Category: Disney Parks

Rhinoceros may be the world’s second largest land animal, but I’m happy to announce we have a tiny new one at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park! Early this morning, our beloved Kendi gave birth to a beautiful baby boy white rhino. 

Typically, a rhino calf can weigh up to 140 pounds at birth, and as expected, this baby was nursing, standing and walking around right by mom within the first hour of being born. The two will spend the next several weeks bonding backstage before joining the rest of the herd.

Kendi was paired with dad Dugan through one of the Species Survival Plans, which are overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to ensure the responsible breeding of endangered species. White rhinos are an endangered species with a near-threatened status. Some of their adventures in pairing will be featured in an upcoming episode of the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” docuseries now streaming on Disney+. 

This is the first of several rhino births on the horizon. Two other rhinos at the park are also expecting; Jao is due fall 2021, and Lola will likely give birth in fall/winter 2021. 

Be sure to keep checking back with us here on the Disney Parks Blog as we continue to chronicle these magical rhino births! 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort

Tomorrow is National Pumpkin Day – and we’ve harvested an appetizing array of perfect pumpkin recipes to bring a delicious dose of Disney magic to everyone at home.   

From “gourd-geous”
pancakes that look as good as they taste to a smile-inducing pumpkin soup,
these scrumptious treats featuring the season’s favorite flavor are delightful
and delectable.  Here are five Disney
pumpkin recipes from our archives you can make right now:

Our first
National Pumpkin Day inspired recipe is for a stack of mouthwatering Pumpkin
Pancakes – slathered with butter and syrup. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

In a
recent post, our gluten- and vegan-friendly Pumpkin Soup was described as a
warm hug in a bowl – a must try!  Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

These
Pumpkin Bars are a special Disney treat with a graham cracker crust. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

Pumpkin
Crème Brûlée is a French classic with a nod to the Halloween season that’s
actually easy to make.  Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

And
twists of pumpkin delight with pie filling is a delicious hand-held treat for
the season.  Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe.

We hope
you enjoyed our look at these pick of the patch recipes for National Pumpkin
Day.  Keep checking back for more #DisneyMagicMoments that include delicious Disney recipes
during the holidays!

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disney Dining, DisneyMagicMoments, Halloween, Recipe

With Halloween approaching, our #DisneyCreators are bringing new, spooktacular #DisneyMagicMoments to everyone at home with a cauldron of terribly tasty treats. From a wickedly delicious Oogie Boogie trifle to an eerily awesome Mike Wazowski Eyeball snack, there’s a recipe for all to try and enjoy. 

Lil’ Luna

As a big fan of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” film, Kristyn of Lil’ Luna and mom of six, shares a Halloween treat in honor of the one and only, Oogie Boogie!

And just like Oogie Boogie, your crew will scream, “Well, well, well. What have we here?” Oh yes, it’s a dangerously delectable Oogie Boogie Trifle recipe. This “nightmarish” treat is sure to receive two ghostly thumbs up from your ghouls and goblins, and the step-by-step directions are easy to follow.

My Healthy Dish

My of My Healthy Dish is the mother of twin daughters, and she’s keeping it healthy and spooky all at the same time! With one eye on “Monsters, Inc.” she has concocted a Mike Wazowski Eyeball that will have your family howling for more! This simple recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser for all your little monsters.

If any of these recipes magically appear on your Halloween table, be sure to share and use the hashtags #DisneyMagicMoments and #DisneyHalloMoments. And follow along for more Halloween fun on our “Everything Halloween” page.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Uncategorized, DIY, Halloween

Serenading specters, spooktacular spectacles and all the savory treats!  

Our ghoul-obal ambassadors have come together to share their favorite ways to celebrate the spookiest time of year at Disney Parks. They’re joined by Cadaver Dans at Walt Disney World Resort; villainized selfie spots at Disneyland Paris; and a costumed ‘Olu Mel plush at Shanghai Disney Resort that’s too precious to pass up. Have a hankering for festive foods? The Guru-guru Mummy Buns are a ghoulishly good treat at Tokyo Disney Resort; and Jack Skellington adds a layer of fun to your buttery popcorn bucket at Hong Kong Disneyland. 

Here’s a look at what else is materializing during the season: 

• Among the must-see experiences at Magic Kingdom Park include special Halloween cavalcades with Mickey Mouse and his pals, all dressed up for the occasion in boo-tiful Halloween costumes.  

• Shanghai Disney Resort will have you howling at the moon at the “This IS Halloween” dance party, and culminating two-day Spook-tacular celebrations with that include live DJs, pumping music, a costume contest and Halloween Villains Fireworks Show on October 30^th and 31^st..

• Disney’s Halloween Festival at Disneyland Paris returns with exclusive “Selfie Spots,” a new way to share spooky moments with your favorite fiendish friends. 

• Tokyo Disney Resort invites you to feast to your heart’s content with tasty teriyaki Ukiwa buns and other festively-inspired fare. 

• Hong Kong Disneyland has you set for this year’s creepy collectibles with deviously-dressed friends of Mickey Mouse, Duffy and Jack Skellington.   

There’s more festive fun heading your way! Check out the “Everything Halloween” page for more updates on the spookiest season of the year! 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Uncategorized

If you’re looking to enjoy a classic spooky soundtrack in the background of your Halloween celebrations this year, Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” isn’t the only place to start — though you can now sing along to your favorite Jack Skellington tunes (while baking Zero and Sally donuts) on Disney+ during #DisneyPlusHallowstream.

Sing along on October 23 with the Walt Disney Animation Studios original short “Once Upon a Snowman,” the untold origin story of Olaf from Disney’s “Frozen.” Exclusively streaming on Disney+, this heartfelt journey into the genesis of this beloved character. 

If your family is inspired by Olaf’s carrot nose in “Once Upon a Snowman,” you can play a printable game of tic-tac-toe using a gameboard with Olaf designs and small, printable carrot game pieces.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Uncategorized