Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom Discussion Thread

[Hilltopper39Why do I still have a donkey title???]

Does anyone know if this Avatar expansion is going on the site of where beastly Kingdom was originally intended to go (Camp Minnie Mickey) or are they building it on a different piece of land elsewhere in the park? I guess replacing Beastly Kingdom makes sense but then again if they built Avatar elsewhere then Beastly kingdom could conceivably come to life sometime again in the future after Avatar is completed.

(I guess part of me still wants to see Beastly Kingdom)

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

Yesterday I had the chance to stop by Disney's Animal Kingdom for the first time in quite a while. While there isn't much new going on here just yet, it is always nice to take in the details that the park already has, and as always, take some photos!

One notable piece from yesterday: Primeval Whirl has completely reopened! Both sides are in operation and look great after their lengthy refurbishment/down time.

[Hockeyman55“Fear can make a donkey attack a lion”]

Just a few quick photos from our recent trip to Animal Kingdom earlier this month.

[cfcI've gone pantless!]

Regarding the Primeval Whirl, I think this phrase sums it up: "It is better to look marvelous than to feel marvelous." Nice to see the ride looking marvelous again, at least.

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

It just bugs me to no end that that entire Dinosaur Carnival-whatever area even exists in a Disney park...they've spent a billion reinventing California Adventure, and I really wish they'd throw some cash at redoing that area before they spend what, $500 million on Avatar? That area is such a blemish on an otherwise amazing resort.

[Bryce232Donkeys are my way of life!]

One of their giraffes came from my local zoo, so it's nice to possibly have just seen her in your pictures!

When I first rode Yeti last year, I was really surprised with how awesome it was. It kind of brings hope that Vekoma can still make some pretty kick A$$ coasters. Hopefully the new Avatar section will be awesome, I'd definitely be interested to see it when it opens

[Coaster_FanaticIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

Enjoy my Mini-Trip Report!
No Dinoland.. Sorry

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

During my Walt Disney World stop of the week, we visited Animal Kingdom to go visit Everest, see Finding Nemo: The Musical and ride Dinosaur... Just a few things of note during this visit.

[cal1br3ttoWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

I absolutely love all the Expedition Everest photos on this page...really makes me crave a ride on it.

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

So glad I got six rides on this thing to celebrate my birthday! My favorite coaster on the property by far, and probably just behind Tower for the best ride there! I would love to see the mist return to the top of the mountain, though. It really made that first little bit so much more mysterious!

Interesting that they have one side of the Oasis walled off, because that must've just happened recently - both sides were open to traffic on Tuesday.