The Resorts Gal Guide to
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Preview our most popular planning articles for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’ve listed the park’s attractions below respective to their lands. Animal Kingdom is a significant park, and we make it simple by breaking it down into areas. These articles provide specifics for each attraction, including things like eligibility for early theme park hours, extended hours, and height requirements. We also provide tips and walk through experiences with photos for each ride. Lastly, we have our entertainment, character, and planning articles for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We hope you’ll find these resources useful in planning your Walt Disney World vacation.
The Oasis and Discovery Island
Discovery Island is the heart of the park and the immediate area surrounding the Tree of Life. Bridges on each side of Discovery Island lead to Africa, Asia, Dinoland, the U.S.A., and Pandora, the World of Avatar. The following attractions are available in this area of the park:
The Oasis Exhibits at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Photos and Things to Do)
It’s Tough to Be a Bug! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Wilderness Explorers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Touring the Discovery Island Trails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Winged Encounters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (A Not-To-Be Missed Bird Encounter)
Adventurer’s Outpost (Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
Meet Dug and Russell from ‘UP’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Meet Kevin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Pandora, World of Avatar
Pandora, the World of Avatar, is the newest land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When guests visit this part of the park, they step onto another planet with floating mountains and stunning flora.
Pandora, the World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Satu’li Canteen Review
Africa Attractions
The Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is toward the back of the park. You’ll take the path to the left of the Tree of Life and then cross the bridge to Harambe. Africa is home to one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World, Kilimanjaro Safaris.
The Animation Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A Visit to Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom’s Wildlife Express Train
Affection Section at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom
Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (With Lots of Photos)
Asia Attractions
The Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is toward the back of the park, opposite Africa. To cross the bridge to Asia, take the path to the immediate right of the Tree of Life. Asia is home to a popular thrill ride, Expedition Everest.
The Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Expedition Everest Ride at Disney World
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Feathered Friends in Flight! (Bird Show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom)
Dinoland U.S.A
Dinoland U.S.A. is to the immediate right of the park from Discovery Island. This land is expected to be revamped in the future. However, Disney hasn’t released any official information at this time.
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DINOSAUR Ride Review at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
TriceraTop Spin at Animal Kingdom
The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Meet Chipmunk-O-Saurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Chip and Dale)
Meet Donald Duck at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Meet Daisy Duck at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom Planning
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