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All About Character Meet & Greets at Walt Disney World

May 9, 2022

There’s nothing quite like meeting your favorite characters at Walt Disney World! While character interactions have looked a little different for guests over the past few years, we’re starting to see the return of some character experiences around Walt Disney World resort. Disney recently announced that starting April 18, 2022, Walt Disney World will see the return of traditional character meet and greets once again. This means you can hug Mickey Mouse, ask for an autograph from Olaf, ...

Disney Parks

24th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 2022

Did you know Disney’s Animal Kingdom shares a birthday with Earth Day? That’s right! Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on April 22, 1998, which means we’re celebrating the 24th anniversary of the park this year. The anniversary party will be all week long at Walt Disney World, April 18, 2022 through April 24, 2022. Here are all the ways you can celebrate Earth Week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this year! The Animation Experience At the Conservation Station, guests can learn to sketch some ...

Disney Food

Everywhere You Can Find Dole Whip at Walt Disney World

April 21, 2022

On a sunny day at Walt Disney World on Earth few snacks are better than a Dole Whip. Did you know that you can find this refreshing treat on property in more places than you’d think? Dole Whip isn’t exclusive to Adventureland and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort anymore. Today we’re sharing everywhere you can find Dole Whip around Walt Disney World! Aloha Isle – Magic Kingdom When most Disney goers think of Dole Whip, they think of Aloha Isle in Adventureland! This is the ...

Disney Food

Everything Earth Day to Eat at Walt Disney World 2022

April 20, 2022

Happy Earth Week! Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s anniversary AND Earth Day are April 22, 2022, so today we’re sharing all of the limited-time treats that can be found around the Most Magical Place on Earth this week. Flamingo Cupcake A strawberry cupcake filled with strawberry compote and topped with pink guava frosting, strawberry crisp pearls, and a white chocolate flamingo. Find the Flamingo Cupcake at Pizzafari and Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom through April 28, 2022. ...