Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2025 Edition

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

https://www.wdwmagic.com/attraction...raws-big-crowds-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm

Bakso the Sumatran Tiger Cub Draws Big Crowds at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted: Thursday January 30, 2025 - 10:13am EST

Bakso, the rare Sumatran tiger cub who yesterday made his debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is already a must-see attraction. Guests eager to catch a glimpse of him on the Maharajah Jungle Trek are seeing wait times of up to 20 minutes as crowds gather for a look at the young tiger in his new habitat.

Best Times to See Bakso

The Maharajah Jungle Trek is currently open from 9 am to 5 pm, but Cast Members are advising that Bakso’s schedule remains fluid. He’s still adjusting to his surroundings, often retreating inside before venturing back out with encouragement from his mother, Sohni. For the best chance to see him, plan to visit early in the day when he’s more active.

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Definitely will try to catch him next time we're there! But he'll probably have grown a lot by December...

 

[rangerxenos]

2025 Epcot Garden Rocks Lineup Announced

Don’t let Florida’s recent brush with snow fool you, the springtime splendor of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is just weeks away – and that means the return of the Garden Rocks Concert Series!
From March 5 to June 2, 2025, internationally recognized artists as well as local bands will take the stage at America Gardens Theatre, rounding out a day full of fresh flavors, dazzling blooms, and the coolest character-themed topiaries you’ve ever seen.
Last month we planted the seed and shared a few of the performers coming to the festival, and today the full crop is ready to harvest! Here’s a look at this year’s rockin’ lineup:
March 7-8 – Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston
March 9-10 – Air Supply – 50th Anniversary Celebration
March 14-15 – Blue October
March 16-17 – Rick Springfield
March 21-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 23-24 – 38 Special
March 28-29 – Jason Scheff, longtime singer of Chicago
March 30-31 – TBD
April 4-5 – THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
April 6-7 – Sugar Ray
April 11-12 – Simple Plan
April 13-14 – Jo Dee Messina
April 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice
April 20-21 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 25-26 – Taylor Dayne
April 27-28 – 98 Degrees
May 2-5 – Plain White T’s
May 9-10 – Jon Secada
May 11-12 – Maverick City Music (NEW)
May 16-17 – The Spinners
May 18-19 – The Pointer Sisters
May 23-24 – The Outlaws (NEW)
May 25-26 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
May 30-31 – The Cat Empire (NEW)
June 1-2 – We The Kingdom (NEW)
Beginning January 29, you can secure your spot at the show by reserving a Garden Rocks Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting FreshEPCOT.com.

For the dates not listed, does that mean there are no concerts? Of course there are 4 days during my April trip with no shows.

 

[mickey916]

For the dates not listed, does that mean there are no concerts? Of course there are 4 days during my April trip with no shows.

I think sometimes they add other bands to those dates, often they are local bands.

 

[BayTower2010]

I think sometimes they add other bands to those dates, often they are local bands.

Yep, there have been many times when we would be wandering around EPCOT and see a non advertised group playing. Often we would just stop and enjoy.

 

[HokieRaven5]

The cannons on Rise are allegedly working again, in Disneyland, for now!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1885368904169525618

 

[Smugpugmug]

The cannons are allegedly working again, in Disneyland, for now!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1885368904169525618

Dang if these still work in September I'll actually ride this when I visit Disneyland vs my previous plan of pretending Galaxy's Edge doesn't exist.

 

[fatmanatee]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1885459758179639369

 

[Elijah Abrams]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1885459758179639369

Hoping it will be better than the 2015 movie.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

Hoping it will be better than the 2015 movie.

The real question: can it exceed the 1994 version?

 

[chiburple]

Sad to read about Jellyrolls

 

[Gusey]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-storie...piano-bar-closing-walt-disney-world-location/

 

[Lewisc]

For the dates not listed, does that mean there are no concerts? Of course there are 4 days during my April trip with no shows.

March 30-31 is TBD, there will be a concert. Other dates won't have a concert; some years local acts offer entertainment on non concert nights.

 

[LSUmiss]

Does anyone know if there is an official closing date for Dinosaur yet?

 

[Naomeri]

Does anyone know if there is an official closing date for Dinosaur yet?

Nothing beyond that it's expected to remain open through 2025

 

[Gusey]

Does anyone know if there is an official closing date for Dinosaur yet?

Nothing yet, but potentially January 2026 to give them enough time to open for Summer 2027

 

[Gusey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886462857153536025

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886462857153536025

Aw, I liked that show. Glad I saw it again in December. Of course, Zootopia is bound to be more popular

 

[BrianL]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886462857153536025

Well, looks like I will be there literally the day before the shut down. I guess it's one last time with the Bugs! I do enjoy that show, but I am looking forward to the Zootopia show too. I hope it is just as well done.

 

[chiburple]

Well, looks like I will be there literally the day before the shut down. I guess it's one last time with the Bugs! I do enjoy that show, but I am looking forward to the Zootopia show too. I hope it is just as well done.

I'm in the exact opposite boat - going to be there exactly one day after . I'm going to miss the bugs exiting the theater at the end. That was always my very favorite part.

 

[OKW Lover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886462857153536025

Happy that there will be something new. ITTBAB was my least favorite 3D show. It seemed to me that the Imagineers went overboard on thinking about what tricks they could play on the audience.