122. Orlando - Disney World - Animal Kingdom

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Welcome to a place where the magic
of Disney meets the untamed beauty of nature.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom. This sprawling five
hundred eighty acre theme park is unlike

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any other, inviting you to step
into a world of exotic animals, thrilling

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rides, and immersive experiences that will
transport you to the far corners of the

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globe. As you enter the park, you'll be greeted by the iconic Tree

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of Life, a towering one hundred
and forty five foot sculpture that serves as

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the centerpiece of Animal Kingdom. But
this is no ordinary tree. Look closely

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and you'll see over three hundred intricately
carved animals hidden in its branches and roots,

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each won a testament to the incredible
diversity of life on our planet.

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From there, your journey will take
you through the park x seven unique lands,

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each one offering its own unforgettable experiences. In Africa, you'll embark on

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a thrilling safari ride through the Harambe
Wildlife Reserve, where you'll come face to

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face with real life elephants, giraffes, and lions roaming freely across the savannah.

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And don't miss the Festival of the
Lion King, a breath taking live

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show that brings the beloved Disney classic
to life with stunning costumes, acrobatics and

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music. Next, head to Asia, where you'll find yourself in the heart

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of a crumbling ancient temple, face
to face with the fearsome Yetti. On

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Expedition Everest Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, This high speed roller coaster will take

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you on a heart pumping journey through
the Himalayas, complete with backwards drops and

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close encounters with the elusive, Abominable
Snowman. But the thrills don't stop there.

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In Pandora, the World of Avatar, you'll step into a bioluminescent rainforest

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filled with floating mountains, glowing plants, and other worldly creatures. Don't miss

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the Chainants to Ride Avatar Flight of
Passage, a groundbreaking three D simulator that

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will have you soaring on the back
of a flying bansheet over the stunning landscapes

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of Pandora. Dinosaur is a high
speed dark ride that takes you back in

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time to the age of the Dinosaurs. The story behind the ride is that

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you're part of a top secret research
team sent back to the late Cretaceous period

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to rescue an Iguanodon before the asteroid
that wiped out the dinosaurs hits Earth.

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As you board your time Rover vehicle, you'll be launched on a bumpy,

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chaotic journey through a dense prehistoric jungle
filled with towering trees, winding rivers,

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and, of course, dinosaurs.
The ride uses a combination of animatronics,

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special effects, and motion simulation to
create a truly immersive experience that feels like

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you're really there. Along the way, you'll encounter a variety of dinosaurs,

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from the peaceful parasaur Lofus to the
menacing Carnataurus. The highlight of the ride

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comes when you come face to face
with a massive, teeth gnashing Tyrannosaurus Rex,

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who chases your vehicle through the jungle
in a heart pounding finale. What

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makes dinosaurs so thrilling is the attention
to detail in the ride's design. The

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animatronic dinosaurs are incredibly lifelike, with
realistic movements and sounds that will make you

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feel like you're really in the presence
of these prehistoric beasts. The ride's queue

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is also filled with fascinating educational exhibits
about dinosaurs, and the science behind the

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ride. But Dinosaur is just one
of the many incredible rides at Animal Kingdom.

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Another must do attraction is Expedition Everest
Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, a

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high speed roller coaster that takes you
on a thrilling journey through the Himalayas in

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search of the legendary Yetti. The
ride begins with a scenic train journey through

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the mountain landscape, but soon takes
a terrifying turn when you discover that the

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track ahead has been torn up.
From there, you'll plummet backwards down the

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mountain, twist and turn through icy
caverns and jagged cliffs, and come face

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to face with the fearsome Yetti himself. For a more family friendly adventure,

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check out Kilimanjaro Safaris, a guided
tour through the park's African savannah that gets

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you up close and personal with real
life animals like giraffes, elephants, and

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lions. The ride takes place in
an open air vehicle that winds its way

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through the park's lush landscapes, with
a knowledgeable guide pointing out the various animals

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and sharing fascinating facts about their behavior
and Habitat Another popular ride at Animal Kingdom

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is Avatar Flight of Passage, a
three D motion simulator that takes you on

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a thrilling journey through the world of
Pandora from the hit movie Avatar. The

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ride uses cutting edge technology to create
a truly immersive experience with stunning visuals,

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realistic motion, and even sense that
make you feel like you're really flying on

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the back of a mountain bansheet.
From the heart pounding thrills of Dinosaur and

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Expedition Everest to the awe inspiring beauty
of Kilimanjaro Safaris and Avatar Flight of Passage,

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Animal Kingdom has something for everyone.
Of course, no visit to Animal

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Kingdom would be complete without exploring its
incredible animal exhibits and encounters. From the

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gorillas of the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
to the exotic birds of the Maharajah Jungle

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Trek, you'll have the chance to
learn about and appreciate some of the world's

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most fascinating creatures up close. And
when you need a break from the excitement,

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head to Discovery Island or Dino Land, USA for some classic Disney charm

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and fun. Whether you're watching a
live musical performance digging for fossils, or

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simply soaking up the atmosphere. There's
something for everyone in these whimsical lands.

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As the sun sets over the park, don't miss the chance to experience one

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of Animal Kingdom's most spectacular nighttime shows, Rivers of Light. This breathtaking display

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of water, light and music is
a celebration of the beauty and harmony of

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nature and a fitting finale to your
wild adventure. So what are you waiting

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for? Pack your bags, grab
your sense of adventure, and get ready

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to discover the magic and wonder of
Disney's Animal Kingdom. With its incredible animals,

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thrilling rides, and immersive experiences,
this is one theme park that truly

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has it all. Trust me,
you won't be disappointed. Next week,

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we're off to Hollywood Studios. Until
then, I'm Joe Mitchell and Travel is Back.