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Hello, friends, from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! ROAR!
Animal Kingdom
We took some time to make our way around this WILD park to see what’s new since the last time we were here. So here are all the latest updates!
It takes a lot of work to keep Disney World looking fresh, clean, and shiny for guests!
Drained Rivers of America
Disney will often schedule refurbishments to freshen up attractions or work on larger projects. It’s best to know what rides or venues are closed so you can plan around the schedule during your vacation. Let’s take a look at what’s closed next week December 14th through December 20th!
Hellooooo, we’ve got a Disney World refurbishment update!
Kali River Rapids
Last week, we spotted that hours had disappeared for Kali River Rapids in January potentially suggesting a refurbishment closure. Now, Disney has confirmed that this Animal Kingdom attraction will be closing early next year!
There are currently several Walt Disney World attractions under refurbishment!
Rivers of America
The Walt Disney World Railroad has been down for a good while now due to construction with the TRON coaster, we recently saw the Rivers of America get drained for a refurbishment on the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, and don’t even get us started on the PeopleMover! The slow-moving ride through Tomorrowland never reopened with Magic Kingdom, and we keep seeing the refurbishment end date getting pushed back. Now, we may soon be adding another ride to the list — Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Hello, DFB friends! We’ve had an amazing day at Disney World and have loads of photos and videos to share with you!
Magic Kingdom
We had two reporters out and about in Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom — with a stop at Boardwalk as well! So are you ready? We started right at the beginning (with breakfast) so HERE WE GO!
Animal Kingdom has now officially reopened to guests!
Tree of Life
And we’re here to see what it’s like to spend a day inside the reopened park! Now that we’ve gotten a peek at the crowds in Animal Kingdom, let’s see how the attraction wait times stack up throughout the day!
We’ve been exploring Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week during Cast Member and Annual Passholder previews before the theme parks reopen to the general public on July 11th, so that you’ll know what to expect for your first time back!
Splash Mountain
So far, we’ve talked about rider switch, refillable popcorn buckets, and a bunch of other important stuff you’ll want to know before you go! And while you probably know by now face masks must be worn at all times while visiting Disney World, you might be wondering if you have to wear them on water rides.
Disney World can seem like the perfect place in theory, but that’s not always the case.
Frozen Ever After
Sometimes things just happen to go wrong — yes, even in Disney World! It’s happened to most of us. We’re pumped for our favorite ride only to find that it’s inexplicably closed. Or perhaps we’re halfway THROUGH our favorite ride when it randomly STOPS! Whatever the case, we know big breakdowns happen. Let’s check out the top ten most evacuated rides in Disney World!
UPDATED April 1, 2026
Planning a trip to Disney World in March? We’ve got the details you need to maximize the magic on your vacation!
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
You can make memories on a Disney World vacation that will last a lifetime! But how can you make sure that you’re looking back on happy memories instead of meltdowns? Well, by preparing for your trip! And Disney World planning can vary A LOT depending on what time of year you plan to travel. Here are the deets you need to make your March vacation magical!
UPDATED March 1, 2026
Here’s the info you need to maximize the magic on your February trip to Disney World!
Valentine’s Day Cupcake
By February, many of us are feeling the winter blues. And a Disney World vacation can be the perfect cure! But before you start planning, you need to BE PREPARED — Scar might be a Disney villain, but that’s a solid piece of advice that we’re going to borrow! Here are all the deets you need to know in order to set yourself up for a fabulous February vacay!
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