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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride |amusement park | image= DINOLAND2TreeOfLifeday.jpg| caption='''The Dino Institute in DinoLand USATree of Life, the icon of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.''' | theme= Dinosaurs/Roadside CarnivalAnimals, nature, conservation| park= Disney's Animal Kingdom| openedopening_date=April 22, 1998| custom_label_1 icon= Number The Tree of AttractionsLife| custom_value_1 = Seven}}DinoLand USA is a land in [[Disney's Animal Kingdom]]is a theme park located in Walt Disney World.==History==DinoLand USA opened with the rest of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on April 22, 1998. On opening day the land featured the attractions: [[Countdown to Extinction]], [[The Boneyard Playground]], the Dinosaur Jubilee of 1998, Journey Into the Jungle Book (located in the Theater in the Wild), Cretaceous Trail (a short walking trail that is no longer listed as an attraction), and the Fossil Preparation Lab (where guests could see the fossil of Sue the Dinosaur) Conception <ref name= "mapbook"> http://wwwMalmberg, Melody.florida-projectThe Making of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-New York: Hyperion, 1998-june-05.jpg Print. </ref>. When DinoLand USA opened it was sponsored by McDonald's <ref name= "dated"/>. As a result of this sponsorship, various signs around the land featured references to the fast food giant. Furthermore, DinoLand's two original restaurants: Petrifries and Restaurantosaurus both served McDonald's food <ref name= "dated"/>.

The first major change came to DinoLand USA in April 1999 genesis of Disney's Animal Kingdom began when Journey Into Jungle Book was replaced by a new show titled "Tarzan Rocks!" <ref> http://allearsDisney noted that the idea of an animal theme park tested well on surveys.net/tp/ak/ak_jb.htm </ref>.In preparation for the new millenniumThis feedback, combined with the Dinosaur Jubilee was renamed fact that Disney owned several intellectual properties that featured animals, convinced Disney CEO Michael Eisner to send the "Dinosaur Jubilee idea of 2000"an animal theme park to Walt Disney Imagineering. At this timeIn 1990, interactive exhibits featuring wholly mammoths and saber-tooth cats were added Imagineer Joe Rohde met with Eisner to discuss the attractionnew park. These new additions ended up being short-lived however, as by Rohde’s vision for the end of 2000park was threefold, it would feature traditional theme park components, an Epcot Center style pavilion, the attraction closed to make way for DinoLand’s first major expansion- Chester and Hester’s DinoRama <ref> httpa nontraditional zoo. [[Image://wwwAnimalKingdomConcept.jamboeveryone.com/2013/03/extinct-dak-files-dinosaur-jubilee.html </ref>. In conjunction with jpg|400px|thumb|Concept art for Disney's Animal Kingdom]] Eisner agreed to the closing basic premise of Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000the park, commenting that like the Fossil Preparation Lab Magic Kingdom, Disney should also closedhave an Animal Kingdom. With this objective in mind, Rohde and his team of six Imagineers (Kevin Brown, Zofia Kostyrko, Kevin Brown, Christopher West, Tony Marando and Patsy Tillisch) set out to create a basic outline for the new park.

On May 1In July 1990, 2001, Countdown Joe Rohde and his team flew to Extinction changed its name Africa to Dinosaur! in an attempt to tie the attraction in with get first hand experience of the Disney movie type of the same name <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/countdown-environment that they wished to-extinction/ </ref>create. On November 18In total, 2001during the development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new area of DinoLand called Chester Rohde and Hester’s DinoRama opened to guests <ref name= "D23"> https://d23his Imagineers visited Africa six times.com/a-to-z/chester-hesters/ </ref>. Opening with Using these trips as inspiration, the new section were the attractions: team recalled many of their experiences when creating [[TriceraTop SpinKilimanjaro Safaris]] and Midway Games (later renamed [[Fossil Fun Games]]) <ref name= "D23"/>. These new attractions were subsequently joined by [[Primeval Whirl]] on April 18, 2002 <ref name= "D23"/>.

