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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Tree of Life
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s jump right on in!
Disney World tends to have such fun photo ops!
Menagerie Photo-Op
We’ve loved all the cool art-inspired photo ops we’ve seen at EPCOT for the upcoming Festival of the Arts, and we think the Super Zoom shots are a lot of fun, too (including the one we recently discovered at Animal Kingdom)! And now there’s a new photo op in Animal Kingdom.
Will 2021 be a year of EPIC Disney cupcakes? We’re not sure but we have already tried quite a few fun cupcakes lately.
2021 cupcake
We got to taste the 2021 cupcake at the end of 2020, and recently munched on a pineapple cupcake, and a butterfinger cupcake. And today, as we made our way around Disney’s Animal Kingdom we saw that a DFB favorite cupcake has made its way BACK to the park with a new filling!
Disney World resort hotel guests no longer get a free MagicBand with their stay and Annual Passholders only have 1 option for complimentary bands, but if you’re looking to purchase a MagicBand, there are LOTS of styles for you to choose from!
Pink Glittery MagicBand
From glittery pink and pale yellow to MagicBands themed to Disney films, there are some awesome designs out there. If you’re looking for something a bit more simple and sleek that will likely match with tons of outfits, then the NEW Navy Blue MagicBand we found today might be just what you need!
If you’re heading to Walt Disney World, you’re bound to want to capture your memories with LOTS of photos (in front of, say, the recently refurbished Cinderella Castle, for instance)!
Cinderella Castle
The Disney PhotoPass Service gives you an extra hand (literally) in doing exactly that, with designated photographers available around Disney World to take pictures of your whole group at iconic locations (and even add a little extra pixie dust to your pics with Magic Shots). Memory Maker is a product that allows guests to download unlimited Disney PhotoPass photos and videos from their vacation. And Disney is offering a few limited time specials for Memory Maker, so get ready to say, “CHEESE!” [Read more…]
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Mask rules, distancing guidelines, and more have changed significantly in Disney World recently. Masks are now no longer required for fully vaccinated guests in most places, and distancing guidelines are being reduced. We’ve seen distancing markers removed in some line queues, pre-shows return to some attractions, and more changes being made. Many attractions are now loading guests in every row just as they used to prior to the pandemic-related closures. We expect that more changes will continue to take place on Disney World’s rides throughout the upcoming days and weeks as the updated mask and distancing guidelines are put in place.
If you’re headed to Disney World soon, there are a few things you need to know about like Park Pass reservations, which restaurants are open, and updates on the latest mask policies.
New Distancing Markers for Slinky Dog Dash
But, another important thing you’ll want to be aware of is how Disney is handling loading its attractions while keeping social distancing in mind. Will you be sitting with another party on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run? Are there plexiglass barriers on this ride or the other? We’re breaking it ALL down for you today.
Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here to share what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Pandora
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s finally 2021! We spent all day in Disney World today checking out what this New Year has to offer, including the modified return of Park Hopping!
Mickey Balloons
With the holiday season now officially behind us, we wondered what we would see today in terms of the parks returning to “normal,” so to speak. We’ll miss our beloved gingerbread treats and cheerful music, but all good things must come to an end, we suppose!
Many Disney fans are making their first return trip to Disney World since the pandemic-related closures in 2020. If this describes you, then you are going to find many things changed in Disney World, and one thing that’s important to know for your trip planning is that Park Hopping works differently today!
Welcome to Disney World
When Disney World first re-opened in 2020, Park Hopping was suspended. The option to “hop” between Disney World parks returned in 2021, with a few modifications. We’ve been Park Hopping ever since, and we have the answers to ALL your questions!
Park hopping returns today but it’s pretty different than before the closures.
Park Hopper
Guests visiting Disney World today may have the Park Hopper ticket option that allows them to visit other parks during Park Hopper hours (after 2PM for now). The catch is that these parks CAN hit capacity and if they do, you won’t be allowed inside. Here’s what we know so far about how to check for theme park Park Hopper availability!
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