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{{Template:Infobox amusement park Disney ride || image=TreeOfLifedayDINOLAND2.jpg| caption='''The Tree of Life, the icon of Disney’s Animal KingdomDino Institute in DinoLand USA.'''| theme=Animals, nature, conservationDinosaurs/Roadside Carnival| opening_datepark= Disney's Animal Kingdom| opened=April 22, 1998| iconcustom_label_1 =The Tree Number of LifeAttractions| custom_value_1 = Seven}}DinoLand USA is a land in [[Disney's Animal Kingdom is a theme park located in Walt Disney World.]]==Conception 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) <ref name= "bookmap"> Malmberg, Melodyhttp://www. The Making of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Parkflorida-project. New York: Hyperion, com/images/guidemaps/dak/disneys-animal-kingdom-guidemap-1998-june-05. Print. jpg </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 genesis of Disney's Animal Kingdom began first major change came to DinoLand USA in April 1999 when Disney noted that the idea of an animal theme park tested well on surveysJourney Into Jungle Book was replaced by a new show titled "Tarzan Rocks!" <ref> http://allears. This feedback, combined with net/tp/ak/ak_jb.htm </ref>.In preparation for the fact that Disney owned several intellectual properties that featured animalsnew millennium, convinced Disney CEO Michael Eisner to send the idea Dinosaur Jubilee was renamed the "Dinosaur Jubilee of an animal theme park to Walt Disney Imagineering2000". In 1990At this time, Imagineer Joe Rohde met with Eisner interactive exhibits featuring wholly mammoths and saber-tooth cats were added to discuss the new parkattraction. Rohde’s vision for These new additions ended up being short-lived however, as by the park was threefold, it would feature traditional theme park components, an Epcot Center style pavilionend of 2000, the attraction closed to make way for DinoLand’s first major expansion- Chester and a nontraditional zoo. [[ImageHester’s DinoRama <ref> http:AnimalKingdomConcept//www.jpg|400px|thumb|Concept art for Disney's Animal Kingdom]] Eisner agreed to jamboeveryone.com/2013/03/extinct-dak-files-dinosaur-jubilee.html </ref>. In conjunction with the basic premise closing of the parkDinosaur Jubilee of 2000, commenting that like the Magic Kingdom, Disney should Fossil Preparation Lab also have 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 parkclosed.

In July 1990On May 1, Joe Rohde and his team flew 2001, Countdown to Africa Extinction changed its name to get first hand experience of Dinosaur! in an attempt to tie the attraction in with the type Disney movie of environment that they wished the same name <ref> https://d23.com/a-to-z/countdown-to create-extinction/ </ref>. In totalOn November 18, during the development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom2001, Rohde a new area of DinoLand called Chester and his Imagineers visited Africa six timesHester’s DinoRama opened to guests <ref name= "D23"> https://d23. Using these trips as inspiration, com/a-to-z/chester-hesters/ </ref>. Opening with the team recalled many of their experiences when creating new section were the attractions: [[Kilimanjaro SafarisTriceraTop Spin]]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"/>.

As plans for the park continued The next major change to come to developDinoLand USA happened on January 21, Michael Eisner and Frank Wells wondered if simply encountering animals would be a big enough draw for guests2006 when Tarzan Rock! closed <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/ak_tr. To prove that this htm </ref>. The stage show was the case, Joe Rohde brought replaced in January 2007 with a 400 pound Bengal tiger into new show titled [[Finding Nemo- The Musical]] <ref> https://d23.com/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 a tiger, Eisner and Wells relented and live animal encounters would be -z/finding-nemo-the focal point of Disney's Animal Kingdom-musical/ </ref>.

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

Finally, after years of development, on Beginning in June 212018, 1995, DisneyDino-Land USA became home to the Donald's Wild Animal Kingdom was officially announcedDino-Bash celebration <ref name= "dino> https://www. When discussing 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 the new parkmeet and greets, Michael Eisner stated: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"/>.

