Disney Animal Kingdom Park

Welcome to all things Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!

  • Nov- 2021 -
    24 November
    Turkey Legs

    Thanksgiving Dinner Goes Quick-Service At Disney

    For many it is a tradition to sit down to an elaborate Thanksgiving feast each year in the presence of extended family and loving friends. But if you’re lucky enough to be at Walt Disney World Resort on such a holiday, that’s celebration enough. And while gorging yourself in a multi-course meal at one of Disney’s acclaimed table-service establishments might be a consideration, ask yourself if it i

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  • 20 November
    On stage at Disney's Animal Kingdom, performers dressed in vibrant blue bring giant, lifelike fish puppets to life against a dazzling ocean backdrop, immersing guests in the enchanting underwater world of Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!.

    “Finding Nemo: The Musical” is Being Reimagined as “Finding Nemo: The Big Blue Beyond” in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    “Finding Nemo: The Musical” has been performed at the Theater in the Wild in Disney's Animal Kingdom daily since it originally opened in 2007. Since the show closed with the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, fans have been wondering when this favorite piece of live entertainment would return to Disney's Animal Kingdom. Earlier thi

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  • 18 November
    Rapunzel at Disney Parks holds chocolate chip cookies, Pascal perched on top, with pink-sprinkled cookie sandwiches nearby.

    Which Desserts Would Disney Princesses Seek Out On A Visit to Walt Disney World Resort?

    Disney World is known for offering up some of the most decadent desserts and other sweets. They span a wide range of variations, from cakes to cookies, fruit-filled concoctions to mousses, ice cream and so much more. While many treats are themed with your favorite character likeness or as to follow a venue’s given motif, there are other enticements that do not single out specifics but still remind

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  • 11 November
    Guests pose in front of the Wilderness Explorers Headquarters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, surrounded by lush trees and a bright orange sign that captures the adventure and charm inspired by Pixar’s “Up.”.

    Disney’s Wilderness Explorer Cast Members Get a Surprise Visit by Pixar Director Pete Docter

    Wilderness Explorer Cast Members in Disney's Animal Kingdom recently received the surprise of a lifetime when acclaimed Pixar Director and Chief Creative Officer Peter Docter stopped by for a visit during “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth.” Docter was the director behind the popular Disney and Pixar film “Up” which is where the inspiration for the Wilderness Explorer p

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  • 11 November
    Kitchen Sink Sundae - Beaches and Cream

    21 of the Best Sundaes in Disney World

    If you have ever actively sought out such indulgences, comprised of delicious ice cream laden with toppings and all the works while on a visit to Walt Disney World Resort, then you probably already know some of the best places to head to in order to fulfill your wildest dreams! From cult classics to notable novelties, we’re taking a look at the top 21 sundaes you simply have to try on your next vi

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  • 9 November
    Walt Disney statue outside Cinderella Castle

    Apples and Oranges:  An Equivalence Comparison Between Disneyland and Disney World Attractions

    Disney fanatics living in the United States are lucky because both coasts boast iconic Disney theme parks to take delight in. Most already know the story behind how these parks got their start; Walt Disney pursued his vision for extending his entertainment industry beyond the bounds of just movies and television, going on to open his family-oriented Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California in

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  • 9 November
    An adult rhino and its calf graze on lush grass under the sun, surrounded by vibrant foliage, evoking the magical wildlife encounters guests enjoy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

    Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment Cast Members Celebrate Mylo the Rhino’s Two Month Birthday!

    It has been an incredible year for the rhino breeding and conservation programs at Disney's Animal Kingdom! With the most recent White Rhino birth, the park has now seen three new rhinos born over the past 13 months. Depending on the species of rhino, the animal ranges from extinct in the wild to near threatened, so breeding programs like Disney's and others supported by the AZA (Association of Zo

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  • 8 November
    Dazzling fireworks light up the night sky above Cinderella Castle, with vibrant illuminations and festive decorations enhancing the magical atmosphere for Disney Parks visitors from around the world.

    Disney Welcomes International Guests As National Borders Open

    If you're a Disney Guest living outside of the United States, today is the day that you can enter the country and head to Walt Disney World or Disneyland! Disney has posted a welcome for international Disney Guests on the Disney Parks Blog in honor of the occasion. The welcome in the blog post reads: “Our Disney destinations across America have always been a source of joy for all ­– bringing

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  • 7 November

    Eight Excellent Disney Restaurants With the Best Backstories

    One of the innumerably unique aspects about visiting locations throughout Walt Disney World is the fact that one-of-a-kind original storylines are incorporated into each and every setting. Disney Imagineers are so meticulous in their thorough development of a given backstory that they include all of the intricate ins and outs needed, never even missing the subtlest of details, in order to empower

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  • 4 November
    A newborn White Rhino stands on a bed of straw by a concrete wall at Disney's Animal Kingdom, gazing curiously at guests and ready to charm visitors with its playful presence.

    Another White Rhino Was Just Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

    It seems like we just reported news of a white rhino birth at Disney's Animal Kingdom, but we are excited to share there is another new calf to welcome to the savanna! Disney's Animals, Science, and Environment Cast Members shared that the newest baby to arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom was just born late in the evening on November 2, 2021. This adorable baby white rhino born to first time mom Lo

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