Best things about Animal Kingdom

[Aurora]

I thought it would be fun to make threads dedicated to each Disney Florida theme park so fans can tell others what they uniquely love about them.

This one is for Animal Kingdom.

Please tell us what you think are the best things about Animal Kingdom, and this is the hard part, that you can't find in the other parks.

I'll start:

Its lushness gives the feeling of another place and you feel more connected to the earth. There are parts of the park that make an American feel like a foreigner -- like you're not even in a theme park.

What else?

[faline]

The gorillas.
The unique, and out of the way, walking trails.
The Safari.

[Mickey'sGirl]

I love the cloths tied on the wires in Asia. It seems so authentic to me.

[DisneyDawgette]

Authentic street acts! They're super interactive and I adore all the music!

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

It's theme is unique of course and where else can you go on an African safari. The food is a bit different and the shows are more like Broadway shows than any other park. I know a lot of people don't like this park but I love it. The emphasis of this park is on the wildlife and celebrating nature.

[WDWgoofy]

FOTLK , the Tree of Life "carvings" and Flametree BBQ ribs

[darthmacho]

The live animals! My favorite are the walking trails. So underrated!

[Melanie]

Flame Tree BBQ! Seriously, my hands down favorite counter service location in the entire resort. The food, the location and scenery while eating, everything. Love it!

[EJS-Houston]

I can only echo other posters here: the strong feeling that you're in a different country when you visit each of the different continental sections...the amazing walkways and the brilliant habitats for the animals (good for the visitor and the animal)...Dinosaur, Expedition Everest (and the Yeti Museum you go through in the queue)...Flame Tree BBQ. It truly doesn't feel like a theme park. LOVE it!

[PlutoPlanet]

Flame Tree BBQ! Seriously, my hands down favorite counter service location in the entire resort. The food, the location and scenery while eating, everything. Love it!

Makes sense to me. We got a Disney recipe book that has the recipe for the Flame Tree BBQ sauce. The recipe works at home!

[brownie]

I like the immersion in the different areas. You can't see the other areas like you can in Epcot.

Despite the Yeti being down, I like Expedition: Everest. I enjoy all the shows, too.

[Terra]

I have really come to love AK after having children. And I realize just how much there is to do there!

I love so many things, but lately I am really loving the trail. So much to see, learn, and do!

I used to think AK was a 1/2 day park. Now, It really is at very least, a full day if not 2 days to do every single thing, see it all, discover, etc.

[kbean]

Avatar hasn't been built yet. best thing!!!

[ransam]

lion king show.
but the look on my son's face as he watched Devine, and the animals. Loved it

[TikiLounger]

Everything about Asia. I think someone already mentioned the prayer flags tied to the trees. I love them, too. This section of the park sends my thoughts to places exotic. I could spend a very long time on the Maharajah Jungle Trek.

[texas211]

Nemo Show. Hands down the best show. So good, I can't watch the movie anymore as it just isn't that good compared to the musical.

[masonlovesdisney]

How different it is than every other park. The atmosphere of AK is downright outstanding. While you also get that feel at MK, DHS, and Epcot, there is just something about AK. I love the different food choices and everything. Especially Yak and Yeti. Very Delicious.

[joonyer]

Lions, Tigers, Birds, oh my!
Actually, all the animals.
And I love Flights of Wonder. It's a great little under-appreciated and funny show.

[cer]

I love all the plants and vegetation. Everything is so green! I also like the natural feel of the pathways - the natural feel of whole park, really.

[Ms. Mode]

AK has the feel of a market place to me; I love Everest, Dinosaur and eating at Flametree BBQ with the birds. We also have "adopted" a few of the gorilla's...baby Lily is one we keep an eye on.