Animal Kingdom Archives

Where The Wild Things Are

August 31, 2018

“Welcome to a kingdom of animals… real, ancient and imagined: a kingdom ruled by lions, dinosaurs and dragons; a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival; a kingdom we enter to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, and learn.” —Michael D. Eisner, April 22, 1998 Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of those experiences that I think we start to appreciate more with age. As a kid, it was my least favorite park — always choosing others over it for the thrill attractions ...

Disney Food

New Family Style Dining Experience at Animal Kingdom’s Pizzafari

August 14, 2018

A new dining experience has officially arrived in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Starting on July 31, the counter service restaurant Pizzafari is also offering a family-style meal experience for guests from 5-8 PM each night. Deep in Discovery Island on the way to Pandora – World of Avatar, there’s a quick service restaurant serving up pizzas, flatbreads, and salads. Pizzafari offers meals in the $10-$15 price range or for one quick service credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Are you looking to ...

Disney Parks

Four Fast Facts About Expedition Everest

July 17, 2018

Walt Disney World is home to some of the biggest thrill attractions around the globe and Expedition Everest is no exception! Located in the Asia area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests can find this one-of-a-kind mountain coaster complete with all the theming. For me, Expedition Everest is a must when I’m in Animal Kingdom, so today I’m sharing a few fast facts about this iconic attraction! Steep Price Tag Did you know Expedition Everest is the most expensive rollercoaster in the world? ...

Disney Food

Disney Eats: Boma – Flavors of Africa

July 13, 2018

Looking for a different kind of buffet experience at Disney? Boma has got you covered! Boma – Flavors of Africa is a restaurant located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Offering Breakfast and Dinner buffets daily, there’s sure to be something for adventurous and picky eaters alike at Boma. I experienced Boma for breakfast and despite my picky taste in food, I really enjoyed what they had to offer! While Boma offers African dishes unique to their restaurant, they are also great about ...