Massive Animal Kingdom Overhaul Starting, Fantasmic! is Back!

[@JasonM-t9o]

As an Uber driver who stays on Disney property, I can tell you 💯% that there are people getting pulled over every night on World Drive now. Mainly between the 536 overpass near EPCOT going toward Magic Kingdom. They also sit right on the other side of the bridge, just past the Gas station, going toward the Grand Floridian. They sit right where the speed limit goes from 40 MPH to 25 MPH. I've been out here for 3 years driving on property and this really just started to pick up with police pulling people over in the last year. Before that, I'm not sure I ever remember seeing anyone pulled over on Disney property.... I can't help but to feel that Desantis has something to do with it because it really didn't start until just after his war with Disney started. 🤷

[@Louismoxley]

Too many animals hit on road by speeding that I’ve seen ..DeSantis ❤️

[@DimitriyMykhaylovDisneyFan]

I Am Happy Fantasmic! Returned at Disneyland, but it's Sad that the Maleficent Dragon Figure will No Longer be a Part of the Show because that one got Destroyed by the Fire. Disappointing Changes Happen Sometimes, but We will Always Expect Better Changes

[@4B1ade]

I hear so many people saying they dont want the encanto ride to be trackless but that literally seems like the most sensible option for a ride like that

[@DJ_I.T.-BrianWattz]

How about just using the haunted mansion system? It seems to work touring that house and barely any breakdowns the modern system used in Little Mermaid is handicap accessible which I also think that park has a lack of.

[@Wild_D]

Common sense isn’t common

[@YoMike91]

Would be cool if the Encanto ride would be similar style to that of Mystic Manor

[@livvylisvlog8106]

@@YoMike91YES!!!! I have been on Mystic Manor and the Shanghai Zootopia ride. Also I have seen some POVs of the Tokyo Beauty and the Beast ride. They are INSANELY SMOOTH and are really cool to have vehicles move freely around and not on a track where it can only go one way and one way only. Disney has made some smart designs with this system on their rides and I am looking forward to seeing it!

[@Wiki024]

I think a boat ride would be the best option like in Fantasy Springs

[@commandersolo]

So what's the point of fantasmic without the dragon then?

[@legionrider2010]

As a 4th Generation Veteran , I really like what they are doing for Tiana's Adventure with the WW1 Veteran pics and storyline.

[@moneymanD871]

I love it as well and am very honored that a veteran like yourself appreciated it also! Thank you for your service!

[@Wild_D]

Semper Fi

[@HOGE_FINANCE]

Don't bother constructively criticizing Tiana's Aventure, your comment will just get deleted.

[@the_traveling_texan]

Not a veteran but agree fully that this is really cool and love seeing this added to the story! Thank you for your service!

[@SlushysSecret]

A little sad that only the queue shows that while the ride doesn’t really tell you about this mountain bayou since this is supposed to be a sequel to PATF, where this salt mine mountain was not present in the movie

[@dont-hurt-me2519]

I just really hope they don't close Dinoland/start construction until after September because that's when I'm going to experience one last time

[@spoonlessvalkyrie7514]

Fingers crossed for you! Hopefully they will wait until non peak season.

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

@@spoonlessvalkyrie7514 When does non-peak season begin and end? 🤔

[@squidward_tortelllini]

there’s not even dates 😹😹 this is all bs bc they’re scared of epic universe

[@discoyetiproductions]

Same here, especially since there already is not many rides in AK. They really should've expanded instead of replacing

[@neccron9956]

What about the road work on Floridian Way to allow the Shades of Green to cross the street to the Polynesian (Disney removed the walkway stating that it was for road construction, but nothing has happen in 3 years)

[@jerseyforhawks]

You are spot on, Disney does not really honor our Vets.

[@FigmentForever]

is there any chance of getting a Dinosaur Gertie still? My mother was in hospital during preorder period - and just recently passed in the hospital due to medical negligence suddenly. I would love to get one in her honor, as “he” was one place we always stopped every trip, got a treat, and took a photo. From our first trip in 1989 until her last trip she was healthy enough to take in 2019 (to celebrate 30 years & 30 trips), I am so lost without her & having Gertie to hold close would be so incredibly comforting.

