We love Walt Disney World and all of the fun and magic that comes along with it, don’t we? But we’d be lying to ourselves if we didn’t admit that it can be absolutely exhausting. Combine early alarms, ambitious rope drop destinations, trying to beat the Florida heat and humidity, and walking an average of 7-10 miles every day and ...
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The Disney Movies You Need to Watch Before Visiting Animal Kingdom
Excited for your next visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? As one of the most immersive theme parks at Walt Disney World (and anywhere!), Animal Kingdom does an excellent job of placing Guests not only into natural settings to learn about fascinating animals, but also into the middle of some favorite Disney movies. Watching Disney movies is always a fun way ...
Read More »PHOTOS: Sohni the Tiger Celebrates Her 11th Birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We love a good Disney birthday celebration, and at Disney’s Animal Kingdom the festivities are not limited to Guests and Cast Members. Sohni, one of the Sumatran Tigers that resides at the Disney Park, recently celebrated her 11th birthday with decorations and enrichment activities and Cast Members from Animal Kingdom were able to share some photos! Related Post: How Do ...
Read More »VIDEO: Another Snake on the Loose at Walt Disney World, This Time in Animal Kingdom
The Walt Disney World Resort is full of wildlife, and not necessarily those animals who “officially” reside at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. On a recent trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, a Guest encountered a snake that found itself nearing one of the Park’s walkways. In the video, a Disney Cast Member can be seen ...
Read More »Why Are There Hair Scrunchies on Expedition Everest?
Have you ever reached the top of Disney’s Expedition Everest attraction, only to spot hundreds of hair scrunchies littered everywhere? What is that all about? Well, a former Disney Imagineer breaks it down for us Disney fans! Credit: Disney It’s a gorgeous day at Walt Disney World Resort. You’ve talked yourself into riding one of the most popular attractions at ...
Read More »Donald’s Dino-Bash Is Returning! But Which Characters Will It Include?
Lots of pre-pandemic experiences are returning to Walt Disney World, and we could not be more thrilled! In addition to experiences like the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Chip ‘N Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long returning to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, a new character meet-and-greet and addition to the daily cavalcades will soon launch at the Magic Kingdom. One of the ...
Read More »How Do the Animals Stay Cool During Hot Summers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
It is no secret that summers in Central Florida can be brutal with heat and humidity making it difficult for us humans to spend full days out in Disney Parks. With so many animals in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and around other areas of the Resort, you may be wondering how they are able to stay cool, too. Dr. Mark Penning, ...
Read More »VIDEO: King Louise’s Arm Torn Off During Disney KiteTails Performance
During a performance of Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, fans were shocked to see the beloved King Louise kite from Disney’s The Jungle Book (1967) have his arm ripped off during flight. Credit: Disney At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests are once again enjoying the return of the live stage show, “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond” in ...
Read More »VIDEO: Cast Member Quickly Puts Out Fire During Festival of the Lion King
Festival of the Lion King is one of the most popular shows at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and at Walt Disney World in general. The show offers a festive celebration of the iconic Disney animated film with beloved characters, singers, dancers, stilt walkers, gymnasts, and even a fireknife performer. The fireknife scene is one of the most memorable moments in the ...
Read More »VIDEO: Timelapse Shows How Talented Artists Create Disney World’s Sand Sculptures
Ever wonder how those epic sand sculptures you sometimes see around Walt Disney World were created? These are no ordinary sandcastles, and it takes a lot of skills and precision to be able to create these massive works of art. D23 shared a timelapse video, featuring the sculptor and owner behind Team Sandastic Mark Mason, to give us a glimpse ...
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