Heading to Walt Disney World and wondering what to ride,
Use our Disney’s Animal Kingdom blog as your guide!
From animal encounters to musical shows,
You’ll find magic and fun wherever you go!
š¢Our favourite attractions!š¢
1. Expedition Everest
Take an expedition on this thrilling ride complete with big drops! Board the train and after a steep ascent speed your way through into complete darkness. Make sure to keep an eye out for the Yeti! This ride is perfect for older children who love fast rides!
2. Primeval Whirl
Whizz back in time as you sit in your very own time machine! Twirl past cartoon dinosaurs, meteors and a jigsaw puzzle of dinosaur bones.
3. Tricera Top Spin
Check out this roarsome ride! Hop on board your very own triceratops and prepare for liftoff! Sitting at the front of your dinosaur you can control if you go backwards or forwards and sitting at the back, control how high you fly! We know kids will just love this ride.
4. Kali River Rapids
If you enjoy water rides and don’t mind getting wet, you will love this ride! Relax across the water before you’re quickly whisked along the current and plummeted down a 20-foot slope. This ride is sure to have every squealing with excitement!
5. Avatar Flight of Passage
Hop onboard a mountain banshee as you go on an interstellar expedition! Travel under waves and get a close-up view of the moon’s landscape. This is the perfect ride for anyone who loves 3D rides! Whilst you wait, check out the interactive line where you can explore Pandora Conversation Initiative.
šOur favourite restaurants!š
1. Tusker House Restaurant
If you’re craving a character meeting experience, Tusker House is the place for you! Tusker House features mouth-watering African inspired cuisine with Safari Donald Duck and friends waiting to meet you! I’m glad this restaurant is a buffet as you’ll definitely be wanting more of the delicious food.
2. Tiffins Restaurant
Prepare your tastebuds for a world full of flavours at this signature dining experience! From falafel to octopus to chocolate ganache, this restaurant has amazing foods to suit everyone.
3. Satu’li Canteen
After you’ve enjoyed your 3D Avatar Flight of Passage ride, check out this restaurant to continue the Avatar adventure! I recommend you try the unique cheeseburger bao buns or the blueberry cream cheese mousse dessert which looks like its straight from Pandora.
4. Harambe Market
If you’re looking for some delicious quick food, Harambe Market is one to check out in between rides. The menu features mouthwatering gyros, sausages and roasted vegetable bowls making it the perfect place for any dietary need.
5. Restaurantosaurus
This dinosaur-themed restaurant has delicious food from cheeseburgers to hotdogs and chicken nuggets! I think this will be hit with the kids. Make sure to also have a look around the restaurant and the amazing dinosaur interior!
šŖOur favourite shows!šŖ
1. Finding Nemo – The Musical
Time: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm
Listen to the amazing songs and marvel at the beautiful scenery of this musical! Telling the story of everyone’s favourite fish Nemo and his dads Marlins trip through the Australian current, this show will be a great hit with the whole family.
2. Rivers of Light: We Are One
Time: 9pm & 10pm
This light show is simply breathtaking! Be amazed as you watch the circle of life including moments from the new Lion King movie along with the reimagined soundtrack showing favourite classic Disney scenes of discovery, fun, friendship, fear and love.
3. It’s Tough to be a Bug!
Time: 9am to 10pm
Put on your bug eyes and become an honorary insect in this 3D movie and live show! Hosted by Flik learn all about how insects survive the wild. This attraction is sure to have the whole family squealing with excitement as you dodge flying quills, feel sprays from soldier termites and smell a putrid defence stench from a stink bug!
4. Festival of the Lion King
Time: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm
Feel as though you’re right in the African savanna as you marvel as this live show! Hear your favourite The Lion King songs such as “Hakuna Matata”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” and “Circle of Life”. This show is one perfect for the whole family especially if you love The Lion King!
5. Winged Encounters ā The Kingdom Takes Flight
Time: 9am to 4pm
If you love live animal shows, you’ll be amazed at this one! Listen to facts all about the free-flying flock of macaws as they swoop all around you, making it the ultimate bird-watching experience.
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