[@DimitriyMykhaylovDisneyFan]

The Concept Art of the Tropical Americas Expansion at Disney's Animal Kingdom seems Pretty Nice

[@LauriCarlson-ld9gq]

Maleficent dragon aka Murphy is being rebuilt in London England right now for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary next year

[@jukesy1992]

How do you know?

[@Dave_C30]

Im sad to see dinosaur go, I think Indy makes more sense at Hollywood studios. That being said, im still looking forward to Indiana Jones getting a new ride/story in Disneyworld. That franchise is too fun!

[@jukesy1992]

The question is how will it fit animal kingdom? With avatar, it fits because of Banchees/icron and how flora and forna can possibly make us think about our world too, but I don't know how an indie artifact will fit.

[@downlink5877]

@@jukesy1992 It won't

[@discoyetiproductions]

@@jukesy1992knowing modern Disney, they're not even gonna try.

[@DisneyFrenzy2584]

Not looking forward to the plans for AK. I think Disney is forgetting the point of this park/preserve. Such a shame. We do not need Indiana Jones in AK! Shame on Disney

[@discoyetiproductions]

Exactly! Animal Kingdom is a park for animals ancient, real, and imagined. It already sucks that we dont have dragons like the one on the logo, and even more so now that we're losing dinosaurs

[@rb5078]

The way my heart sank when I read this headline!! 😅 I just booked my first trip after six years of dreaming about it and I really really really want to see Dinoland before it's gone. I also don't want a quarter of AK under construction while I'm there. 😳

[@Katesaprincess]

When is your trip there’s not a closing date yet

[@jgkidd82]

Glad there is a nod to veterans in Tiana's Bayou Adventure. 🫡

[@NicoWorldStudios]

I love Fantasmic ❤❤❤❤

[@GangaKris]

Watched, well the WDW video of Fantasmic. I absolutely love some of these updates. As for the finale, It will definitely make for a great b mode once we get that dragon back. Far better than the previous b mode. But I do wish they had leaned in to the Florida version of the finale just a little bit more. Granted I've yet to see the Florida version live, only on KZbin. But bring on multiple villains just a little bit more if you are just going with a vine that would probably be no problem for Isabela (Encanto)

[@ReddOchober]

Can we just got back to calling it Reedy Creek, the current name is lame. You don’t see grifted appointees overseeing Universal’s, Sea World’s, or The Villages districts.

[@ninabeena83]

I find it very odd that’d they be setting up a staging area for Dinoland’s purported construction and whatnot near Kali and Maharaja jungle trek, when that’s nowhere near Dinoland (Everest is between them) and there’s already a fairly massive empty area that is just behind Dinosaur and where the marina is behind Nemo. Also, what road needed to be set up for those people to get to Dino? The backstage ring road already extended that far, although widening to more than one lane each way to accommodate increased traffic and large trucks with equipment or props does make sense.

[@discoyetiproductions]

Really sucks that we're losing the dino land, it's an integral part of the park. I love the idea of a South America land but not at the expense of a whole land, especially when AK already is lacking in rides

[@ShowMeMoFun]

Thanks for telling us about the app. Got it immediately and love it.

[@cindybailey1544]

Did Tom move to Tokyo?

[@michaelcraik2951]

I have only one problem with Disney. It takes them years to decide on a concept, then design, and change designs, then commit, and then 5 years to build anything. They are so far behind on imagination, over Universal. There should be something new every year, at each park. Big or Small, A ride, A show, A new shop. Disney is charging more for less. You would expect to see something new if you visit every 3 years.

[@ginadoyle4089]

I wish they would stop duplicating rides…. Give us something NEW. Indy is great but it’s a40 year old franchise!

[@LiamThomasGreenaway947]

Well they finally figured out a way to open Fantasmic! after the Maleficent dragon was destroyed by the fire but I am hoping that they will bring back the dragon someday because it is what fans of the show really do miss and upset when it burned down.

[@davyannajones]

My sister’s name is Tiana… You’ll never guess what our father’s name is.

[@DocDoccus]

Stanislaus?

[@erikagholston6610]

I saw Fantasmic 10 days ago and now you tell me there was a new show last night. I guess that means I have to go back to HS to watch it.

