Month: March 2024

New Abdim’s Stork Chick Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

There’s a new addition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! An Abdim’s stork chick has just joined Dinoland U.S.A.

Abdim’s Stork Chick

Abdim's stork chick at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animal, Science, and Environment shared the news of the recent arrival on his Instagram page, saying the following:

“We have some egg-citing news to share! A new Abdim’s stork chick recently joined Dinoland U.S.A. | Abdim’s storks often build their stick nests on rocky terrain, and adults can be identified by their signature black feathers, blue face and a red patch near each eye. Be sure and keep an eye out for this exciting new addition.”

Dr. Mark Penning

Earlier this year, Dr. Mark Penning told guests about a baby Okapi that joined the Animal Kingdom family. The okapi is named Elijah, after a Cast Member who has been with the company for 50 years.

Have you had the chance to spot a newborn animal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk

Go behind the scenes with the creators and designers of the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk Park! The Park opens in 2025, and we can’t wait! Be sure to check out all the details of the Park on our Isle of Berk post and the animated fly-through video!

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Hasbro Revisits “Deadpool 2” Deadpool and Wolverine with Marvel Legends Legacy Figures

Hasbro’s Marvel Legends line is revising the world of X-Men with legacy figures of Deadpool and Wolverine based on their appearances in Deadpool 2. The classic figures are getting a new life at Hasbro right before their big screen dalliance in this summer’s Deadpool & Wolverine. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase […]

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DreamWorks Land Coming to Universal Studios Florida Summer 2024

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure at Universal Studios Florida’s highly anticipated DreamWorks Land! This vibrant new area promises to transport guests into the imaginative worlds of beloved DreamWorks Animation films, offering an array of thrilling rides, immersive play areas, delectable dining options, and unforgettable character encounters. With its grand opening slated for…

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Introduces a New Abdim’s Stork Chick

Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment, Dr. Mark Penning, shared on his Instagram page a photo of a new abdim’s stork chick that recently joined the animal family at the Walt Disney World Resort. What’s Happening: Walt Disney World has a new addition to the animal family. A new abdim’s stork chick recently joined Dinoland U.S.A. […]

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RUMOR: No New Playground Coming to Replace Laughin’ Place Play Area at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

Sources have indicated that despite guests hoping for the contrary, a new playground will not be coming to the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to replace the former Laughin’ Place Play Area.

No New Playground Reportedly Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

construction near the former Laughin' Place Play Area in the queue for Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Sources tell WDWNT that the location once home to the Laughin’ Place Play Area will become a seating section with benches. There is reportedly no plan to replace the former play area with something new themed to “The Princess and The Frog” or Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Frontierland Railroad Station with walls down

Instead, we’ve learned that construction around the Frontierland Railroad Station will alter the current tunnel entrance to the nearby restrooms. That entrance will close and a new entrance will be in place where the Laughin’ Place Play Area once was. Our sources tell us that it will be around a month before the area will undergo inspections to be reopened.

Demolished Laughin' Place Play Area

Back in December, we covered the demolition of the Laughin’ Place Play Area. The playground, which was themed to Splash Mountain and located under Frontierland Railroad Station was a place for younger guests to play.

How do you feel about the news that there will reportedly be no replacement for the Laughin’ Place Play Area? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Relive “The Omen” Franchise on Hulu Prior to “The First Omen” Theatrical Release

Ahead of the release of The First Omen in theaters next week, you can catch up on all of the supernatural saga with all five films available to stream on Hulu. What’s Happening: 20th Century Studios’ The First Omen, which is a prequel to the classic horror film franchise, is coming to theaters on Friday, April 5th. […]

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JUST RELEASED: How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk

Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled exciting details about one of the highly anticipated lands coming to their newest theme park, Epic Universe – the How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk. This massive area, inspired by the beloved DreamWorks Animation film franchise, promises to immerse guests in the rugged, Viking world where dragons and humans coexist in hilarious harmony.

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