Walt Disney
World® Animal Kingdom
The fun
gets wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Explore the realm of creatures
that inhabit our world . . . and our imagination . . . and create an adventure
that roars with excitement. Savor thrilling attractions, colorful live shows,
the majesty of nature and our never-ending fascination with animals.
Thrill Rides in
Animal Kingdom
For those that love excitement, we recommend attractions that yield maximum
thrills every time.
DINOSAUR
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Whoosh back to primeval times for a wild ride of an expedition to complete your
dangerous mission. The clock is ticking on your Time Rover and you have mere
minutes to rescue a stray dinosaur. Beware the hungry clutches of one large
meat-eating predator and the devastating power of an impending asteroid! It's
fast. It's a blast! It's in the past!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Height Requirement: 40" (102 cm) or taller
This attraction has FASTPASS
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Expedition Everest –
Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
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Through the mists of Asia, a colossal new adventure rises. Expedition Everest™!
Hop on a high-speed train through the Himalayas for treacherous chasms and
hair-pin turns which are just the start of the action. But beware, screams get
the attention of the mountain’s guardian – the dreaded Yeti. In an instant,
frigid winds blast and icy tracks hurl the train forward, then backward into the
abyss on a spiraling drop into the mountain. You see the beast. Trouble is, he
sees you too.
Location: Asia
Height Requirement: 44" (113 cm) or taller
This attraction has FASTPASS
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
FUN FOR THE LITTLE ONES
If traveling with little ones, we recommend attractions that emphasize fun.
These include live shows and attractions in which beloved Disney Characters
spring to life, creating fun for our youngest Guests.
Dino-Sue
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Visit Disney's oldest "cast" member, clocking in at 67 million years. Dino-Sue
is a painstaking reproduction of the largest, most complete T-Rex ever found!
The length of a four-story building, the mighty T-Rex is available to pose for
pictures with you at the Dino institute. It's fossiliferous!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Fossil Fun Game
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Erupting with fun, these dinosaur-themed games offer a good time for everyone.
Whether you are wowed by the nostalgic past of a carnival or by the distant
prehistoric past, these games are a total blast from the past!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
The Boneyard
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Slip, slide, slither and slosh through a play maze filled with fun fossils.
"Exploration.
 Excavation. Exultation." is the motto of the Dino Institute and
nowhere is this truer than here. Would-be paleontologists young and old play
amidst a world of dinosaur discoveries like a Triceratops, T-Rex and Wooly
Mammoth. Frolic among the fossils!
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
TriceraTop Spin
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Take the family for a spin aboard this whirling, twirling, friendly flying
dinosaur. Climb into one of these four-person dino vehicles and spin 'round, up
and down. Expect a dino-sized surprise for kids rising from the giant tin top at
the hub of it all. It's an experience that can't be "topped!"
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.®
Wildlife Express Train
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Ride the rails on this rustic African train that travels the savannah for a
behind-the-scenes journey through several animal housing and care areas of the
park. In just over five minutes, your guided train ride transports you to the
core of the park's conservation center. All aboard!
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch®
Animal Encounters
Join together with your
circle of loved ones to enjoy the majesty of nature and the fascinating animals
— real and imagined — that enrich our planet in these exciting attractions.
Affection Section
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Don't be shy! Enjoy this delightful animal encounter with goats, sheep, pigs,
chicken, llamas and more. Watch for special guest appearances by some of the
park's friendlier animals. This is a great way to help little ones begin to
"open their eyes to the world around them."
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch
Conservation Station
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At trail's end, the discovery has just begun as you visit the center of Disney
efforts to promote wildlife conservation awareness. Inside, there is a whole
herd of wild animal experiences, interactive games and fun-filled shows. See
animals up close in this rare behind-the-scenes adventure!
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch
Discovery Island Trails
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Saunter through these sumptuous garden pathways for glimpses of hilarious animal
antics and captivating critters. Have face-to-face encounters with Galapagos
tortoises, lemurs, cotton-top tamarin monkeys and other fascinating creatures.
Location: Discovery Island®
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Habitat Habit!
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See endangered cotton-top tamarin primates up close. Trek down this adventure
trail and help your animal friends in ways that you never thought possible. It's
fun to share your world and your own backyard with animals!
Location: Rafiki's Planet Watch
Maharajah Jungle Trek
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Trek into the lush forests for an unparalleled adventure into the wilds of the
mystical Anandapur Royal Forest of Southeast Asia. Have up-close encounters with
Komodo dragons and tapirs. Make eye contact with stalking tigers. Wander among
the ruins of an ancient palace inhabited by beautiful and exotic animals!
Location: Asia
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
Pangani Forest Exploration
Trail
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Trek into the forest in search of gorillas! Along the way, enjoy a nature walk
through a verdant African valley filled with Nile hippos, birds and fish. Enter
an exotic bird aviary, an underwater hippo viewing area, a savannah overlook,
and have an intimate up-close encounter with a magnificent troop of gorillas.
Location: Africa
This attraction interacts with Pal Mickey
The Oasis Exhibits
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Unwind as you enter this tropical oasis of Eden-like flora and fauna rich with
cooling waterfalls and meandering streams. This idyllic setting sets the stage
for your day. From here all paths lead to adventure.
Location: Oasis |
