New ‘The Lion King’ Inspired PhotoPass Opportunities Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

New ‘The Lion King‘ Inspired PhotoPass Opportunities Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In celebration of the soon-to-be 25th Anniversary of the release of The Lion King, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is offering some special PhotoPass opportunities for Disney Park Guests! These Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots will be available all summer between

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New Designated Smoking Areas Revealed For Walt Disney World Parks

New Designated Smoking Areas Revealed For Walt Disney World Parks. The new areas are now shown on the new Disney Parks Maps and via the My Disney Experience App. In a relatively recent announcement, Walt Disney World Resort announced a few new Disney Parks rules that came into effect as

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Your Guide To the Most Common Disney Abbreviations

Do you find yourself stumped by the abbreviations found in many online conversations about popular Disney destinations?  While this Disney speak may seem like an unknown language, this shorthand is commonly seen on message boards and in groups. See below for some of the most common Disney abbreviations. WDW – This

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10 Things Most First Timers Don’t Know About Disney World

I’ve heard from a lot of people that the idea of planning a Disney vacation is stressful and they aren’t sure where to start. There are so many little details at Disney, it can be hard for a first timer to take it all in without getting washed away in

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What to do When it Rains at Disney

Disney vacations are of course, magical, and filled with pixie dust. But what happens when it literally begins to rain on your parade? Have you noticed that it rains for at least an hour almost every summer day in Florida? Here are some ideas to help you enjoy a rain

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Best FastPass+ Options at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Okay, so we’ve covered Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot and now it’s time to put on our safari hats and explore the wilds of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is often referred to as a “half day” park. Considered the park currently closes each around at 5pm, this is

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5 Attractions that I Hope Never Close at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

With an Avatar expansion in the works, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is going to be undergoing some changes and refurbishments over the next few years. All of Disney World, rides are closing, attractions are being updated, and things are changing. I am holding tight to a few of my favorite attractions

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Top Mid-Day Break Spots at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Lions, and Monkeys, and Elephants! Oh my! Animal Kingdom is a park where you can have an adventure, climb Everest, and visit Asia and Africa all in one day. All that adventuring can get tiresome, but don’t worry, there are plenty of places to take a nice mid-day break! Here

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Sweet Valentine’s Day Offerings at Walt Disney World Resort

    What is the best thing about Valentine’s Day?  It’s got to be the sweet treats, right?  I mean flowers are nice, but they perish – a delicious meal or dessert at the Happiest Place on Earth is sure to win out over flowers any day!   I wish I were

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Party for the Planet to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Earth Day

Disney can say with assurance that everyday’s a Party for the Planet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as guests and cast members join together to celebrate the wonders of nature. But on April 22 (Earth Day), in recognition of the park’s 15th anniversary, there will be even more natural magic. Here are some tips

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Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates 15,000th Guest

Now there’s a rare sight. Mickey Mouse and Goofy just rolled out the red carpet in the wild for a special group of adventurers exploring Wild Africa Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s part of the celebration of an important milestone at the experience – our 15,000th guest.

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