The next major change to come As plans for the park continued to DinoLand USA happened on January 21develop, 2006 when Tarzan Rock! closed <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_trMichael Eisner and Frank Wells wondered if simply encountering animals would be a big enough draw for guests.htm </ref>. The stage show To prove that this was replaced in January 2007 with the case, Joe Rohde brought a new show titled [[Finding Nemo- The Musical]] <ref> https://d23.com/400 pound Bengal tiger into a-meeting he was having with Eisner and Frank Wells. As Rohde gave his presentation, the tiger sauntered around the room. After feeling the effect of being so close to-z/finding-nemo-a tiger, Eisner and Wells relented and live animal encounters would be the-musical/ </ref>focal point of Disney's Animal Kingdom.

In 2008During another meeting with Eisner and other executives, McDonald's sponsorship of the Disney CEO told Imagineers that he wanted a [[DinoLand USA came to an end <ref name= "dated"> http://waltdatedworld.com/id247.htm </ref>]] in the new park. At this time, all references to Other ideas stemming from these meetings included the fast food company were removedOasis (which would serve as the entryway) [[Safari Village]] (the parks hub) and Discovery River. FurthermoreBy 1992, the quick service restaurant Petrifries basic layout of the park was renamed Trilo-Bites <ref name= "dated"/>in place. Finally, following Guests would enter through the dropping of McDonald’s sponsorship[[Oasis]] before arriving at [[Safari Village]]. From there, Restaurantosaurus ceased hosting guests could explore the Donald’s Breakfastosaurus character breakfast<ref name= "dated"/>park's other lands including [[DinoLand USA]], [[Africa]], [[Asia]], and a land dedicated to imaginary animals called Beastly Kingdomme.

Beginning in Finally, after years of development, on June 201821, Dino-Land USA became home to the Donald1995, Disney's Dino-Bash celebration <ref name= "dino> https://wwwWild Animal Kingdom was officially announced.wdwmagic.com/attractions/donalds-dino-bash/news/25may2018-photos---donalds-dino-bash!-brings-new-meet-and-greets-and-dance-party-to-disneys-animal-kingdom.htm </ref>. The temporary offering allows guest to meet Donald, Daisy, Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack, Goofy, Chip and Dale, and Pluto in all new costumes. In addition to When discussing the new meet and greetspark, Donald's Dino-Bash also features a nightly dance party, new themeing around the land, and a new background loop that features a radio show dedicated to celebrating Donald's newly discovered ancestral connection to dinosaurs <ref name= "dino"/>.Michael Eisner stated:

==Backstory <ref name= "jacK"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/08/chester_and_hesters_dinorama.html </ref>==[[Image:ChesterHesterdino.jpg{{Quotation|400px|thumb|The entrance “This is to Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama. Photo by Theme Park Tourist.]] DinoLand USA is set in the fictional Diggs Countytraditional zoo as the motion picture was to the stage play. In A leap forward that keeps the early 1940s, the county consisted concept of ranch combining education and farmland. Here, an elderly couple named Chester entertainment alive and Hester owned a rundown gas station along Highway 498well. In 1947 however, things changed in Diggs County. At this time amateur fossil hunters found dinosaur bones in the area The need for awareness of endangered animals and their discovery led scientists and graduate students to flood into Diggsenvironments has never been greater. Initially, the new residents stayed at an old fishing lodge, however when time travel was invented We are in the 1970s, the Dino Institute was founded. The new modern building became the central location of dinosaur research a unique position to promote deeper understanding and time travellove for all animals. "|Michael Eisner}}

In order to capitalize ==Construction==[[Image:TreeofLifeConstruction3.jpg|400px|thumb|Disney's Animal Kingdom under construction]] Construction on the dinosaur craze, Chester and Hester Disney's Animal Kingdom began selling various souvenirs at their gas stationin August of 1995. It quickly became evident that Four million cubic yards of dirt were moved and nearly 40,000 plants were added during the merchandise business was more profitable than selling gasolinepark's construction <ref name= "trivia"/>. Using their profits from souvenir sales, Chester and Hester During this process it was decided to build a roadside amusement park, that the plants in order Animal Kingdom would need to profit from be in the influx ground for two growing seasons before the animals arrived. This meant that the horticulture team, led by Disney Legend Bill Evans, had until the spring of tourists coming 1996 to get all the area to see the Dino Instituteplants in place <ref> http://allears. From this ideanet/ae/issue863.htm </ref>. This deadline was met, Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama was born. Besides featuring midway style carnival gamesin the fall of 1997, the amusement animals were brought into the park also features Chester and Hester’s own “time machine”- Primeval Whirl<ref> http://land. Although the Dino Institute has tried to by Chester and Hesterallears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/01/kilimanjaro_safaris_at_animal_1.html </ref>. These animals came from various zoo's land in order to raze or wildlife preserves around the buildingsworld. A few animals were also from the wild, their decedents have refused but were too injured to sellbe re-released. In total Animal Kingdom is home to over 1,700 animals.

