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Disney's Animal Kingdom

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

About Disney's Animal Kingdom

Location: Disney's Animal Kingdom is part of the Walt Disney World Resort, located just off I-4, south of Orlando. You can get driving directions by clicking the Disney's Animal Kingdom link on Theme Park Insider's Google map of U.S. theme parks.

History: Animal Kingdom opened in April 1998, the fourth theme park at Walt Disney World.

Hours: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com. Walt Disney World is open 365 days a year.

Tickets: Order online. Always try to buy your tickets in advance, to save time when you get to the park.

Strategy: Try Theme Park Insider's Four Hour Tour of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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Readers' Tips for Visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom

[586 + / 70 -] Call 407-WDW-DINE or visit http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/restaurants/ up to 180 days before your visit to make your dining reservations.

[331 + / 74 -] If staying at a Disney-owned resort, take advantage of the Extra Magic hours, where lines are short and crowds are small! It's the best time to visit some of the more popular attractions while feeling like you're the only ones in the park!

[231 + / 20 -] The Attractions you MUST get a fastpass for to save your sanity: Splash Mountain, Peter Pan's Flight, Space Mountain, Toy Story Mania, Test Track, Soarin, Rockin Roller Coaster, Kilimanjaro Safaris.

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Kilimanjaro Safaris9
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail8
Asia(Rating)(Height)
Expedition Everest944
Maharajah Jungle Trek8
Flights of Wonder8
Kali River Rapids738
Camp Minnie-Mickey(Rating)(Height)
Festival of the Lion King9
Dinoland USA(Rating)(Height)
Dinosaur840
Finding Nemo - The Musical8
Primeval Whirl748
TriceraTop Spin5
The Boneyard5
Discovery Island(Rating)(Height)
It's Tough to Be a Bug!8
Discovery Island Trails7
Rafiki's Planet Watch(Rating)(Height)
Affection Section6
Habitat Habit6
Conservation Station6
Wildlife Express Train6

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Dining

Africa(Rating)
Dawa Bar9
Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery8
Tusker House Restaurant8
Asia(Rating)
Yak & Yeti8
Dinoland USA(Rating)
Restaurantosaurus5
Discovery Island(Rating)
Flame Tree Barbecue8
Pizzafari8
The Oasis(Rating)
Rainforest Café7

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