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NEW MAP at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — See the CHANGES Here.

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We’ve seen a LOT of changes over the past few years in Disney World, and we’re STILL seeing a lot of changes.

Tree of Life

EPCOT is still undergoing its massive transformation (we’re still waiting to see the new Moana water attraction!). The Spirit of Aloha show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been demolished to make way for new Disney Vacation Club rooms. The Finding Nemo show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently reopened as a new UPDATED show. Now, that show takes center stage on Animal Kingdom’s NEW map!

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VIDEO: Watch the UPDATED Festival of the Lion King Show in Disney World

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The past few weeks sure have been a whirlwind in Disney World, haven’t they?

Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom

We’ve seen tons of character meet and greets return to the parks (and we really mean TONS), plus the start of the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival! More exciting changes are still coming and today, we’re bringing you along to see one!

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Which Disney World Rides Need a Re-Theme, According to YOU!

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Disney World tries to remain up on current trends, and with that often comes some pretty significant ride overhauls!

Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom

We’ve said goodbye to The Great Movie Ride (now Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway), Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in Magic Kingdom is now Winnie the Pooh-themed, and of course, we know that Splash Mountain is going to be re-themed to The Princess and the Frog. All of this re-theming had us wondering what OTHER rides could use a refresh — so we decided to ask our readers for their opinions!

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What’s New in Animal Kingdom: A $100 Pin 😳

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It seems like things are constantly changing in Disney World, doesn’t it?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

With new construction updates, tons of new food, and new merchandise, there’s a lot to see and do. Here at DFB, we go to Disney World basically every day, so we can keep you up to date on the latest goings-on. We’ve made a few trips to Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently and now we’re talking you on a virtual adventure with us to see what’s new in this wild park!

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ALERT: A New Baby Animal Has Arrived in Disney World!

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is special in a very unique way.

Mural at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It’s the first Disney park dedicated almost entirely to animals, bringing guests face to face with animals they can pet, wild animals they can see close-up, and animals being taken care of by veterinarians in real-time. It’s also exciting when a new baby animal is born in the park!

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All the Shows and Rides That Are CLOSED In Disney World This Week

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Getting ready to head to the Disney World parks? You’ve probably already made dining reservations, secured those park passes, and even started on your packing list. So what are you forgetting?

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You might not have thought to see what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World while you’re there. Disney often closes attractions to update them or make changes, and those refurbishments could affect your upcoming trip. See a complete list here of what’s NOT going to be available in Disney World this coming week. [Read more…]

We Bet You Can’t Guess What These Disney World Toys Are Made Out Of!

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a wonderful park to discover things in.

Riverside Depot in Animal Kingdom!

There are so many animals to see on the trails or on the special tours offered, and Pandora is certainly a sight to behold. There are many things around the park that highlight conservation and taking care of our planet, but we wanted to highlight a specific souvenir that falls under that umbrella — plushes made out of recycled material!

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Wait Times are Going DOWN in Disney World!

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Here’s the thing — some lines are just better than others in Disney World.

Who wants to spend their time waiting in line?

We know everyone has different opinions, but we bet people probably enjoy the lines for things like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run or Expedition Everest over Tomorrowland Speedway. Theming, space, and air conditioning definitely play a role, so you want to make sure you’re not spending a ton of time in those hot, boring queues. But, can you avoid these long lines? Let’s take a look at the wait times from this week to find out!

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Everything You Need to Know About Disney World’s Hours and Reservations Next Week

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Visiting Disney World soon?

EPCOT

There are tons of things happening at the parks. From the upcoming EPCOT Food & Wine Festival to the return of character dining at 3 more locations, things are constantly changing! If you’re going to Disney World next week, keep reading to see everything you need to know!

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We Found the Perfect MagicBand For Your Next Visit to Animal Kingdom!

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We’re back in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and headed straight to visit one of our favorite parts of the park; Pandora – The World of Avatar.

Pandora!

We found lots of new 50th Anniversary merchandise in Animal Kingdom earlier this week, and while we were hanging around Pandora this morning, we found a new MagicBand that Avatar fans can’t miss!

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