Disney Animal Kingdom Park

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

  • May- 2015 -
    22 May
    Animal Kingdom Sign

    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
    Kilimangaro Safaris

    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
    The iconic Tree of Life towers over Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, featuring intricate animal carvings.

    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
    AFRICA sign with tribal elephant and monkey carvings, great photo spot for Animal Kingdom guests exploring themed attractions.

    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
    Adventurers on Kali River Rapids plunge through rushing waters, surrounded by jungle scenery at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

    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! [google_ad_atf] 13) See DeVine. If you ever want to convince your children

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  • 27 April
    Asia

    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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  • 26 April
    Kilimanjaro

    16 Wild Facts About Kilimanjaro Safaris In Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    From the very first “jambo” (hello) to the very last “kwaherini” (goodbye) you hear on the Kilimanjaro Safaris ride, you are fully immersed in the experience of traveling across the African veldt. Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s premier attraction does an incredible job of combining realistic settings, a bouncy safari truck ride, and exotic, beautiful animals into a magical adventure that is a different

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  • 19 April
    Dino-Rama sign at Animal Kingdom’s Dinoland, with cartoon dinos in a red car, inviting guests to rides, games, and adventure.

    10 Fantastic Facts About Dinoland in Animal Kingdom

    Dinoland USA, located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is definitely one of the most overlooked parts of the park. While the story here is less obvious than other areas, this part of the park can actually be quite interesting when you give it a chance. [google_ad_atf] 10. The cast members are either “cousins,” or “interns” The cast members you encounter in Chester and Hester’s Dino-rama are cousins, an

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  • Mar- 2015 -
    25 March
    Collage of Animal Kingdom’s top rides and secret spots, highlighted by the signature park logo at the center.

    Top 10 Hidden Gems at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Animal Kingdom is currently under extensive renovation and additions. Avatar Land is scheduled to open in 2017. Discovery River is under renovation and expansion for a new night show that is opening at the park. A new section of Africa is scheduled to open very soon allowing an additional passageway to Asia. While there is a lot to look forward to, there is much to appreciate about the park in its

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  • Dec- 2014 -
    30 December
    Expedition Everest coaster rockets from a mountain tunnel as another train climbs nearby, thrilling guests under Disney World's blue sky.

    10 Freaky Facts about Expedition Everest

    Expedition Everest is one of the most popular and thrilling attractions in all of Walt Disney World. Situated in “Asia” within the Animal Kingdom, Expedition Everest takes you on the journey from base camp to the top of the “Forbidden Mountain” where guests come face to face with the mythical Yeti. This steel roller coaster is some of the finest work ever completed by the Disney Imagineers with mu

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