Disneyโs animation experience adding character from โRaya and the Last Dragonโ
New character at animation experience and sand sculpture coming to Disneyโs Animal KingdomORLANDO, Fla โ Walt Disney World is adding a character from its upcoming film โRaya and the Last Dragonโ to the Animation Experience. Beginning Feb. 22, guests will get the opportunity to draw the character Tuk Tuk. Animation experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom (Disney Parks Blog)Along with the new animation experience opportunity, officials said starting on Feb. 19 a number of artists will be working on a 40-ton sand sculpture celebrating the new film. Officials said the display will feature Raya, Tuk Tuk, Sisu the last dragon and the Ongi, all set in the fantasy world of Kumandra. Disneyโs โRaya and the Last Dragonโ will be released in both theaters and on Disney+ with premier access March 5.
Meet Ranger, Animal Kingdomโs newest baby rhino
ORLANDO, Fla โ Walt Disney World officials on Tuesday finally announced the name of the newest baby white rhino born at Disneyโs Animal Kingdom last October. The new rhino, born to mother Kendi, has been given the name Ranger. Disney officials said that the keeper team wanted the baby rhinoโs name to have special significance, as well as honor the wildlife rangers who protect rhinos around the world. โWe try not to have favorites, but our baby rhino has won us over with his spunky and curious nature. The pairing of Kendi and Dungan can also be seen in the Disney+ series, the โMagic of Disneyโs Animal Kingdom.โRanger born at Disney's Animal Kingdom in October 2020 (Disney)Keepers at Animal Kingdom said they plan to share more information when Ranger finally makes his debut onto the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris.
Disney celebrates Avatarโs 10th Anniversary with new merchandise
BAY LAKE, Fla. โ Itโs hard to believe itโs been 10 years since Avatar was released. Disney is offering guests special merchandise to commemorate the anniversary. Fans in Central Florida can immerse themselves in the world of Avatar by visiting Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disneyโs Animal Kingdom. Disney Parks Blog reports an anniversary adult T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle and lithograph will be available at Windtraders and Island Mercantile in Disneyโs Animal Kingdom.