[[Image:ExpeditionEverestAtNight.jpg|thumb|Expedition Everest opened in 2006.]]
The next major changes came to Animal Kingdom in 2006. In Dinoland USA, Finding Nemo- the Musical replaced Tarzan Rocks, which had been their since 1999. Finding Nemo- The Musical is a Broadway style show which uses live entertainers and puppets to tell the story of the 2003 Disney movie Finding Nemo. Also in 2006, Expedition Everest was built in Asia. The attraction was is a roller coaster set in the Himalayas and includes a close encounter with the fabled Yeti. By including the Yeti in the attraction, Disney's Animal Kingdom finally featured a mythical creature. In 2008 the popular Yak and Yeti restaurant opened in Asia as did Donald's Safari Breakfast at the Tusker House Restaurant.
===Beastly Kingdom===
One change that has yet to come to Animal Kingdom is the addition of Beastly Kingdom. Despite a dragon being featured on the park's logo, their there are currently no plans to build the land. Camp Minnie Mickey proved to be popular with guests, and it was determained that the small increase in guests would not warrant the coast. Despite this, remenets of the planned Beastly Kingdom can still be found including:
*The parking lot contains a section named "Unicorn."