Asia Archives

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 ...

Disney Attractions

All About Expedition Everest

April 7, 2021

On this day in 2006, an iconic Disney attraction opened to the public. This attraction holds several titles at Walt Disney World resort including Tallest Attraction and Most Expensive Roller Coaster. I’ve written about fun facts for this attraction on my own website and on Best of Orlando. Which attraction has an anniversary today? If you guessed Expedition Everest, you are correct! Expedition Everest turns fifteen today. Brief History of Expedition Everest Expedition Everest was ...

Disney Parks

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 ...

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 ...