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Disney Shares Updates on New Things Coming in 2025

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Liz

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A little while back Disney announced that they would be making some changes and additions to all four Disney World theme parks in 2025. With this latest update they’ve given a bit more of a timeframe of when certain things will be opening.

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New Holiday Experiences Coming to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom this Year

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Liz

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Disney always has fun things planned for the holidays. Some of those experiences, like the Candlelight Processional, have become traditions for a lot of guests. This year Disney is adding more holiday entertainment at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

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Lots of Disney World Updates Announced at D23

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Liz

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It was a pretty exciting night last night for Disney World at the D23 convention. A surprising amount of updates for Disney World were announced, which included new attractions in three out of the four theme parks.

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Disney Celebrates ‘The Lion King’ 30th Anniversary with Special Treats

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Liz

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If you are visiting Disney World between June 10 and September 9 this year you will be able to try some specialty items celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘The Lion King.’ The items below will all be available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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Walt Disney World Announcements Made at Destination D23

Posted on September 9, 2023 by Liz

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There were some announcements involving Walt Disney World in this weekend’s D23. Instead of doing a bunch of individual posts, I thought it was better to go through each park and the announcements associated with that park.

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Where is it Wednesday: The Answer Is …

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Liz

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Last week I posted the above picture and asked for guesses as to where it is located. While there were some great guesses, this one proved to be a little difficult.

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Animal Kingdom Restaurant Reopening on June 20

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Liz

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Another restaurant in Disney World has a reopening date and it’s a popular one in Animal Kingdom. Disney has announced that Tusker House will be reopening on June 20.

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Disney to Live Stream a Performance of Festival of the Lion King Today

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Liz

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Today is the official reopening date of Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They have been doing some soft opening performances lately, but as of today it is officially open, which is making a lot of guests (myself included) very happy.

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Animal Kingdom News: Multi-Day Celebration for 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Liz

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As usual, Disney will be celebrating Earth Day in Animal Kingdom, but this year’s celebration is extra special. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund, but both anniversaries happen on the same day!

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The Animation Experience in Animal Kingdom Adds Villain Drawing Tutorials

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Liz

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The Animation Experience is where guests can learn to draw different Disney characters. When I went we drew Simba and my drawing actually looked like Simba! If you had seen other drawings I’ve done you’d understand why the end result was exciting.

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