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Welcome to part 3/4 of the 101 Guide for First Time Disney World Guests! Disney World Florida will always hold a special place in my heart for many reasons, hence my passion to share it with others. These guides are here to help you get the most out of your magical holiday of a lifetime! Holidaying smarter not harder. Now let’s have a browse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
What is Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is many people’s favourite park! Having been there myself I can see why. You get to explore and experience the magic of nature throughout the day and into the night. Discover rare animals, authentic adventures and energetic entertainment, all alive with magic!
Home to over 1,500 animals park wide. Guests can get up close and visit animals at Flying Shows, Maharajah Jungle Trek and Kilimanjaro Safari’s through the Savanna.
Pandora: The World of Avatar is the piece de resistance in my opinion. A land inspired by the movie Avatar, celebrating the magic of nature. The World of Avatar transforms by day to night. Make sure to visit and experience the land transforming into a beautiful bioluminescent and illuminating flora and fauna living pathway.
TOP TIP: If you are a UK or Ireland guest you have access to many exclusive services with your Disney Magic park ticket (when you book online prior to your trip). Make use of Disney Genie a complimentary digital service which lets Guests plan their Disney Park itinerary based on their attractions and dining interests. There is a lot to see, ride and eat in this park! You don’t want to miss out on anything! Plus it’s FREE!!!
Rides & Attractions
Kids Attractions: Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, It’s Tough to Be a Bug, TriceraTop Spin and The Animation Experience at Conservation Station.
Big Thrills: Avatar Flight of Passage, Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest and DINOSAUR.
Family Fun: Kilimanjaro Safaris, Na’vi River Journey, A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King and Discovery Island Trails.
Animal kingdom is an exceptional park for the variety of rides and attractions! Our favourite rides were Expedition Everest for a big thrill, It’s Tough to Be a Bug for a good laugh & Kilimanjaro Safaris to simply admire the beauty of the animals. You may be wondering why I haven’t mentioned any of Pandora’s finest rides. We did not avail of Disney Genie+ during our trip, paired with lack of planning we didn’t manage to ride them. This is why I’m here to help you not make the same mistakes I did! However, it doesn’t make me sad we missed out. It accelerates my motivation and excitement to go back and have more rides to experience for the first time!
Dining
My oh my, there is a wide international variety of foods in Animal Kingdom! African, Asia, Latin, you have it all to enjoy in this park. Let’s have a look at some of my favourite eats at Animal Kingdom:
- Satu’li Canteen– If you want to be immersed by the world of Avatar and dine like the Na’vi you will love this spot. Nourish bowls, cheeseburger bao pods and a variety of plant based options! You can see below my delicious cheeseburger pods and veggie chips.
- Anandapur Ice Cream Truck– The perfect pit stop for a soft-serve waffle cone, frosty float or my personal favourite frozen banana coated in chocolate and peanut bits!
- Restaurantosaurus– A fun dinosaur themed quick service location, you’ll find the best simple food. Angus cheeseburgers to chicken nuggets to fried chicken sandwiches!
TOP TIP: Download the My Disney Experience app ahead of time & make your in park dining experience more convenient! You can preorder your food and select an arrival time, you never have to wait!
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