{{Quotation|“This is to the traditional zoo as the motion picture was to the stage play. A leap forward On July 16, 2020, Disney announced that keeps the concept of combining education and entertainment alive and wellPrimeval Whirl would be permanently closed <ref> https://wdwnt. The need for awareness com/2020/07/breaking-stitchs-great-escape-rivers-of endangered animals and their environments has never been greater. We are in a unique position to promote deeper understanding -light-and love for all animals-primeval-whirl-officially-closed-forever-at-walt-disney-world/ </ref>."|Michael Eisner}}

==Construction==[[Image:TreeofLifeConstruction3.jpg|400px|thumb|Disney's Animal Kingdom under construction]] Construction on Disney's Animal Kingdom began in August of 1995. Four million cubic yards of dirt were moved and nearly 40,000 plants were added during the park's construction Backstory <ref name= "triviajacK"/>. During this process it was decided that the plants in Animal Kingdom would need to be in the 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 1996 to get all the plants in place <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue863.htm </ref>. This deadline was met, and in the fall of 1997, the animals were brought into the park <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/20112009/0108/kilimanjaro_safaris_at_animal_1chester_and_hesters_dinorama.html </ref>==[[Image:ChesterHesterdino2. These animals came from various zoojpg|400px|thumb|The entrance to Chester and Hester's or wildlife preserves around Dino-Rama.]] DinoLand USA is set in the worldfictional Diggs County. A few animals were also from In the wildearly 1940s, but were too injured to be re-releasedthe county consisted of ranch and farmland. Here, an elderly couple named Chester and Hester owned a rundown gas station along Highway 498. In total Animal Kingdom is home 1947 however, things changed in Diggs County. At this time amateur fossil hunters found dinosaur bones in the area and their discovery led scientists and graduate students to over 1flood into Diggs. Initially,700 animalsthe new residents stayed at an old fishing lodge, however when time travel was invented in the 1970s, the Dino Institute was founded. The new modern building became the central location of dinosaur research and time travel.

As construction In order to capitalize on Disney's Animal Kingdom continued, funds for the new park dinosaur craze, Chester and Hester began to dwindleselling various souvenirs at their gas station. Eventually it was decided It quickly became evident that Animal Kingdom would have to open in three phasesthe merchandise business was more profitable than selling gasoline. The first phase would consist of The Oasis, [[Safari Village]], [[Africa]], [[Conservation Station]]Using their profits from souvenir sales, Chester and 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 Hester decided to build DinoLand USAa roadside amusement park, possibly due in order to profit from the new movie “Dinosaur” that influx of tourists coming to the area to see the Dino Institute. From this idea, Chester and Hester’s Dino-Rama was set born. Besides featuring midway style carnival games, the amusement park also features Chester and Hester’s own “time machine”- Primeval Whirl. Although the Dino Institute has tried to be released by Chester and Hester's land in 2000 <ref name= "jim"/>order to raze the buildings, their decedents have refused to sell.

Phase II of Animal Kingdom was to be the completion of ==Attractions=='''[[AsiaDINOSAUR]]'''- Housed inside the Dino Institute, along with the construction of Beastly Kingdom. Due this dark ride allows guests to board Time Rovers and travel back to the park not being completed on opening dayCretaceous period, Camp Minnie-Mickey, a place where guests could meet they come face to face with various Disney characters, dinosaurs. The attraction was created known as a temporary land. Camp MinnieCountdown to Extinction from 1998-Mickey was to be essentially a place holder until Beastly Kingdom could be built <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/campmm.html </ref>2000.

Like the other Disney parks, Imagineers knew '''Cretaceous Trail'''- This short walking trail features various plants that Disney's Animal Kingdom would need a "weenie" or icon to draw guests into have survived since the park. The first icon considered for time of the park was the Animal Carousel <ref name= "book"/>dinosaurs. This three tiered structure would have featured birds, animals and fish that Although still open to 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 LifeCretaceous Trail is not usually listed among Animal Kingdom's attractions.

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 '''[[It's Tough to be a Bug!Finding Nemo- The Musical]] (the '''- This Broadway style show was chosen over an earlier idea of having is a restaurant inside the icon) <ref name= "tree"/>. Eventually however, Imagineers came up with a fairly simple solution. First, they took the structure musical retelling of an oil rig for the base<ref name= Disney-Pixar film "treeFinding Nemo"/>. Next, 45 secondary branches were then added to the tree, followed by 756 tertiary branches and finally 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 branches and trunk<ref name= "tree"/>. When the Tree of Life was completed, it stood 145 feet tall <ref name= "tree"/>show runs for approximately 35 minutes.

