Disney's Animal Kingdom
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Sunday, April 27th, 2008It has taken me a few days, but here is my very own Walt Disney World photo update from the past week. While we still do not have the video and photos from the rest of our staff this week (most of us are still recovering from “A Wild Decade”), we will have all of [...]
A Wild Time At “A Wild Decade”
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008The entire WDWCelebrations crew is recovering from what was an amazing day and event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and would like to thank the many who joined us. WDWNT would like to tell of our readers that we will be bringing you complete coverage of the 10th anniversary events as soon as possible. Be sure to tune [...]
Celebrating A Wild Decade!
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008WDW News Today would like to wish Disney’s Animal Kingdom a Happy Birthday! With 10 years of being open and bringing us all the nature, beauty, and thrill rides out there, thanks Disney for creating an amazing experience. It truly has been “A Wild Decade”!
Stay tuned to WDW News Today later in the week for [...]
We’re Ready To Go
Sunday, April 20th, 2008In just a few hours, most of the WDW News Today staff will be heading into the Walt Disney World resort for what should be a fun and exciting week. Of course, the big reason we’re all going is to be a part of WDWCelebration’s “A Wild Decade” event, celebrating ten years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom [...]
Wow, They Noticed!!!
Thursday, April 10th, 2008I found a rather funny press release put out by Disney earlier this week and felt I should share it with our readers. This is probably the first time Disney has acknowledged that they have a huge number of attractions based on Pixar films:
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It’s a Pixar palooza at Disney Parks! [...]
Animal Kingdom Anniversary Details
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008Here is a list of the special events that are scheduled for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s tenth anniversary on April 22, 2008:
-A rededication ceremony for the park will be held in front of the Tree of Life from 8:45-9:00am
-Imagineer Joe Rohde will be giving a talk/question & answer session in the Theater in the Wild starting at 9:45am and lasting for about an hour. This [...]
Rivers of Light Drowned by Beastly Kingdom?
Monday, March 24th, 2008Our good friend Jim Hill over at Jim Hill Media is reporting another amazing group of rumors today, both concerning the future of the soon to be decade old Animal Kingdom park.
First off, Jim extinguishes the idea of the night-time river parade called “Rivers of Light” coming to the park, seeing as park management refused [...]
Primeval Whirl Update
Thursday, March 6th, 2008Scott Powers | Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
Walt Disney World is tinkering with a roller coaster at Animal Kingdom to improve overall safety after the accidental death of an employee there last fall. Changes are being made in the entry and exit areas of Primeval Whirl — including the installation of sensor mats in a restricted-access [...]
Weekend Update
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Here are some Disney news updates to brighten your weekend:
-A correction on news we reported yesterday: the tarps surrounding the Animation Courtyard archway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have indeed been removed, but a temporary sign saying ESPN the Weekend has been put over where the new park logo will be placed.
-At 9am on April 22, 2008, [...]
Expedition Everest Challenge
Sunday, January 27th, 2008In the spirit of the new and popular annual Tower of Terror 13k run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom has a new endurance event debuting in 2008:
THE COURSE: MYSTERIOUS Race through the dark, exotic terrain of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on a thrilling 5K trek in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain.
THE OBSTACLES: INTENSE [...]
Expedition:PINS
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008The images of the pins being released at the upcoming Expedition:PINS pin event at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on May 3, 2008 are now online and available to view in the full merchandise catalog for the event. You can still register for the event here, while supplies last. (Warning: You need to be registered on www.disneypins.com to sign [...]
Journey To the Center of the Earth
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008In a wild rumor, it appears that the next expansion for Disney’s Animal Kingdom park may be a whole new land replacing Camp Minnie-Mickey. With the possible decision that Cars Land will not be a part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the future, another oppurtunity to use the Test Track ride system may arrive in [...]
Rivers of Light???
Friday, January 4th, 2008I was walking through Animal Kingdom earlier today and came upon a large number of park managers in Dinoland U.S.A. with some papers in their hands. Being the good guy that I am, I decided to stand around like a normal lost and clueless guest would. The group was discussing places to put additional lighting in [...]
Everest Death Update
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007The Orlando Sentinel has the complete story, as well as a recording of the 911 call pertaining to yesterday’s death on Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest attraction. The full story and audio can be found at this link.
Man Dies Riding Everest
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007Scott Powers | Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer 6:06 PM EST, December 18, 2007
A 44-year-old man has died after riding the Expedition Everest roller coaster at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. Jeffrey Reed, of Navarre, was unconscious and unresponsive when his ride vehicle pulled into the unload area, around 11:25 this morning. Another park guests who is [...]