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PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 6/24/19 (New Passholder MagicBand, The Lion King Popcorn Bucket, Club 33 Construction, and More!)

June 24, 2019

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Tree of Life with Kevin

Welcome to another divine morning here at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Are you ready for a busy day? Let’s get going. Adventure is out there! Let’s head to Africa first. Kilimanjaro Safaris is pretty busy right now, maybe we’ll just wander around. Right around the corner, we got some great animal viewing without the wait. There … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Future Club 33 Location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 24, 2019

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broken stone wall facade at construction site for Club 33

The quiet little pathway that connects Africa and Pandora has certainly undergone a lot of changes lately at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The trees have been cleared from the area, and now we can see a little bit more over the fences at the construction taking place. This location will be the home of the Animal … Read more

PHOTOS: Windtraders Adds New Merchandise Displays in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 24, 2019

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Summer is here, and so are the crowds! We’ve noticed many changes happening around the parks in an effort to help accommodate the upcoming summer rush. Restaurants seem to be streamlining their menus for faster service, and gift shops seem to be making more room. While on a recent visit to Pandora, we were overwhelmed … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signage Installed at the NBA Experience in Disney Springs

June 23, 2019

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nba experience sign june 2019

We’ve been tracking the progress on the NBA Experience for what seems like forever. Today ,we arrived at Disney Springs and much to our excitement, a lot of new signage has gone up around the building. The NBA Experience isn’t set to open until August 12, 2019, but the store side looks like it’s progressing … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/23/19 (Woody Boot Dole Whip, New Pandora Charms, Forky Plushes Pulled from Shelves, and More!)

June 23, 2019

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Maleficent dragon LEGO statue with barricades

Good afternoon from Disney Springs! It’s a lovely day to get out and do a little shopping and eating. Everyone is ready for a Woody Boot Float at Marketplace Snacks. It seems as if all the Forky plush have been pulled from the shelves for safety concerns. We checked into Ever After Jewelry Co. and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Exclusive Limited Release Mickey MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World

June 23, 2019

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wdw ap mb limited release june 2019 featured

If you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder who happens to be shopping for a new MagicBand, you’ve got a brand new option to choose from. While visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we spotted a brand new band just for Passholders! Sometimes it can be overwhelming to look over a wall full of MagicBands. So many … Read more

PHOTOS: Oasis Canteen Renamed to Epic Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

June 20, 2019

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Epic Eats at Hollywood studios

It’s no surprise that there’s been a lot of change happening around Hollywood Studios lately. We know the park is going to take on a whole new feel later this summer with the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, but we’re starting to pick up on small changes here and there. Today, we noticed our beloved funnel … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pavement Debuts for Mystery “Miner’s Cove” Project at the Magic Kingdom

June 20, 2019

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Big Thunder Mountain in the background from the dock's near River's of America

If you’re a fan of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom, then you might be familiar with Miner’s Cove, located near the exit of the attraction. This area was a smoking area in the back of Frontierland, located along the Rivers of America. Recently, we discovered the area tarped and closed off. On … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 6/19/19 (Special Edition Simba and Nala Plush, Pocahontas MagicBand, Primeval Whirl Still Closed, and More!)

June 19, 2019

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Expedition Everest Sign

Jambo! Welcome to the latest photo report, direct from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s been raining off and on all morning, but that’s not going to stop us! It looks like the rain has helped to clear out the crowds, so this is the perfect chance to get around the park before the next downpour! We … Read more

PHOTOS: Special Edition Simba and Nala Plush Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and shopDisney

June 19, 2019

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Simba and Nala plush together on the shelf

If you’ve been looking for a fun souvenir that also contributes to a good cause, you’re in luck! Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now have the opportunity to purchase special edition plush featuring Simba and Nala from The Lion King. Not only are they super cute, but a portion of the money goes to help … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pocahontas MagicBand Leaps Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

June 17, 2019

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Pocahontas MagicBand

There have been so many new MagicBands released lately, it’s almost like a hunt to find a new one on each visit to the parks. Today we spotted a truly beautiful new MagicBand that might just help you paint with all the colors of the wind. The new open edition MagicBand features Pocahontas on a … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Roller Coaster Construction Continues with Additional Track Installed

June 16, 2019

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Tron track

It might be a a while before we’ll get to take a ride on the TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom, but we’re still in awe of watching it rise up. Even from the Contemporary Resort, we could spot new track that had been installed since our last update. That’s certainly an impressive sight … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/15/19 (Cinderella Castle Pathway Update, Crowds, Mermaid Compact Mirror, and More!)

June 15, 2019

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Main Street Characters greeting guests

Welcome to the latest update from the Magic Kingdom! Everyone seems to be in good spirits this morning, and ready for a beautiful day. Seriously, the sky is perfect for castle photos. We started our morning with a sample of the Mickey cinnamon roll from the Main Street Bakery. This was a nice little surprise … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/14/19 (Toy Story Drop Demo, Treats at the Ganachery, B.B. Wolf’s Menu Changes, Flavors of Florida, ETC.)

June 15, 2019

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The Claw machine facade photo op

Welcome to a beautiful, overcast day here at Disney Springs. It looks like everyone else is out here shopping and avoiding potential rain with us. Let’s see what’s new around here! Over at the kiosk across from Paddlefish, guests can stop by and try the new Toy Story Drop game. The game station is set … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/14/19 (Construction in the Park, New Imagination Pink MagicBand, ETC.)

June 14, 2019

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Thunder Mountain in the background, tarps on the ground

Welcome to a beautiful morning at the Magic Kingdom! The sun is out, the sky is blue, and we’re ready to see what the day has in store for us! While on the PeopleMover, we can’t help but stare at that beautiful Tron track. There was a lot of movement happening on the site this … Read more

PHOTOS: New Toy Story 4 and Imagination Pink Treats Arrive at the Ganachery in Disney Springs

June 14, 2019

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Toy Story Alien

One of our guilty pleasures when visiting Disney Springs is a trip to the Ganachery. Watching the chocolatiers at work through the window is never disappointing. This morning, we spotted some new treats in the work, and they’re now available for everyone to enjoy! OoOoOoOh… Things are about to get sweet. The Chosen One – … Read more

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