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PHOTOS: McDonald’s NEW Happy Meal Toys Feature Disney Characters Riding Fan-Favorite Attractions!

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UPDATE: Select locations have received new, corrected Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Happy Meal toys. 

UPDATE: The Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Happy Meal toys have been recalled at this time. 

If you’re like us, you remember the joy of collecting EPIC Disney dolls and toys from McDonald’s as a kid! Well, thankfully that fun doesn’t have to end.

McDonald’s

Recently, we’ve seen McDonald’s release some cool Pixar keychains, as well as some interesting (potentially terrifying) Marvel toys. But now, whether you’re stopping by the new solar powered McDonald’s on Disney property or just the McDonald’s that’s closest to you, you can pick up some AMAZING Happy Meal Toys themed to Disney attractions!

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What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Updated Mask Announcement, NEW Food, and a Baby Yoda Shirt!

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Jambo everyone, and welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Animal Kingdom

Join us on a virtual walk around this park and see what new and exciting food, merchandise, and other finds we spotted during our most recent visit!

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20 VIDEOS From Disney’s Animal Kingdom Today!

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“Jambo!” from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ve had quite the adventure exploring the park today, and we enjoyed our time so much, we thought we would share some of our experiences with you!

Tree of Life

We recently shared 25 videos from our visit to Magic Kingdom, so today we thought we would look back on TWENTY videos we took today from Animal Kingdom!

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Where Are They Now!? Check Out What Your Favorite Disney Attraction Actors Are Doing Now!

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Pre-shows on Disney rides contain great Easter Eggs, especially when it comes to celebrity cameos. Some famous ones over the years have included Aerosmith on Rock N Roller Coaster, Patrick Warburton on Soarin’, Gary Sinise on Mission: SPACE, and Alison Janey (well, her voice at least!) on Star Tours. And, of course, we can see a number of cast members from the newest Star Wars trilogy on Rise of the Resistance.

Rey, played by actress Daisy Ridley, in the pre-show of Rise of the Resistance

But there are some other beloved attraction actors that you may have forgotten about! Let’s peel the curtain back JUST a bit and share who these memorable Disney World icons are!

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Did You Know About These 8 Disney Cast Member Traditions?

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Today, we’re taking you on a very special behind-the-scenes journey!

Cinderella Castle

We’re going to find out what life at Disney World is like from a non-guest’s perspective. That’s right — we’re diving into the deep secret lives of Disney’s Cast Members!

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12 Things You Never Knew About Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been making magic since it opened in 1998!

Animal Kingdom

There are just so many cool details in Animal Kingdom that really help make the park one of Disney’s most immersive. And, although you might love traveling to Asia or hopping on the back of a Banshee on Flight of Passage, there are A LOT of hidden gems you DIDN’T know about tucked away in Animal Kingdom!

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Round One Of The Disney Food Blog Rides And Attractions Throw Down Is Complete! See If Your Favorites Made The Cut!

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Round one of our Rides and Attractions Throw Down is in the books!

Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom

After an exciting first round including some shocking upsets, 32 attractions have emerged victorious — so far, at least! Did your favorite attraction fight their way through to round two?? Take a look!

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Ranking Your Disney Emotions From Best To Weirdest

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Any trip to Disney World is a mixed bag of emotions from the joy you feel when you begin planning to the sadness you feel when you board your plane to go home.

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You really feel the FULL spectrum of emotions throughout your entire trip, so we thought we would rank them! No one asked us to, BUT WE’RE DOING IT ANYWAY. We’re starting from the absolute BEST feelings in the (Disney) world to the downright strangest!

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What To Watch on Disney+ If You Want To Feel Like You’re In The Parks!

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Sometimes, geographical circumstances can keep us on the wrong side of the Disney park gates, which is a total bummer! Luckily, we have Disney+ from the comfort of our homes to be able to get us by. And boy, are there a lot of options!

Magic Kingdom

There are just some days when we are missing the Disney Parks a little extra, so we’re turning to our fave Disney streaming service for a little comfort. So grab your mouse ears, a snack, and your favorite Disney plush toy because we’re taking a trip to the parks from the safety of our couches! Here’s what to watch on Disney+ if you want to feel like you’re in the parks! 

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News: Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour Coming to Animal Kingdom

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Wishing there was a way to skip the long wait lines for the new rides in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora — The World of AVATAR, and other Animal Kingdom attractions?

Pandora Wait Times...once you actually get into Pandora...on opening day

Pandora Wait Times…once you actually get into Pandora…on opening day

Well, there’s a new way to do just that. With the addition of Pandora and expanded nighttime options — including the Rivers of Light Nighttime Spectacular — Animal Kingdom park is hotter than ever (and we’re not just talkin’ temps!). The new Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour offers a 4-hour guided group tour with Fastpass+ for the park’s most popular attractions, along with eats to tide you over during your adventure.

Fastpass+ access includes the following attractions: Expedition Everest, Kilimanjaro Safaris, Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey, Dinosaur, and the Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular.

Enjoy the Satu’li Canteen Sampler at Satu’li Canteen along with specialty beverages (alcoholic options will be available for guests 21-and-over). Popcorn and a souvenir lanyard as well as “other surprises,” are part of the tour as well. [Read more…]

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