort parks begin reopening, Cast Members have begun to return to work. Part of the process of returning for Cast Members includes training on the health and safety protocols now in place due to COVID-19. As Cast Members return, they go through a day of health…
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Here’s What Will Be Open and Closed When the Parks Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
With the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort coming on July 11th, many people have wondered what exactly will be open and closed. Today, Disney has revealed what entertainment and attractions will be available when the parks reopen and what won’t. Things will definitely be a bit different when guests return to Magic Kingdom and…
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Porcupine Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Named After Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member
A porcupine that was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now has a name. Shelley the porcupette was named after Disney Cast Member Shelley, a veterinary services manager at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Shelley, the Cast Member, played a significant role in the birth of this young one. She was born on February 25, 2020, and already…
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The Magic of Nature Found in Disney Parks and Beyond on Earth Day!
Today marks the 50th Earth Day! It also happens to be the anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This beautiful park at Walt Disney World Resort opened on April 22, 1998. Covering 580 acres, it is the largest Disney theme park in the world! It is a park that is devoted to experiencing…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Zebra and Porcupine to the Park
Though Walt Disney World Resort is currently closed to the public, the magic doesn’t stop! This month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has welcomed a new baby zebra and porcupine to the park. These new babies were born to animals that already live in Disney’s herds and will continue to live on property! The female prehensile-tailed porcupine,…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day April 18-22
Special activities and entertainment are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 18-22. This is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, as well as the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. The celebration will end with an all-day extravaganza on Earth Day, April 22. Each day of festivities includes a stellar lineup of…
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Roger’s Top 5 Walt Disney World Experiences
I recently spent a week at Walt Disney World, and while it’s one of my favorite places to visit, I try to find a highlight of each visit. This time around, I will share my top 5 favorite experiences. Number 5 Number 5 on my top 5 at Walt Disney World is a tie between…
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Walt Disney World Announces Extra Disney After Hours in 2020 For Sale
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced extra Disney After Hours events for the Magic Kingdom and also Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new dates are in addition to previously announced dates. They include the following dates: Magic Kingdom Park January 23, 27 & 31 February 3, 10, 17 & 24 March 2, 9, 16, 23…
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Merry Menagerie of Winter Animals Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Holiday Season
This year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is transforming in a pretty amazing way for the holidays! Whether you adventure to Africa or to the distant world of Pandora, each corner of the park will be a winter wonderland! In an exciting addition, the park is bringing a Merry Menagerie of winter animals will delight guests all…
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Disney Shares Preview of Holiday Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This year Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a heavy dose of holiday magic. When the holidays arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort, they will be sprinkling their magic on all four of the main theme parks there. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be decorated to celebrate the spirit of the season. It will also be…
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Get Festive With Your Special Look into Holiday Decor at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Are you ready to get festive at Walt Disney World Resort? Get ready with your sneak peek into decorations for each land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Watch this video below for your special behind-the-scenes look! In Discovery Island, guests will find that all the decorations were handmade by the community of artists. At night, guests…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer New Year’s Eve 2019 Celebration!
There are many places to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2019. This year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of them! The park will remain open until midnight for guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2019. The entire park will come even more alive for the celebration. DJs will be found in Asia, Discovery…
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New Baby Eland Arrives At Walt Disney World Resort As Storm Departs
This week most of the news surrounding the Walt Disney World Resort has been focused on Hurricane Dorian. However, as the storm mainly passed the Walt Disney World Resort without causing too many disruptions. As the storm continued past the Walt Disney World Resort, Cast Members were kept busy preparing for the storm to arrive.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Offers More Disney After Hour Events at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney After Hours continues to offer Disney guests opportunities to experience the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a unique way! Guests going to these parties get three hours in the Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom all to themselves! They are also allowed to arrive at the respective park at 7:00 pm before…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer New Holiday Experience!
This holiday season will be merrier than ever at the Walt Disney World Resort. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the entire park will celebrate the season for the first time. As guests tour the park, they will find festive decor and entertainment in every land in the park. This will include Pandora – The World of…
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Last Chance! Catch Special Walt Disney World Resort Experiences this Summer Before Time Runs Out
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 22, 2019) – Summer is here, and now, more than ever, is the time to visit Walt Disney World Resort before the clock strikes midnight on limited-time magical moments across all four theme parks. But if fall is the fairest time of all for some, never fear – several recently opened experiences…
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The Piano Guys Perform Theme From Avatar in Pandora – The World of Avatar
The Piano Guys are known for their performances of iconic songs in iconic locations on YouTube. With over six and a half million subscribers on YouTube, they have gotten very creative with their videos. Their newest video takes The Piano Guys to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There, they perform the…
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The Animation Experience Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station This July
This summer Rafiki’s Planet Watch is reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. With the reopening will be the return of the Conservation Station, Wildlife Express Train, Habitat Habit, and Affectation Station. One new thing that will be arriving with the reopening of this area of the park will be The Animation Experience. The Animation Experience Animation…
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New Holiday Festivities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lead a Sleigh-Full of Enchantment During a Season of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort
New fireworks show joins the fun of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as Walt Disney World transforms into a winter wonderland beginning Nov. 8 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2019) – Starting Nov. 8, Walt Disney World Resort will unwrap the 2019 holiday season with very merry festivities across its theme parks, resorts and…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer New Holiday Experiences
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a whole lot merrier this holiday season. The Disney Parks Blog announced that there will be more offerings coming during the merriest time of the year to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There will be new decorations, entertainment, and other seasonal additions to the park. The experience will begin as guests cross…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Gorilla
A new gorilla has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new baby gorilla is named Grace after the GRACE gorilla sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctuary is dedicated to helping gorillas orphaned by poaching. Grace was born on May 1, 2019. The birth of Grace…