Earlier this year we announced that the reopening of Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Affection Section and the Wildlife Express Train was coming this summer! Today Disney announced it will opening July 11th with an all-new additional experience “drawing on our rich heritage of wildlife animation, inspired by Walt Disney’s own passion
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Animal Kingdom Rolls Out New Stroller Parking Pilot Program
Anyone who has ever visited Walt Disney World with children knows the struggle stroller parking while enjoying an attraction. Once you leave the attraction, it’s always a scavenger hunt to find it as it is mostly moved somewhere else by a Cast Member. That hunt might be ending soon with
Getting Involved in the Animal Enrichment Program at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Buying or making toys for your pet is a normal part of being a pet owner. It makes them happy and keeps them healthy and engaged. Did you know that Disney’s Animal Kingdom does the same thing for their animals? Animal Kingdom guests visiting Rafiki’s Planet Watch are getting to
The Top 5 Nap Spots for Little Ones in Animal Kingdom
Back to my series on napping in Disney World. Sometimes those little legs just need a rest, so here are my top 5 Nap Spots in Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom is a great park to find napping nooks, so keep an eye out. Here are some of my favorites, in no
Fun Facts about Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Here are a few interesting facts about the Animal Kingdom. Animal Kingdom was the fourth park built at Disney world. It opened on April 22, 1998 The park has 7 themed areas taking up more than 400 acres There are more than 4,500 cast members to help maintain the Disney Magic.
Cotton-top Tamarins celebrated throughout the month of August
While lions may be known as the king of the jungle, a tiny, one-pound monkey will have top billing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Throughout the month of August, guests will be invited to join in activities centered around the cotton-top tamarin, a critically endangered primate from northern Colombia. August 15th,
Top 5 Trains at Walt Disney World Resort
All aboard for the final article in this series: the Top 5 Trains at Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney was a train fanatic, so it’s only logical they would be prominent features in his theme parks. You know, he built his first thrill ride, the 1/8 scale Carolwood Pacific
Disney hopes to automate Character Meet and Greets
I for one love the Disney Photo Pass Photographers. They are very helpful, creative, and most have great personalities that really love what they do. When I read this article today it felt very unpersonal and cold which to me is not what the Disney Magic is about. According to
Take the Wildlife Express Train at Animal Kingdom
When going to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park a great stop is the Wildlife Express Train. It is something fun to do whether it is raining or not and is often overlooked. It is found toward the back of the park in the Africa area behind the Tree of Life.
Take Five at Walt Disney World: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Of all Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom perhaps offers my favorite “Take Five” moments – those little breaks in a touring plan that are opportunities to relax, enjoy some unscripted fun and appreciate details that make up the Disney Difference. I generally find Disney’s Animal Kingdom relaxing,
Around the “Disney” World – Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Located just next to the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is an overlooked gem of the Disney Parks: The Rafiki Planet Watch Conservation Station. Accessible by the “Harambe Railway Station Wildlife Express” train, this short train ride carries up to 250 passengers from Harambe to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, a
