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Disney’s Animal Experts Ensure Mother-Child Bond Among Animals

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 7, 2009 – The animal care team from Walt Disney World Resort has been busy since last Mother’s Day, assisting with the births of more than 440 animals and more importantly, helping to ensure that the relationship between mother and child remains uncompromised. While much focus is given to the … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Experts Ensure Mother-Child Bond Among Animals"
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Where in the World #84

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #83: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f/.6 Have you ever looked closely at the tops of the ticket booths at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? There are some beautiful carvings just above the gorgeous bougainvillea. Each of the three booths has a different menagerie of … Continue reading "Where in the World #84"
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A Day in the Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Mike Bachand
A Day in the Animal Kingdom My wife and I went over to Animal Kingdom Friday since we hadn’t been there in a while. It was another beautiful, sunny, warm and not too hot Florida day. We got there around 9:30 and the crowds at that time were fairly light. However, I must say that … Continue reading "A Day in the Animal Kingdom"
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It’s a Hard Knock Life

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I spent 6 months helping my cousins in Miami take care of their two tortoises. By taking care, I mean I tossed lettuce into their pens and on occasion let them out separately to walk around the yard. This meant keeping the puppy away from the tortoises, and the dog, and the parrot, the snakes, … Continue reading "It’s a Hard Knock Life"
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SOMETHING’S FISHY ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Comedian Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond,” “‘Til Death”) does his best blowfish impression April 1, 2009, alongside two characters from the “Finding Nemo – The Musical” show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The show is based on the animated Disney-Pixar film “Finding Nemo.” Among the show’s featured characters are “Bloat,” a … Continue reading "SOMETHING’S FISHY ON APRIL FOOLS’ DAY!"
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Animal Kingdom – Pwani View Guest House

Posted on by Jack Spence
This next detail isn’t earth-shattering or awe-inspiring. It’s just an example of how many details abound at Walt Disney World if you take the time to look for them. Located on the backside of Tusker House (near the new entrance), you can see the “Pwani View Guest House.” There are tables in this area and … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom – Pwani View Guest House"
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All Ears Meet and Greet March 15, 2009

Posted on by AllEars
The weather was beautiful and we had a great turn out at the Meet and Greet at Animal Kingdom. Matt Hochberg from WDWToday Podcast: On the left, Jack Spence, AllEars Feature Writer and Blogger: Special Offer – the first 5 folks to show up wearing an AllEars, Hat, Button or lanyard received a special gift! … Continue reading "All Ears Meet and Greet March 15, 2009"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Audio-Animatronics

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Audio-animatronics are a substantial part of Disney parks as they are attractions. What would it’s a small world or The Enchanted Tiki Room be without them? Nothing. And as the years go on they become more and more impressive. I only wish I saw Beaker and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew peddling their way around CA Adventure … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Audio-Animatronics"
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Birth of Colobus Monkey

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 5, 2009 — Walt Disney World Resort recently welcomed a black and white colobus monkey – the first of its species born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The infant arrived February 17 after a six-month gestation and may be seen along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail with a group of five … Continue reading "Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Birth of Colobus Monkey"
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Everest Temple

Posted on by Jack Spence
This is a blog that almost didn’t happen. I made an assumption (I know, a dumb thing to do), that what was obvious to me was obvious to everyone else. But when I would mention this upcoming fact to others, they had no idea what I was talking about. So I finally realized that I … Continue reading "Everest Temple"
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