[@jerseyforhawks]

The gall of Disney to close down the walkway for real veterans from Shades of Green on prop hotel, AND honor service quite gratitiously on TBA.

[@briankunnari]

That stage/screen at EPCOT looks like a bad state fair. Not trying to be negative, but holy cow, that doesn't feel or look like Disney at all. Terrible.

[@doctorc4]

I hope that they do something with Fantasmic in Hollywood Studios. It is really... lacking. They have a dedicated stage/theater to do something awesome! Unfortunately it is underwhelming at best. 👍

[@mike28113]

My question is when you think they'll start. I need to ride dinosaur 1 last time

[@emeraldzebra9360]

They have missed a massive opportunity to put Rio in the tropical area

[@jukesy1992]

That would have actually made a lot more sense. The trouble is it's also a Blue Sky property and that studio got shuttered which is very sad, and they seem to be leaning into "relavent" IP i.e: studios like Pixar and Lucasfilm etc. Whatever happened to timeless?

[@ShaneOMac131]

Any idea when we may see the Eat to the Beat concert lineup announced?

[@WDWNT]

Last year it was released in May. As soon as we see an announcement, we will have it up.

[@ShaneOMac131]

@@WDWNT Thank you!

[@dsnyland]

@wdwnt ik you can filter notifications on the app but is there any way to filter the actual news feed within the app?

[@dsnyland]

@WDWNT

[@weaseljavelin9443]

My name is Craig Dennis and you have a nice evening and you have a nice weekend and you have a nice Memorial Day👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevincaywood]

I keep hearing Encanto and Indiana Jones for Animal Kingdom. What about Coco?

[@WDWNT]

There is certainly speculation that Coco will be part of the Beyond Big Thunder Mountain project at Magic Kingdom. Hopefully we learn more at D23 this year.

[@matthewb840]

2:25 finally Disney cares about promoting actual important stuff and not all the silly things

[@skellington15]

CALLED IT! B-Mode BS. Someone owes me $100 from last video now.

[@agkoolaid]

The updated scene was quite lacking. I did enjoy the return of Peter Pan. And most importantly, the original exit music. It's so close to be as good as the original version. Just need to get a new dragon, and I really wish Mickey didn't appear on top of the cider mill until the finale. Adjust those things, and it's the best version.

[@VixenLovelove]

The military photos look nice and cute, but also knowing wounded veterans can no longer get Das leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Of course it’s not the imagineers fault, it’s the money hungry executives who want to charge more for genie plus by forcing admittedly abled body people faking disability but mostly legitimately disabled people to buy genie +. Bring back Das for people with medical papers proving they need it to accommodate for their disability. That way we get rid of the fakers and no disabled person has to faint in line because they were denied das and couldn’t afford genie.

[@facusmendoza1061]

Dinoland it's definitely extinct

[@Grimmnight16]

Luv the news casty tone but can’t stand the sarcasm. You guys seriously act like you can’t stand Disney.

[@rfjel7785]

I don’t like the drunks at Fantasmic. Haven’t visited animal kingdom since 2019 because of them.

[@discoyetiproductions]

Huh? Fantasmic is in Hollywood Studios

[@generose9083]

God bless Ron Desantis.

[@Jaszi007]

2:33 wow!! With how anti-America Disney has gotten I’m surprised they’d do that. Also WHAT?! Princess and the from happens in the 1940s?! I always though at the EARLIEST it happened in the late 1800s maybe the 1880s or 1890s because of the lack of tech and the fact that she’d been saving money for s long which would’ve been IMPOSSIBLE if the Great Depression AND WW1 had just happened. 2:54 I don’t know if it’s on purpose but I think it’s a cool potential nod that her dad kinda looks like the big buff black guy from the Atlantis movie where everyone was diverse and it wasn’t a selling point of the movie. 👍

[@UmmYeahOk]

Who’s paying for that Kirkman Rd extension project? Oh wait. DeSantis granted Universal its own improvement district for that, after stripping Disney of its own district. Yeah, totally not punishing Disney in any way. 🙄

[@ginadoyle4089]

Yes. And the people of Florida don’t see that type of authoritarian rule is chilling. They love him. They probably boo when Indy kicks the Nazis @$$.

[@hyperorbit]

No 🐲 = 💩