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NEWS: The Mara is Reopening For a Limited Time in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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It looks like guests will soon be able to set foot inside The Mara once again over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Jambo House Sign Decorated for the Holidays!

The primary Counter Service location for Animal Kingdom Lodge, located in Jambo House, has been closed while Kidani Village is currently the portion of the Resort that is hosting guests. But it appears that the beautiful Lodge is preparing to welcome more guests over Christmas and New Year’s. And more guests, of course, means MORE FOOD options! Here’s what we’re finding… [Read more…]

What’s New at Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge: Tons of SNACKS, Safari Updates, and MORE!

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JAMBO — and Happy Holidays! — from Disney’s Animal Kingdom AND Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree

We’re bringing you all of our latest finds from our most recent visit, which just so happens to include OODLES of snacks… from festive finds for the season to some new not-so-sour gummies and MUCH more. We’re also checking in on the goings-on at Kilimanjaro Safaris and paying a visit to a certain returning AVATAR. There’s no time to waste, so let’s dive right in! [Read more…]

Review! Does This Mickey-Themed Cookie Stand Out From the Rest in Disney World?

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Did you even visit Disney World if you didn’t eat something Mickey-shaped?

Mickey Bar

There are SO many snacks in Disney World that resemble our favorite mouse from classics like pretzels to ice cream bars and we’ve even spotted a hidden Mickey inside of a cupcake! We tried another Mickey-themed treat today, and although it wasn’t shaped like Mickey himself, it totally honored him!

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9 Things That Are Still Totally FREE In Disney World

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There’s really no way around it: a vacation to Disney World is pricey when you include flights, theme park tickets, accommodations, and of course all the spending that happens in the parks and resorts.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Luckily, there are still a select amount of things that are still absolutely FREE in Disney World. And if you know about these things and use them strategically, you CAN end up saving a few valuable bucks.

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What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge: Construction, Muffins, and More!

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Hello, DFB friends! We spent a day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Animal Kingdom

So what’s new since the last we visited these two locations? Keep reading to find out!

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PHOTOS! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is Gorgeously Decorated for the Holidays!

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Over the past few days, we’ve started to see more and more Christmas decorations pop up in the Disney World Resorts.

Grand Floridian Christmas Tree

From Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to Disney Springs, it’s DEFINITELY beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Disney World. And today, we stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to check out the stunning holiday decorations around the Resort!

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What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Holiday Merch, A Bat Skull, and MORE!

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There have been a lot of changes to report from Walt Disney World this week!

Disney World entrance sign

With construction updates, holiday decorations, and tons of new snacks and merch, we’ve had so much to share! Today, we’re taking a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to find out what’s new since our last visit. Twende! (That means “let’s go”!)

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PHOTOS: Check Out These Festive Disney World Hotel Holiday Pins!

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It may only be November, but we are already stocking up on ALL the holiday merchandise and holiday snacks.

Holiday Merchandise

If you’re a big pin collector, we’ve spotted some cute holiday pins as well, but recently we spotted even more — and these are each themed to the different Disney World Resort hotels!

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Here Are the Disney World Hotels and Attractions that Are Closed in November 2020

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Although much of Disney World has reopened, some hotels and attractions will remain closed through November.

Magic Kingdom

However, please note that at least one hotel has actually REOPENED in November — Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

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What’s New at Animal Kingdom Lodge: Sanaa Lounge Hours and Holiday Merchandise!

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Animal Kingdom Lodge is a truly unique resort.

Kidani Village Lobby in Animal Kingdom Lodge

From the safari animals right outside the windows, to the fantastic restaurants, this is a breathtaking resort. We stopped by today to check out the latest updates, so let’s get started!

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