Big businesses are back at Walt Disney World as park buyouts return

Jun 24, 2021 in "Disney's Animal Kingdom"

Posted: Thursday June 24, 2021 8:27am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

In another indication that Walt Disney World is rebounding to something resembling pre-COVID conditions, park buyouts are returning.


This weekend will see Disney's Animal Kingdom host Massachusetts-based life insurance company Mass Mutual in a park-wide buyout after regular park close.

These types of events were pretty commonplace before the COVID-19 shutdown, with large companies buying out specific attractions, lands, or even entire parks to host clients and customers.

According to guests invited to the event, the full line-up of the park's attractions will be available, including Flight of Passage, Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, and Kilimanjaro Safaris.

Entertainment will include a Tree of Life finale moment and character appearances.

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SoFloMagicJun 24, 2021

Isn't that their annual service awards thing?

JohnDJun 24, 2021

Probably for the same reason.

CuteAsMinnieJun 24, 2021

Anyone know then why MK is closing at 6 on Aug 14. I’m just slightly annoyed 😂 cuz it’s our last day of our trip.

JohnDJun 24, 2021

My Dad is semi-retired from Mass Mutual. (He's 80). I'd like in on this action.

jt04Jun 24, 2021

They do need at least a couple nights a week where DAK stays open later for day guests IMO. I really think they are coping with a labor shortage.

jt04Jun 24, 2021

This potentially paves the path for AH events for the general public. They have to hire and/or create schedules to run the event. One step from AH. IMO.

PrinceCharming617Jun 24, 2021

I wish they wouldn't do this, but for Disney it's all about the money. Dollar, dollar bills yo.

Zummi GummiJun 24, 2021

I’m envious, because right now this seems to be the only way to be able to experience Pandora at night!

iowamomof4Jun 24, 2021

All right, I guess buying it out is the only way I'm going to get to see AK at night. And we thought $200 for Boo Bash was bad...