Animal Kingdom Archive
Less than a week after the announcement that he’s being honored as a Disney Legend, the legendary Joe Rohde has announced his return to Walt Disney Imagineering in some capacity. This post shares the news and why we’re so excited for this development. (Updated March 25, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. Eastern.) In the wise words
If anyone deserves to be a Disney Legend, it’s legendary former Imagineer Joe Rohde. And he’ll soon receive that honor, during the 2024 D23 Expo. This post shares the full slate of upcoming honorees at the upcoming awards ceremony, plus why that is not the stage we want to see him on during the ‘Ultimate
Guests of on-site Walt Disney World resorts and other hotels have access to Early Entry. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the perk works, and tips for best using the extra morning time in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. (Updated March 22, 2024.) In terms
Walt Disney World is announcing events & offerings for June through September 2024, promising that Summertime is going to be extra magical this year! We’re expecting news for each of the 4 parks (hopefully)–let’s get the ball rolling with what’s coming to Animal Kingdom. Get ready to roar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom where the celebration
A new permit filed by Imagineering indicates that the Tropical Americas expansion of Animal Kingdom is greenlit and ready to start construction soon at Walt Disney world. This post covers details about the potential Indiana Jones, Encanto, and Coco land slated to replace Dino-Rama and the latest development. Let’s start by clarifying what this expansion
New rides, restaurants, entertainment, and more is coming to Walt Disney World in 2024 & 2025. Here’s what’s rumored and official: construction info, expansion plans, and opening dates so you know what to expect when planning your WDW vacation. (Updated February 20, 2024.) Walt Disney World is basically in-between development cycles right now, which is
There are a lot of entertaining and amusing restaurants at Walt Disney World, with great interactive elements, characters, or immersive themes. This list looks at the most fun dining in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the resort hotels. (Updated February 16, 2024.) This list offers something for everyone. Whether you
Our 3-day Walt Disney World itinerary offers an efficient plan for experiencing the highlights of Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. This includes strategy for popular rides, beating the lines, where to eat, plus what to see and what to skip if you’re tight on time. (Updated February 18, 2024.) Conventional wisdom says
Our restaurant reviews offer food photos, menu info & tips, and recommendations on what to order at 300+ counter and table service dining spots at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Paris, and beyond. We cover best & worst meals, value for money, and more to help you choose where to eat based upon theme, ambiance,
Our 1-day Animal Kingdom itinerary details step-by-step strategy for minimizing wait times & avoiding crowds at the theme park’s most popular rides & shows, including Avatar Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and more. This Walt Disney World touring plan covers attractions, restaurants, zoo exhibits, and more. This single day Disney’s Animal Kingdom (DAK)
Imagineering is at its best when creating attractions with elaborate environments and dimensional show scenes inhabited by Audio Animatronics figures. Most of my favorite rides at Walt Disney World are slow-moving boat or dark rides exactly like that, and this top 10 list covers my favorite AAs in attractions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios,