Arrival Time Key to Animal Kingdom
... cooler temperatures are best for everyone.
Keeping this in mind, on a recent trip, our family arrived shortly after the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom (map) at Walt Disney World (map). While one member of our party traversed the crowd to secure a FastPass for Expedition Everest, the rest of us slowly meandered through the park stopping to look at the animals on display along the way.
At one stop we discovered an animal care team member feeding and tending to the birds in her care. ...
July 27th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Disney-World, featuredarticle
Holiday Happenings at Walt Disney World Resort
... Very Merry Christmas Party is an extra-ticket holiday celebration that is held on select nights featuring fun for the whole family
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade is a celebration that winds its way through the Animal Kingdom theme park with festive music, colorful characters and a merry mix of holiday tradition. Held daily Nov 27 – Jan 3, Mickey and friends lead a parade of larger-than-life animal puppets and favorite Disney Characters
Disney’s...
November 18th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Candlelight Processional, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Downtown-Disney, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Announces “It’s Boys!”
Walt Disney World Resort made the proud announcement that they have recently welcomed two male calves to the giraffe herd at Animal Kingdom. Bolo was born on Oct. 12, weighing 153 pounds and Bruehler, born on Oct. 5, weighing 166 pounds. The newborns stand nearly six feet tall and are expected to be as tall as 15-18 feet as adults.
Both calves and mothers appear to be doing well according to the veterinarians, though the Disney Animal Program team helped in the delivery of Bruehler. The young...
October 27th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, feature, Walt Disney World Resort
Disney World Ranks In Budget Travel’s 15 Places Every Kid Should See
... You” at each destination
Future World Pavilions at Epcot – education is around every corner here, just keep your eyes and ears open
Animal Kingdom – From the Oasis Exhibit to the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail to Conservation Station there is so much to learn from the animals
When you have the opportunity to spend quality time together while sprinkling in a little education and culture, what more can I say than — Enjoy!!
Photo Selection: WDW News
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October 18th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Epcot, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom
Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Village
A few select rooms at Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge have been converted into vacation villas and have opened as Kidani Village. As one of the newest Disney Vacation Club Properties, Kidani Village is rich with African-influenced art and amazing views of Animal Kingdom.
Featuring one, two and three bedroom villas with full kitchens, laundry, living and dining room area, the Kidani Village can be your home away from home while visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Perhaps the...
September 22nd, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: African art, Animal Kingdom, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney Vacation Properties, Hotels & Places to Stay, Kidani Village, live animals at Animal Kingdom, Villas at Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Disney Attractions Closed for Rehab? Avoid Saying Oh-No-No!!
... Disney World Resort theme park:
Magic Kingdom theme park calendar
Epcot theme park calendar
Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park calendar
Animal Kingdom theme park calendar
Once you have linked to these calendars, click on the exact date(s) that you will be visiting the resort, and you will receive all the needed information. As in life, unexpected interruptions can occur at the attractions at any moment. On one of our trips, we were unfortunately, never able to visit The Pirates of...
August 31st, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, closed attractions, Disney operational updates, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Extra Magic hours, Hints & Tips, Magic Kingdom, park hours, Pleasure Island & Downtown Disney, Shopping, theme park calendar, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World attractions
Group Fun For Less at Disney’s Night of Joy
... enjoy Disney Hollywood Studios attractions as well as the musical talent both nights, and the next mornings visit any of the other theme parks, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, or Magic Kingdom, for a fun-packed day.
The diverse 19-act musical event runs both nights at Disney Hollywood Studios from 7 pm – 12:30 am and features the talents of:
September 11 - P.O.D., newsboys, Kutless, Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Leeland, Francesca Battistelli and Superchick – plus Josh Wilson, Above the Golden...
August 5th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Arts and Entertainment, Christian Concerts, Christian music at Disney, Christian Music Event, Disney's Night of Joy, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Group special rates, Magic Kingdom, Night of Joy, Walt Disney World
Sweepstakes Offer Chances to Win Disney Vacations
... reunion experience for 20 people. Link for more information and entry form.
What could be better than a free family vacation at Disey’s Animal Kingdom Villas, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Resort in Paris or the not yet opened luxury Hawaiian Resort? How about a free Disney family vacation for the next three years! Disney Vacation Clubs is offering this sweepstakes and more information can be found along with the entry form by following this link.
Isn’t...
July 30th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Disney Vacation Club, Disneyland & California Adventure, Disneyland-Paris, Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Hotels & Places to Stay, Pleasure Island & Downtown Disney, Restaurants & Bars, Sweepstakes, transportation, Walt Disney Resorts, Walt Disney World, What Will You Celebrate, Win a trip to Disney
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, But Guess What We’re Enjoying?
... see and do indoors and while at Epcot, travel the World Showcase with many exhibits to visit and short distances between buildings
Hop on over to Animal Kingdom – animals love the rain and chances are they will be very active making this a great time to experience Kilimanjaro Safaris. After that go for a ride on Kali River Rapids – you’re already wet after all!
Grab a Hidden Mickey book — the crowd should be significantly lower on a rainy day, so take advantage of the...
July 15th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, arcades, Epcot, Hidden-Mickey, Hints & Tips, Innoventions, Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Toontown Fair, Rainy day plans, Walt Disney World
Disney Hospitality For Even The Youngest Guests
... World, at the Odyssey Center, near Test Track
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – at the Guest Services Building inside the main entrance
Animal Kingdom – on Discovery Island near the bridge to Africa
These Care Centers would be pure heaven on a hot Florida day, not only for the children, but frazzled parents as well.
Photo Selection: WDW News, Gene Duncan, photographer; Hat tip to: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Walt Disney World
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July 14th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Baby Care Centers, comfort stations, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Hints & Tips, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World
Traveling with Small Children to Walt Disney World
... has attractions for all age groups. For young children, Magic Kingdom certainly seems logical as there are so many attractions for this set. Animal Kingdom also offers wonderful shows like the Lion King and Finding Nemo, animal experiences on Kilimanjaro Safari and Affection Station and the Boneyard is a great place to run around.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to Playhouse Disney, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Muppet’s 3-D. The 3-D effect can be scary to young...
May 13th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Character meals, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, monorail, Restaurants & Bars, Traveling with small children, Walt Disney World
A Wild Mother’s Day Celebration
... World a bit differently than the typical vacationing guest. For starters, these new moms aren’t on vacation as they live at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Mother’s Day has a whole new meaning for an elephant, a monkey and a vulture since these Animal Kingdom creatures have given birth this year. The new members of the Animal Kingdom family include:
Tsavo the African elephant born on June 28 after a 21and half month gestation period ( and we think 9 months is long)! This petite little...
May 10th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Two Reasons To Stay A Little Longer at Animal Kingdom Theme Park
As if adventures with birds and beasts weren’t enough, Animal Kingdom now offers Picnic in the Park and Adventurers Celebration Gathering giving guests two special reasons to linger a little longer at the park.
As guests enter Animal Kingdom they can now make arrangements for a “Picnic in the Park” and with plenty of shady spots for outdoor dining, this is truly a unique change from restaurant dining. A special podium in front of guest relations at the entrance to the theme park,...
May 2nd, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Dining at Animal Kingdom, Disney Characters, Disney Dining Plan, Picnic in the Park
Use a FASTPASS — Skip the Wait
... of Terror, Star Tours, “Voyage of the Little Mermaid,” “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!”
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: DINOSAUR, Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris, “It’s Tough to be a Bug,” Primeval Whirl, Expedition Everest
The FASTPASS option is also available on many popular attractions at Disneyland.
If the wait in the standard line is long, and you choose to get a FASTPASS ticket, here is how it works:
A guest inserts...
April 20th, 2009 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 4Filed under: Animal Kingdom, Disneyland & California Adventure, Disneys-Hollywood-Studios, Epcot, Fastpass, Magic Kingdom, popular attractions, theme parks, Walt Disney World
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