Disney's Animal Kingdom Info.

A world in itself. The Disney Imagineers have gone to great lengths to authenticate the smallest details. Even the newly paved roads look hundreds of years old with false tree roots cracking the pavement and fossilized leaves imbedded in the gravel. Enjoy all its activities within a day of this 500 -acre theme park. Disney World Animal Kingdom is entertaining, educational and enlightening. Disney turns learning into fun while unique attractions teach us how to live with and protect the many animals, trees and plants sharing our planet.

Safari Village Island
is your base-camp of this Disney theme park. From there each bridge takes you to a different land. Although you enter this wildlife adventure through a modern turn-style, the hustle and bustle of busy city-life is soon forgotten as you experience the beauty of white African Spoonbills and red Scarlet Ibis. As you make your way through the lush greenery and waterfalls an early morning midst covers the ground. As you break through the Oasis, the most amazing sight is before you it's the
Tree of Life This 15 story tree, standing as the centerpiece of this new world, contains over 300 different species carved into it's trunk, branches and roots. Every side offers a different scene and each time you focus on it you'll always find something new. After viewing the hundreds of animals in the trunk, make your way to.

It's Tough to be a Bug
Flik, Hopper, Chili and all the zany critters from Disney's, A Bugs Life, are living deep inside the tree of Life and starring in this hilarious, crawling-with-special effects. This 3-D show will make you squirm, scream, and laugh. This 3D adventure has special effects and lighting that may be frightening to smaller children.

Camp Minnie-Mickey
You can meet the Disney characters and take in a couple of shows. The first show begins at 9:40 am. With the park opening at 7 am, you can catch the characters early but will have to return for the shows. This area may be one to visit second or on your way back to the entrance before you leave.

Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends
Grandmother Willow and a host of live animals chip in and put on a great show for all. Disney has taken the children into consideration offering the first three rows for guests under 11 only. Pocahontas and Grandmother Willow gets everyone involved in saving the Rainforests.

The Festival of the Lion King
A heart pounding, energetic celebration of Disney's animated hit, which surrounds you with singers, dancers and acrobats spectacle of Broadway proportions. The theatre is designed in quads and the movement of the Disney cast members gives everyone a great show no matter where you are seated. The outstanding choreography and emasculate costume design, rate this performance one of Disney's best and a show you should not miss.

Disney Character Greeting Trails
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and other Disney Friends are waiting to meet you and your little ones

DINOLAND USA

bringing you the latest discoveries to the mystery of the mighty dinosaur.

The Bone Yard
The kids can cut loose in this Disney "dig-site play-maze." They can dig up life size wooly mammoth skeleton, and then climb, bounce, slide and swing their way around this prehistoric playground.

Countdown to Extinction
In this very jerky, but fast roller coaster style ride (no inclines or sudden drops) you mission is to save the last dinosaur. Asteroids exploding all around you, and gruesome lizards of legend that want you for dinner make this a jaunt you don't want to miss. Takes place mostly in the dark and brings you back 65 million years on your quest to save the last dinosaur from extinction. A Disney Animal Kingdom feature attraction. fastpass location

Tarzan Rocks Stage Show
Journey into Jungle Book in a live theatrical stage production with a variety of song and dance. Tarzan, Jane, Terk and a cast of jungle gymnasts and rock'n' roll animals perform extreme stunts and hits from Disney's Tarzan Soundtrack in this live performance.

AFRICA

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Amidst the thick of the African jungle lives the family of lowland gorillas, spy on the family of meerkats, hippos and other great animals. As you enter the, glassed in gorilla observation area it is usually crowded as people wait to see the gorillas come out. If there are no gorillas in this observation area, keeping moving as you will be able to see them from the bridge as you move towards the exit.

Conservation Station
gives you the opportunity to see how these animals are cared for and discover the trials they face daily in their natural habitats.

Harambe
This light-hearted and merry village puts you in the heart of true African culture

Asia

Flights of Wonder
Enjoy an amazing display of birds in free flight. You'll have a close look at and learn about these daredevils of the sky.

Maharajah Jungle Trek
Spot the light hearted Gibbons playing among the stilted bamboo-tops, see enormous fruit bats up close, and be awestruck by the playful tigers that live among the beautiful Asian ruins.

Kali River Rapids
Voyage down the swift white waters on this thrilling Disney raft water ride. Soak it up! fastpass location

Where you can survive the overflowing rivers and rocky hills to save "little red" from poachers. Secured in an open-air safari vehicle embark on a 100 acre expedition for an up-close encounter with hundreds of African animals roaming freely. Come face to face with African birds and the powerful gorilla. Keep you eye wide open for lions, giraffes, elephants, zebra and other spectacular creatures living in our Africa. This excursion has been enhanced by the inclusion of cushions on the seats to keep guests of all ages from sliding. This ride is very bumpy and turns are taken rather quickly; therefore if you are not seated all the way back, it is possible to slide off the seat. Parents should hold on to small children.