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Hello from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!
Sunset Savanna view from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Although we love just hanging out here and oohing and aahing at the animals on the savannas, we also spent some time checking out what’s new at the resort. So here are the latest updates!
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here for another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Animal Kingdom
And, we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, entertainment, and crowd updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in!
Those visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and tiki fans everywhere are still missing Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto.
Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug
This cult-favorite tiki bar is a much-loved experience due to the atmosphere of the bar, the flavors of the drinks, and (of course!) the HIGHLY collectible Trader Sams tiki mugs! Folks line up for HOURS to try to get their hands on the latest tiki releases, and this morning, Trader Sams stepped UP the souvenir game.
Hello from the most magical place on earth!
Cinderella Castle
We’re constantly making our way around all of the Disney World theme parks and resorts to see what’s new, and today our adventure brings us to beautiful Magic Kingdom. Want to get Disney holiday merchandise for a BIG discount, get a cool Haunted Mansion fan(!!), or get a look at the lines in the park? Well, we’re sharing all of that and more with you right here. So, grab your Mickey premium bar and come with us on a virtual trip to Magic Kingdom to see what’s new!
If you’ve been in Walt Disney World this week, you’ve surely noticed that the crowds are pretty hefty!
End of Line for Flight of Passage
We’ve seen crazy long lines for attractions, large groups of people everywhere we go, and even 3-hour waits for cookies! We expected things to be busy the week after Christmas, but now we’re beginning to understand just how crowded it could get, even with capacity limits. And the crowds aren’t going anywhere yet. Let’s take a look at the Park Pass availability for New Year’s Eve!
December was poppin’ over at Walt Disney World!
Cinderella Castle
While there are always new things happening year-round, we’ve rounded up 15 big and exciting things that were NEW to Disney World this past month! There were lots of announcements, grand openings (or reopenings), and more, so let’s dive in and check out some exciting Disney news!
Oh, Gideon’s Bakehouse, how we love you…Let us count the ways.
Gideon’s Bakehouse
We’re already obsessed with this new bakery that recently opened up at Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, Disney Springs, thanks to its massive, chocolate chip-loaded cookies and iced coffee!
There’s just something special about drinking around Disney Springs, especially if you can hit up a Happy Hour deal!
Disney Springs
And one of our fav spots to hit up has been Paradiso 37!
If you’re like us, you know the best thing about Disney’s Animal Kingdom isn’t necessarily Flight of Passage or Expedition Everest…
Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom
The best thing about Animal Kingdom is right there in the park’s name — the ANIMALS, of course!
It’s one of the absolute CRAZIEST times of the year at Walt Disney World…the bustling week between Christmas and New Year’s!
Even though Disney World is still operating under limited capacity, there’s a certain undeniable buzz in the air during this time of year, and you really have to SEE it to feel it. And if you aren’t there yourself, well, don’t sweat it. Take a journey with us from our photos and videos from Walt Disney World on December 29th!
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