On April 22nd of this year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrated its 20th anniversary. This amazing theme park is jam-packed with rides, attractions, entertainment, and eateries. If you choose to visit this tourist attraction, you will find that there are so many aspects of the park to explore that you do not know where to start. To help you plan your visit, this is some of the best features of Disney’s Animal Kingdom that you should try to include in your itinerary for the visit.
Best Ride – Avatar Flight of Passage
One of the best rides currently at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is also one of its newest. Avatar Flight of Passage is located in Pandora- The World of Avatar. This 3D ride involves flying on the back of a mountain banshee over the landscape of the moon. The swoops and turns in this ride are ideal for thrill-seekers.
Best Water Ride – Kali River Rapids
Rides that feature water always add an extra element of fun to the experience and this is certainly the case with Kali River Rapids. This fast-paced raft ride takes you along the rip-roaring river through the lush jungle surroundings and wetness is guaranteed.
Best Attraction – Kilimanjaro Safaris
If you have always dreamed of enjoying a safari experience, then this is the next best thing. Kilimanjaro Safaris allows you to recreate an African safari experience by riding in an open-topped vehicle through an environment based on African landscapes and featuring some of the continent’s most famous animals.
Best Daytime Entertainment – Festival of the Lion King
Festival of the Lion King is a 30-minute indoor performance that takes place at regular intervals throughout the day. It is suitable for all ages and features songs from the Disney film ‘The Lion King. Other notable features of this entertainment include the energetic dancing, the special effects, the puppetry, and the flamboyant costumes.
Best Nighttime Entertainment – Rivers of Light
The fun at the Animal Kingdom doesn’t stop when the sun goes down as there is plenty to keep you entertained in the evenings. Rivers of Light is a spectacular performance that takes place on boats along the park’s river and is a spectacle of lights, special effects, and music. The performance also features animal folklore.
Best Fine Dining Restaurant – Tiffins
Tiffins offers the best fine dining experience at the Animal Kingdom, so it is a fantastic choice if you have something to celebrate or you simply enjoy eating food that is prepared to the highest standard. The menu consists of a vast array of beautiful dishes from around the world. Options include light eats, succulent meat dishes, flavorsome fish, vegetarian options, and stunning desserts. There is a wine package available for those aged 21 or over.
Best Family Restaurant – Rainforest Cafe
This themed family restaurant offers an amazing experience in addition to good food. Diners feel like they are sitting in a real rainforest and this is something that the younger members of your party will love. The menu features a range of American-style eats that have a unique tropical twist.
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