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8 Tips for Tackling Animal Kingdom

4. Morning Visit to Pandora The newest addition to Animal Kingdom is Pandora: The World of AVATAR. Seeing how this section of the park is the newest, it can often be the busiest as well.  We recommend trying to grab a FastPass+ for either of the attractions located here — Flight of Passage or the Navi River Journey.  If you aren’t able to

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8 Tips for Tackling Animal Kingdom

5. Character Interactions One of the great parts of Animal Kingdom are the characters that call it home.  In addition to traditional Disney characters, guests will also find elusive characters available for meeting at Animal Kingdom.  Baloo and King Louie, Doc McStuffins, Flik, Pocahontas, Rafiki, and Russell are all characters to be foun

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8 Tips for Tackling Animal Kingdom

6. Single Rider Line Guests who love thrill rides and roller coasters will find none better than Expedition Everest.  This coaster takes guests high above Animal Kingdom in search for the elusive Yeti. In addition to heights and high speeds, guests will also be treated to a portion of the ride run in reverse! Thrill seekers will love this

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8 Tips for Tackling Animal Kingdom

7. Morning Safari Kilimanjaro Safari is one of the most popular rides at Animal Kingdom, so the line can get quite long as the day goes on.  In addition to the line, the stars of the attraction get tired during the day and are less active, so it is highly recommended that guests book their ride across the savanna earlier in the morning. 

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8 Tips for Tackling Animal Kingdom

8. Plenty of Snacks Animal Kingdom is home to a variety of snack stands and carts that serve unique snacks to keep your hunger at bay.  Be sure to check out the various stands as you walk by so you know where to find your favorites — be that a classic Mickey pretzel or spicy ribs. Guests can also find the menus for the various snack stand

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8 Tips for Tackling Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom has a great diversity to the park between attractions, shows, character interactions and themed lands.  Choosing between all of the options of Animal Kingdom can be difficult, but if you keep these tips in mind, it will make your next trip to Animal Kingdom a guaranteed success!

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10 Reasons Why You Should Splurge and Stay At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort

1. So Many Animals The obvious highlight of staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge is of course being so near the gorgeous animals. Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to the array of animals that you see on Kilimanjaro Safari in the park, minus the predators. Watch buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wart hogs and other animals roam the savanna as you watch fro

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10 Reasons Why You Should Splurge and Stay At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort

2. Resort Beauty Disney really knocked it out of the park with the resort theming at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Thatched roofs, towering ceilings and subtle animal theming makes guests feel like they are staying in Harambe in the Animal Kingdom. There is a great balance of upscale luxury with just the right amount of wild animal zing incorpora

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10 Reasons Why You Should Splurge and Stay At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort

3. Fire Pit Sitting One of my favorite parts of visiting Animal Kingdom Lodge for dinner, or during a stay at the resort is hanging around on the animal observation decks to enjoy the outdoor fire pits and scenery.  Structured to look like fire mounds on the savanna, the pits are surrounded by comfortable wooden armchairs.   Animals are s

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10 Reasons Why You Should Splurge and Stay At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort

4. Enjoy a Wine Tasting If you have never tasted African wines you are in luck, Animal Kingdom Lodge is the go to place to learn about and enjoy wine. Jiko has an assortment of African wines from across the South Africa for tasting. Pair a glass with an artisanal cheese board and you have the makings of a delicious evening.

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