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15 Things Every Walt Disney World Rookie Should Know

14. You Cannot Do Everything in One Trip Or really, even in a few trips. The sooner you make peace with this idea, the happier your trip to the Happiest Place on Earth will be. Instead of trying to do everything, think about the ages of your group members, their interests, and the kind of trip you want to have. Research and decide what yo

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15 Things Every Walt Disney World Rookie Should Know

15. Understand What Disney World Is The Walt Disney World Resort is absolutely huge and includes so many things, it's easy to get confused. Here's a quick breakdown to help you make sense of the place. There are four major theme parks. Magic Kingdom is the original park and the one people usually think of when they think Disney World. It'

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15 Things Every Walt Disney World Rookie Should Know

So you've decided to go on your first vacation to Walt Disney World. Congratulations! Disney World is a wonderful place with so much to offer, and you will make memories there that will last a lifetime. But Disney World is so huge and there is so much to do, it can be completely overwhelming for a rookie guest. Don't worry, we've got you

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Top 10 Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

1. Have a Wild Dining Experience It wouldn't be a Disney park without some great places to eat! Animal Kingdom features a variety of restaurants to suit every palate, from mild to wild. Looking for some familiar American faire? Check out Restaurantosaurus, Pizzafari, or Flame Tree Barbecue. Want to sample some cuisine from around the worl

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Top 10 Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

2. Go Behind the Scenes Like all of the Disney Parks, Animal Kingdom has some amazing tours that take you behind the scenes of this unique place. Backstage Tales brings you to Animal Kingdom early in the morning before the Park opens to the public to see how the cast cares for the many diverse animal species that live there. You'll see th

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Top 10 Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

3. Character Meet and Greets If you love characters, you'll want to be sure to visit Animal Kingdom. You can meet characters here that you won't find in any other Disney park. Monkey around with King Louie and Baloo, join the Wilderness Explorers with Russel and Dug, and get a pic with Flik! You'll also find meet and greet opportunities w

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Top 10 Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

4. River of Lights Disney Parks are known for their incredible nighttime shows, and Animal Kingdom is no exception! River of Lights combines water, light, music, and color to tell the beautiful story of all living things. Incredible floats change and transform before your eyes. It's a must-see Disney experience! Showtimes vary throughout

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Top 10 Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

5. DINOSAUR Located in Dinoland USA, DINOSAUR is tied in to the story of the movie of the same name. Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs in search of the igaunodon to save it from extinction. This bumpy ride takes place in the dark and can be scary, so it may not be appropriate for younger guests. But if you love a good scare

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Top 10 Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

6. Kali River Rapids The best way to cool off on a hot day in Animal Kingdom is Kali River Rapids. As the signs at the entrance warn, “You will get wet, you may get soaked!” Travel the Kali River in an eight-person raft through churning rapids, waterfalls, and past the destruction of deforestation. If you don't get wet during most of the

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Top 10 Experiences At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Park

7. Festival of the Lion King Also in the Africa section of Animal Kingdom, Festival of the Lion King is arguably the best live show in Walt Disney World. Featuring incredible singers, acrobats, dancers, and huge floats, the show celebrates the unforgettable music of The Lion King in both sight and sound! Younger audience members might eve

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