Making The Most Of A Full Day At Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of life! This park is full of animal encounters and exploration treks that make you feel one with nature! This zoological theme park is often overlooked by Walt Disney World travelers, but we have found the best way to spend the day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom during your vacation!
Whether your party is interested in attractions, shows, or interactive experiences, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has something for everyone! Upon entering the park you are greeted by the beautiful Tree of Life, with over 300 creatures carved into its trunk! After greeting the wonderful Tree of Life, you will head straight to the mystical land of Pandora the World of Avatar! Here you will find yourself immersed with the Na’vi as you explore the vibrant land. Making a stop at the Na’vi River Journey, you will be led through the bioluminescent waters of Pandora! This boat ride will leave you feeling relaxed and inspired! Also located in Pandora is the thrilling Avatar Flight of Passage! Take a ride on a Banshee as you discover the life of Pandora from a jaw dropping point of view!
As you wander from Pandora, take a stop to see the fantastic Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe or the Harambe Village Acrobats as they perform a show stopping act in the middle of the Harambe Village! As you dance your way through the village, adventure on the Maharajah Jungle Trek! This self guided jungle tour takes you down through mystical trails to explore tigers and more exciting animals of the jungle! Not only are there fierce animals to discover, but beautiful waterfalls are hidden throughout this trek as well! After the long trek, take a break to eat at the delicious Flame Tree Barbeque! This quick service restaurant is sure to make your mouth water! Providing lunch and dinner, this restaurant is perfect for a mid day meal!
Discovering different kinds of animals is the number one appeal of Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The best way to do this is to take a journey on the Kilimanjaro Safaris! This guided safari takes you through the savannahs’ of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as you greet Zebras, Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, and so much more! This is a can’t miss attraction when visiting this theme park! Everyone is sure to be entertained as you might see a creature you never have seen before!
It’s now time to go back to the prehistoric time! Making your way over to Dinoland U.S.A, you will find the dark ride, DINOSAUR! Embark on a mission to go back in time to rescue a dinosaur before the meteor strikes! This ride includes loud noises and dark areas as well as the large dinosaurs that may scare little children, so be cautious of this if you are traveling with younger children! If you are traveling with both younger and older travelers, don’t worry! While the older ones are saving the dinosaur, the little ones can take a whirl on Triceratop Spin, a spinning ride perfect for smaller children! Throughout Dinoland U.S.A there are plenty of arcade styled games alongside the attractions that the whole family will enjoy!
Taking a stroll out of the prehistoric themed land, there are even more trails your party can explore! The Discovery Island Trails as well as the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail are both fantastic options for getting those steps in while seeing amazing wildlife! There are also immersive experiences such as the Wilderness Explorers! This experience will take you on adventures throughout the entire park!
After exploring the trails of Animal Kingdom, it’s time to relax as you watch Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond! This puppeteered performance follows the story of the beloved clown fish, Nemo! Another option for a sit down show is the Festival of the Lion King! Taking you through the emotional experience of The Lion King, be prepared for puppets, acrobats, and more! While both of these shows are located indoors, there are outdoor seated experiences as well! Feathered Friends in Flight is a winged phenomenon that lasts 35 minutes! Watch as a variety of different birds fly over and around your head!
Tusker House Restaurant is the only character dining experience available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Dine with Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Daisy as you experience this buffet style restaurant! Character dining is truly such an amazing experience, where the characters come to your table to greet you! After filling up on the delicious offerings from Tusker House Restaurant, experience the thrill of Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain! As you journey through Mt. Everest, beware, for there might be a Yeti following you! This thrill ride has a height requirement of 44 inches, but is perfect for the thrill seeking members of your family! As you leave the park on a high energy level, feeling more adventurous than ever, take a look at the beautiful Tree of Life as it is lit up with different colors! You might even see one of the animal carvings come to life on the trunk!
There is so much to do and see at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! There are more dining and attraction offerings than listed above, but these are just some of the highlighted opportunities the park provides! Making a full day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom can be exciting, adventurous, and educational! Make sure to start planning your day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Castaway Destinations now!
