Animal Kingdom to Offer Premium Nighttime Safari Experience for $169

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Taking advantage of the new nighttime hours for Animal Kingdom, Disney is introducing a new add-on event at the park starting June 26th. Definitely no ordinary day at the park, the Savor the Savanna Evening Safari Experience offers you the opportunity to hop aboard a private safari vehicle and enjoy an expedition through the Harambe … Read more

VIDEO: “Tree of Life Awakenings” Steal the Show When Night Falls at Animal Kingdom

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While The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic may not be a smash hit, there is one nighttime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that is now getting a standing ovation nightly: the Tree of Life Awakenings. This projection show takes place only on the very front of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after … Read more

REVIEW: “Jungle Book – Alive With Magic” Disappoints, Big Problems Lie Ahead

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When Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was indefinitely delayed (at least until the Fall at this point), Walt Disney World found themselves in a tremendous predicament. They had announced there would be a brand new nighttime show for the park, in fact its very first, and developed an entire nighttime entertainment roster around … Read more

REVIEW, PHOTOS, VIDEO: Nomad Lounge & Tiffins Restaurant Soft Open at Animal Kingdom

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom has always been a park in need of more table service dining. From the time when the park opened in 1998, the options have been very limited, in fact, at one point in time, your only options were the Rainforest Cafe and a character buffet breakfast in Dinoland. Even with the addition … Read more

More Details on Animal Kingdom’s 1st Nighttime Show: Jungle Book – Alive with Magic

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With reservations opening today for the dining package that offers viewing, Disney has dropped many more details on the Jungle Book: Alive with Magic nighttime spectacular: Enter a wild world of wonder, one inspired by sights and sounds from The Jungle Book and timeless Indian celebrations! Beginning May 28, 2016, gather your friends and family … Read more

FULL BREAKDOWN: Opening Dates Announced for Jungle Book, Frozen Attractions, Star Wars Fireworks, and More

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Disney today announced opening dates for all of their “Awaken Summer” offerings, so here is a full breakdown – MAY 27TH – Kilimanjaro Safaris nighttime safaris, Tree of Life Awakenings, Tiffins Restaurant & Nomad Lounge Beginning May 27, the park will awaken at night with new rich experiences under the stars. There’s an exciting lineup … Read more

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail at Animal Kingdom Getting a New Name 5/27, More Announcements Tomorrow

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Pangani Forest Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be getting a new name on Friday, May 27th, 2016: Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. No major changes are expected at the trail, but the name change is part of the ongoing re-imagining of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, which includes the addition of nighttime offerings, also … Read more

DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom to Be Closed for 2 Months This Summer

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Rivers of Light is delayed and Pandora: The World of AVATAR might be a year away, but Animal Kingdom is taking down one of it’s headlining attractions for 2 months this summer. DINOSAUR will be closed July 25th until September 29th, 2016. The ride has seen a number of broken effects over the last few … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 4/26/16 (Safaris, New Merchandise, Tiffins, ETC.)

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I made a quick stop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom earlier this week, so let’s see what’s new and exciting around the now 18-year-old park: Welcome The FastPass+ entrance for Kilimanjaro Safaris is back in the original location, so this sign now points the way Let’s take a ride, shall we? Work continues on Tiffins which … Read more

BREAKING: New Extended Night Hours Announced for Animal Kingdom for Summer 2016

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Beginning May 27th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom park will be open nightly until 11pm through July 2nd. There is no word yet on if any Extra Magic Hours evenings will extend past this time, but cast members were informed of the new hours this afternoon. It has also not been stated what the park closing time … Read more

VIDEO: See the Sights of the First Nighttime Ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris

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Nighttime safaris are coming to Kilimanjaro Safaris this Memorial Day weekend, but we are already getting an in-depth look at what we can expect from this new offering:

Menu Revealed for Tiffins & Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom, Opens Memorial Day

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Tiffins, the newest restaurant in the Discovery Island area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, opens Memorial Day weekend, and the Disney chefs have been hard at work to create inventive dishes inspired by the world travels of the park’s creators. From the familiar to something new, the menu offers something for everyone – from a berbere-spiced … Read more

VIDEO: An Early Look at “Rivers of Light”, New Nighttime Show at Animal Kingdom

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Rivers of Light may not be ready to debut anytime soon, but Disney previewed what they could of the new nighttime spectacular for Animal Kingdom at last night’s media preview. Take a look: What we have seen of the show so far looks visually stunning, and personally, I’m a big fan of the soundtrack so … Read more

“Jungle Book” Show To Fill-In Until Rivers of Light is Ready, Park Open Late Starting Memorial Day

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Rivers of Light won’t be looking to debut this Summer as we reported, but that won’t be stopping Disney from bringing Disney’s Animal Kingdom to life in the evenings. Starting Memorial Day weekend, a number of offerings will debut, including a Rivers of Light placeholder: The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic For the summer, Discovery … Read more

BREAKING: Rivers of Light Likely To Not Make Summer 2016 Debut

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As Walt Disney World rolls out the red carpet for its annual summer media preview this week, something BIG is noticeably missing from any and all press releases… Rivers of Light. While many new attractions we do not have opening dates for as of yet are mentioned (i.e. Soarin’ Around the world, Frozen Ever After), … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 4/12/16 (Tiffins, Rivers of Light, Preferred Parking, ETC.)

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I made a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the weekend and took some newsworthy photos to share, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting in the park: A lot of guests are actually paying the $15 up-charge for Premium Parking at Animal Kingdom Meanwhile, the non-Disney/charter bus stop is finally nearing … Read more