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Dr. Mark Penning Retires from Disney, Named Director of North Carolina Zoo
3 months ago

After years leading animal care and conservation efforts across Disney's parks and resorts, Dr. Mark Penning has retired from his role as Vice President of Animals, Science, and…

May 05, 2026 | 7:31am ET

Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Legend Joe Rohde Pay Tribute to Jane Goodall
10 months ago

The death of Dr. Jane Goodall has prompted tributes from around the world, including messages from Disney CEO Bob Iger and former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde, who led the…

Oct 01, 2025 | 6:45pm ET

Jane Goodall, Conservation Icon and Friend of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Dies at 91
10 months ago

Dr. Jane Goodall, one of the most influential conservationists of the last century, has died at the age of 91 . The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed this morning, Wednesday…

Oct 01, 2025 | 3:20pm ET

Early Closure Scheduled for Disney's Animal Kingdom in Late August 2025
1 year ago

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will close at 5pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025 - an hour earlier than its typical closing time for that week. No specific event has been announced for that…

Aug 11, 2025 | 11:04am ET

Blippi Heads to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in New YouTube Specials Starting May 15
1 year ago

Blippi and Meekah are teaming up with Disney for a new collaboration that brings the popular preschool characters to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line for the first time…

May 14, 2025 | 12:40pm ET

Disney World Brings Back Printed Times Guide - Starting with Animal Kingdom
1 year ago

A physical “Times Guide” has recently returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, marking the first reappearance of printed daily entertainment listings at any Walt Disney World theme…

Apr 10, 2025 | 10:55am ET

First Look at Tropical Americas Model Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

The model for the new Tropical Americas addition to Disney's Animal Kingdom is now on display at the Walt Disney Imagineering exhibit at D23. Here is a first look at the model…

Aug 11, 2024 | 12:18pm ET

Tropical Americas Pueblo Esperanza Will Replace DinoLand at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Replacing DinoLand, Disney has announced that work on the new Tropical Americas Pueblo Esperanza 11-acre section of the park will begin later this year at Disney's Animal Kingdom…

Aug 11, 2024 | 12:36am ET

Disney Announces New Encanto-Themed Ride for Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

The first-ever "Encanto"-themed ride-through attraction is coming to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, featuring the beloved Madrigal family from the Walt Disney Animation…

Aug 11, 2024 | 11:36pm ET

Indiana Jones Adventure Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom: New Details Unveiled
2 years ago

Disney has shared all-new details on the new Indiana Jones attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in 2027, with construction beginning this year. The…

Aug 11, 2024 | 11:30pm ET

Notice of Commencement Filed for the Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed Notice of Commencements for the Tropical Americas expansion coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom. The latest documents filed today are for…

May 23, 2024 | 2:12pm ET

Disney previews model of Encanto and Indiana Jones expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has released a behind-the-scenes look at work underway on bringing the Encanto and Indiana Jones expansion to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney…

Apr 04, 2024 | 10:42am ET

Celebrate 30 Years of 'The Lion King' with special experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom will celebrate 30 years of "The Lion King" from June 10 through September 6, 2024. At Rafiki's Planet Watch, you can once again meet Timon and Rafiki. Also…

Mar 21, 2024 | 9:15am ET

New permit suggests major expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a go
2 years ago

A new permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering suggests that the previously announced "Blue Sky" Indiana Jones and Encanto expansion project at Disney's Animal Kingdom is now…

Mar 18, 2024 | 6:15pm ET

How Disney World is enhancing animal well-being with cutting-edge technology from Walt Disney Imagineering
3 years ago

Walt Disney World Resort has taken a step further in enhancing the lives of its animal residents through innovative enrichment activities. Collaborating with the creative team at…

Dec 22, 2023 | 10:30am ET

Disney Parks Boss Josh D'Amaro talks more about Disney's plans for Indiana Jones at Disney's Animal Kingdom
3 years ago

In a new interview with EW , Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro discusses Disney's early plans to bring Indiana Jones to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. D'Amaro…

Nov 20, 2023 | 3:20pm ET

Walt Disney World celebrates the birth of hundreds of new residents at Disney's Animal Kingdom and beyond in 2023
3 years ago

Walt Disney World Resort has been in a baby boom this year, celebrating the birth of over 300 new animal residents. New arrivals include a rich diversity of species ranging from…

