Animal Kingdom Archive
If Electric Umbrella isn’t the worst, what is? A reader asked this question on our Walt Disney World’s “Worst Restaurant” Is Not So Bad post. My stumbling answer listed a few possibilities, including Casey’s Corner, Lotus Blossom Cafe, and Restaurantosaurus. As I noted in my reply, the last one was my first instinct. As we
The Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler has returned for Walt Disney World’s crowded pre-holiday week, which means all of the park’s snack stands are open (with expanded menus), making for a fun culinary crawl. In this post, we’ll share food photos of everything we tried, thoughts on the experience, and how you can leverage the Tasting
Animal Kingdom is the next stop in our Walt Disney World updates, and it’s our first time for a photo report from this park in over 5 months. Given that we have been doing monthly updates for every other park (and even Coronado Springs!), this might seem like an oversight. And it probably is. Our
The Mara is a counter service restaurant in Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World. It’s one of the reasons Jambo House is considered one of the premier resorts for dining at WDW. The Mara is a solid option if you’re in a hurry, or want a taste of Africa without breaking the bank. In
Older posts on this blog regarding Disney’s Animal Kingdom are fairly critical. For a while, it was my least favorite park at Walt Disney World, and I’d say I was almost bitter at the park for squandering so much potential. Recently, we have spent more time in Disney’s Animal Kingdom than in any previous year
Flame Tree Barbecue is a counter service restaurant in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World serving some crazy-delicious barbecued meats. This review features food photos of those glorious meats, our take on the cuisine, and general thoughts about what has become one of the most popular restaurants at Walt Disney World. (Last updated January 25,
The next stop in our Christmas-time hotel tour takes us to Animal Kingdom Lodge, a resort few guests will visit, at least if they aren’t staying there. That’s a shame, as it’s arguably the best resort at Walt Disney World. This continues as we attempt to expand upon our Free Self-Guided Walt Disney World Yuletide
Animal Kingdom has the most popular attraction at Walt Disney World and arriving for park opening is essential. Our morning strategy and rope drop tips cover beating the Pandora – World of Avatar crowds, which other attractions to prioritize, and anticipated wait times. We’ll also answer the question of just how early you need to
We conclude our Walt Disney World updates with our first-ever trip to Animal Kingdom. Well, not first ever, but our first dedicated progress report from the park. As we started doing these last summer after Pandora – World of Avatar debuted, there hasn’t been much construction at Animal Kingdom, and hence no major reason for
Walt Disney World has revealed new entertainment will be coming to Animal Kingdom on January 18, 2019, which follows rumors of cuts to offerings that will occur by this October. In this post, we’ll give you a rundown of the additions and subtractions, and dispel the “rumors” of Zootopia or Wakanda replacing Rafiki’s Planet Watch.
Summer 2018 is the calm before the storm at Walt Disney World in terms of new attractions and entertainment. Sure, there’s Toy Story Land, and new shows coming to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot. However, nothing on the scale of next year’s opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, or even last year’s debut of
