Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Disney's Animal Kingdom is one of four theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. Built on a theme taking inspiration from the many cultures around the world, circling around a central animal message, the park's icon is the magnificent Tree of Life, into which is carved a massive array of animals, insects and fauna.

Plans for the park were originally released in 1995, and ground-breaking began soon after. The park opened on Earth Day 1998, and is the largest of the four theme parks in the Resort, due to the large expanses of man-made savanna and animal habitats in the north of the park.

Contents 1 Attractions 2 Lands 2.1 The Oasis 2.2 Discovery Island 2.3 Camp Minnie Mickey 2.4 Africa 2.5 Asia 2.6 Dinoland USA

[edit] Attractions

• DINOSAUR - formerly Countdown to Extinction
  • Guests are sent into the Late Cretaceous minutes before the devastating meteor shower to recover an Allosaurus for study.
• Expedition: Everest
  • A trip through the Himalayas on a refurbished tea train comes to an end as the Yeti stands in your way.
• It's Tough to Be a Bug
  • A 3-D film inside the Tree of Life featuring your friends Flik and others from Its a Bugs Life
• Kali River Rapids
  • A fun, wet ride with a serious message about conservation
• Kilimanjaro Safaris
  • A tour through the savanna, surrounded by real African animals
• Maharajah Jungle Trek
  • A walking tour through exhibits featuring some of Asia's native plants and animals.
• Finding Nemo: The Musical
  • An on-stage, musical version of the world-famous movie.
• Pangani Forest Exploration Trails
• Pocahontas and her Forest Friends
• Primeval Whirl
  • A classic coaster in the fair themed Dinoland USA
• Festival of the Lion King
  • A live stage show based off of the famous movies
• Triceratop Spin
  • A Dumbo the Flying Elephant spin-off with a more prehistoric feel

[edit] Lands

[edit] The Oasis

The Oasis is the Main Street USA of Animal Kingdom. Guests first enter this land after entering the park. Here, guests are surrounded by animal exhibits featuring birds and other animals as well as realistic rock work until they are greeted by a view of the Tree of Life.

[edit] Discovery Island

Located around the Tree of Life, Discovery Island is the main hub of Disney's Animal Kingdom. Many shops and restaurants are found here. Discovery Island is home to It's Tough to Be a Bug inside the Tree of Life. Walking tours of the gardens surrounding the Tree of Life are also located on Discovery Island

[edit] Camp Minnie Mickey

Camp Minnie Mickey has become the main character greeting area in the park. It is also the home to both The Festival of the Lion King and Pocahontas of her Forest Friends, both stage shows. The area was originally planned to be Beastlie Kingdomme but plans did not go as planned.

[edit] Africa

Themed around the southwestern continent, the Africa area is home to Pangani Forest Exploration Trails as well as a train to Rafiki's Planet Watch. You can also find the insanely popular Kilimanjaro Safaris in Africa]]

[edit] Asia

Currently famous for the the new Expedition: Everest roller coaster, Asia also contains the new restaurant The Yak and Yeti. Themed around a town near Tibet, Asia, Asia also contains Kali River Rapids and the Maharajah Jungle Trek.

[edit] Dinoland USA

Containing the controversial Hester and Chester's Dinorama, Dinoland USA has evolved into a diversified area within the park. Enveloping Finding Nemo: the Musical, Dinosaur and Primeval Whirl, Dinoland USA contains a wide variety of attractions. Hester and Chester's Dinorama's theming is often under fire from Disney fans due to its theme of a cheap carnival in what is usually an impeccably themed theme park complex.