On the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom we had the chance to meet with Imagineer Joe Rohde. In the following video we have a recording of the speech he gave at the ceremony celebrating the anniversary and a short interview where he discusses where… Read More »Imagineer Joe Rohde discusses meaning of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Yesterday Disney’s Animal Kingdom observed Earth Day which also happens to be the anniversary of the park’s official dedication in 1998. The last twenty years of magical adventures and unforgettable experiences would not have been possible without all the incredible cast members who work at… Read More »Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary celebrates cast members
The genesis of Disney’s Animal Kingdom can be found in Walt Disney himself. Walt had a passion for nature and wildlife which was reflected in his choice of subjects for animation movies (such as Bambi) and in his first live-action film series (the True Life… Read More »Key players in the creation of Disney’s Animal Kingdom reflect on its 20th Anniversary
I just saw the road tour production of Disney’s The Lion King musical, which is currently performing at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center in downtown Orlando, FL. (Don’t get me started on why Disney doesn’t have a Broadway caliber theater at Walt Disney World…… Read More »Two shows of The Lion King collide when Broadway Stars visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom
From the incredible landscape of Pandora – the World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to the detailed world building involved in creating the city of the dead in Pixar’s Coco, Disney’s talented workers are all performing near the top level in their field. The… Read More »Visual Effects Society honors Disney projects, including ‘Avatar Flight of Passage’ and ‘Coco’
It seems like just last week we were celebrating the 10th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but in reality another 10 years has come and gone and the park has spread its wings a bit as it prepares to enter its third decade. Walt Disney… Read More »20th Anniversary fun announced for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests on Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction have been enjoying the site of a baby hippo since its birth was announced on January 13 by the park’s animal care experts. Since Disney prefers to give mom and child a chance to bond before they… Read More »It’s a boy! Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes Augustus the baby hippo
It was a big day in the hippo pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on late Saturday night. A Nile hippopotamus was born and joined the park’s hippo bloat, or pod. This was the first hippo born in the park in 13 years. We don’t know… Read More »Baby Hippo Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom