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Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Disney's Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day - April 22, 1998 and is today the fourth most-visited theme park in America, drawing more than 10 million visitors a year. The park is best known for its live animal exhibits and its Expedition Everest roller coaster.

A major new land, Pandora - The World of Avatar, based on the James Cameron movie, will open sometime in 2017. A new nighttime show, Rivers of Light, will open in 2016 as the park begins to expand its hours in preparation for Pandora's opening the next year.

Must-Do

Attractions

• Festival of the Lion King Live Musical Show · Africa
• Kilimanjaro Safaris Narrated Ride · Africa
• Expedition Everest Roller Coaster · Asia · 44 inches to ride
• Maharajah Jungle Trek Walk-Through Exhibit · Asia

Restaurants

• Flame Tree Barbecue Counter Service · Discovery Island

Recommended

Attractions

• Pangani Forest Exploration Trail Walk-Through Exhibit · Africa
• It's Tough to Be a Bug! Movie · Discovery Island
• Finding Nemo - The Musical Live Musical Show · Dinoland USA
• Discovery Island Trails Walk-Through Exhibit · Discovery Island
• Dinosaur Motion Base Ride · Dinoland USA · 40 inches to ride

Restaurants

• Yak and Yeti Table Service · Asia
• Tusker House Restaurant Character Meal · Africa
• Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes Counter Service · Asia

Time Permitting

Attractions

• The Boneyard Playground · Dinoland USA
• Flights of Wonder Animal Show · Asia
• Kali River Rapids Rapids Ride · Asia · 38 inches to ride

Restaurants

• Tamu Tamu Refreshments Counter Service · Africa
• Rainforest Cafe Table Service · The Oasis
• Restaurantosaurus Counter Service · Dinoland USA
• Pizzafari Counter Service · Discovery Island
• Harambe Market Counter Service · Africa
• Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks Counter Service · Asia
• Tiffins Table Service · Discovery Island

Not Recommended

Attractions

• Conservation Station Walk-Through Exhibit · Rafiki's Planet Watch
• Primeval Whirl Roller Coaster · Dinoland USA · 48 inches to ride
• Habitat Habit Walk-Through Exhibit · Rafiki's Planet Watch
• Wildlife Express Train Track Ride · Rafiki's Planet Watch
• Affection Section Walk-Through Exhibit · Rafiki's Planet Watch
• TriceraTop Spin Carnival Spinner · Dinoland USA

Coming Soon

Attractions

• Rivers of Light Live show · Discovery Island
• Flight of Passage Movie · Pandora: The World of Avatar
• Na'vi River Journey Boat ride · Pandora: The World of Avatar

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