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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 171 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
Traveller 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 older children, Activities for young children
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Morrisville, Pennsylvania, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This park used to be my favorite. I love animals but I wish they had more to do. Only 4 real rides and some small shows. The ride lines can get pretty high since there's not many. I still take a few hours every trip to come here but it isn't anything special

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Zimmerman, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

While this park was fun, it was really smelly. There is no air movement between the trees/bamboo. It is a very nice "zoo" and we will return. Great characters here for kids.

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Minneapolis, MN
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We signed up for the Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom, hoping to see a different side of the park and have a bit of fun. Sadly, for our recent week in Orlando, this was the only paid attraction we visited that was truly a bad experience. Upon first arriving, there was no direction as to how to find the... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This is always the first park on any of my WDW vacations. The idea here is to get out very early in the day before the heat and crowds become overwhelming. The animals are a bit more reclusive, especially during the Kilimanjar Safari, but the attractions are wide open with minimal line waiting. Expedition Everest is a fun ride with... More

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Valley Stream, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I wasn't too impressed with this park. Its okay for a day out, and good to visit it at least once, but I wouldn't add it to my family's itinerary on a future Disney trip. I felt there wasn't enough to do and we were mostly looking around going "what's next". It really was in fact mostly a zoo, with... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The park is nice and clean(to be expected at Disney),but we noticed the areas were much smaller than other parks and paths became crowded very quickly. Add in the heat and you get a crowded and agitated group quickly. Still a good Park to visit but go easy on yourself and maybe break it into two days.

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Clinton Township, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 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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