Disney's Animal Kingdom
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| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | April 22, 1998 |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
| Operator | Disney Parks, Experiences and Products |
| Operating season | All year-round |
| Area | 500 acres (202.3 ha) |
| Website | https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom/ |
Disney's Animal Kingdom is an amusement park located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. Opened on April 22, 1998, it is one of four parks that make up Walt Disney World Resort. The park has a focus on shows, animal viewings, and scenery. However, there is currently one roller coaster as of 2022. It is part of Disney's Florida resort. The other parks at Walt Disney World Resort are Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Attractions
Roller Coasters
Present (1)
| Name | Area | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Everest | Asia | Vekoma | Sit-Down | 2006 | Operating |
Former (1)
| Name | Area | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Relocated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeval Whirl | Dinoland U.S.A. | Reverchon | Spinning | 2002 | 2020 | Unknown |
Attractions
| Name | Area | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar Flight Of Passage | Pandora - World Of Avatar | Walt Disney Imagineering | Simulator | May 27, 2017 | Operating |
| Dinosaur | Dinoland U.S.A. | Walt Disney Imagineering | Tracked Dark Ride | April 22, 1998 | Operating |
| It's Tough To Be A Bug | Discovery Island | Walt Disney Imagineering | 3D Cinema | April 22, 1998 | Operating |
| Kali River Rapids | Asia | Intamin | River Rapids | March 18, 1999 | Operating |
| Na'vi River Journey | Pandora - World Of Avatar | Sansei Technologies | Dark Boat Ride | May 27, 2017 | Operating |
| TriceraTop Spin | Dinoland U.S.A. | Zamperla | Jets | November 1, 2001 | Operating |
| Wildlife Express Train | Africa | Severn Lamb | Miniature Railway | April 22, 1998 | Operating |
Areas
Oasis
The Oasis is the park's logistic equivalent to Main Street U.S.A. and provides the transition from the park's entrance to the world of animals. The main paths feature animal exhibits and dense vegetation and trees lead deeper into the park and then onto Discovery Island.
Food
- Rainforest Café
Shop
- Garden Gate Giftsw
- The Outpost Shop
- The Rainforest Cafe Shop
- Outpost Cart
Discovery Island
Discovery Island is located at the center of the park, and is an island within the park's Discovery River waterway. It serves as the "central hub" connecting the other sections of the park by bridges, with the exception of Rafiki's Planet Watch. It was originally called Safari Village, as Discovery Island was the name for the small zoological park located in Walt Disney World's Bay Lake, but renamed after that area closed in 1999. The Tree of Life, the park's sculpted, man-made baobab tree, is located in this section and is surrounded by trails and animal enclosures.
Attractions
- It's Tough To Be A Bug
Food
- Tiffins (Sit Down)
- Flame Tree Barbeque (Quick Service)
- Pizzafari (Quick Service)
- Nomad Lounge (Bar)
- The Smiling Crocodile (Stand)
- Terra Treats (Stand)
- Eight Spoon Cafe (Coffee)
- Isle Of Java (Coffee)
- Creature Comforts (Starbucks)
Shop
- Discovery Trading Company (LAND'S MAIN SHOP)
- Adventures Outpost
- Disney Outfitters
- Island Mercantile
- Riverside Depot
- Tree Of Life Cart
- Tiffins Cart
Meet & Greets
- Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse (In Safari Outfits)
- Pochahontas
- Russel & Dug
- Rafiki
- Timon
- Kevin
Africa
Africa is one of the original areas of the park. Set in the fictional east African port village of Harambe, this area contains several animal exhibits. Some snippets from Africa that were duplicated by the Disney Imagineers are a fortress that was found in Tanzania and a water-stained crumbling old building that was found in Kenya. Harambe includes a "hotel," restaurants, an outdoor bar that has live entertainment, and different marketplaces.
