Disney Animal Kingdom Park

Welcome to all things Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida!

  • Apr- 2022 -
    14 April
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    Disney FINALLY Reveals Expedition Everest Reopening Date!

    Big news coming out of Walt Disney World Resort! After Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disney's Animal Kingdom was seemingly closed indefinitely, Disney has revealed its reopening date! Credit: Disney The popular roller coaster attraction, Expedition Everest looms over the Asia portion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Typically, as Guests approach Asia screams can be hear

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  • 14 April
    A vibrant blue Earth Day cocktail garnished with lemon sits amidst lush foliage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, just steps from the iconic Tree of Life glowing at sunset by Discovery River.

    Celebrate Earth Day With New Cupcakes & Cocktails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney's Animal Kingdom is the ultimate Earth Day destination- In addition to the park's focus on animals and nature, conservation is at the heart of everything encompassed within Disney's Animal Kingdom, and the theme park even opened on Earth Day back in 1998! This Earth Day, April 22, 2022, Disney's Animal Kingdom is adding some extra sweets and treats plus specialty cocktails to the festivitie

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  • 13 April
    Aerial view of Disney Springs at dusk, with its vibrant shops, lively restaurants, sparkling waterfront, and the city skyline in the background—showcasing the thrill of soaring above one of Disney World’s most exciting entertainment districts for a truly magical vantage point.

    Get High (in a Good Way) With These Elevating Attractions at Disney World

    A visit to Walt Disney World Resort has the power to uplift and encourage Guests of all ages to reach for the stars, so to speak. And you can’t help but feel like you’re sitting on top of the world the whole time you’re here! Aside from more metaphoric feelings of elevated elation, Disney World is also, quite literally, the place where you can find sky-high endeavors among some of their most top-r

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  • 12 April
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    Awesome Adventures Close to Disney That Fans of Animal Kingdom Park’s Kilimanjaro Safaris Will Also Enjoy

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park is the ultimate dream come true for anyone who has ever endeavored to encounter rare and exotic animals in the wild, but may otherwise lack the necessary means for being spirited away to some remote faraway place. And Kilimanjaro Safaris, in particular, is an absolute marvel to behold! Whether you’re a vacationer at Walt Disney World Resort, just visiting for a time, o

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  • 8 April
    Expedition Everest roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom with a bold "Expedition Everest Refurbishment" banner displayed diagonally across the attraction.

    Disney Updates Expedition Everest Refurbishment Again, Here’s What We Know

    It is always disappointing when a favorite attraction is under refurbishment during your Disney vacation, however regular refurbishments to perform routine maintenance work are necessary for rides to continue to operate safely and smoothly. One ride that has been under refurbishment for a couple of months now, Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at Disneys Animal Kingdom theme par

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  • 5 April
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    OpEd: Why Disney’s Animal Kingdom Needs Australia

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park may be the youngest of the four major theme parks comprising Walt Disney World Resort, but it presents some of the most revolutionary, standout features of all of them. Some have even gone so far as to say that it is not as “Disney-like” when compared with the other three, largely due to the fact that Animal Kingdom Park is less flashy and foregoes many of the more boi

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  • 5 April
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    CONFIRMED: ‘Festival of the Lion King’ Favorites Are Coming Back

    The Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King has always been a Disney fan favorite in the Animal Kingdom Disney Park within Walt Disney World Resort, so fans were excited when the show returned to the Animal Kingdom after a break due to the pandemic. There was some disappointment since only some of the performers were involved, and the full show wasn't back up and running in the Disney Park, b

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  • 5 April
    Colorful kites shaped like a turtle and a lion soar above Discovery River Amphitheater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, set against the cloudy sky and lush trees during the vibrant Disney KiteTails show.

    Updates Coming to KiteTails in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney's Animal Kingdom is an exciting place to be this summer with the newly updated, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond, a returning favorite Disney character meet and greet, and so much more! Among new additions to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park in the coming months are some updates to the Disney KiteTails show. This morning, the Disney Parks Blog announced that the show will be re

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  • 5 April
    Mickey and Minnie, dressed in their safari best, pose by a grand, leafy tree surrounded by lush greenery and a sparkling waterfall, bringing the adventurous Animal Kingdom vibe to life for Disney park guests.

    Another Beloved Character Meet & Greet Is Returning to Walt Disney World!

    Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this summer are already excited after hearing the news that traditional Disney character meet and greet experiences will be returning to domestic Disney theme parks. Now, Disney has made the announcement that a fan-favorite character meet and greet experience will be returning this summer. If you are visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom this summer, keep an

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  • 1 April
    On the left, a collection of unique perfume bottles awaits; on the right, a majestic tiger inspired by Disney’s Animal Kingdom strikes a proud pose on lush grass.

    How Unclaimed Lost & Found Items Are Helping the Tigers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    The recycling game is strong all over the Walt Disney World Resort, but no place displays the importance of these actions as well as Disney's Animal Kingdom. This theme park devoted to animals and the natural world runs on a conservation-based mission, that includes recycling efforts to help save the environment for both humans and wildlife. Disney just shared a look at one way Walt Disney World r

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