Disney Animal Kingdom Park
Welcome to all things Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!
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Aug- 2015 -27 August
7 Things You Should NEVER Do on Walt Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safaris
My family loves the Kilimanjaro Safari at Animal Kingdom. Because the animals are “free” to roam (within limits), you get a somewhat different experience each time you ride. Most of our experiences have been wonderful, with the guides being informative and often somewhat funny. Except one time. On one trip we learned ALL THE RULES from our guide (who we refer to now as the Safari Maste
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24 August
8 Lies People Believe About Animal Kingdom
Under pains and penalties of perjury, I solemnly swear to tell you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. The truth starts here: Every Disney park has its critics. Animal Kingdom being no exception, you may not know what to believe unless you’ve already been. Read on to put these common lies about Animal Kingdom to rest. 1. It’s a Half-ÂDay Park One of the most common bellyaches ab
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Jul- 2015 -19 July
8 Amazing Facts About Kali River Rapids
Kali River Rapids in the Animal Kingdom is absolutely my favorite ride in all of Walt Disney World. While others can be found riding Everest over and over, you can find me and my middle child circling back around for ride after ride if the wait time is good. We can't get enough of the who-will-get-soaked-this-time surprises and the laughter that inevitably ensues. If you're a Kali fan like us, her
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Jun- 2015 -24 June
Top 10 Things You Must Do First At Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is often mistakenly thought of by many as low on attractions, needless to say that there's still more than enough to do! Here are the top ten things you should try and do upon arriving at Animal Kingdom 10. TriceraTop Spin Despite just being a spinner, like Dumbo and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, this ride can get busy at peak times and is arguably not worth a long wait. If you're d
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May- 2015 -22 May
Animal Kingdom – 28 Things You Must Do From Rope Drop To Close
Animal Kingdom is a great park, even if it is not what most people would consider a full day park. It does have shorter hours than Magic Kingdom, Epcot or Hollywood Studios, so keep that in mind when planning a trip. I have tried to cover all the must see’s, do’s and places to eat, in order of the land they fall in. From the beginning 28. The Oasis – Check out the many paths and explore the animal
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15 May
12 Mind-Blowing Facts about Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
In 1998, the Disney Company unveiled its fourth theme park at the Walt Disney World resort in Florida. One of the parks premier attractions is Kilimanjaro Safaris. Kilimanjaro Safaris offers an exceptionally realistic, albeit brief, imitation of an actual African photo safari. Because you are dealing with live animals, no matter how many times you experience this attraction, each safari will be di
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6 May
6 Things You Can’t Miss on Discovery Island in Animal Kingdom
Magic Kingdom has Cinderella Castle, Epcot has Spaceship Earth, and Animal Kingdom has Discovery Island. Serving as the hub of the park, Discovery Island offers more than a photo opportunity in front of the Tree of Life. With animals to see, trails to walk, food to eat, and characters to meet, it’s worth taking the time to explore the area. Here are six things you can’t miss out on at Discovery Is
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5 May
6 Things You Can’t Miss in Animal Kingdom’s ‘Africa’
Ever since the announcement that Pandora: The Land of Avatar would be opening in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests have been anticipating the new rides and attractions that will soon open. What they seem to be overlooking however, is that the changing face of the overall park has led to changes in the individual areas as well. Africa in particular benefitted greatly from the changes. This popular ar
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Apr- 2015 -29 April
Our Ultimate Animal Kingdom Checklist–13 Things You Can’t Miss
It is not very easy to pick a favorite park at Walt Disney World, but everyone can usually pick some preferred attractions or rides. As one of the four major Disney parks, the Animal Kingdom is already high on visitors’ lists, but with these thirteen attractions, the Animal Kingdom might be in the running for your favorite! 13) See DeVine. If you ever want to convince your children to really appre
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27 April
5 ‘Must Do’s’ in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom has a variety of different areas with different themes. It is comprised of the Oasis, Discovery Island, Africa, Asia, and DinoLand U.S.A. The Land of Pandora will be opening in 2017 in the old area occupied by Camp Minnie-Mickey. Although a lot of construction is happening in Animal Kingdom right now, there is much to see and enjoy in all of Animal Kingdom, but there are five things
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