11 Things You’ll Love About Animal Kingdom after Dark

4. Dance Parties

Animal Kingdom is well known for their traveling street musicians and dance parties by the Harambe Market. If it’s possible, this entertainment seems to multiply as the clock keeps ticking! Drink in the native instrumentals and learn tribal dances with cast members and fellow visitors. Just think of the park as a family-friendly outdoor nightclub. Could there be a better place to celebrate a long-awaited vacation?

5. Shows upon Shows!

While this isn’t specific to nighttime offerings, the longer park hours have enabled guests to see allof the park’s shows with ease. Favorite productions include The Festival of the Lion King, Up! A Great Bird Adventure (formerly Flights of Wonder), It’s Tough to be a Bug, and the incomparable Finding Nemo – The Musical. Previously, most guests could only see one or two shows if they also wanted to experience any rides. Now, you can easily make time for every thrill attraction and Broadway-level Animal Kingdom production!

6. The Tree of Life Comes Alive

No one walks into Animal Kingdom without taking a quick photo of its landmark, The Tree of Life. This towering man-made tree is praiseworthy for its realistic foliage and its intricately carved trunk. (Take the time to admire it and its slew of unique animal carvings.) Well, this piece of art becomes even more magical at night when it comes to life in brilliant color. At that time, take a moment to literally watch the tree. Every 10-15 minutes or so, beautiful projections of animals fly, dance, or leap across the surface. A true visual delight, this is a magical touch that shouldn’t be missed.

7. Unique Ambience

Noted as the most humid park to visit, this park takes on a different form at nightfall. While it is a bustling land of adventure during the day, the park feels cooler, calmer, and more … mystical at night. Take note of the beautiful lighting, soothing drum beats, and the gentle sounds of animals chirping, buzzing, and settling in for the evening. If you didn’t know better, you may believe that you truly were exploring a continent on the other side of the world!