Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated their 20th Anniversary on Sunday, April 22.  In attendance for the celebration were Animal Kingdom’s Vice President Djuan Rivers and Imagineer Joe Rhode. Video courtesy of WDWMagic.com. Having trouble viewing the video? Click  here  to watch on YouTube. In celebration for Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary, Disney announced a once in a lifetime Adventures by Disney experience. This new one time only, adult only tour is a Safari in South Africa with Imagineer Joe Rhode and Dr. Mark Penning. Pricing is around $11,500 excluding flights. Video courtesy of Disney Parks. Having trouble viewing the video? Click  here  to watch on YouTube. The annual refurbishment of Disney's Blizzard Beach water park is currently scheduled for fall 2018.  It will begin on October 28 2018 and the park is scheduled to reopen to guest

Hey there, Disney Fashion Lovers!      If you are anything of a Disney fashionista, you probably know all about Dapper Day and Disney Bounding, but for those of you who may not by privy yet, allow me to fill you in. Dapper Days started in 2011, by a non-Disney associated group of people, looking to celebrate Disney by putting on their Sunday best and enjoying a day in the parks. Participants often dress in vintage styles and wear outfits that pay homage to Disneyland's first days, in the 50's. There are events each spring and fall, both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Events are open to anyone who has park admission and you can find out more about the events by clicking HERE .      Disney Bounding is another adorable Disney trend, also started by an independent Disney fan, back in 2011. Disney Bounding is a unique way to dress in every day street clothes, but in creative ways that are reminiscent of your favorite Disney characters. The trend has become hugely po

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Pixar Play Zone, a new kids club, is now open at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The new Walt Disney World entertainment experience, which features favorite characters from Disney•Pixar animated films “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles!” takes place nightly from 6pm to 10:30pm. Pixar Play Zone encompasses several elaborately themed spaces. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com In The Living Room, there’s Space Ranger Training where kids learn what it takes to become a Jr. Space Ranger of Star Command, including how to master the call of the Space Ranger, “To infinity and beyond!” Then, Woody and Jessie will show them the ropes of the Wild West during Woody’s Roundup – complete with a sing along. Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com Around the corner, toys of all kinds are waiting to play in Bonnie’s Play Room. Radiator Springs Racetrack is where youngsters can build th

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Sweet Spells on Sunset Blvd at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be permanently closing from April 16 2018 to make way for a Pixar store. Set to open alongside Toy Story Land on June 30 2018, the refurbished store will be the primary location for Pixar merchandise at the park. The production kitchen and treats at Sweet Spells will be removed, although some prepackaged items will continue to be sold at other stores. For the non-packaged items, quick service dining locations will be the place to go. Reel Vogue located next door to Sweet Spells will continue to operate during the refurbishment. Wine Bar George in The Landing at Disney Springs is approaching its grand opening, and new concept art of the second floor area has been released. Created by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, Wine Bar George is expected to open May 2018 at The Landing in Disney Springs. Picture c

  Hey Howdy Hey, Disney Foodies!      Everyone ready for more sweet treats? Just last weekend, I stopped by the Contempo Cafe at The Contemporary Resort and got to check out two of Disney's newest cupcakes: A different version of the Rose Gold Mouse Ears Cupcake and a Lemon Cupcake! Can't wait to tell you about them, so come on along!      The Littles and I parked at The Grand Floridian and decided to spend some time riding the rails of the monorail, before we decided on a place for a snack. Does the monorail make everyone as happy as it makes me? Sure it can be crowded and sometimes smells a little barnyard-like for some very strange reason, but that soothing narration, the wide windows and the "Please stand clear of the doors," all just make me feel right at home. Same for most Disney fans, I'm guessing since one of the newest merchandise lines features the monorails, prominently. Cute stuff, too! Monorail tote bags, socks and mugs. Monorail