Attractions
- Kilimanjaro Safari
- Festival of the Lion King
Food
- Tusker House (Sit Down)
- Harambe Market (Quick Service)
- Tamu Tamu Refreshments. (Stand)
- Harambe Fruit Market (stand
- Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery (Coffee)
- Dawa Bar (Bar)
- Mahindi (Cart)
Shop
- Mombasa Marketplace
- Zuri's Sweet Shop
- Ziwani Traders
- Miraya's Souvinirs
- Africa Hub Cart
Rafiki's Planet Watch
Rafiki's Planet Watch is the only section of the park not connected to Discovery Island; it connects only to Africa. Guests board the 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge Wildlife Express Train for the short trip to and from the area, which consists of three sub-areas.
Shop
- Out Of The Wild
Asia
Asia, the first expansion area added to Disney's Animal Kingdom, first opened in 1999. This area is set in the fictional kingdom of Anandapur (which means "Place of many delights" in Sanskrit). Anandapur evokes the traits of Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, and Thailand. According to Disney history, Anandapur was established as a royal hunting preserve in 1544. Anandapur contains both the riverside village of Anandapur, and Serka Zong, which is set in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Attractions
- Expedition Everesrt: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Kali River Rapids
Food
- Yak & Yeti Restrurant (Sit Down)
- Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafe (Quick Service)
- Caravan Road (Stand)
- Mr Kamal's (Stand)
- Anadapur Ice Cream Truck (Stand)
- Rivers Of Light We Are One Dessert Party (Stand)
- Yak & Yeti Quality Beverages (Bar)
- Warung Outpost (Bar)
- Drinkwallah (Bar)
- Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks
Shop
- Serka Zong Bazaar (Land's Main Shop)
- Mandala Gifts
- Yak & Yeti Bhaktapur Market
- Serka Cart
- Kali Cart
- Maharajah Cart
Pandora - World Of Avatar
Pandora – The World of Avatar is themed to the fictional alien exoplanetary moon, Pandora, from James Cameron's Avatar series. The area is themed to the Valley of Mo'ara.
Attractions
- Avatar Flight Of Passage
- Na'vi River Journey
Food
- Satu'li Canteen (Quick Service)
- Pongu Pongu (Bar)
Shop
- Windtraders (LAND'S MAIN SHOP)
- Colors of Mo'ora
Dinoland U.S.A.
DinoLand U.S.A. is themed around dinosaurs and other extinct prehistoric life. The area is anchored by the Dino Institute, a fictitious palaeontological facility which is home to Dinosaur, a dark thrill ride loosely inspired by the 2000 Disney animated film of the same name, featuring a harrowing trip through time to the Late Cretaceous Period. Just outside the Institute is "Dino-Sue", a casting of a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil that is the most complete yet found. At the nearby Boneyard, there is a multi-leveled playground area with a Columbian mammoth fossil to be uncovered and a cast skeleton of a Brachiosaurus. Adjacent to the Institute and its surrounding facilities, is Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, which recalls the many roadside attractions that were once scattered throughout the United States, being constructed by the owners of an old gas station hoping to take advantage of the tourism business the Institute has brought in. The area features Primeval Whirl, a steel Wild Mouse spinning roller coaster, the TriceraTop Spin aerial carousel ride, carnival games and gift shops. At the eastern edge of DinoLand U.S.A. is the Theater in the Wild, which hosts Finding Nemo – The Musical, a live-action musical stage show based on the story of the 2003 Disney·Pixar animated film Finding Nemo.
Attractions
- DINOSAUR
- Primeval Whirl
- TriceraTop Spin
Food
- Restaurantosaurus (Sit Down)
- Dino-Diner (Quick Service)
- Dino-Bite Snacks (Stand)
- Trillo-Bites (Stand)
Shop
- Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures (LAND'S MAIN SHOP)
- Dino Institute Shop
- Dino-Land Cart
- Boneyard Cart
- Dino-Rama Cart
- Theater In The Wild Cart
Meet & Greets
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Goofy
- Chip & Dale
- Scrooge McDuck
- Launchpad McQuack
External Links
- Disney's Animal Kingdom on the Roller Coaster DataBase.
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