==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's '[[Fossil Fun Games]]'''- The Lion King played as guests 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, Fossil Fun Games are a group of dinosaur themed carnival-style games found in Chester and 45 minutes later the park itself was filled to capacity <ref name= "day"/>. The first official guests to DisneyHester'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 Grand 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/1998Dino-04-20/news/9804190408_1_walt-disney-animal-kingdom-disney-theme </ref>Rama. Some 5,000 reporters were also on hand as Michael Eisner read the park's dedication:

{{Quotation|Welcome '''[[TriceraTop Spin]]'''- This hub and spoke attraction allows guests to climb aboard a kingdom of animals… real, ancient dinosaur and imagined: take a kingdom 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 learnspin above DinoLand USA.|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 first major expansion of the park came in 1999, when [[AsiaBoneyard Playground]] 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'''-kingdom/attractions/maharajah-jungle-trek </ref> This kid friendly playground features not only slides and the [[Kali River Rapids]]. The [[Discovery River Boats]] (which had water guns, but also a dock in Asia) closed with the opening of the new attractions <ref>http://waltdatedworld.com/id55.htm</ref>large sand pit where young guests can dig up dinosaur bones.

In 2000 and 2001 many of Animal Kingdom's lands were renamed. The former ===Former Attractions===[[Safari Village]] became [[Discovery Island]] <ref> httpImage://waltdatedworldJubilee.com/id131.htm </ref>jpg|350px|thumb|Prior to the creation of Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama, guests could visit the Dinosaur Jubilee, while [[Conservation Stationwhere they would see various dinosaur skeletons]] was renamed [[Rafiki'''Dinosaur Jubilee's Planet Watch]] <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/07/rafikis_planet_watch_the_forgo.html </ref>''- This large exhibit allowed guests to see the various skeletons that scientists at the Dino Institute had uncovered. The change attraction opened on April 22, 1998 as the Dinosaur Jubilee of 1998, before being renamed Dinosaur Jubilee of 2000 in name to Discovery Island coincided conjunction with the closing of the Discovery Island attraction on Bay Lakenew millennium. Also changing its name Dinosaur Jubilee closed at this time was the popular [[DinoLand USA]] attraction [[Countdown To Extinction]]. That ride end of 2000 and was rereplaced with Chester and Hester's Dino-named 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>Rama.

2001 saw another expansion of Disney's Animal Kingdom''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 discovered. At this timeThe Fossil Preparation Lab operated from April 22, [[1998 through 2000. It was eventually replaced by Chester and Hester's Dino-Rama]] was added to [[DinoLand USA]]. This 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, 2002During its run, [[Primeval Whirl]] the Fossil Preparation Lab was added also referred to the area <ref name= simply as "d23Dino-Sue" or "See Sue the Dinosaur!"/>.

'''Journey Into the Jungle Book'''- This 30 minute musical show told guests the story of Disney's The next set of major changes came to Animal Kingdom in 2006Jungle Book. In DinoLand USAJourney Into Jungle Book operated from April 22, Finding Nemo- the Musical replaced Tarzan Rocks, which had been operating since 1998 until April 1999 <ref> http://allears.net/tp/ak/nemo.htm </ref>. Also in 2006, the “E-Ticket” roller coaster [[Expedition Everest]] was built Theater 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 park’s dedication)Wild.

In 2014 Camp Minnie'''Tarzan Rocks!'''-Mickey Located within the Theater in the Wild, Tarzan Rocks was closed in order to make way for a new area of the park 30 minute show based on James CameronDisney's 2009 film “Avatar” <ref name= "attractions"> https://wwwTarzan.google.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>Tarzan Rocks! operated from April 1999 until January 21, 2006.

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 '''[[Kilimanjaro Night SafarisPrimeval Whirl]] and '''- This mild roller coaster takes guests back to the Tree time of Life Awakens, a nighttime event where magical fireflies make animal spirits come alive on the Tree of Lifedinosaurs. <ref> https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/update-Primeval Whirl opened on-nighttime-experiences-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/ </ref>March 31, 2020 and closed on July 16, 2020.

