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Disney's Animal Kingdom reviews

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Theme Park Insider Editor
Posted: February 28, 2011

Disney's Animal Kingdom was the fourth and latest theme park to open at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, debuting April 22, 1998. This is Disney's live animal theme park, featuring the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris tour through the park's African animal exhibits.

Disney's Animal Kingdom includes many rides and shows that don't feature actual live animals, as well, including the popular Expedition Everest roller coaster and the Finding Nemo and Festival of the Lion King live musical shows.

Buy your tickets in advance on Disney's website, or as part of a Disney hotel stay. Check Disney's website for park operating hours, too. Note that Disney's Animal Kingdom typically closes the earliest of all the Disney theme parks.

For directions, follow the signs from Interstate 4 for Disney's Animal Kingdom, or get driving directions from our Google Map of America's top theme parks. Scroll down to links for Theme Park Insider readers' reviews of all the attractions and restaurants at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Or search our archives for more news about the park.

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Readers' reviews:

Attractions
Africa(Rating)(Height)
Kilimanjaro Safaris9
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail8
Asia(Rating)(Height)
Maharajah Jungle Trek9
Expedition Everest944
Flights of Wonder8
Kali River Rapids638
Avatar Land(Rating)(Height)
Avatar 3D Movie Ride
Avatar Boat Ride
Dinoland USA(Rating)(Height)
Dinosaur840
Finding Nemo - The Musical8
The Boneyard7
Primeval Whirl648
TriceraTop Spin4
Discovery Island(Rating)(Height)
Discovery Island Trails8
It's Tough to Be a Bug!8
After-Dark Spectacular
Rafiki's Planet Watch(Rating)(Height)
Conservation Station5
Wildlife Express Train5
Habitat Habit4
Affection Section4

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Dining
Africa(Rating)
Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery9
Tusker House Restaurant8
Tamu Tamu Refreshments7
Asia(Rating)
Yak and Yeti8
Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafes7
Dinoland USA(Rating)
Restaurantosaurus7
Discovery Island(Rating)
Flame Tree Barbecue8
Pizzafari7
The Oasis(Rating)
Rainforest Cafe7

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