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| Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park |
The fun gets wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Explore the realm of creatures that inhabit our
world . . . and our imagination . . . and create an adventure for you that roars with excitement. You ’ll savor
thrilling attractions, colorful live shows, the majesty of nature and our never-ending fascination with animals. |
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park is the place for fun-loving families with an adventurous spirit. In
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade, Disney Characters go wild with the beat every day. At DINOSAUR!, race
back in time to save the last dinosaur from the fiery crash of a meteor. Hop onboard Kilimanjaro Safaris®
for an African adventure. And the "Festival of the Lion King" is a high-energy Disney celebration with Simba,
Timon and Pumbaa leading the way.
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Featured Attraction:
Lucky
Kick off the “Happiest Celebration on Earth,” by going 65 million years into the past for a glimpse of the future. From May to July, 2005, clients can meet Lucky, the first ever free-moving Audio-Animatronic® figure, as he makes his Walt Disney World® Resort debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Park. This is one friendly, life-like dinosaur who enjoys interacting with Guests up close. |
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| Big Thrills at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park |
| For those that love Big Thrills, recommend attractions that yield maximum thrills every time. These attractions include the highest, fastest, coolest and most extreme choices at Walt Disney World®. |
DINOSAUR
Whoosh back to primeval times for a wild ride of an expedition to complete your dangerous mission. The clock
is ticking on your Time Rover and you have mere minutes to rescue a stray dinosaur. Beware the hungry
clutches of one large meat-eating predator and the devastating power of an impending asteroid! It's fast. It's
a blast! It's in the past!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Height Requirement: 40" (102 cm) or taller
This attraction has FASTPASS
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
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| Fun For Little Ones at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park |
For guests traveling with little ones, we recommend attractions that emphasize fun. These include live shows
and attractions in which beloved Disney Characters spring to life, creating fun for our youngest Guests. |
Dino-Sue
Visit Disney's oldest "cast" member, clocking in at 67 million years. Dino-Sue is a painstaking reproduction of
the largest, most complete T-Rex ever found! The length of a four-story building, the mighty T-Rex is available
to pose for pictures with you at the Dino institute. It's fossiliferous!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Fossil Fun Game
Erupting with fun, these dinosaur-themed games offer a good time for everyone. Whether you are wowed
by the nostalgic past of a carnival or by the distant prehistoric past, these games are a total blast from the
past!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Kids Discovery Clubs
Explore six interactive learning stations located throughout the Park. Construct a dinosaur from a pile of
bones. Go on a scavenger hunt. Become a wildlife detective. See the world from a bug's point of view and
more! Brings kids to the wildest reaches of their imaginations!
Location: Parkwide
The Boneyard®
Slip, slide, slither and slosh through a play maze filled with fun fossils. "Exploration. Excavation. Exultation."
is the motto of the Dino Institute and nowhere is this truer than here. Would-be paleontologists young and
old play amidst a world of dinosaur discoveries like a Triceratops, T-Rex and Wooly Mammoth. Frolic among
the fossils!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
TriceraTop Spin
Take the family for a spin aboard this whirling, twirling, friendly flying dinosaur. Climb into one of these four-
person dino vehicles and spin 'round, up and down. Expect a dino-sized surprise for kids rising from the
giant tin top at the hub of it all. It's an experience that can't be "topped!"
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Wildlife Express Train
Ride the rails on this rustic African train that travels the savannah for a behind-the-scenes journey through
several animal housing and care areas of the park. In just over five minutes, your guided train ride transports
you to the core of the park's conservation center. All aboard!
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch®
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| Mild But Wild Thrills at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park |
For guests in search of Mild But Wild Thrills, we recommend attractions that are
fun, exciting and perfect for
most age groups. These attractions include a range
of experiences — from thrilling rides to interactive shows
that enhance the enjoyment of Walt Disney World® Resort.
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It's Tough to be a Bug!®
See the world through a bug's eyes as you peek into the hilarious and dazzling 3-D world of amazing and
amusing insects as they astound you with a one-of-a-kind stage show. Laugh at the fun and startling in-
theater effects like overhead giant spiders! The only thing that will "bug" you is if you miss it!
Land: Discovery Island®
This attraction has FASTPASS
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Kali River Rapids®
Raft down the turbulent waters of the Chakranadi River aboard a 12-passenger raft through an enchanting
Asian rain forest. A blazing inferno rushes toward you! Escape down a rushing waterfall! Beware of gushing geysers! Get set to get wet!