Sep 20, 2023 | 12:40pm ET

Disney Teases 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences for Animal Kingdom's big refresh
3 years ago

New experiences inspired by "Encanto" – the Academy Award winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film – and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being considered for the…

Sep 09, 2023 | 10:37am ET

Zootopia and Moana Blue Sky concepts may be moving forward as senior Imagineers are spotted at Disney's Animal Kingdom
3 years ago

At the September 2022 D23 Expo, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro laid out some "Blue Sky" plans for reimagining DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Alongside Imagineer…

Aug 18, 2023 | 10:30am ET

Letter from the opening Cast of Disney's Animal Kingdom unearthed in buried time capsule
3 years ago

As part of the 25th anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom, a time capsule buried by the opening day Cast was dug up to reveal a glimpse of the park from 1998. Along with floppy…

Apr 26, 2023 | 9:16am ET

Disney digs up a time capsule buried by cast members at Disney's Animal Kingdom 25 years ago
3 years ago

As part of the 25th-anniversary celebration at Disney's Animal Kingdom, a 25-year-old time capsule was dug up and opened. The time capsule was full of opening day memories…

Apr 24, 2023 | 1:17pm ET

Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates 25th anniversary with a special celebration at Tree of Life
3 years ago

Disney executives, Cast Members, and Disney Characters took to the stage this morning for a special celebration to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom…

Apr 22, 2023 | 9:21am ET

Kermit the Frog and Animal visit Disney's Animal Kingdom as they celebrate Earth Month and the park's 25th anniversary
3 years ago

In a new video from The Muppets, Kermit the Frog and Animal go on an adventure to Disney's Animal Kingdom to celebrate Earth Month and the park's 25th anniversary. The duo visit…

Apr 14, 2023 | 4:04pm ET

Disney shares a first look at new Disney's Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary merchandise collection
3 years ago

The Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary merchandise collection goes on sale April 21, and we have a sneak preview of some of what will be offer. The collection includes a…

Apr 12, 2023 | 10:54am ET

Disney announces a live-action Moana movie strengthening the chances of the 'Blue Sky' concepts for Disney's Animal Kingdom becoming a reality
3 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom received some potentially good news today, with Disney announcing that it will make a live-action version of the hit animated movie Moana . At the…

Apr 03, 2023 | 2:52pm ET

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms a Zootopia sequel is coming, improving the chances of the Zootopia attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom
3 years ago

As part of today's quarterly earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a sequel to Zootpia is in the works, adding strength to the likelihood of the blue-sky plans for…

Feb 08, 2023 | 5:00pm ET

'Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom' returns to National Geographic and Disney+ in early 2023

Disney's Animal Kingdom to celebrate Earth Day 2022 April 18-24
4 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom will host a special Disney Character Cruise, a limited-time Wilderness Explorer activity and special food and beverage.

Mar 24, 2022 | 12:24pm ET

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"Disney's Animal Kingdom" News

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Dr. Mark Penning Retires from Disney, Named Director of North Carolina Zoo 3 months ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Legend Joe Rohde Pay Tribute to Jane Goodall 10 months ago

Jane Goodall, Conservation Icon and Friend of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Dies at 91 10 months ago

Early Closure Scheduled for Disney's Animal Kingdom in Late August 2025 1 year ago

Blippi Heads to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in New YouTube Specials Starting May 15 1 year ago

Disney World Brings Back Printed Times Guide - Starting with Animal Kingdom 1 year ago

First Look at Tropical Americas Model Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom 2 years ago

Tropical Americas Pueblo Esperanza Will Replace DinoLand at Disney's Animal Kingdom 2 years ago

Disney Announces New Encanto-Themed Ride for Animal Kingdom 2 years ago

Indiana Jones Adventure Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom: New Details Unveiled 2 years ago

Notice of Commencement Filed for the Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom 2 years ago

Disney previews model of Encanto and Indiana Jones expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom 2 years ago

Celebrate 30 Years of 'The Lion King' with special experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom 2 years ago

New permit suggests major expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a go 2 years ago

How Disney World is enhancing animal well-being with cutting-edge technology from Walt Disney Imagineering 3 years ago

