One of the top questions people ask when planning a Disney vacation: “We won’t miss much if we skip Animal Kingdom will we? Isn’t it just like the zoos we have at home?” Many people have this misconception about Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They may have heard from friends that “it’s only a half day park” or “it’s just like the zoo”. Neither of these statements comes close to describing the detail and excitement that can go into a day at the animal kingdom. Aside from the thrills of Expedition Everest and Dinosaur, the animal kingdom offers some of the best shows on property, Finding Nemo-the musical and Festival of the Lion King. Often overlooked because of its location in the character greet section Camp Minnie-Mickey, Festival of the Lion King is an interactive engaging show featuring incredible acrobatic and musical talent.
You could spend a day just taking in all of the details of the different lands and enjoying cultural nuances along the way. From up close looks at the iconic tree of life, to wildlife walks throughout the park. You won’t want to miss a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris, where you are transported to the Harambe Reserve for up close animal viewing and perhaps a few surprises along the way.
If you’re traveling with little ones, you could stop by the above mentioned meet and greet areas to say hello to Disney favorites. The tree of life hosts the fun “it’s tough to be a bug” experience, engaging all of your senses. There is also triceratops spin, a ride similar to Dumbo with a prehistoric twist. Tucked in the back corner of the park is the conservation area known as Rafiki’s planet watch. A peaceful train ride takes you to the conservation station where there are lots of interactive activities for children as they learn about the environment. One such activity, designed with boys in mind boasts the title “match the feces with the species”. This overlooked area of the park is a great location to get special attention from cast members, and even occasionally meet characters such as Rafiki and Jiminy Cricket.
It may be tempting to cut out animal kingdom with so many things to do and see at Walt Disney World, but you would be missing out on some of the greatest adventures anywhere on property. Animal Kingdom may not boast as many rides and thrills as the other parks, but provides hours of quality adventure and excitement for anyone taking the time to seek it out. What adventures will you seek out on your next trip to Animal Kingdom?
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