==Attractions==''As construction on Disney's Animal Kingdom continued, funds for the new park began to dwindle. Eventually it was decided that Animal Kingdom would have to open in three phases. The first phase would consist of The Oasis, [[DINOSAURSafari Village]], [[Africa]], [[Conservation Station]]'''- Housed inside the Dino Institute, this dark ride allows guests to board Time Rovers and travel back an unfinished [[Asia]]. Also included in Phase I would be either [[DinoLand USA]] or Beastly Kingdomme <ref name= "jim"> http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2001/01/01/309.aspx </ref>. Disney eventually decided to the Cretaceous periodbuild DinoLand USA, where they come face possibly due to face with various dinosaurs. The attraction the new movie “Dinosaur” that was known as Countdown set to Extinction from 1998-be released in 2000<ref name= "jim"/>.

'''Cretaceous Trail'''- This short walking trail features various plants that have survived since Phase II of Animal Kingdom was to be the time completion of [[Asia]], along with the dinosaursconstruction of Beastly Kingdom. Although still open Due to the park not being completed on opening day, Camp Minnie-Mickey, a place where guestscould meet various Disney characters, Cretaceous Trail is not usually listed among Animal was created as a temporary land. Camp Minnie-Mickey was to be essentially a place holder until Beastly Kingdom's attractionscould be built <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/campmm.html </ref>.

'''[[Finding Nemo- The Musical]]'''- This Broadway style show is a musical retelling of Like the other Disney-Pixar film parks, Imagineers knew that Disney's Animal Kingdom would need a "Finding Nemoweenie"or icon to draw guests into the park. The show runs first icon considered for approximately 35 minutesthe park was the Animal Carousel <ref name= "book"/>. This three tiered structure would have featured birds, animals and fish that guests could ride on, as they went around the carousel. Michael Eisner eventually rejected this idea because he though it was "too frivolous"<ref name= "book"/>, and Imagineers came up with a new icon- The Tree of Life.

'''Initially, Imagineers had a tough time figuring out how to create the massive icon <ref name= "tree"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/06/tree_of_life_at_disneys_animal.html </ref>. The tree had to look authentic, while being able to withstand hurricane level winds<ref name= "tree"/> . On top of that, the tree would also have to house the attraction [[Fossil Fun GamesIt's Tough to be a Bug!]]'''- The Fossil Fun Games are (the show was chosen over an earlier idea of having a group restaurant inside the icon) <ref name= "tree"/>. Eventually however, Imagineers came up with a fairly simple solution. First, they took the structure of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester an oil rig for the base<ref name= "tree"/>. Next, 45 secondary branches were then added to the tree, followed by 756 tertiary branches and Hesterfinally 891 end branches. The tree was then covered with 102,583 man-made leaves. After the structure was complete, 20 artisans carved over 300 animals into the structure's Dino-Ramabranches and trunk<ref name= "tree"/>. When the Tree of Life was completed, it stood 145 feet tall <ref name= "tree"/>.

==Opening Day==Disney's Animal Kingdom officially opened on April 22, 1998 (Earth Day). At the opening of the park, the song “The Circle of Life” from Disney''[[Primeval Whirl]]'''- This mild roller coaster takes s The Lion King played as guests back were showered with rose petals <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_opn.htm </ref>. A half hour after the park had opened; the parking lot was filled to capacity, and 45 minutes later the time of park itself was filled to capacity <ref name= "day"/>. The first official guests to Disney's Animal Kingdom were Brenda Herr, her husband Damon Chepren, and their son Devon <ref name= "day"> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/apr22.html </ref>. They were greeted by Roy E. Disney and given lifetime passes to Walt Disney World. Unlike previous theme park openings, the dinosaursGrand Opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom was not a star studded affair, although Michael J. Fox, Drew Carey, Stevie Wonder, and David Copperfield did appear <ref> http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1998-04-20/news/9804190408_1_walt-disney-animal-kingdom-disney-theme </ref>. Some 5,000 reporters were also on hand as Michael Eisner read the park's dedication:

