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Spotlight on Disney's Animal Kingdom at WDW
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Laurie Zeller
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Florida
PLACES VISITED:Walt Disney World
SUGGESTED DURATION:3 Days
Are you an animal lover like I am? All creatures great and small are fascinating to me. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World offer an excellent way to truly immerse yourself in the world of animals and the lands in which they dwell. Let's look at how you can make a few days at Walt Disney World even more memorable by spending time at this resort and theme park which are often under-appreciated.
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DAY1
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Day #1
• Coffee on the balcony of your savannah-view room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo House
• Breakfast at The Mara food court at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• “Caring for Giants” backstage tour
• Lightning Lane for Kilimanjaro Safari
• Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
• Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch
• Animation Experience at Conservation Station
• Affection Section
• Cocktail at the Dawa Bar
• Lunch at Tusker House
• Shopping at Mombasa Marketplace and Ziwani Traders
• Dole Whip Float at Tamu Tamu Refreshments
• Dancing with the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe
• Festival of the Lion King
• Lightning Lane for Avatar: Flight of Passage
• Night Blossom from Pongu Pongu
• Pose for photos with the Disney PhotoPass photographers
• Na’vi River Journey
• Explore the Valley of Mo’ara
• Dinner at Sanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge-Kidani Village
• Starlight Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo House
HIGHLIGHTS:
Caring for Giants Backstage Tour
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Starlight Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo House
DAY2
Walt Disney World
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Day #2
• Breakfast at Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo House
• Wander the paths of the Oasis as well as Discovery Island around the Tree of Life
• “Wild Africa Trek” backstage tour
• Feathered Friends in Flight bird show
• Kali River Rapids
• Lunch at Flame Tree BBQ
• Maharajah Jungle Trek
• Cocktail at the Thirsty River Bar or iced tea at the Royal Anandapur Tea Company
• Pose for photos with the Disney PhotoPass photographers
• Expedition Everest
• Finding Nemo: The Big Blue & Beyond show
• Dinner at Yak & Yeti
• Swimming and relaxing at your resort hotel
HIGHLIGHTS:
Wild Africa Trek
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Dinner at Yak & Yeti
DAY3
Walt Disney World
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Day #3
• Breakfast at The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Bus to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
• Capture Your Moment photo session for your group with a Disney PhotoPass photographer
• “Up Close with Rhinos” backstage tour
• Return to your favorite attractions around the park
• COMING SOON! Major expansions are taking place! A "Tropical Americas" land will be arriving at the park in 2027. This new area will feature three major attractions: an "Encanto" ride based on the popular film, a new Indiana Jones adventure, and a Zootopia-themed attraction is also planned.
• Savor the Savannah backstage dining experience
• Shopping at Island Mercantile and Discovery Trading Company
• Bus to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo House
• Cocktail at Victoria Falls lounge
HIGHLIGHTS:
“Up Close with Rhinos” Backstage Tour
Savor the Savannah Backstage Dining Experience
FINAL THOUGHTS
As you can see, Disney's Animal Kingdom features so much for both adults and children to enjoy. So take your time, enjoy yourself, and take it all in.