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Opening Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

April 22, 2021

Walt Disney World’s fourth (and so far final?) theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened its gates to the public 23 years ago. (Cue “What’s My Age Again” by blink-182.) Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s anniversary is also Earth Day, April 22! Today we’re taking a trip back in time to the Opening Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — April 22, 1998. Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s opening had a grand opening ceremony featuring ...

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Protect The Pride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer

July 17, 2019

The release of the all-new Lion King film is almost here, which means the excitement at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park is only continuing to grow! With a new scavenger hunt, a way for guests to help Protect the Pride, and even more new Lion King merchandise, let’s go over everything Lion King that you can look forward to in the park this week. The Lion King Scavenger Hunt Starting on July 19, 2019, along with the release of the new Lion King film, guests can experience a new scavenger ...

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New Holiday Magic Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Year

May 30, 2019

Summer hasn’t even begun, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas time at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Each of Walt Disney World’s four theme parks go all out for the holidays. From decor to trees to holiday overlays, visiting the parks during the holiday season is a whole different kind of magic! Disney Parks Blog announced some pretty exciting new additions coming to my-fastpass-picks-animal-kingdom this holiday season. The magic of the holiday will meet the magic ...