'''[[TriceraTop Spin]]'''- This hub and spoke attraction allows guests {{Quotation|Welcome to climb aboard a dinosaur kingdom of animals… real, ancient and take imagined: a spin above DinoLand USAkingdom ruled by lions, dinosaurs and dragons; a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival; a kingdom we enter to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, and learn.|Michael Eisner <br> April 22, 1998}}

'''==History After Opening Day==[[Image:ExpeditionEverest3.jpg|400px|thumb|Expedition Everest opened in the Asia section of Disney's Animal Kingdom in 2006.]]Although relatively young compared to the other Disney Parks, Animal Kingdom has gone through several changes throughout its history. The Boneyard Playgroundfirst major expansion of the park came in 1999, when [[Asia]]'''was finally completed <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_asia.htm </ref>. Added at this time were the popular attractions [[Maharajah Jungle Trek]] <ref> https://touringplans.com/animal- This kid friendly playground features not only slides kingdom/attractions/maharajah-jungle-trek </ref> and water guns, but also the [[Kali River Rapids]]. The [[Discovery River Boats]] (which had a large sand pit where young guests can dig up dinosaur bonesdock in Asia) closed with the opening of the new attractions <ref>http://waltdatedworld.com/id55.htm</ref>.

===Former Attractions===In 2000 and 2001 many of Animal Kingdom's lands were renamed. The former [[ImageSafari Village]] became [[Discovery Island]] <ref> http:Jubilee//waltdatedworld.jpg|350px|thumb|Prior to the creation of Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests could visit the Dinosaur Jubileecom/id131.htm </ref>, where they would see various dinosaur skeletonswhile [[Conservation Station]] '''Dinosaur Jubileewas renamed [[Rafiki'''- This large exhibit allowed guests to see the various skeletons that scientists at the Dino Institute had uncovereds Planet Watch]] <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/07/rafikis_planet_watch_the_forgo.html </ref>. The attraction opened on April 22, 1998 as the Dinosaur Jubilee of 1998, before being renamed Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000 change in conjunction name to Discovery Island coincided with the new millenniumclosing of the Discovery Island attraction on Bay Lake. Dinosaur Jubilee closed Also changing its name at this time was the end of 2000 and popular [[DinoLand USA]] attraction [[Countdown To Extinction]]. That ride was replaced with Chester and Hester's Dinore-Ramanamed after, and slightly altered, to tie into the 2000 Disney movie [[Dinosaur]] <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10881/Remembering_the_Magic_Countdown_To_Extinction__DINOSAUR </ref>.

2001 saw another expansion of Disney'''Fossil Preparation Lab '''- In the Fossil Preparation Lab guests could see real scientists working on the skeleton of Sue the Dinosaur, the most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton ever discovereds Animal Kingdom. The Fossil Preparation Lab operated from April 22At this time, 1998 through 2000. It was eventually replaced by [[Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama]] was added to [[DinoLand USA]]. During its runThis mini land housed Midway Games (later renamed [[Fossil Fun Games]]) and the [[TriceraTop Spin]] <ref name= "d23"> https://d23.com/a-to-z/chester-hesters/ </ref>. The following year on April 18, 2002, the Fossil Preparation Lab [[Primeval Whirl]] was also referred added to simply as the area <ref name= "Dino-Sue" or "See Sue the Dinosaur!d23"/>.

'''Journey Into the Jungle Book'''- This 30 minute musical show told guests the story of Disney's The Jungle Booknext set of major changes came to Animal Kingdom in 2006. Journey Into Jungle Book operated from April 22In DinoLand USA, 1998 until April Finding Nemo- the Musical replaced Tarzan Rocks, which had been operating since 1999 <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/nemo.htm </ref>. Also in 2006, the Theater “E-Ticket” roller coaster [[Expedition Everest]] was built in [[Asia]]. The attraction is a high speed coaster set in the Himalayas, and it includes a close encounter with the fabled Yeti. By including the Yeti in the attraction, Disney's Animal Kingdom finally featured a mythical creature (which had been promised since the Wildpark’s dedication).

