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  • Jan- 2018 -
    9 January
    Animal Kingdom

    6 Fun Finds at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

    1. “Secret” Trails Around the Tree of Life That's right, there are a series of walking trails around the base of the famous Tree of Life, which offer a close-up look at Animal Kingdom's iconic centerpiece. They're called the Discovery Island Trails, and you can reach the either end of these pathways from one of two places: 1) just before the bridge from Discovery Island to Africa, and

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  • 9 January
    Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance sign featuring bold yellow lettering and a prominent elephant head welcomes guests to the park.

    6 Fun Finds at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney's Animal Kingdom is the kind of place where you're encouraged to explore your wild side and connect with the natural world. However, that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of fun little “treasures” and details to find throughout the park. You are in Disney World, after all. Here are our top six fun finds in Animal Kingdom.

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  • 9 January
    devine

    6 Fun Finds at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

    6. DiVine Wreathed in foliage and roaming around on stilts, DiVine is a street performer that can difficult to spot even on the best of days, since she tends to blend in with her surroundings and doesn't stick out until she moves. While you won't necessarily get a view of her every time you visit Animal Kingdom, DiVine is always a character worth keeping an eye out for. Even if you aren't the one

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  • 9 January
    Avatar Flower

    6 Fun Finds at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

    5. Spitting Flower in Pandora On the topic of foliage, there's no shortage of it in Animal Kingdom's newest land, Pandora — The World of Avatar. As you first enter this exotic world, you can't help but notice the huge alien plant growing on the right. This is the Flaska Reclinata, sometimes known as the “Baja Tickler”. When touched on its side, this interactive pod-like creature emits

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  • 9 January
    Ale and Compass

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About the Ale and Compass Restaurant

    4. ADR Availability Since the restaurant’s opening, Ale and Compass has consistently been able to book on the My Disney Experience app.  While this availability may be short-lived until the word gets out about the restaurant, it is always good to have options available for some last minute dining or to be able to snag another table after having a wonderful first experience at the restaurant! Photo

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  • 9 January

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About the Ale and Compass Restaurant

    3. Open Concept With the renovation from the Captain’s Grille, Ale and Compass has a very open concept allowing guests to look out the windows and see the sights around the Yacht Club.  The atmosphere is very clean and modern, but does retain some of the rustic charm from its predecessor.  Additionally, guests can sit at a bar and view into the kitchen area and see their food as it becomes availab

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  • 9 January

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About the Ale and Compass Restaurant

    2. Affordable Prices Most of the entrees at Ale and Compass are priced in the $20-$30 range making it a very affordable meal given the quality of the dishes, as well as portion sizes.  The lobster roll is priced at $20 and features sizeable chunks of lobster.  The burgers are on the large size and priced less than $20.  All entrees come with fries or their housemate chips (Spoiler alert: they’re a

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  • 9 January
    Ale and Compass Chocolate Cake

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About the Ale and Compass Restaurant

    1. Unique Desserts With all of the wonderful food available to guests, it should come as no surprise that the dessert menu is also tantalizing.  The selections are truly unique and not traditional options.  Guests can finish their meals with a trio of puddings, an fabulously adorned apple pie, a chocolate cake with TWELVE layers, and more.  You’ll definitely want to save room for a dessert selecti

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  • 9 January
    Ale and Compass

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About the Ale and Compass Restaurant

    Disney is constantly updating and tweaking there dining options to cater to the tastes of guests.  Over at the Yacht Club, the Captain’s Grill has been transformed into the Ale and Compass Restaurant.  Channeling an eatery from the Northeast, the Ale and Compass offers a variety of seafood dishes and other tasty treats.  Here are the seven things that you’ll love about the Ale and Compass Restaura

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  • 9 January
    Ale and Compass Lounge

    The 7 Things You’ll Love About the Ale and Compass Restaurant

    7. Extensive Drink Menu Regardless of the meal you choose to enjoy at the Ale and Compass, guests will be treated to a great drink menu.  There is a wonderful selection of craft beers, as well as traditional draft options.  In addition to beer, guests can find wonderful wine options, as well as creative cocktails.  The most impressive of these cocktails is the Captain’s Bloody Mary that is feature

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