Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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Incredible Summer Begins with Memorial Day Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (May 25, 2018) The fun is heating up at Walt Disney World Resort with all-new entertainment and more set to debut Memorial Day weekend rounding out a simply incredible kick-off to summer. Donald’s Dino-Bash! is a lively celebration with festive decor and character greetings galore, premiering May 25 in DinoLand…
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Avengers Soar! – DISNEY REPORTER
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY REPORTER! This week there is a LOT going on in the world of Marvel, Disney, and Star Wars! The biggest story is Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War. DAPS MAGIC has a lot of coverage to check out. At Disneyland, Dumbo has reopened with a new queue and loading system…
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Step Into the Magic – GEEKS CORNER (With Special Guest Bret Iwan) – Episode 830
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we have a special guest Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse, joining on the geeks on the set! Throughout the show, the geeks chat about Dapper Day, Star Wars Nite at Disneyland getting a second offering, and the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Then the discussion turns…
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“New Species of Theme Park.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Marks 20-Year Anniversary in Special Earth Day Ceremonies
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 22, 2018) – Disney’s theme park of exploration is a place unique in all the world. Here Walt Disney World guests can venture to the snowy flanks of Mt. Everest, raft down a rainforest river, view wildlife on an African savannah and travel light years to an alien planet where…
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Pixar Fest Time! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot going on in the Disney and geek communities. The biggest story of the week has to be the opening of Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort though. DAPS MAGIC has full coverage of this special event that will run through September…
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The Best or Worst? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 828
Welcome to a best and worst episode of GEEKS CORNER. This week, everything is discussed in terms of what is best about the topic and what is worst. This is because of an article that Cameron wrote last week regarding best and worst Disney things. Throughout the show the GEEKS talk about Solo: A Star…
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Exciting New Experiences and Entertainment Highlight an Incredible Summer that Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
Fun includes new entertainment in all four theme parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th anniversary celebration, a new Typhoon Lagoon nighttime party and the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 15, 2018) – From Super Heroes to an intergalactic concert, from eye-popping shows to a nighttime beach party to get your…
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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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Avatar Flight of Passage Recognized for Outstanding Visual Effects
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is a professional organization that recognizes outstanding visual effects in motion pictures, television, and other media. VES is the only organization in the entertainment industry to fully represent all visual effects, and the awards are considered prestigious and a feat in the industry. Last night, Avatar Flight of Passage won the award for…
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My Number One Disney Theme Park Attraction Experience of 2017
As 2017 winds down I find myself reflecting on some of the magical attraction experiences I was able to have in the course of the year. 2017 brought the re-imagining of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disneyland Resort, turning it into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! The opening of this…
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Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Festival of the Lion King is a theater in the round telling of the story of Disney’s The Lion King. It takes place in the Harambe Theater in the Africa area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The show uses music, dancing, puppetry, visual effects, and acrobatics to come together for a tribal African celebration. This is…
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Finding Nemo – The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some fantastic entertainment options. Walking around this park can be an adventure in exploring different types of entertainment while exploring the different regions represented in the park. Different music from around the world (and out of this world) can be found. Really, there is something for just about everyone somewhere in…
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Disney Magic Merges with Magic of Mother Nature on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a plethora of experience to be had for guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. One must-do attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Kilimanjaro Safari. This ride aboard a jeep takes guests into the heart of Africa to see the different animals and habitats that they can be found in.…
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Disney•Pixar’s UP Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in New Experience!
Disney•Pixar’s UP is getting a new presence in the Disney Parks. Today it was announced on the Disney Parks Blog that Russel and Dug from UP will be coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. They will be appearing in a new show that will be arriving in the spring of…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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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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Caitie’s Birthday at Walt Disney World! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 804
Welcome to another episode of Geeks Corner! This week, it’s going up a little bit later than normal due to it not being a normal week. Caitie celebrated her birthday this week at Walt Disney World! Due to this, this week’s episode was filmed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Mr. DAPs and Caitie Bear talk about…
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Welcome to Pandora! – Geeks Corner – Episode 636
Welcome to Geeks Corner! There is a lot to geek out about around the Disney universe. This week we find ourselves geeking out about things in both Florida and California. In California Summer of Heroes continues to immerse guests in the world of Marvel. With all of the new experiences, the question has to be…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Dedicates Pandora – The World of Avatar at the Walt Disney World Resort
Ahead of its public opening on May 27th, Pandora – The World of Avatar was dedicated in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. During a special ceremony today, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger was joined by AVATAR Creator/Director James (Jim) Cameron and members of the film’s cast and crew to dedicate this…
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Disney Twenty-Three Explores Pandora – The World of Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, Duckburg, Fantasmic!, and more!
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE EXPLORES PANDORA – THE WORLD OF AVATAR, OPENING THIS SUMMER AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT THE CREATIVE MINDS BEHIND DISNEY’S NEWEST LAND GIVE DISNEY TWENTY-THREE AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT THE SPECTACULAR ADDITION TO DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM PLUS, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE NEW CREW OF PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO…
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Club 33 Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks
Club 33, which originated at the Disneyland Resort, is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. A spokesperson confirmed this to the Orlando Sentinel. This exclusive club won’t just be coming to the Magic Kingdom though, it will also be coming to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to the Orlando Sentinel,…
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Rivers of Light to Open on February 17th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rivers of Light will be opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on February 17, 2017. The long anticipated nighttime show will celebrate animals and nature with music, live performances, floating set pieces, fountains, and more when it comes to Discovery River. This new show will convey the “uplifting spirit of an ancient and timeless lantern ceremony…
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Disney: It’s All Coming – Geeks Corner – Episode 619
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot to cover while also celebrating Tyler’s birthday! There were a lot of announcements that came from the Walt Disney Company this week, along with trailers. Today Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars land will be coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood…
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Pandora: The World of Avatar Set to Open May 27, 2017 in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company has announced that Pandora: The World of Avatar will be opening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27, 2017. The announcement was made by Iger on an earnings call with investors today. The Disney Parks Blog had this description about the new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom:…