'''Tarzan Rocks!'''In 2014 Camp Minnie- Located within the Theater in the Wild, Tarzan Rocks Mickey was closed in order to make way for a 30 minute show new area of the park based on DisneyJames Cameron's Tarzan2009 film “Avatar” <ref name= "attractions"> https://www. Tarzan Rocks! operated from April 1999 until January 21, 2006google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=Festival+of+Lion+King+closed+Avatar </ref>. Following the land's closure the [[Festival of the Lion King]] attraction was relocated to a new section of [[Africa]] called “New Harambe” <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/07/a-new-home-for-festival-of-the-lion-king-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>. In 2015 the Harambe Marketplace opened to guests. The new area was themed around a “Colonial-era train depot design complete with a 1960s water tower”. Inside the Harambe Marketplace guests can visit various food vendors who sell African inspired quinine <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/04/fun-new-tastes-at-harambe-market-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>.

==Restaurants=='''2016 saw several new experiences come to Animal Kingdom. The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic stage show opened as a temporary offering based on the Disney live-action film The Jungle Book. Also debuting at this time was the [[RestaurantosaurusKilimanjaro Night Safaris]]'''- This counter service restaurant specializes in burgers and friesthe Tree of Life Awakens, a nighttime event where magical fireflies make animal spirits come alive on the Tree of Life. Restaurantosaurus was sponsored by McDonald's from 1998 until 2008<ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/update-on-nighttime-experiences-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>.

On February 17, 2017, Rivers of Light, Disney's Animal Kingdom''s new nighttime show, opened to guests <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/rivers-of-light-officially-opens-february-17-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>. Finally, on May 27, 2017, [[TriloPandora-BitesThe World of Avatar]]'''opened to guests <ref>https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/just- This quick service restaurant sells sliders and ice creamannounced-pandora-the-world-of-avatar-will-open-may-27-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/</ref>. TriloBased on the 2009 James Cameron film, Pandora-Bites was known as Petrifries The World of Avatar transports guests to the planet Pandora and sponsored by McDonaldfeatures the attractions [[Flight of Passage]] and [[Na's from 1998 until 2008vi River Journey]].

'''[[DinoOn July 16, 2020, Disney announced that Rivers of Light would not reopen with the park, and would be permanently discontinued <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2020/07/breaking-Bite Snacks]]'''stitchs- Located next to Restaurantosaurus, Dinogreat-Bite is a quick service stand that sells ice creamescape-rivers-of-light-and-primeval-whirl-officially-closed-forever-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>.

===Beastly Kingdomme===One change that has yet to (and may never) come to Animal Kingdom is the addition of Beastly Kingdomme. Despite a dragon being featured on the park'''s original logo, there are currently no plans to build the land. Camp Minnie-Mickey proved to be popular with guests, and thus the land set aside for Beastly Kingdom remained in use. With the creation of [[Dino DinerPandora- The World of Avatar]]'''- This quick service stand sells various snacks and alcoholic beveragesit is unlikely that Beastly Kingdomme will be built.Despite this, remnants of the planned Beastly Kingdom can still be found including:

==Shopping=='''*The Dino Institute Shop'''- Located at the exit to Dinosaur, The Dino Institute Shop sells dinosaur and other museum souvenirsparking lot contains a section named "Unicorn" <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/avatarkingdom.html </ref>.

*A detailed dragonhead statue sits atop one of the ticket booths at the park'''Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures'''- This large store sells dinosaur and other Disney merchandises entrance <ref> http://www.==Entertainment=='''Donald's Dinowdwinfo.com/columns/walt-Bash'''disney- This temporary offering features a nightly dance party and meet and greets with various characters including: Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Launchpad McQuack, and Scrooge McDuckworld-never-built.cfm </ref>.

