Tag: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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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…