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Best things about Animal Kingdom
I thought it would be fun to make threads dedicated to each Disney Florida theme park so fans can tell others what they uniquely love about them.
This one is for Animal Kingdom.
Please tell us what you think are the best things about Animal Kingdom, and this is the hard part, that you can't find in the other parks.
I'll start:
Its lushness gives the feeling of another place and you feel more connected to the earth. There are parts of the park that make an American feel like a foreigner -- like you're not even in a theme park.
What else?
Many visits over 35+ years!
DVC member since 2004 (SSR)
Stayed at: Bay Lake Tower, Polynesian, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Dolphin, PO Riverside, AS Sports, AS Movies, Saratoga, Vero Beach, Hilton Head, Aulani, Disneyland Hotel, and Grand Californian.
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The gorillas.
The unique, and out of the way, walking trails.
The Safari.
Linda aka: Faline
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I love the cloths tied on the wires in Asia. It seems so authentic to me.
Jennifer (aka Mickey'sGirl)
INTERCOT Staff: Guests with Special Needs, Dining and Disney Characters
Last trip: March 2016 - Fantasy
Next trip: Aug 2017 - Aulani
I am a Galactic Hero once more!
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Authentic street acts! They're super interactive and I adore all the music!
"Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children." - Walt Disney
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It's theme is unique of course and where else can you go on an African safari. The food is a bit different and the shows are more like Broadway shows than any other park. I know a lot of people don't like this park but I love it. The emphasis of this park is on the wildlife and celebrating nature.
Dec.11-18, 2021 Port Orleans Riverside
Jan. 25-Feb. 1, 2017, Port Orleans Riverside
Oct. 29-Nov.4, 2014-Yacht Club
Dec. 17-23 2011-Wilderness Lodge
Dec. 20-30, 2008-Pop Century
Dec. 25,2005-Jan.1, 2006-Coronado Springs
Jan. 1-7, 2003-All Star Movies
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FOTLK , the Tree of Life "carvings" and Flametree BBQ ribs
1984-first visit only one day 1996-WL 1998-CSR 2001-CSR 2003-POR & AKL 2004-AKL 2005-CBR 2006-CBR & BC 2007-Pop & CBR (solo) 2010-Pop (solo) 2011-Pop (solo) 2012-Pop 2013-Pop 2014-Pop (solo) 2015-Pop (solo) 2016-Pop (solo)
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Our family LOVES the NEMO show, Dinosaur Ride, fantastic theming in Asia and Africa, and how close we can get to the animals (especially the tigers)!
June 29-July 5th-Shades of Green
Sep 2013-Port Orleans FQ
Dec 2010 Coronado Springs
Dec 2009 Pop Century
Sep 2008 POFQ
Sep 2006 POFQ
SOG Dec 2006
April 2002 All Star
May 1998 SOG
June 1993 POFQ
Disneyland-numerous times since 1966 (Last time-Jul 2012)
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I like all the landscaping too, it is a beautiful Park. That's why I don't understand some of the dislike of AK sometimes, it really is a nice Park to take time and walk with all the different trails that sometimes you may not even see.
Off Site-- All Star Movies-- Pop Century-- Coronado Springs-- Port Orleans French Quarter
Walt Disney-"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money."
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AK at night ~ hands down, is the most breathtaking park place at night. And you don't get many opportunities to be able to experience it like that.
Shannon
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2000~04~06~07~08~09~10~11~12~2015 WDW
1989~2013-2014 Disneyland
~It's not the number of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away~
~You should never take more than you give~ The Circle of Life
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The fact that it is alive....and i'm not talking animals. They had to GROW the park. It's amazing.
2002 - 2022: 20+ visits (POR, BW, All Stars, VWL, CSR, BLT, BC, SSR, CB, Dolphin, OKW, Poly, offsite x8)
DL - 1996, 2019
Next up - January 2023 short trip! We just want to try that 50th Anniversary chocolate monstrosity at Mexico!
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I like that it isn't the same as all the other parks in layout. There are little nooks where you can get out of the crowd and view animals, with a bit of shade or plantings. That's not to say it's not crowded, but since we usually stay at AKL, it's super easy for us to go over an hour or two before it closes and enjoy it when the crowds are leaving!
Also, due to the animals, the experience is never the same twice.
It's my favorite, right behind Epcot.
Next trip DLR in February 2014
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It's hard to explain, but AK has a completely different vibe. It feels less like a theme park than any other place in WDW. It's easy for me, while at the Dawa Bar, to imagine that i really am in Africa.
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Originally Posted by MOJoe
It's hard to explain, but AK has a completely different vibe. It feels less like a theme park than any other place in WDW. It's easy for me, while at the Dawa Bar, to imagine that i really am in Africa.
We REALLY enjoy the Dawa Bar. Love the people watching, love watching the drum show, love the cocktails, really enjoy the place.
I really enjoy the safari and its the closest I've ever come to those sort of animals. I love the lion!
I also REALLY enjoy the food at AK. They have great table service (Yak and Yeti, another great bar), CS (Flame Tree) and good snacks. Of course, we plan our meals around EPCOT, but AK is second for diverse food options!
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Originally Posted by azcavalier
The fact that it is alive....and i'm not talking animals. They had to GROW the park. It's amazing.
I agree
Rob
2/90 - Fort Wilderness Cabin
2/92, 94, 98 - Beach Club
2/96 - Dixie Landings
2/99, 00 - All Star Sports
5/05 - Pop Century
5/07 - Coronado Springs
8/08 - Beach Club Villas
4/10 - Wilderness Lodge Villas
8/12 - Disneyland (offsite)
11/13 - Beach Club Villas
DVC Member
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The conservation station. Anything that educates while simultaneously letting kids have fun...awesome.
"One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation, right at the start of everything thats new, one little spark lights up for you!"
șoș
Mom to our little Prince Everett and Princess Adelaide
August 2020 Caribbean Beach!
Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.
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The details-carvings, theme, beautiful colors and a surprise at every turn. The food and shows.
We'll Go On....Off To Neverland
Wishes!
It's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow....Where Dreams Really Do Come True
Never Forget It was All Started By A Mouse....TTFN
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Watching people as that big sheet of water comes over their heads and soaks them through and through. If it happens to me, that's fun, too.
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The live animals! My favorite are the walking trails. So underrated!
Viva Darth Macho!
APR '98: Wilderness Lodge, 9 days, Honeymoon
OCT '99: Coronado Springs, 8 days, Halloween
AUG '03: All Star Music, 8 days, Summer Fun
AUG '10: Port Orleans Riverside, 10 days, Summer Celebration!
AUG '12: Pop Century, 14 days, My Dream Trip!
AUG '17: Hoping!
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