• UncategorizedA zoo team member assists a child with an activity book at a counter by plush cheetah toys and complimentary Disney collectibles.

    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    8 – Interactive Experience Similar to Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom has an interactive experience in the form of Wilderness Explorers. Guests, but usually children, will participate in this activity by visiting a number of kiosks throughout the park to learn more about animals and environmentalism. We love the expe

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    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    7 – Character Interactions We love the uniqueness of the character interactions at Animal Kingdom. Sure, the big names are there, but guests can also meet Rafiki from the Lion King, Pocahontas, Tarzan, Baloo and Louie, and Russell and Dig. Make sure to consult the Times Guide so you can make sure you know where and when to show up t

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  • UncategorizedExpedition Everest

    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    6 – Thrill Rides Two of our favorite thrill rides are at Animal Kingdom: DINOSAUR and Expedition Everest. We love how they are close together in the park and try to take advantage of this by riding both early in the day when we first arrive without FastPasses and then riding them again later in the day with our FastPasses! If we are

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  • UncategorizedKilimanjaro Safari

    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    5 – Kilimanjaro Safaris The hallmark ride of Animal Kingdom needs to be experienced on every trip to the park. We prefer riding in the mornings when the animals are more active and the park isn’t too hot, but we thoroughly enjoyed riding the attraction at night and can’t wait for the park to be open late again so we can experience i

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  • UncategorizedDawa Bar

    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    4 – Drinks of the World We love grabbing some adult beverages at Animal Kingdom because two of our favorite in-park bars are here. Our favorite is Dawa Bar located outside of the Tusker House – we discovered the Beermosa here almost a year ago, but stopping here any time of the day is a good decision! Guests can sample a variety of

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  • UncategorizedLion King Sign

    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    3 – Animal Kingdom Attractions Animal Kingdom is home to some great attractions and we always try to experience at least two of them during a visit. Our personal favorites right now are Festival of the Lion King and Flights of Wonder. We also enjoy seeing Finding Nemo: The Musical, but don’t see that one as often as we’d like. Addit

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  • UncategorizedIt's Tough To Be A Bug, a classic Disney World ride at Animal Kingdom Park.

    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    2– Re-Discover an Old Favorite Our family we usually put in our touring plan an old favorite that we don’t do on every trip – maybe we take the self-guided tour through Gorilla Falls or the Maharajah Jungle Trek or experience “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” or if we are feeling the need to be shook up, we ride Primeval Whirl. We love checking ou

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    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    1 – Souvenir Shopping We love shopping for souvenirs at Animal Kingdom more than any other park because the uniqueness of the souvenirs. You can watch Cast Members carve wood near Kilimanjaro Safari into a variety of different animals, walking sticks, and other wonderful keepsakes. All of the gift shops at the park offer up amazing collec

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  • Disney Animal Kingdom ParkAnimal Kingdom

    10 Things Disney Pros Do When They Visit Animal Kingdom

    The fourth gate at Walt Disney World at Animal Kingdom is easily overlooked. Construction on Pandora continues with no firm conclusion in site. The nighttime spectacular show, Rivers of Light, is still delayed, but there is still much to see and do at Animal Kingdom. We don’t go to Animal Kingdom on every trip to Walt Disney World since w

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  • UncategorizedFireworks

    12 Unforgettable Moments You Will Want to Have with Your Kids at Walt Disney World

    12. Winding Down Your Park Day with Amazing Fireworks. There are few places in the world that display the amazing fireworks, projections and evening shows that are found at Walt Disney World. Even children that may be a bit frightened by the sounds at first will likely be mesmerized and amazed at the beautiful colors that illuminate the s

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