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POSTED Tue, 02/10/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Grows New Roots

The Tree of Life, the iconic symbol of Disney's Animal Kingdom since 1998, recently went through a lengthy refurbishment. The construction walls have been removed to reveal an expanded central hub and "root" area of the tree featuring all-new carvings for guests to enjoy.

POSTED Wed, 04/10/2013 - 20:53 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Celebrate Animal Kingdom’s 15th Anniversary on Earth Day, April 22

Disney's Animal Kingdom - the largest animal theme park in the world - opened to the public on Earth Day, April 22, 1998. This year marks the park's 15th anniversary and there's a "wild" celebration planned.

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POSTED Mon, 06/18/2018 - 11:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Discover The Tree of Life At Disney's Animal Kingdom

When it comes to myths and mythology, there are a few motifs that one can find spread across the planet. These special symbols have endured throughout time, painted and carved by artists for thousands of years. At the heart of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park sits one such mystical force, luring guests to an island of discovery, calling forth man to embark on a journey that connects him with the rest of the planet. Disney's magnificent Tree of Life is a splendid demonstration of the interconnectedness of all life.

POSTED Mon, 09/05/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Top 5 Things to Love about Disney’s Animal Kingdom

It took me a few years and several visits to really fall in love with Disney's Animal Kingdom. After my initial assessment that it was "too hot" and "too much walking" I took some time on my last couple of visits to really look closely at this amazing theme park. And I'm hooked.

POSTED Mon, 03/07/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at Walt Disney World this Spring and Summer

Spring is most definitely in the air at the Walt Disney World Resort! The 2016 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is in full bloom and the spring break crowds will be descending upon Orlando very, very soon. And if you're planning a visit this spring or summer we have a list of the top 5 things you don't want to miss.

POSTED Thu, 07/02/2015 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Touring Tips for Disney's Animal Kingdom

We've updated our previous tips for Disney's Animal Kingdom bringing you more expert advice on this Park than ever. By far is one of the most unique theme parks that Disney offers, Disney's Animal Kingdom themed entirely around animal conservation, it showcases the love and dedication that Walt Disney himself had to conservation of our natural world.

POSTED Tue, 01/28/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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5 Popular Photos to Get at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Today we're pulling some photo tips out of the archive to revisit our series on "must have" pictures. The park of the day is Disney's Animal Kingdom. This is a beautiful park for photography with so much color and texture around it's difficult to take a bad picture. There are a few shots on themes that I seem to come across over and over in the Disney Blog-o-sphere, these popular location capture the essence of the Park.

POSTED Tue, 10/22/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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It’s Tough To Be A Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The spectacular Tree of Life draws guests deeper into Disney's Animal Kingdom. As the dramatic 145 foot high Park icon comes into focus it is apparent that its massive truck is ornately carved with representations of 325 different animals. Standing beneath the impressive Park icon, guests may feel as if they've shrunk as they wind through the queue for the attraction deep within the tree's base.

POSTED Wed, 12/12/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Sarah M.
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5 Reasons You Should Run the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon was held a few short weeks ago and in my opinion, it is the BEST runDisney event! Here are the top 5 reasons on why you need to run this race next year:

1. Great Weather.

POSTED Mon, 06/20/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Discovery Island Trails at Animal Kingdom

Originally called the Tree of Life Gardens, then the Discovery Island Gardens, the Discovery Island Trails are a hidden gem of sorts at Animal Kingdom -- a virtual feast for the eyes.