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| + | | image=FlightsofWonder.jpg | ||
| + | | caption='''Flights of Wonder being performed on the Caravan Stage. Photo by Theme Park Tourist''' | ||
| + | | land=Asia | ||
| + | | opened= April 22, 1998 | ||
| + | |closed+ December 31, 2017 | ||
| + | | type=Interactive Bird Show | ||
| + | | park= Animal Kingdom | ||
| + | | custom_lable_1= Performed On | ||
| + | | custom_value_1= The Caravan Stage | ||
| + | | duration=25:00 | ||
| + | |custom_label_2= FastPass + | ||
| + | |custom_value_2= Yes | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | Flights of Wonder was a live show performed in the [[Asia]] section of [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | Despite the fact that Asia did not open until the Spring of 1999 <ref> http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-1999-march-05.jpg </ref>, Flights of Wonder actually opened with the rest of Disney's Animal Kingdom on April 22, 1998 <ref name= "dis"> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/animalkingdom/ak-asia-flights.htm </ref>. Performed in the Caravan Stage, Flights of Wonder was an educational bird show. Although the tricks and performers changed over the years, the basic premise of the show remained the same. Of note is the fact that in 2016 a roof was added over the audience seating area <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/flights-of-wonder/news/15jan2016-flights-of-wonder-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-closing-for-refurbishment.htm </ref>. | |
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| + | Flights of Wonder closed on December 31, 2017 <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> | ||
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==See the Show!== | ==See the Show!== | ||
| − | Due to the | + | Due to the spontaneous nature of the show, it is difficult to give an accurate and up to date narrative of Flights of Wonder. Click below to see the show being performed: |
{{#ev:youtube|B4Oc8t-hC14|420}} | {{#ev:youtube|B4Oc8t-hC14|420}} | ||
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==Fun Facts and Trivia== | ==Fun Facts and Trivia== | ||
* The facade of the Caravan Stage was designed to resemble the architecture of the Himalayan highlands and Rajasthan, India <ref name= "dis"/>. | * The facade of the Caravan Stage was designed to resemble the architecture of the Himalayan highlands and Rajasthan, India <ref name= "dis"/>. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:11, 5 February 2018
| Flights of Wonder | |
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| Flights of Wonder being performed on the Caravan Stage. Photo by Theme Park Tourist | |
| Animal Kingdom | |
| Land | Asia |
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| Attraction type | Interactive Bird Show |
| Opening date | April 22, 1998 |
| Ride duration | 25:00 minutes |
| FastPass + | Yes |
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Flights of Wonder was a live show performed in the Asia section of Disney's Animal Kingdom.
History
Despite the fact that Asia did not open until the Spring of 1999 [1], Flights of Wonder actually opened with the rest of Disney's Animal Kingdom on April 22, 1998 [2]. Performed in the Caravan Stage, Flights of Wonder was an educational bird show. Although the tricks and performers changed over the years, the basic premise of the show remained the same. Of note is the fact that in 2016 a roof was added over the audience seating area [3].
Flights of Wonder closed on December 31, 2017 [4]
See the Show!
Due to the spontaneous nature of the show, it is difficult to give an accurate and up to date narrative of Flights of Wonder. Click below to see the show being performed:
Fun Facts and Trivia
- The facade of the Caravan Stage was designed to resemble the architecture of the Himalayan highlands and Rajasthan, India [2].
References
- ↑ http://www.florida-project.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-1999-march-05.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/animalkingdom/ak-asia-flights.htm
- ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/flights-of-wonder/news/15jan2016-flights-of-wonder-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-closing-for-refurbishment.htm
- ↑ 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