On February 17, 2017, Rivers of Light, Disney==Restaurants==''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, [[Pandora- The World of AvatarRestaurantosaurus]] opened to guests <ref>https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/02/just'''-announced-pandora-the-world-of-avatar-will-open-may-27-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/</ref>This counter service restaurant specializes in burgers and fries. Based on the 2009 James Cameron film, Pandora- The World of Avatar transports guests to the planet Pandora and features the attractions [[Flight of Passage]] and [[NaRestaurantosaurus was sponsored by McDonald'vi River Journey]]s from 1998 until 2008.

===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 ''[[PandoraTrilo- The World of AvatarBites]] it is unlikely that Beastly Kingdomme will be built'''- This quick service restaurant sells sliders and ice cream. Trilo-Bites was known as Petrifries and sponsored by McDonald's from 1998 until 2008. Despite this, remnants of the planned Beastly Kingdom can still be found including:

*The parking lot contains '''[[Dino-Bite Snacks]]'''- Located next to Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite is a section named "Unicorn" <ref> http://www.yesterland.com/avatarkingdom.html </ref>quick service stand that sells ice cream.

*A detailed dragonhead statue sits atop one of the ticket booths at the park's entrance <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/columns/walt-disney-world-never''[[Dino Diner]]'''-built.cfm </ref>This quick service stand sells various snacks and alcoholic beverages.

*In ==Shopping=='''The Dino Institute Shop'''- Located at the first couple years of the parks existenceexit to Dinosaur, blasts of fire would be spewed from a cave at the edge of the water near Camp Minnie-Mickey <ref name= "hill"> http://jimhillmediaThe Dino Institute Shop sells dinosaur and other museum souvenirs.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2004/10/19/479.aspx </ref>. Also debuting at this time

*Burnt suits of armor were located just outside the cave entrance, '''Chester and when the Discovery Boats passed this scene, guests were told by the boatHester’s Dinosaur Treasures'''s captain that the fire was created by a fire-breathing dragon inside the cave <ref nameThis large store sells dinosaur and other Disney merchandise.= "hill"/>=Entertainment=='''Donald's Dino-Bash'''- 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 McDuck.

==BackstoryFun Facts and Trivia==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[[Image://landOldenGateBridge.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/06/tree_of_life_at_disneys_animal.html </ref>}}jpg|250px|thumb|The Oldengate Bridge in DinoLand USA]]

==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===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, * Guests enter DinoLand USA from [[Discovery Island]]by crossing The Oldengate Bridge. '''[[Oasis Exhibits]]'''- This 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 structure is actually the hub reassembled skeleton 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 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 40ft Brachiosaurus that was 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]]. [[Image:AnimalKingdomGuideMap2020.jpg|thumb|400px|The 2020 Animal Kingdom map (click to enlarge)]] ===[[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]]===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]]. ===[[discovered within 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;"|-| * [[Rivers of Light]]| * [[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= "guidemap"> http://www.guidetothemagic.com/animalkingdom/animalkingdom5.htm </ref>.

* Animal Kingdom features 250 species The concrete dinosaur in front o Chester and 1Hester's Dinosaur Treasures was created by Gregory Warmack,0000 different animals who was working on the Downtown Disney House of Blues and was asked to create a piece for Chester and Hester's <ref name= "trivia"> This information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/B_DIJYUHRbr/ </ref>.

* Two Micronesian Kingfisher chicks were hatched at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, raising the world population of these birds by 3 percent Paleontologists Phil Currie and Bob Bakker consulted on DinoLand USA <ref name= "trivia"Ref> httpThis information was shared by Imagineer Joe Rohde on his Instagram account https://allearswww.netinstagram.com/tpp/akB-6GnMMnzgd/ak_fact.htm </ref>.

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

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

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

* In the early 2000At one time, guests could see a "parking lot" for Chester and Hester's Disney promoted Animal Kingdom Dino-Rama next to shop. It has since been replaced with the phrase NăHTăZū!(pronounced picnic benches<ref name= "not a zoojacK") <ref> https://www.mouseplanet.com/10581/Its_Nahtazu </ref>.

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

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