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8. Travel Back in Time While the Dinoland section is mostly geared towards young children, the attraction, Dinosaur, was not built for the faint of heart. On this exciting dark ride, you will board a time travelling machine that will take you back to prehistoric times. The ride will be pleasant enough, assuming you survive the meteor showers and carnivores. ...

7. Meet Your Favorite Characters Since Animal Kingdom is not as traditional as the other parks, many guests don’t realize that there are several Disney characters to snap photos with. (Luckily, this means these character lines are usually short!) Dug and Russel, Pocahontas, and Baloo are just some of the many available heroes. Enjoy the longer character interactions and don’t ...

6. Feast EPCOT is often hailed as being the foodie destination, but some Animal Kingdom offerings are serious competition. Enjoy a delicious teriyaki beef bowl at the Yak and Yeti, or try dining at the elegant Tiffins restaurant. Personally, I’d recommend the Tusker House buffet to any hungry visitors. This delicious spread includes everything from daring cuisine to safe comfort ...

5. Become an Official Wilderness Explorer! If you have any aspiring explorers in your party, you might want to stop by one of the many Wilderness Explorer stations! Inspired by Russel’s favorite organization, kids of all ages can stop by these booths to participate in activities and earn their very own merit badges. Managing to be both educational and fun, ...

4. Catch a Show Despite the shaded areas, Animal Kingdom’s temperature tends to be on the humid side. Luckily, there are many professional shows you can watch, and most are in air-conditioned theaters! Check out the incredible birds in “Flights of Wonder” or watch the acrobats sail through the air in “The Festival of the Lion King”. Specifically, I’d strongly ...

3. Dance Parties! The bustling Harambe Market often has musicians, singers, and dancers who are eager to perform, and (even more so) are hoping you’ll join in on the celebration! Leave your inhibitions behind if you happen to be walking by when a spontaneous line dance has broken out. After all, you’re on vacation.

2. Travel to Another Planet Inspired by James Cameron’s blockbuster film, Avatar, the new Pandora section of AK is more spectacular than anyone could have imagined. From the unbelievable floating mountains to the bioluminescent plant life, the details are meant to be sipped like a glass of Napoleon Brandy. Guests can be awed by the Na’avi River Journey boat ride, ...