Animal Kingdom Archives

2013 April, 10

15th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 22

travelmagicstg2023-10-30T16:46:34-04:00April 10, 2013|Disney News, Disney World|0 Comments

Are you planning on attending the 15th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Earth Day, April 22? After attending the anniversaries of Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot in 2011 and 2012, respectively, I’ll be there for sure. Here are a few of the details of what’s planned for the park’s anniversary. Special opening ceremony – Meet at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., to hear from Josh D’Amaro, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment; and Joe Rohde, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering Creative. Make sure you arrive [...]

2012 October, 16

Walt Disney World Refurbishment schedule update as of October 15, 2012

travelmagicstg2012-10-16T15:59:11-04:00October 16, 2012|Disney News, Disney World, Disney World Resort Refurbishments|0 Comments

Magic Kingdom® Park Country Bear Jamboree The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Splash Mountain Mad Tea Party 08/22/12 - 10/16/12 10/16/12 - 10/25/12 01/02/13 - 03/19/13 01/07/13 - 02/18/13 Epcot® Test Track Bistro de Paris Souvenirs de France (shop) Epcot Character Spot 04/16/12 - 12/06/12 08/01/12 - 12/06/12 10/11/12 - 11/15/12 10/21/12 - Mid. Feb. 2013 Disney's Hollywood Studios® Studio Backlot Tour American Film Institute Showcase AFI Showcase Shop 10/08/12 - 11/16/12 10/08/12 - 11/16/12 10/08/12 - 11/16/12 Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park The Boneyard 10/24/12 - 10/25/12 Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Annual Refurbishment 10/28/12 - 01/05/13 Disney's Blizzard Beach [...]

2012 May, 9

Disney’s Wild Africa Trek

travelmagicstg2012-05-09T20:42:22-04:00May 9, 2012|Disney World|0 Comments

I had the chance to experience Disney's Wild Africa Trek a guided tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in March 2012. I truly enjoyed this experience and if you and your family love animals and love Animal Kingdom then you will love this tour. The Cast Members knew everything about everything in the park, about the animals, and they were a wealth of knowledge. This privately guided tour is around three hours long and is led by two guides. There is a twelve person maximum and children must be 8 or older and with an adult. We met [...]

2011 September, 10

Donald’s Dining Safari expanding

travelmagicstg2011-09-10T21:31:45-04:00September 10, 2011|Disney World|0 Comments

Via Disney Parks Blog Donald’s Dining Safari at Tusker House Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is expanding from breakfast to also include lunch. Donald’s Dining Safari Lunch with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and their pals begins Dec. 4 at the restaurant in Harambe Village in the Africa area of the park. (there are no Disney characters during dinner service.) The buffet-style restaurant includes dishes with an African influence so make sure you check out the menu if you have picky eaters in your family. Cost is $14.99 to $16.99 for ages 3 to 9 and $25.99 [...]

2010 November, 13

2010 Holiday Happenings at The Disney World Resort

travelmagicstg2023-10-02T21:36:52-04:00November 13, 2010|Disney News|0 Comments

MICKEY’S JINGLE JUNGLE PARADE: Goofy, donning his best holiday wear, waves to the crowd during “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The parade blends the spirit of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the spirit of the holidays. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This is one of my favorite parades at Disney during the Holidays! This afternoon parade runs daily from Nov. 14, 2010, through Jan. 3, 2011. Castle Dream Lights – When daylight has passed during the holiday season, Magic Kingdom guests can [...]

2010 October, 11

Animal Kingdom Park news

Kelly H Russo2010-10-11T19:16:17-04:00October 11, 2010|Disney News|0 Comments

Animal Kingdom Park News The following attractions will be closed for refurbishment: Kali River Rapids: 01/03/11 - 01/29/11 Primeval Whirl: 01/17/11 - 04/05/11