*In the first couple years of the parks existence, blasts of fire would be spewed from a cave at the edge of the water near Camp Minnie-Mickey <ref name==Fun Facts and Trivia==[[Image"hill"> http:OldenGateBridge//jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2004/10/19/479.aspx </ref>.jpg|350px|thumb|The Oldengate Bridge in DinoLand USA]]Also debuting at this time

* Guests enter DinoLand USA Burnt suits of armor were located just outside the cave entrance, and when the Discovery Boats passed this scene, guests were told by the boat's captain that the fire was created by a fire-breathing dragon inside the cave <ref name= "hill"/>. ==Backstory==According to The World According to Jack the backstory for Disney's Animal Kingdom states{{Quotation|'Once upon a time, no vegetation would grow on Discovery Island. There were no trees, no shrubs, no flowers, nothing. It was a barren piece of land. Then, one day, a tiny ant planted a seed and made a wish. He asked for a tree to grow – a tree large enough to provide shelter for all the animals. Magically, the ant’s wish came true and a tree began to grow -- and it kept growing until there was room beneath its limbs for all the animals from A (ants) to Z (zebras). And as the tree continued to reach for the heavens, the images of all the animals that took shelter beneath its shade appeared on its trunk, roots, and branches.<ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/06/tree_of_life_at_disneys_animal.html </ref>}} ==Current Lands==To see the current Animal Kingdom map [https://secure.parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/wdpro-assets/parks-and-tickets/destinations/animal-kingdom/Disneys_Animal_Kingdom.pdf '''Click Here'''.]===Oasis===[[Image:AnimalKingdomGuideMap2020.jpg|thumb|400px|The 2020 Animal Kingdom map (click to enlarge)]]Located at the front of the park, the Oasis is the first land that guests encounter. Guest Services and the Rain Forest Cafe are located here. The Oasis leads to the park's hub, [[Discovery Island]] by crossing The Oldengate Bridge.  '''[[Oasis Exhibits]]'''- This structure walking trail allows guests to see many animals including: the giant anteater, wallabies, exotic boar and more. ===[[Discovery Island]]===Main Article: [[Discovery Island]] Originally called Safari Village, Discovery Island is actually the reassembled skeleton hub of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From Discovery Island guests can get to all the park’s other lands except for [[Rafiki's Planet Watch]]. Animal Kingdom's icon “The Tree of Life” can be found in Discovery Island, inside which guests can find the [[It's Tough to be a 40ft Brachiosaurus that Bug!]] attraction. ===[[Africa]]===Main Article: [[Africa]] Home to the popular [[Kilimanjaro Safaris]], the Africa section of the park takes place in the fictional village of Harambe. According to the land's backstory, Harambe was discovered within once a colony before gaining its freedom in 1961 after a peaceful revolution. Harambe is currently home to a wildlife reserve, where tourists can see some of Africa's most interesting animals. In 2014 the Africa section of the park was expanded to house the relocated [[Festival of the Lion King]].  ===[[Rafiki's Planet Watch]]===Main Article: [[Rafiki's Planet Watch]] Rafiki's Planet Watch was called Conservation Station from 1998 until October 2000. It is the only land not accessible from [[Discovery Island]]. In order to get to Rafiki's Planet Watch guests must board the [[Wildlife Express Train]] which travels between [[Africa]] and the Planet Watch. ===[[Asia]]===[[Image:MickeyandRafikijpeg.jpeg|thumb|400px|Mickey and Rafiki in front of the Tree of Life]]Main Article: [[Asia]] Perhaps the most popular land in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Asia was not complete until 1999. Set in the township of Anandpur, the land is home to the popular [[Kali River Rapids]] and [[Expedition Everest]]. ===[[DinoLand USA ]]===Main Article: [[DinoLand USA]] DinoLand USA is home to the [[Dino Institute]], which allows guests to travel back in time and come face to face with dinosaurs. In 2001 the land was expanded to include Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama. This new area is themed like a roadside attraction which was built to capitalize on the success of the nearby institute. ===[[Pandora- The World of Avatar]]===Main Article: [[Pandora- The World of Avatar]] Pandora – The World of Avatar transports guests to the land of James Cameron's Avatar. On Pandora guests can travel on the [[Na'vi River Journey]] attraction, or take flight on a Banshee on [[Flight of Passage]]. Pandora – The World of Avatar was constructed on the land formally occupied by [[Camp Minnie-Mickey]]. ==Former Lands=====Camp Minnie-Mickey===Initially intended to be a temporary land, Camp Minnie-Mickey was constructed where Beastly Kingdomme was originally intended to be built. At Camp Minnie-Mickey, guests could meet their favorite Disney characters including Mickey, Minnie, and Donald. The main attraction located in Camp Minnie-Mickey was the Broadway style show [[Festival of the Lion King]]. In 2014 Camp Minnie-Mickey closed in order to make room for [[Pandora- The World of Avatar]]. Following Camp Minnie-Mickey's closure, Festival of the Lion King was relocated to the [[Africa]] section of the park. ==FastPass +==[[Image:AnimalKingdomfastpass.jpg|350px|thumb|Flight of Passage and Na'vi River Journey- Disney's Animal Kingdom's Tier One FastPass + options]] The FastPass + attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom are broken up into two tiers. Guests may choose one experience from Tier One and two experiences from Tier 2.===Tier One===Guests may choose ONE of the following attractions:{| style="padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px;"|-| * [[Flight of Passage]]| * [[Na'vi River Journey]]||-|} ===Tier Two===Guests may choose TWO of the following attractions:{| style="padding-bottom:0px; padding-top:0px;"|-| * [[Kali River Rapids]]| * [[Kilimanjaro Safaris]] |* [[Flights of Wonder]]|* [[DINOSAUR]] |* [[Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost]]| |-| * [[Expedition Everest]]| * [[Festival of the Lion King]]|* [[It's Tough to be a Bug!]]| * [[Finding Nemo- The Musical]]|* [[Primeval Whirl]]|* [[UP! A Great Bird Adventure]]|-||} ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* Plastic straws, balloons, and cup lids are not used inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom to protect the animals from potential choking hazards <ref name="mapguide"> http://www.guidetothemagic.com/animalkingdom/animalkingdom5.htm </ref>.

