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5. Festival of the Lion King – Africa If you “just can’t wait to see the King” in 2019’s live-action movie, then check out Africa’s Festival of the Lion King – a retelling (and re-singing) of the classic tale, told through puppetry, audio-animatronics and more. It isn’t just great for fans of The Lion King, it’s symbolic of the very ...

4. It’s Tough to be a Bug! – Discovery Island Learn just how tough it is to be a bug in this 3D/4D experience inspired by Disney-Pixar movie A Bug’s Life. You’ll feel tiny when you pass by giant roots and branches as you make your way to the theatre inside the Tree of Life. Once seated, you’ll “feel” the ...

3. Kilimanjaro Safaris – Africa For a version of Africa that isn’t onstage, this 18-minute exploration of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve on an open-air vehicle is a must. You’ll see up to 34 different species from troublesome hyenas to trouble-free warthogs. And if you want to see the Pride Lands while the kings of the past look down upon them, ...

10. Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain – Asia After learning about the legendary Yeti at the foot of Animal Kingdom Park’s very own Himalayan mountains, a train will carry you up to its icy peaks. But once at the top, hold on, as the track before you will suddenly be broken! Not only will you then begin to ...

9. Character Experiences – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park There’s a whole ecosystem of characters at Animal Kingdom Park. Meet Baloo and King Louie at Upcountry Landing in Asia who will help you “forget about your worries and your strife”, discover Pocahontas “just around the river bend” as you arrive by canoe on Discovery Island, and join the wacky-but-wise baboon at ...

8.  Na’vi River Journey – Pandora: The World of Avatar Nothing can prepare you for this insanely-rich world inspired by the revolutionary sci-fi hit Avatar, and its setting, Pandora – the lush, rainforest-clad exoplanetary moon. But one of its two signature attractions, the Na’vi River Journey, is a good start. Watch as Pandora’s rainforests burst to life all around you ...

7. Tree of Life Awakenings – Discovery Island Behold the park’s magnificent centrepiece, the Tree of Life, as it awakens for a spellbinding show of colour, wonder, light and life. There are many opportunities to catch this spectacle, too, as it takes place every ten minutes from when darkness sets in until the park closes. Like Pandora, with its bioluminescent ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is like no other across the entire resort. Its lands, Oasis (the equivalent to Main Street), Discovery Island, Africa, Asia, DinoLand U.S.A. and Pandora are filled with incredible experiences. But if you want your “circle of life” adventure to be complete, here are the top ten that guests go “wild” for.

1. Cruises Yes, you can even go on a Disney cruise at your resort! Okay, they’re nowhere near as long in time or distance (or as expensive!) and are on yachts and not ocean liners, but they’re still epic in their own right. Cruises depart from select Magic Kingdom Resort Hotel Marinas, and some are even designed so that you ...

4. Dining No matter where you stay, each dining experience is delightfully-delicious and irresistibly-unique. Enjoy mouth-watering South Pacific flavours at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and elegant Victorian-esque dishes at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Or tuck into award-winning plates at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, seasonal-style delicacies at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, or belly-filling buffets at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.