VIDEO, PHOTOS: FULL Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary Ceremony

Welcome to a kingdom of animals..real, ancient and imagined:a kingdom ruled by lions, dinosaurs and dragons;a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival;a kingdom we enter to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, and learn Dedicated this 22nd day of April, 1998

New, Never-Before-Seen Walt Disney World Cast Member Nametags Coming This Spring

Disney World has announced that Cast Members, who have continued to wear their 50th Anniversary nametags, will receive new nametags this Spring with a never-before-seen design. Here’s the announcement: For cast members, Disney is a calling to be part of something extraordinary, something magical, and something incredibly unique. Our Disney nametags are a symbol that […]

25 Years of Memories at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Today’s anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom has me thinking back to the beginning of this park that has played such a big role in my Disney journey. I had been with the company less than seven years when I was invited to join the park’s opening leadership team in 1997 as the Engineering Services general […]

Moana Meet & Greet Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Draws Multi-Hour Waits

Today is not only the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but also the first day of the Discovery Island Moana meet & greet. Guests can find Moana in Character Landing, which is just before you cross the DinoLand USA bridge from Discovery Island. A small sign denotes the entrance, but a long line will […]

25 Facts for 25 Years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney has released 25 fun facts about the theme park. Here’s the announcement: On April 22, 1998, the largest Disney theme park in the world opened its gates and welcomed Walt Disney World Guests to the magic of nature. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park had arrived! […]