Banks Lee’s 9/10/10 Animal Kingdom Photo Report

What’s going on at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park? It’s a question often asked by Walt Disney World regulars. To answer that question, WDWNT Reporter Banks Lee went to the park to take a few newsworthy photos:

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All of the kennels are gone thanks to the Best Friends Pet Resort

Work is being done to one of the passages in The Oasis

Flame Tree Barbecue is still closed for refurbishment

Time for some DINOSAUR

The right side of the loading area is under refurbishment, putting the ride at half-capacity

Good thing it isn’t busy…

Ewwwww….

Live Report from the WDW Resort

Tom Corless, our man on the ground, called in with this report today about Dinoland at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

As part of the tech rehearsals that have been going on for the American Idol Experience, the preshow in the queue area is operating and can be seen on the overhead monitors.  However, CMs are stationed in the area politely asking guests not to look in through the windows from outside the building.

Continuing with the removal of McDonald’s as a sponsor in the parks, all signs of McDonald’s have been removed from Dinoland.  Dinosaur, which was formerly sponsored by McDonald’s, is now sponsorless with all traces of the golden arches removed from the attraction.  In addition, the sign at the entrance to Dinoland, which previously showed McDonald’s as a sponsor, now claims Dinoland is sponsored by The Dino Institute.

As we here at WDWNT Headquarters receive more live reports from the WDW Resort, we’ll keep you updated as often as we can.