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Animal Kingdom at Disney World

The Animal Kingdom at Disney World is the latest addition to Disney’s theme parks at it’s Florida resort. Opened to the public in 1989, the Animal Kingdom at Disney World is a treat with it’s picturesque beauty inspired by the African Savannah and wildlife reserve. Guests to the Animal Kingdom at Disney World will be immersed in the beauty of the environment, which took its inspiration from nature’s spectacular settings, as well as Africa’s cultural splendor.

They are also treated to a variety of experiences, from an introduction to the ancient animals and reptiles that dominated the Earth 65,000,000 years ago, to close encounters with recent wildlife. The Animal Kingdom boasts a collection of more than 200 mammals, including the tiger, hippopotamus, giraffe, gazelles, sacred ibis, ostrich, and exotic birds. It also houses creepy crawly insects. All of the above roaming on a 33-acre recreation of their habitats.

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The Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Animal Kingdom Lodge at Disney World is a magnificent six-story resort with 1,293 rooms that has a horseshoe design, much like an African village kraal. Guests can walk along a rock outcropping, with 24-hour viewing to streams and roaming animals.

The lobby is reflective of a national park-like setting complete with a huge stone fireplace that stands 82 feet tall. Chandeliers with teepee designed tops, totem poles and hand carved decoration are just a few of it’s other subtle nuances. In the lobby is a hot spring that flows outside of the building, dropping as a waterfall to a swimming area with hot and cold spas. At the edge of Bay Lake is a rocky outcrop where a geothermal geyser erupts every hour.

Recreation and Amenities – rentals for boat and bike, a playground, a game room, laundry and child care.

Dining – Guests have the choice of dining in the full-service restaurants, the lounge or a snack bar.

Facilities – 750 square feet of space for meetings including a boardroom/meeting room in this Walt Disney World resort.

Access to the theme parks is via motor coach or a watercraft.

Animal Kingdom Rides

Kilimanjaro Safaris – an open-air expedition to the animal filled Savannah.
DINOSAUR – travel 65 million years back and rescue the beasts.
Festival of the Lion King – a Broadway like musical of entertainment, humor, magic and pageantry.
It’s Tough to be a Bug! – Big laughs in this “bug” show with friendly insects.
Kali River Rapids – this is a "getting wet" raft adventure into an Asian rain forest.
Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade – an island street party, where Disney characters pay tribute to their animal friends.

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