PHOTOS: First Look at the Modifications of the Socially Detached River Wildlife and Entertainment Explorer for the Reopening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom


Jeff Vahle, president of the Walt Disney World Resort, visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom today as cast members prepare for the theme park’s reopening. In a series of photos on his Instagram, you can take a look at the ways the park plans to manage social estrangement and keep Guests safe.

Image: Jeff Vahle
Image: Jeff Vahle
Image: Jeff Vahle

A photo of the bridge shows cast members in a boat in the water playing musical instruments, which is part of the parks plan to allow characters to still interact with guests throughout the day from a safe distance.

Image: Jeff Vahle

Another image shows a new way to interact with the Desert Explorers. Don’t be afraid, you can still earn your badges and become a Senior Desert Explorer, only from a safe distance.

Seeing these photos has us even more excited to visit the parks when they reopen starting July 11, which is only a week away!

Will you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom when the park reopens? Let us know in the comments below!

Featured Image: Jeff Vahle