Walt Disney World announced that Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom would be closing on November 1st, 2021, for refurbishment. It makes sense that it will be that time of year to do any refurbishment that may be needed in the winter months. Although it doesn’t get as cold in Central Florida as other parts of the country during those months, ...

Today it was announced that Expedition Everest would be closed for refurbishment on January 4th, 2022. It will then remain closed for three months and open again in Mid-April. It is said that the refurbishment will be addressing the ride system, and there is no word of plans for repairs for the Yeti animatronic.  A little back story on Expedition Everest. It opened on ...

When planning a vacation to Walt Disney World most everyone knows the big must-do experiences.  Watch the fireworks, eat the castle, ride Rise of the Resistance etc, but what are those hidden gems you should be doing while visiting but you often skip right over?  We have a few don’t skip tips and tricks for your next Walt Disney World ...

On Disney Park’s twitter they introduced us to a new member of the animal family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Greta was born on July 12th, 2021, to mom Tuma. You can maybe get a glimpse of Greta on Kilimanjaro Safari. Her brother’s names are Hans and Augustus, so her name fits in with the heritage theme of the hippo family. Disney says that she started out ...

Walt Disney World recently released operating hours through November 7th, 2021, if you are planning on being at Walt Disney World between now and November 1st, 2021 for the time being opening hours at the moment appear to be consistent. Magic Kingdom opens at 9 a.m. EPCOT opens at 11 a.m. through the end of September, and at 10 a.m. ...

It is always exciting when a new animal is born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney World takes animal’s health and safety very seriously. Just last month, they celebrated the birth of a healthy Western lowland gorilla, two parents Azizi and Gino. If you’ve been to the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, you may have seen the baby bonding with Azizi. They like to rest up against the ...

Thanks to wdw.ambassador on Instagram for sharing the exciting news that BB-8 is part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection at Walt Disney World for The World’s Most Magical Celebration starting October 1st, 2021. To quote Disney’s update: “On behalf of all our Cast Members, we are thrilled to reveal that BB-8 is part of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” ...

For those who have ever been to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there’s no way they could have missed Primeval Whirl in Dinoland USA. In 2019 Primeval Whirl went from being a daily attraction to seasonal only. They would be open during busy times of year to give Guests more options. When the parks shut down due to COVID-19 in 2020, Walt ...

Since Walt Disney World closed for the COVID-19 pandemic, things have looked a little bit different. To enter the Park Guests would only have to scan their Magic Band or Park ticket to enter. On August 23rd, 2021, Disney’s Animal Kingdom brought back the biometric finger scanner to enter the Park. Today August 25th, 2021, EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios ...

Whether it’s your first time at Walt Disney World or you’ve been there before there are some mistakes that you will want to prevent. There are many things that go into planning your Walt Disney World vacation, and some of these can slip your mind, so here are some Walt Disney World vacation mistakes that you will want to avoid. ...