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Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the kind of place where you’re encouraged to explore your wild side and connect with the natural world. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of fun little “treasures” and details to find throughout the park. You are in Disney World, after all. Here are our top six fun finds in Animal Kingdom.

6. DiVine Wreathed in foliage and roaming around on stilts, DiVine is a street performer that can difficult to spot even on the best of days, since she tends to blend in with her surroundings and doesn’t stick out until she moves. While you won’t necessarily get a view of her every time you visit Animal Kingdom, DiVine is always ...

5. Spitting Flower in Pandora On the topic of foliage, there’s no shortage of it in Animal Kingdom’s newest land, Pandora — The World of Avatar. As you first enter this exotic world, you can’t help but notice the huge alien plant growing on the right. This is the Flaska Reclinata, sometimes known as the “Baja Tickler”. When touched on ...

4. “Chemical” Pipes in the Dinosaur Queue Whether you’ve ridden the Dinosaur ride once or a hundred times—those of you with dino-obsessed kiddos know what I’m talking about—there may be one funny little fact about the queue you haven’t been aware of. You know those red, yellow, and white pipes you see near the ceiling in the queue, just before ...

3. Pizzafari’s Themed Rooms Pizzafari is one of those restaurants that park goers tend to skip over. After all, if you’re visiting Animal Kingdom, is pizza really going to be the top cuisine of choice? But there are things worth checking out at least once in this quick-service eatery—namely, its themed rooms. Each dining room of this bright and colorful ...

2. Kali River Rapids Button Kali River Rapids is a great ride for those who enjoy getting soaked. For those who prefer to stay dry, you can still get in on the fun by heading over to the bridge near the ride’s exit. There, you’ll find a box with a green button. Press it, and the nearby elephant statues will ...

1. “Secret” Trails Around the Tree of Life That’s right, there are a series of walking trails around the base of the famous Tree of Life, which offer a close-up look at Animal Kingdom’s iconic centerpiece. They’re called the Discovery Island Trails, and you can reach the either end of these pathways from one of two places: 1) just before ...

In the world of the Avatar film, the Na’vi term pongu pongu translates to “party party”. If you make a pit stop at the Pongu Pongu Lounge in Animal Kingdom’s newest land, Pandora — The World of Avatar, you’ll find a selection of refreshments that will whet your whistle and help you get back to enjoying your own Avatar-inspired pongu. ...

1. Is It Worth It? Before you invest in the dining plan, it’s best to do the math and make sure it will be worth it to you and your family. To do this, pull up some menus and determine what your family might order during the trip. If it seems the plan will cost more than paying out of ...

When booking a vacation at Walt Disney World, you may be given the option of adding the Disney Dining Plan. For some, the dining plan is just the right thing to put them at ease and make their trip the all-inclusive relaxing experience they’re looking for. However, it isn’t the best option for everybody, and in any case, it is ...