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7. Sectional divisions Disney’s Animal Kingdom is divided into various different sections, each boasting its own array of attractions specific to that area’s unique theme. These divisions include: The Oasis, Discovery Island, DinoLand U.S.A., Asia, Africa, Rafiki’s Planet Watch, and Pandora – The World of AVATAR. The Oasis: This is the first place you’ll come to upon arriving to the ...

6. Rides with real wow-factor As mentioned before, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is home to a vast array of exciting rides and entertaining attractions. Kilimanjaro Safaris is, hands-down, the primary pick for premium Park experiences, with its 110-acre savanna featuring hundreds of different creatures native to the African continent. Other popular ride options include: DINOSAUR, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest ...

4. Where to find food Wherever you go within Walt Disney World you cannot deny that Disney does dining right, in a way that caters to all tastes and distinctions. And Animal Kingdom Park is no exception, with its lineup of restaurants, snack stops, and other established eateries. It doesn’t matter whether you’re seeking quick and casual options, are hankering ...

3. All about the animals Close to 2,000 animals from around the world have found a permanent home within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. This lineup includes nearly 300 different species, ranging from mammals to reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, and even bugs. All animals here come from zoos and reserves that are accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The ...

1. Unique tours and other extras With all the rides, attractions, and other stellar attributes Disney’s Animal Kingdom is known for, you’re probably thinking it couldn’t possibly get any better. But it does! Did you know that there are unique behind-the-scenes touring extras you can sign up for as well? While these options do cost an additional fee aside from ...

So you’re headed for Animal Kingdom, Disney’s wildest and largest park. It is also, hands-down, the most unique theme park Disney has ever created to date, taking on a wildlife awareness approach that’s more in line with Disneynature films than classic conventional Disney movies and television. All the same, it is a Disney Park, and that means an elite experience ...

6. The Oasis This is perhaps the first place you will find yourself venturing to upon arriving at Animal Kingdom Park, with accessible footpaths and walking trails laden with animal paw print markings. Add that to the overall surrounding serenity of tropical flora, cooling waters, and an all-encompassing calmness of peace all around, you will agree that naming this section ...

4. Maharajah Jungle Trek (Asia) Because of the abundance of animal species throughout Asia, one of Animal Kingdom’s featured sections is devoted entirely to the continent. Rides aside, there is plenty to love here by way of other attractions as well, many of which include animals, of course. Attending a show like Up! A Great Bird Adventure is the best ...

2. Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Another adventure to have in Africa, this self-guided exploratory walking trail is laden with an abundance of all kinds of animals, including birds, reptiles, and mammals. There are various lookout points, an onsite “research center,” and aviary that also contains a vast array of bright and colorful fish native to the continental coasts of Africa. ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, which opened to the public back in 1998, is arguably the most unique of any of the four theme parks making up Walt Disney World Resort and, by extension, Disney Parks in general the world over. Serving as the permanent home to nearly 2,000 animals and representing close to 300 diverse species from around the globe, ...