Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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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:…
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James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Bob Chapek Added to Destination D: Amazing Adventures Lineup
Destination D: Amazing Adventures continues to add more to its lineup ahead of the event happening at Walt Disney World this November. When Disney fans visit Disney’s Contemporary Resort on November 19 and 20, they will now have the opportunity to hear James Cameron, Jon Landau, and Bob Chapek. For a presentation on Pandora – The…
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Experience Nighttime Like Never Before at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Nighttime at the Walt Disney World is about to get even more exciting as Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens up a whole new set of adventures for guests to experience after dark this summer. Starting on May 27th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain open after dark with new adventures to experience. The following night, The Jungle…
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Sloths Rule – Geeks Corner – Episode 508
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, we add a game element as Melanie steps in for Hayley and joins Cameron and Mr. DAPs for this fun episode. First off, Zootopia has a new trailer out and it features a Sloth or two. The Geeks chat about this trailer and make predictions about this movie. They…
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Disney Recipes: Chickpea Salad – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
If you live in California, it is that time of year where let’s face it… it’s hot. Salads are always a nice refreshing way to combat the heat. Today we share with you a a Chickpea Salad from Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World that was introduced earlier this spring for the opening of…
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Star Wars, Avatar, Toy Story, and Iron Man coming to Disney Parks and Resorts!
Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, shared about the past, present, and future of the Disney Parks and Resorts during a panel yesterday. The panel started off with a beautiful video featuring the magic of Disney in its Parks and Resorts. Chapek than shared about all of the new offerings at the Disneyland…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starbucks Now Open
The last of the Walt Disney World Starbucks has opened today. Creature Comforts, a former shop, has now reopened as a Starbucks. Inside is a very nice Africa inspired theme with camouflage paint scheme and several pottery and other decorations on the wall. The most interesting thing to note about the new eatery is the…
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Walt Disney World 2014 Trip Report – DAPscast – Episode 5
This month Mr. Daps interviews Murray about his trip to Walt Disney World that took place earlier in June. Covered is the new MyMagic+ system, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and a few other places to visit at the resort. Together they cover a 7 day trip in about an hour!
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D23 Expo in Japan Offers Glimpse at AVATAR Renderings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Video Update)
Things have gotten off to a good start at the D23 Expo in Japan with an announcement by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs about AVATAR, which is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While a presentation was made at the D23 Expo in Japan, Staggs also shared…
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Lazy Days of Summer: 12 Quiet Corners of Walt Disney World Theme Parks Let Guests Relax, Meditate, Smell the Roses
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – You can take a safari ride on the wild side across an African savanna, battle space aliens with a laser gun, “hang glide” over Yosemite National Park and narrowly escape Darth Vader’s wrath — all during action-packed visits to Walt Disney World theme parks. And if you need a place…
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Vultures Serve as Janitors of the Environment
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012— While vultures may not be known as king of the jungle, they do play an important role as janitors of the environment. Through their scavenging habits, these endangered birds help maintain a balance in the eco-system. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
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Starbucks Coming to Disney Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Rumors that have been circulating around the Disneyland Resort (and other Disney Them Parks) for years about Starbucks coming to the parks were finally given some validation. This morning on the Disney Parks Blog, it was announced that Starbucks would be coming to six locations within Disney…
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Frog Activities Mark Leap Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb.28, 2012 -At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests will be celebrating Leap Day in a different kind of way this year by leaping into action to learn more about frogs, salamanders and toads. At Rafiki’s Planet Watch on Feb. 29, animal experts have planned a series…
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Rare Pigs Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 13, 2011 – The Animal Care team at Conservation Station has some new animals to brag about with the arrival of three kunekune pigs, a rare breed that has just made its debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Found in New Zealand but believed…
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Disney Animal Programs Gives “Creatures of the Night” Special Treats for Halloween
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Oct. 28, 2011) – As Halloween approaches, several creatures of the night are getting a series of treats from a team of medical experts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Around this time each year, veterinary care specialists conduct annual wellness checks on a roost of…
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DISNEY, FOX AND JAMES CAMERON TO BRING AVATAR TO LIFE AT DISNEY PARKS
Long-term agreement will bring AVATAR themed lands to Disney parks, with the first at Walt Disney World in Orlando BURBANK, Calif., September 20, 2011 – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide is joining forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the world of AVATAR to life at Disney parks. Through an…
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AVATAR is Coming to Disney Theme Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning at a press conference with Bob Iger and Tom Staggs at Walt Disney Imagineering, it was announced that the world of James Cameron’s AVATAR is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This is part of a creative partnership between between The…