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Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bear Island Road, Orlando, FL 32819 (Walt Disney World Resort)
407-824-4321
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As featured in Orlando for young kids
Ranked #17 of 170 attractions in Orlando
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Disney, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Performances
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Dining
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveler Description: Disney's Animal Kingdom opened in 1998 at Walt Disney World and, despite Disn... best marketing attempts, it still comes across as a glorified  zoo... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Clinton Township, Michigan
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39 reviews 39 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I volunteer at a zoo at home, so I really like this park. They do a great job with the animals habitats. The safari is my highlight. Get there early though. The water ride is also very refreshing. Don't forgot lion king either. Great way to start the day and then take win an evening at Epcot

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Victoria, Canada
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7 attraction reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The reviews on this park aren't as positive as other parks and I was a little unsure about going here instead of Epcott. I am so glad that we did. The Everest ride was so much fun and the safari was great. Highly recommend it. Disney put a ton of thought into the details of the park and it paid... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Love the Disney experience and certainly Animal Kingdom is no exception. It is a little larger then the other parks and you are going to need to wear comfortable shoes. There is something for everyone there. If you like thrill rides, slower paced adventures, water rides, and character meets. My little guy loved the Bugs Life show which has 3D... More

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Hamburg, Wisconsin, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Very good place. Take the Kilimanjaro Safaris awesome!! Even though it was the middle of the afternoon and hot we still saw a lot of animals. The driver did a good job telling us about the animals we were seeing. The Pangani Forest Exploration Trail was good also, seen lots of animals on that walking trail. Rafiki's Planet watch was... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 attraction reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We recently returned from a week at Disney. It was our first visit, and we loved every bit of magic they had to offer. We started our week off with Animal Kingdom! We were there on Mother's Day; they handed carnations to all of the Moms as we entered the park. The park is gorgeous! I honestly didn't expect to... More

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Clyde, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The safari ride is by its self is worth the trip. The Lion King show is breathtaking. You set around the stage. not a bad seat in the house. There is allot of walking involved in the park.

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See 5 more reviews by funinthesun28721 for Orlando
Independence, ky
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I just wanted to say that bus service that is provided is horrible from Port Orleans Riverside. We usually had to wait up to 30 minutes for a bus 2 to 3 times a day to and from our resort to the attractions! When we asked about the delays, we were told that it just didn't happen. Our last day... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Fantastic place. One I have been looking forward to visiting again in a long time. First of all the Tree of Life is just beautiful and perfect for picture moments. I don't think I can articulate how much I enjoyed this themepark. The standout moments were Expedition Everest and the Festival of the Lion King. I have nothing bad to... More

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washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The landscaping here is phenomenal! The Yeti ride is the best ride of all the parks! Lots of shady spots to cool off and super neat shops! There were dancers from different cultures and lots of delicious looking food! We went later in the day and most of the animals weren't out. This park also closes early, so try to... More

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eastern NC
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5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Had been to Disney World many years ago - but Animal Kingdom did not exist then. The Lion King show is of a quality of shows in London and Las Vegas!

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