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Disney's Animal Kingdom Park to Close Permanently
Walt Disney World to Close the Animal Kingdom Park
In a stunning announcement this morning, the Walt Disney Company has announced the closing of their largest, and some would say least successful, theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The announcement, made this morning outside of the park during a hastily called press conference, shocked many.
“The Walt Disney Company has decided that the Animal Kingdom Theme Park will close after this summer’s busy season,” stated Vice President Mary Steiner. “We feel that this park cannot continue to operate under the strict standards that Disney holds itself to.”
Steiner further commented that the Animal Kingdom Park has lost money since its first year, and Disney Imagineers have continually stated that they wanted to put their efforts into more crowd pleasing endeavors.
Guests had mixed feelings.
“I only come here for the new coaster,” stated Orlando native Tony Dawnson. “This park has nothing else to offer me. I like Disney just fine, but they blew it on this one!”
“It’s a shame,” said Cathy Partington toting her two daughters. “We love the park; it’s beautifully done; the plants, the animals, the themes. We’re devastated by this news.”
Steiner alluded to the fact that the Animal Kingdom’s attendance pales in comparison to the other three parks at Walt Disney World. “We anticipated a much more positive response from the public. However, with the land being used here, Disney can do some fantastic things.” She did not elaborate on what the future plans of said land would be.
Steiner further went on to ease people’s minds regarding the animals at the park. “All our animals will be relocated. They will find new homes in either Walt Disney World or at an accredited zoological park. Many of the animals from our Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction will be used at the new expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.”
She gave no further indication of what would happen with the land, once the park has been vacated.
-Associated Press
AP Writer Joe K. Ster
April 1, 2007
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This sounds like some of the {stuff} my mother would try to pull on April Fools.
Enjoying the Magic every year since 1971!
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Thats crazy now other parks will be to busy. This is a great park They are leting Disney World fall apart by doing stupid things like this.
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is this april fools or not because this is a very serious thing and if it is going to close than my family will be devastated
Taylor
been over 10 times and aint stoppin.
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Dihydrogen Monoxide has also been recently found in Bay Lake. Bad news all around for Disney fans.
Dave aka: Altair
"Even though they're graceful when swimmin', it's hard to believe sailors thought they were women" - Manatee area, the Living Seas
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I hate April Fools day...
~ Kristen
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'85,'86,'87,'88,'89,'91,'96, '02, '05
Polynesian Resort with my Family & BFF, Dec '07!!!
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Originally Posted by dumbo ears
is this april fools or not because this is a very serious thing and if it is going to close than my family will be devastated
Taylor, welcome to April Folls Day on Intercot
Son of Jor-El.. Kneel before Zod...
TRICIA JONES: I heard that you were going to propose to Brandi Svenning at some theme park. When are men going to learn that women want ROMANCE, not Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...
BRODIE: Hey, now, be fair. EVERYONE wants Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
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Maleficent's Dad - Kudos for a very well-written press release. Convincing, articulate, and worthy of this auspicious day.
As for those of you who bought it, stay calm! The Yeti and his furry friends will be with us for a long time to come.
If it was completely not believable, there'd be no point in posting it!
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Maybe he should have said the article was from the Orlando Sentinal... Then it would have been more believable..
Son of Jor-El.. Kneel before Zod...
TRICIA JONES: I heard that you were going to propose to Brandi Svenning at some theme park. When are men going to learn that women want ROMANCE, not Mr. Toad's Wild Ride...
BRODIE: Hey, now, be fair. EVERYONE wants Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
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I'm probably the only one who's disappointed this is only for April Fool's Day.
Would that it were actually true!
Ian ºOº
INTERCOT Senior Imagineer
Veteran of over 60 trips to Disney theme parks and proud to have stayed in every Disney resort in the continental United States! º0º
Next trip:
April 2018 - Saratoga Springs Treehouse
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-Associated Press
AP Writer Joe K. Ster
April 1, 2007
Great author!
For a split second, I said to myself, "gasp! huh?" then I said to self: "Wait! It is April Fool's Day! I will not be fooled by that dragon's father!"
Disney World: 10/92 Yacht Club, 11/96 Disney Institute, 12/00 Yacht Club, 6/05 Beach Club, 8/06 Shades of Green, 8/07 Caribbean Beach Resort, 10/07 Coronado Springs, 12/08 French Quarter, 3/10 All Star Sports, 4/12 Port Orleans Riverside
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You got me!
Having just returned this morning from a Cub Scout camping weekend and getting little sleep, I was dropping my teeth reading the 'announcement'. I hadn't realized what today's date was, so was buying into the whole thing. Very relieved to find the April Fools response or I would have been passing on the 'news' to other Disney fans like myself.
Kim
1st Trip - 1986 - Howard Johnsons in DTD for our honeymoon
2nd Trip - Sept, 2006 - Wilderness Lodge for our anniversary w/2 sons 7 & 9
3rd Trip - Sept, 2008 - Wilderness Lodge
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You got me!!
I read this notice and right away was trying to figure out when I could go. Then my daughter got April fooled. So I am glad I went back to read it. That was a really good one.
Walt will always be my HERO.
1973 - 1999 Disneyland twice a month
2003 June offsite WDW
2004 & 2006 Dec. AK
2007 Feb. PP Disneyland
2008 Jan. All Star Movies
2009 Jun. DLH Disneyland
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Good one!
'94 & '97 Off Site
'98, '04 & '07 PO - Riverside
'00 Polynesian I '01 Contemporary
'02 Animal Kingdom Lodge I '03 All Star Movies
'05, '08 & '09 Pop Century I '06 Wilderness Lodge
Next 9/18 PO - French Quarter
"Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." ~ Walt Disney
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OH MY GOODNESS...THAT WAS INSPIRED!! I read the park was closing and reached to pick up the phone to call my DH who is out of town. Then I thought..wait a minute...is this an April Fools thing??? Whew... not that AK is my favorite or anything, but I would hate to see failure at WDW. Great job again!!
Disney Institute December 1999
Ft. Wilderness June 1993, 1997, 2002, 2006-December 2007
Caribbean Beach January 2008
Port Orleans Riverside - January 2009
Pop Century January 2007, December 2009, November 2010
Pop CenturyOctober 2011
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-Associated Press
AP Writer Joe K. Ster
April 1, 2007
!!! I went into immediate panic mode when I first saw the post - AK is my favorite park - then remembered the date - but it was so well written, you just about had me wondering!! Great job!!
Blythe
Past trips -
3x offsite,May 06 CBR,Oct 07 I'cot 10,Dec 08 CBR,Jan 09 ASMu,Oct 09 CBR/AKL,Jan 11 AsMu,Aug 11 CBR, Oct 11 AKL,Oct 12 I'cot 15,Aug 13 CBR,Aug '14 mini AKL trip
Next -
May '17 DL OR June '17 CBR
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