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Crowds in front of the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Last Minute Change: Disney World Guests Told To Mark September 26 in Calendars

By Thomas Hitchen
A man and his son with Rafiki and Timon at Disney's Animal Kingdom, a Disney World theme park.

Guests Confess Their Hilarious Disney World “Sins”

By Krysten Swensen
A large, intricate artificial tree with bright green leaves and detailed carvings on its trunk stands amid lush tropical plants under a blue sky—a true icon for any fan of Best Disney World Trivia.

Disney Announces Final Closing Date for a Entire Theme Park Area

By Eva Miller
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REPORT: Disney Park Land to Close Permanently at 6:00 PM

By Alessia Dunn

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Posted on August 21, 2025 by Eva Miller 2 Comments
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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks, Food, Featured

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A large tree silhouette stands against a vibrant orange sunset sky. The sun is low on the horizon to the left, casting a warm glow over the landscape. The silhouettes of smaller trees and foliage are visible around the base of the central tree.

Florida Legislature Proposing Law That Would Force Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
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Disney World Eradicates All Forms of Nostalgia From Area: Bold New Future Not Promised

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 21, 2025March 22, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
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With Disney World’s Latest Announcement, Guests Wonder What’s Left at Animal Kingdom?

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
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After Making Major Fixes, Disney Fans Hold Out Hope For HUGE Expedition Everest Change

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks, Featured

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A man and his son with Rafiki and Timon at Disney's Animal Kingdom, a Disney World theme park.

The New Animal Kingdom Experience Guests Are Waiting Hours For!

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks, Featured

Posted on February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 by Krysten Swensen
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Disney World Park Officially Says Goodbye To Entire Cherished Land, Ground Broken on Former Ride

in Walt Disney World

Posted on January 17, 2025January 18, 2025 by Emmanuel Detres 5 Comments
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RARE Disney World Characters Return After 25 Years!

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks, Featured

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Krysten Swensen
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As DinoLand U.S.A. Heads Into Extinction, Universal Orlando Sends a Parting Shot

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Rick Lye
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Painful News for Disney World Fans: ‘Relics of the Past’ Set for Total Destruction

in Walt Disney World

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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks, Food, Featured

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Fans Predict Cancellation of Major Animal Kingdom Project

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Posted on December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by Krysten Swensen 3 Comments
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Disney World Attraction Marks Final Chapter with Last-Ever Addition Before Closing Forever

in Walt Disney World

Posted on December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 5 Comments
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in Walt Disney World

Posted on November 28, 2024November 29, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 4 Comments
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in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Featured

Posted on November 5, 2024November 6, 2024 by Eva Miller 1 Comment
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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks, Food, Featured, Avatar

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in Walt Disney World, Featured, Hotel

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in Walt Disney World, Avatar

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on October 13, 2024October 14, 2024 by Alessia Dunn 1 Comment
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in Walt Disney World, Featured

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in Walt Disney World, Featured

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in Walt Disney World

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Posted on September 7, 2024September 8, 2024 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Eva Miller

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in Walt Disney World

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in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 25, 2024August 21, 2024 by Jess Colopy 2 Comments
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in Walt Disney World, Avatar

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in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Universal Orlando, Featured

Posted on August 18, 2024August 19, 2024 by Krysten Swensen 8 Comments
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in Walt Disney World

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in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 16, 2024August 17, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
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in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 by Jess Colopy
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Disney World To Rip out Tree of Life, Gives Final Timeline

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 11, 2024August 12, 2024 by Jess Colopy 14 Comments
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