===Asia===
Perhaps the most popular land in Disney's Animal Kingdom, Asia was not completely complete until 1999. The land is home to Disney's newest attraction Expedition Everest. On this roller coaster , guests will take a wild train tour through the Himalayan Mountains, before coming coming face to face with the mythical Yeti. Other popular attractions in Asia include the Flights of Wonder show, a live bird show as well as the Kali River Rapids which take guests white water rafting down the Chakranadi River. Asia is also home to the Maharajah Jungle Trek where guests can explore ancient ruins and see animals such as Komodo dragons, fruit bats and even a Bengal Tiger. The popular resturant the Yak and Yeti is also located in Asia. The restaurant serves the cuisine of India and Nepal for lunch and dinner.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
*Straws, balloons and cup lids are not used at Animal Kingdom to protect the animals from potential choking hazards.
*Two Micronesian Kingfisher chicks were hatched at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, raising the world population of these birds by 3 percent.
*Disney’s Animal Kingdom contains live plants from every continent on Earth except Antarctica.
*There are over 61,000 costume pieces worn by Animal Kingdom cast members.
*At over 500 acres, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is large enough to fit the Magic Kingdom , Epcot, and The Disney-MGM Studios in it.
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