WDWMagic is reporting that Disney's Animal Kingdom will be testing a new access to The Oasis before park opening beginning next week. The test will allow guests on non-Extra Magic Hour days to enter The Oasis area of the park 30 minutes before the park opens.
The early entry will allow guests to plan their day with Cast Member assistance, and make any last minute Fastpass + reservations. No attractions will be open at the time as guests will be limited to the entrance and The Oasis area of the park. This will allow less congestion as their have been frequent long lines to enter the park. The test will run through the end of July.
Disney Legend Mary Blair Gets French Animated Tribute:
The Annecy Animation Festival debuted a new animation short from French animation studio, Gobelins, about Disney legendary artist, Mary Blair. The short is just 86 seconds long and conveys the work of Blair so well. Here is the synopsis from the studio on the short called, "Mary":
"Mary Blair is hired to work in Walt Disney's gigantic and rigorously maintained garden. As he welcomes her and invites her to get to work, she starts producing plants magically. Although he is amazed, Walt cannot refrain from correcting and toning down Mary's work behind her back."
Mary Blair was a real pioneer in animation, illustration, and imagineering at a time when the field was dominated by men. Most known for her works in the "Alice in Wonderland" animated feature, the monorail lobby in Disney's Contemporary Resort, and her work on the It's A Small World attraction. Here is the short:
New Pocahontas Meet & Greet at Disney's Animal Kingdom:
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Disney's "Pocahontas" and the Disney Parks Blog shared with its readers a new meet & greet with the Powhatan princess in a spot thats 'just around the riverbend.' The new location is in the Discover Island Character Landing at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Pocahontas can only be found at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and she is not the only rare character that can be only seen at Animal Kingdom. Tarzan, Rafiki from "The Lion King," Russell and Dug from "Up," and Baloo and Louie from "The Jungle Book" are all exclusive to the park.
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