Disney Parks Boss Josh D'Amaro talks more about Disney's plans for Indiana Jones at Disney's Animal Kingdom 3 years ago

Walt Disney World celebrates the birth of hundreds of new residents at Disney's Animal Kingdom and beyond in 2023 3 years ago

Disney Teases 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences for Animal Kingdom's big refresh 3 years ago

Zootopia and Moana Blue Sky concepts may be moving forward as senior Imagineers are spotted at Disney's Animal Kingdom 3 years ago

Letter from the opening Cast of Disney's Animal Kingdom unearthed in buried time capsule 3 years ago

Disney digs up a time capsule buried by cast members at Disney's Animal Kingdom 25 years ago 3 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates 25th anniversary with a special celebration at Tree of Life 3 years ago

Kermit the Frog and Animal visit Disney's Animal Kingdom as they celebrate Earth Month and the park's 25th anniversary 3 years ago

Disney shares a first look at new Disney's Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary merchandise collection 3 years ago

Disney announces a live-action Moana movie strengthening the chances of the 'Blue Sky' concepts for Disney's Animal Kingdom becoming a reality 3 years ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms a Zootopia sequel is coming, improving the chances of the Zootopia attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom 3 years ago

'Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom' returns to National Geographic and Disney+ in early 2023 4 years ago

Disney Parks head Josh D'Amaro shares Zootopia and Moana Blue Sky concepts for Disney's Animal Kingdom 4 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom is closing early tomorrow for a private event 4 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom to celebrate Earth Day 2022 April 18-24 4 years ago

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Dr. Mark Penning Retires from Disney, Named Director of North Carolina Zoo
3 months ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Legend Joe Rohde Pay Tribute to Jane Goodall
10 months ago

Jane Goodall, Conservation Icon and Friend of Disney's Animal Kingdom, Dies at 91
10 months ago

Early Closure Scheduled for Disney's Animal Kingdom in Late August 2025
1 year ago

Blippi Heads to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in New YouTube Specials Starting May 15
1 year ago

Disney World Brings Back Printed Times Guide - Starting with Animal Kingdom
1 year ago

First Look at Tropical Americas Model Featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Tropical Americas Pueblo Esperanza Will Replace DinoLand at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Disney Announces New Encanto-Themed Ride for Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Indiana Jones Adventure Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom: New Details Unveiled
2 years ago

Notice of Commencement Filed for the Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Disney previews model of Encanto and Indiana Jones expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

Celebrate 30 Years of 'The Lion King' with special experiences at Disney's Animal Kingdom
2 years ago

New permit suggests major expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom is a go
2 years ago

How Disney World is enhancing animal well-being with cutting-edge technology from Walt Disney Imagineering
3 years ago

Disney Parks Boss Josh D'Amaro talks more about Disney's plans for Indiana Jones at Disney's Animal Kingdom
3 years ago

Walt Disney World celebrates the birth of hundreds of new residents at Disney's Animal Kingdom and beyond in 2023
3 years ago

Disney Teases 'Encanto' and 'Indiana Jones'-themed experiences for Animal Kingdom's big refresh
3 years ago

Zootopia and Moana Blue Sky concepts may be moving forward as senior Imagineers are spotted at Disney's Animal Kingdom
3 years ago

Letter from the opening Cast of Disney's Animal Kingdom unearthed in buried time capsule
3 years ago

Disney digs up a time capsule buried by cast members at Disney's Animal Kingdom 25 years ago
3 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates 25th anniversary with a special celebration at Tree of Life
3 years ago

Kermit the Frog and Animal visit Disney's Animal Kingdom as they celebrate Earth Month and the park's 25th anniversary
3 years ago

Disney shares a first look at new Disney's Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary merchandise collection
3 years ago

Disney announces a live-action Moana movie strengthening the chances of the 'Blue Sky' concepts for Disney's Animal Kingdom becoming a reality
3 years ago

Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms a Zootopia sequel is coming, improving the chances of the Zootopia attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom
3 years ago

'Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom' returns to National Geographic and Disney+ in early 2023
4 years ago

Disney Parks head Josh D'Amaro shares Zootopia and Moana Blue Sky concepts for Disney's Animal Kingdom
4 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom is closing early tomorrow for a private event
4 years ago

Disney's Animal Kingdom to celebrate Earth Day 2022 April 18-24
4 years ago