Land: Asia
Height Requirement: 38" (95 cm) or taller
This attraction has FASTPASS
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Kilimanjaro Safaris®
Climb aboard your open-sided safari vehicle for an exciting expedition for the entire family. Animals from
Africa freely roam through acres of savannah, rivers and rocky hills. Look out for giraffes, hippos, elephants,
rhinos, lions and poachers too!
Land: Africa
This attraction has FASTPASS
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Primeval Whirl®
Take a whirl into pr
ehistory in one of these spinning time machines that are part of the zany fun fair of
Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama! Thrill to the sudden dips, hairpin turns and tight curves of this rollicking
coaster. Each colorful car spins independently so you never know how things will "turn" out! It's the best
time you've had in ages.
Land: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Height Requirement: 48" (122 cm) or taller
This attraction has FASTPASS
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
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| Animal Encounters at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park |
Affection
Section
Don't be shy! Enjoy this delightful animal encounter with goats, sheep, pigs, chicken, llamas and more. Watch
for special guest appearances by some of the park's friendlier animals. This is a great way to help little ones
begin to "open their eyes to the world around them."
Land: Rafiki's Planet Watch
Conservation Station®
At trail's end, the discovery has just begun as you visit the center of Disney efforts to promote wildlife
conservation awareness. Inside, there is a whole herd of wild animal experiences, interactive games and
fun-filled shows. See animals up close in this rare behind-the-scenes adventure!
Land: Rafiki's Planet Watch
Discovery IslandTM Trails
Saunter through these sumptuous garden pathways for glimpses of hilarious animal antics and captivating
critters. Have face-to-face encounters with Galapagos tortoises, lemurs, cotton-top tamarin monkeys and
other fascinating creatures.
Land: Discovery Island®
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Habitat Habit!
See endangered cotton-top tamarin primates up close. Trek down this adventure trail and help your animal
friends in ways that you never thought possible. It's fun to share your world and your own backyard with
animals!
Land: Rafiki's Planet Watch
Maharajah Jungle Trek®
Trek into the lush forests for an unparalleled adventure into the wilds of the mystical Anandapur Royal
Forest of Southeast Asia. Have up-close encounters with Komodo dragons and tapirs. Make eye contact
with stalking tigers. Wander among the ruins of an ancient palace inhabited by beautiful and exotic animals!
Land: Asia
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail®
Trek into the forest in search of gorillas! Along the way, enjoy a nature walk through a verdant African valley
filled with Nile hippos, birds and fish. Enter an exotic bird aviary, an underwater hippo viewing area, a
savannah overlook, and have an intimate up-close encounter with a magnificent troop of gorillas.
Land: Africa
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
The Oasis Exhibits
Unwind as you enter this tropical oasis of Eden-like flora and fauna rich with cooling waterfalls and
meandering streams. This idyllic setting sets the stage for your day. From here all paths lead to adventure.
Land: Oasis
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| Other Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Park |
Cretaceous Trail
Enjoy a lush, shady, relaxing and surprising walking tour amidst plant and animal survivors that have
outlived the dinosaurs. Play with a Pachycephalosaur, encounter living animal species that have survived
since prehistoric times and discover fossil dig sites!
Land: DinoLand U.S.A.®
The Tree of Life
Marvel at this 14-story masterpiece sculpted by more than a dozen artisans. The 50-foot wide tree is the centerpiece of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. The swirling tapestry of 325 animal carvings creates
a staggering spectacle that is truly a sight to behold!
Land: Discovery Island®
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
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| Pal Mickey |
Experience the enchantment of Walt Disney World® Resort
with the ultimate Disney expert, Pal Mickey. This huggable, interactive Mickey Mouse plush will let you in on insider park
tips, give you parade and showtime reminders, tell you when your favorite characters are nearby, and let you know about short waits at your favorite attractions. Pal Mickey will
entertain kids of all ages with his jokes, interactive games
and fun facts that will make your visit to the Walt Disney
World Resort truly magical. |
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- Delight in over 700 fun facts and Theme Park tips.
- Innovative technology ensures that Pal Mickey knows where he is while exploring the four Theme Parks,
and he will share information with you at just the right time and place.
- The entertainment continues outside of the Walt Disney World® Resort and even back home, where he
will share his jokes and play three interactive games.
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