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Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

6. Feast EPCOT is often hailed as being the foodie destination, but some Animal Kingdom offerings are serious competition. Enjoy a delicious teriyaki beef bowl at the Yak and Yeti, or try dining at the elegant Tiffins restaurant. Personally, I’d recommend the Tusker House buffet to any hungry visitors. This delicious spread includes every

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Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

7. Meet Your Favorite Characters Since Animal Kingdom is not as traditional as the other parks, many guests don’t realize that there are several Disney characters to snap photos with. (Luckily, this means these character lines are usually short!) Dug and Russel, Pocahontas, and Baloo are just some of the many available heroes. Enjoy the l

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Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

8. Travel Back in Time While the Dinoland section is mostly geared towards young children, the attraction, Dinosaur, was not built for the faint of heart. On this exciting dark ride, you will board a time travelling machine that will take you back to prehistoric times. The ride will be pleasant enough, assuming you survive the meteor show

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Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

9. Climb Mt. Everest! For those who have a thirst for adventure, Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is calling your name. Board a roller coaster (I mean expedition) that is aiming to reach the top of the Himalayan Mountain. Just make sure you heed the warnings of the local Sherpas who fear and respect the mysterious Yet

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Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

10. A Real African Safari! One of Animal Kingdom’s first attractions, many visitors consider this to be the crown jewel of the park. Board a large Jeep-like vehicle, and enjoy your ride through the Kilimanjaro Safari that features free-roaming lions, hippos, zebras, and other exotic creatures. Savor these close encounters with the animals

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Top 10 Experiences You Should Have At Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

Formerly regarded as a half-day park, Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom has matured into the enchanting destination it was meant to be. Unlike any other theme park in the country, Animal Kingdom is an oasis of diversity, nostalgic “edutainment”, and sincere respect for Mother Earth. With a park full of intricate detailing, green-friendly

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Walt Disney World for Rookies: What to Know Before You Go

1. Stay The Day From the opening ceremony to the night time fireworks, a visit to a Disney park is magic from start to finish. For first timers, The Magic Kingdom is an absolute must. Starting the day with the opening ceremony at the castle, closing the night off with the Wishes fireworks show, and all with a day of fun with Mickey and fr

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Walt Disney World for Rookies: What to Know Before You Go

2. A Little Something Extra It goes without saying that for a Disney trip you will need some extra cash: money needed for souvenirs, tee shirts, food, et cetera. I’m speaking from experience when I say whatever amount you are thinking of bringing, double it. There are park goers that pack their own lunches, buy small trinkets, and try to

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Walt Disney World for Rookies: What to Know Before You Go

3. Friends With Character  One the best parts of a Disney trip is the character Meet and Greets. Meeting Disney characters is not like meeting your average mascot, far from it. All the characters, fur and face, behave exactly like you would imagine they would. Pluto is playful, Goofy is funny, and Mary Poppins is practically perfect in ev

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Walt Disney World for Rookies: What to Know Before You Go

4. Single Riding All the Way If you are jonesing for the rides and find yourself without a Disney Fast Pass, a way to make the lines more endurable is to simply hop in the single riders line. Disney World, while unbelievably magical is still at its base element a theme park, therefore theme parks can have ridiculous lines. Fret not, Mouse

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