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.
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Dedication
Welcome to a kingdom of animals... real, ancient and imagined: a kingdom ruled by lions, dinosaurs and dragons; a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival; a kingdom we enter to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, and learn. - Michael D. Eisner, April 22, 1998
Lands
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.
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
Camp Minnie-Mickey
Camp Minnie-Mickey has become the main character greeting area in the park. It is also the home to The Festival of the Lion King, a stage show. It was the home of Pocahontas and her Forest Friends, another stage show, before it shut down.. The area was originally slated to be Beastly Kingdom but these plans were never realized.
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.
Rafiki's Planet Watch
Rafiki's Planet Watch is the only land that is not connected to Discovery Island, it is instead connected to Africa. The land is named after Rafiki, a character from the 1994 Disney film The Lion King. Attractions in the land include Wildlife Express Train and walkthrough attractions Habitat Habit!, Conservation Station, and Affection Section.
Asia
Currently famous for 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, Flights of Wonder, and the Maharajah Jungle Trek.
DinoLand U.S.A.
Containing the controversial Hester and Chester's Dinorama, Dinoland USA has evolved into a diversified area within the park. Encompassing 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 complex.
Expansion
Avatar Land
Trivia
- It has a game on Facebook.com and unlocks more animals encircling the Tree of Life.
Gallery
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 Camp Minnie-Mickey: Festival of the Lion King Discovery Island: It's Tough to Be a Bug! | Discovery Island Trails Africa: Kilimanjaro Safaris | Pangani Forest Exploration Trails | Wild Africa Trek Rafiki's Planet Watch: Wildlife Express Train | Conservation Station | Habitat Habit! | Affection Section Asia: Expedition Everest | Kali River Rapids | Maharajah Jungle Trek | Flights of Wonder DinoLand U.S.A.: DINOSAUR | Finding Nemo - The Musical | Fossil Fun Games | Primeval Whirl | The Boneyard Playground | TriceraTop Spin Resorts: Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge | Disney's Coronado Springs Resort | Disney's All-Star Movies Resort | Disney's All-Star Music Resort | Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Former Attractions: March of the Art-imals Parade | Pocahontas and her Forest Friends | Discovery River Boats | Lucky the Dinosaur | Tarzan Rocks! Others: Tree of Life |
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