* The concrete dinosaur in front o Chester Animal Kingdom features 250 species and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures was created by Gregory Warmack1, who was working on the Downtown Disney House of Blues and was asked to create a piece for Chester and Hester's 0000 different animals <ref> This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account https:name= "trivia"//www.instagram.com/p/B_DIJYUHRbr/ </ref>.

* Paleontologists Phil Currie and Bob Bakker consulted on DinoLand USA Two Micronesian Kingfisher chicks were hatched at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, raising the world population of these birds by 3 percent <Refref name= "trivia"> This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account httpshttp://wwwallears.instagram.comnet/ptp/B-6GnMMnzgdak/ ak_fact.htm </ref>.

* All of the dinosaur fossils found in DinoLand USA are Disney’s Animal Kingdom contains live plants from North or South America during the Cretaceous period <Ref> Joe Rohde shared this information every continent on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6GnMMnzgd/ Earth except Antarctica <ref name= "trivia"/ref>.

* Behind Chester and Hester's Dinosaur TreasuresThere are over 61, guests can find a dinosaur photo-op <ref name= "jacK"/>000 costume pieces worn by Animal Kingdom cast members.

* Near At over 500 acres, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is large enough to fit the entrance to Chester [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Epcot]], and Hester[[Disney's Dino-Rama, guests can see "DINO-RAMA" spelled out in plants. Upon closer inspection, guests can see that the outline Hollywood Studios]] inside of the letters was created with old license platesit <ref name= "jacKguide"/>.

* At one time, guests could see a "parking lot" for Chester and HesterIn the early 2000's Dino-Rama next to shop. It has since been replaced Disney promoted Animal Kingdom with picnic benches<ref name= the phrase NăHTăZū!(pronounced "jacKnot a zoo") <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10581/Its_Nahtazu </ref>.

* DinoLand USA's entrance sign formally featured Disney’s Animal Kingdom features the phrase "OVER 3 BILLION UNEARTHED". This was a reference to McDonald's slogan "over 99 billion served". The phrase was removed after the end largest groups of McDonald's sponsorship Nile hippos and African elephants in 2008 North America <ref name= "dinotrivia"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/05/dinoland_usa_disneys_animal_ki.html </ref>.

* If guests look at the back There are 27 million gallons of water tower found outside of Restaurantosaurus, they will see a large bullseye has been painted on the back. This was done by rambunctious paleontologists in Discovery River <ref name= "dinotrivia"/>.