We’re at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge today, checking things out and seeing if there is anything new!
While there haven’t been any updates on Boma or Jiko getting a reopening date, we did take a look around, and of course say hi to some animals. Although we’re used to seeing wildlife around this resort, there were some univited guests we noticed as we made our way around.
It might seem like a beautiful day to sit outside, or lay out by the pool, but you might reconsider once you see the visitors that have taken up residence in one of the trees.
We overheard Cast Members discussing the giant beehive that had shown up in one of the trees near the lodge’s pool. While it may not look like much from far away, this hive was HUGE — photos really don’t do it justice. Be honest, would you still hit up the pool with this looming overhead?
While Cast Members assured us they had called someone to come and take care of the beehive, it was still very unnerving as there were a significant amount of honey bees flying around the area. We don’t know about you, but butting heads with a bee is certainly not on our Disney World itinerary!
Sadly, this is not the first time we have come toe to toe with bees in Disney World. Earlier this year, bees shut down an entire floor of the Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs! If we’re going to be seeing bees in Disney, we’d prefer them to come in snack form.
Hopefully the latest bee issue is dealt with swiftly (and safely for the bees!) so that it won’t impact anyone’s vacation. Be sure to stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated on the latest in Disney World, so you can always be prepared for whatever gets thrown at you!
If you’re stopping by Animal Kingdom Lodge, make sure you’re getting something to EAT!
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Have you ever had a BEE encounter in Disney World? Let us know in the comments!
Betsy says
Please don’t villianize bees! We need them and your chance of being stung while not bothering them are quite small. Don’t give some reader at home even more incentive to kill them instead of calling a beekeeper.
Sarah Navarro says
It seems like you may be limping all insects capable of stinging into one category. Bees (like the honeybees you mentioned) are an important pollinator and not likely to sting unless defending their hive as it is fatal for them. Paper wasps are the ones responsible for most of the nests we see hanging in trees and yellow jackets are the ones attracted to garbage cans and sweet drinks that tend to be an issue around theme parks. Both can sting multiple times without risk of death and tend to be more aggressive. These distinctions are important for those with allergies. Regardless of stinging capabilities, these insects serve important functions in our ecosystem. For more info, see this: https://images.app.goo.gl/siAR27Yuu65zCGFf8
Annalisa cook says
Honey 🐝’s will not hurt you. They are a protected species. Please, don’t post things you have no idea about an scare people..
DFB Sarah says
Annalisa, I’ve shared this with the editing team. Thanks for reaching out.
DFB Sarah says
Thank you, Sarah. I’ve shared this with the editing team.
Becky Kinslow Hill says
This is a swarm, not a hive, they have left the hive in search of a new home. This happens when a new queen is born in the existing hive and the old queen is basically kicked out, taking most of the bees that have protected her from the being with her. It’s quite common in the spring but all through the warm months. Like some else said, call a bee keeper they will move the swarm and give them a new hive to live in.