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Saturday April 9th - Animal Kingdom Park Hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm

When you arrive at Animal Kingdom your expedition will allow you to take in the beautiful savannah views from ! The intricate details of this park are incredible- look closely at the amazing habitats of the animal residents, along with the artifacts found in some of the ride queues! See how many animals you can find in the , and be sure to listen for the sounds of native musicians as you stroll throughout the lands! *Note: If your day gets off track from the itinerary times, simply ignore the actual times and do the attractions in the order in which they are listed.

Animal Kingdom TIP - Be sure to look for DiVine- the moving foliage! She can often be found on the pathway between and Asia and her movements are much like a ballet- she is incredibly beautiful to watch! She walks on very high stilts and is covered in ivy and leaves. She blends in so flawlessly with the trees that you will have to look really hard to find her!

9:12am - (33) - Embark on an epic adventure through the Himalayan Mountains, but beware of what awaits you as you reach the summit! The legend of the Yeti is real and you are about to come face to face with him on this fast paced rollercoaster that goes both forward and backward! *Note: 44” Height Requirement- use the Rider Switch option if everyone wishes to ride. Another option is the single rider for a quick ride if you are ok to ride alone.

9:44am - Kilimanjaro Safaris (17) - Ride through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve on an amazing journey that will take you on a tour of a breathtaking African Savannah! This sanctuary is dedicated to the preservation of many African

animals including , , , flamingos, and . Have your camera ready- some of the animals love to come in for a close-up!

10:25am - (19) - ride this rustic locomotive that travels behind-the-scenes from Harambe, Africa to Rafiki’s Planet Watch (26). Stop at Rafiki’s Planet Watch and enjoy any of these attractions:

 Affection Section (29) - meet and greet friendly animals at the only petting zoo in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park.  Conservation Station (28) - enjoy an in-depth look at animal habitats from around the globe and discover the expert care the park animals receive.  Habitat Habitat (27) - an outdoor discovery trail featuring cotton-top tamarin monkeys

All aboard the Wildlife Express Train (26) - Travel back from Rafiki’s Planet Watch to Harambe, Africa.

11:45am - Festival of the King (16) (12:00 am showtime) - Recently reimagined, this is an amazing puppetry based Broadway-style interpretation of . The show is presented as theatre-in-the-round and features magnificently costumed singers who lead the tribal celebration! Audience members are invited to join in the fun and pageantry! Hakuna Matata!

12:32pm - Lunch! We suggest Yak and Yeti Local Food Cafe' (38) - for yummy Asian inspired food like honey chicken, orange beef, mandarin chicken salad, and sweet & sour chicken.

1:26pm - (31) - A self-guided tour of Southeast Asia will bring you close to tigers, bats and even a Komodo dragon!

2:00pm - Pangani Forest Exploration Trail (18) - A self-guided walking tour where you can get a great view of hippos, gorillas, birds and fish!

2:32pm - Discovery Island Character Landing (across from 8) - Meet your favorite classic characters Daisy and Donald.

2:52pm - It’s Tough to be a Bug! (5) - This 3D film and live show will let you see the world from a bug’s point of view! *Note: This attraction is very dark and loud. It may be scary for young children under age 4.

3:08pm - Meet your Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost (Discovery Island) (7) - Mickey and Minnie will be in their expedition gear! This is a great photo opportunity for everyone in the family!

3:45pm - - The Musical (44) (3:00 pm showtime) - This 40 minute show is a Broadway-style presentation featuring theatrical puppetry, dancing and music! Fun fact: This is the first time that Disney has taken a non- musical animated feature and transformed it into an original musical production!

4:39pm - (45) - Spin and slide on a time-machine coaster back to the dinosaur age through a madcap maze of curves and drops.*Note: 48” height requirement. Use the Rider Switch option if needed.

4:55pm - TriceraTop Spin (46) - The kids can spin through the air on their very own Dinosaur!

5:09pm - DINOSAUR (47) - Take off on a scary, prehistoric tour aboard a rip- roaring Time Rover to save a dinosaur from extinction.*Note: 40” height requirement- This is a dark, loud and bumpy ride. We do not recommend this for young children under age 4. Use the Rider Switch option if needed.

5:30pm - The Boneyard (42) - Enjoy this open-air play area designed to look like a dinosaur dig site.

6:00pm - Dinner! We suggest Flame Tree BBQ (9). They have amazing, you

guessed it, BBQ ribs, chicken, freshly tossed salad and turkey legs. The kids can get their meals in a pail with shovel for future expeditions.

6:45pm - If you are up for a water ride you can brave the waters on (32) - Be aware that this is a very wet ride! We suggest wearing ponchos! *Note: 38” height requirement. Use the Rider Switch option if needed.

Movies Under the Stars! - After your dinner explore your resort and if the kids is up to a relaxing night of movies and popcorn enjoy a Disney featured film! 8:30pm – (9:00pm showtime) Check with the resort concierge for the scheduled feature.

Character Greetings: Discovery Island- Daisy Duck, Russell and Doug Discovery Island Trails- Pocahontas Rafiki’s Planet Watch- Rafiki, Chip ‘n’ Dale DinoLand USA- Goofy, Pluto and Donald Adventurers Outpost- Disney Pals Upcountry Landing - Baloo and King Louie

Animal Kingdom FastPass+ Kiosks: FastPass+ kiosks are located throughout the park, including:

 Expedition Everest  Kali River Rapids  Primeval Whirl  In front of the Disney Outfitters store on Discovery Island  In front of the FastPass+ Service Center near the entrance to Africa on Discovery Island

Leaving Animal Kingdom?

 To get to the Animal Kingdom Theme Park parking lot, take a Parking Tram located outside the front of the Park.

 To get to Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, take a Bus located outside the front of the Park.  To get to Resort hotels, take a Bus located outside the front of the Park.  To get to the Downtown Disney Area, take a Bus to any Walt Disney World Resort hotel, and then another Bus to the Downtown Disney Area.  To get to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, take a Bus to any disney Resort hotel, and then another Bus to the Downtown Disney Area. After 2:00pm, take a Bus to Epcot, and then another Bus to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.  To get to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, take a Bus to any Disney Resort hotel (transfer may be required).