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On December 14, 2015, Thirsty River Bar and Snacks opened in the former location of [[Expedition Everest]]'s FastPass distribution location <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/thirsty-river-bar-and-trek-snacks/news/14dec2015-photos---thirsty-river-bar-and-trek-snacks-now-open-near-expedition-everest-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm </ref>. The new quick service stand sells a variety of food, and also contains a bar <ref>http://www.wdwmagic.com/dining/thirsty-river-bar-and-trek-snacks/news/14dec2015-photos---thirsty-river-bar-and-trek-snacks-now-open-near-expedition-everest-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm </ref>. In 2016, two of Asia's quick service stands underwent renovations <ref name= "wdw"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/news/21jan2016-photos---new-names-and-looks-for-snack-kiosks-at-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm M </ref>. At this time, "Bradley Falls" was renamed "Caravan Road", and "Maharajah Pretzel" was renamed "Chakranadi" <ref name= "wdw"/>.
On December 31, 2017, Flights of Wonder closed to guests. The attraction will be replaced by a new titled [[Adventurers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure]] based on the Disne-Pixar film UP <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/adventurers-meet-up!-a-great-bird-adventure/news/02feb2018-new-bird-show-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-to-be-called-adventurers-meet-up!-a-great-bird-adventure.htm </ref>. UP! A Great Bird Adveneture opened to guests on April 22, 2018 <ref> https://www.google.com/search?q=up+a+great+bird+adventure&oq=UP!+A+Gr&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0j69i60j0l3.3980j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 </ref>
==Backstory==
'''[[Expedition Everest]]'''- This high speed roller coaster takes guests on a frantic journey through the Forbidden Mountain as they search for the mythical Yeti.
'''UP! A Great Bird Adventure'''- This outdoor show features various exotic birds performing tricks. Besides the wildlife, A UP! A Great Bird Adventure features Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his friend Dug the dog from the Disney-Pixar movie UP!. UP! A Great Bird Adventure replaced [[Flights of Wonder]] which had operated since Disney's Animal Kingdom opened.
===Former Attractions===
'''[[Flights of Wonder]]'''- In this show, guests could see various tricks performed by exotic birds. Flights of Wonder operated from April 22, 1998 until December 31, 2017.
'''Thirsty River Bar and Trek Snacks'''- Located near Expedition Everest, this dining location serves as a quick service stand and a full bar.
===Former Restaurants===
'''Upcountry Landing Bar'''- This short-lived bar sold various spirits while giving guests a great view of the Tree of Life <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-1999-november-04.jpg </ref> <ref name= "wayback"/>
* The sarcophagus of Ananta (Anandapur's founder) can be found on the [[Maharajah Jungle Trek]] <ref name= "Jack"/>
* Just across the bridge to into Asia, guests can see the giant ruins of a tiger shrine. This was inspired by shrines and ruins found in multiple locations including Sigirya in SriLanka, Mahabalipuram in India and Anglor Wat in Cambodia <ref> Joe Rohde shared this infomration his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B-bUedcn4EU/ </ref>.
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