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New cats on the rock: Lion pride joins savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Read full article: New cats on the rock: Lion pride joins savanna at Disney’s Animal KingdomOverlooking the Harambe Wildlife Reserve are Mshango, Zahara and Neema. The three siblings joined the savanna this week and are settling in at the kopjes rocks.
🎃 Disney’s Galapagos tortoise ‘monsters’ celebrate National Pumpkin Day
Read full article: 🎃 Disney’s Galapagos tortoise ‘monsters’ celebrate National Pumpkin DayIt's National Pumpkin Day, and at Walt Disney World Resort's Animal Nutrition Center, the "chefs" are whipping up a wholesome treat for a group of giant Galapagos tortoises at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Dinoland USA’s extinction, ‘Bug’s Life’ replacement among new ideas at Destination D23
Read full article: Dinoland USA’s extinction, ‘Bug’s Life’ replacement among new ideas at Destination D23Hundreds of Disney’s biggest fans were surprised with a handful of new theme park announcements at Destination D23.
Seeing stripes: Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes 2 Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals
Read full article: Seeing stripes: Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes 2 Hartmann’s mountain zebra foalsWalt Disney World Resort welcomes two adorable Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
Cast of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ visit Walt Disney World, talk new film
Read full article: Cast of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ visit Walt Disney World, talk new filmNearly 12 years since “Avatar” shattered box office records around the world, three cast members from the highly-anticipated upcoming new film stopped by Walt Disney World.
Disney’s animation experience adding character from ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’
Read full article: Disney’s animation experience adding character from ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’New character at animation experience and sand sculpture coming to Disney’s Animal KingdomORLANDO, Fla – Walt Disney World is adding a character from its upcoming film “Raya and the Last Dragon” to the Animation Experience. Beginning Feb. 22, guests will get the opportunity to draw the character Tuk Tuk. Animation experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom (Disney Parks Blog)Along with the new animation experience opportunity, officials said starting on Feb. 19 a number of artists will be working on a 40-ton sand sculpture celebrating the new film. Officials said the display will feature Raya, Tuk Tuk, Sisu the last dragon and the Ongi, all set in the fantasy world of Kumandra. Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” will be released in both theaters and on Disney+ with premier access March 5.
Meet Ranger, Animal Kingdom’s newest baby rhino
Read full article: Meet Ranger, Animal Kingdom’s newest baby rhinoORLANDO, Fla – Walt Disney World officials on Tuesday finally announced the name of the newest baby white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last October. The new rhino, born to mother Kendi, has been given the name Ranger. Disney officials said that the keeper team wanted the baby rhino’s name to have special significance, as well as honor the wildlife rangers who protect rhinos around the world. “We try not to have favorites, but our baby rhino has won us over with his spunky and curious nature. The pairing of Kendi and Dungan can also be seen in the Disney+ series, the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”Ranger born at Disney's Animal Kingdom in October 2020 (Disney)Keepers at Animal Kingdom said they plan to share more information when Ranger finally makes his debut onto the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris.
Disney celebrates Avatar’s 10th Anniversary with new merchandise
Read full article: Disney celebrates Avatar’s 10th Anniversary with new merchandiseBAY LAKE, Fla. – It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Avatar was released. Disney is offering guests special merchandise to commemorate the anniversary. Fans in Central Florida can immerse themselves in the world of Avatar by visiting Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney Parks Blog reports an anniversary adult T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle and lithograph will be available at Windtraders and Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.