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Getting Up Close with Rhinos!

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Disney Rumor Round Up November 2018

Welcome to the November 2018 edition of Disney Rumor Round Up — you can check out the October 2018 installment here. Holiday season has taken over the Walt Disney World parks and rumors are still swirling! Disclaimer: Any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom No major Disney Rumor Round Up November 2018

Disney Rumor Round Up October 2018

Welcome to the October 2018 edition of Disney Rumor Round Up — you can check out the September 2018 installment here. The Halloween season is wrapping up and the holidays will be upon us soon! Disclaimer: Any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom WDWNT is reporting Disney Rumor Round Up October 2018

No Rope Dropping: How to Ride Flight of Passage with Less than an Hour Wait

Wait times have only recently begun to lessen in the past few months for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s newest attractions. On the day this article was written, Avatar Flight of Passage reached 90 minutes and Na’vi River Journey rose to 70 minutes. In comparison, Slinky Dog Dash is at 60 minutes and Alien Swirling Saucers is No Rope Dropping: How to Ride Flight of Passage with Less than an Hour Wait

Disney Rumor Round Up September 2018

Welcome to the September 2018 edition of Disney Rumor Round Up — you can check out the August 2018 installment here. It is finally time for fall at the Disney Parks, and while weather may be cooling down the rumors have not. Disclaimer: Any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney and may not ever Disney Rumor Round Up September 2018

A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part Three

In parts one and two we looked at the detailed architecture, interiors, and landscaping of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Now we are taking an in-depth look at how the landscaping creates the truly immersive feel to the resort. Additionally, we’ll also cover the addition of the Disney Vacation Club. Recreating the Journey to Africa Herbert-Halback, Inc., A Trek Through the History of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Part Three