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    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?
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    The gorillas.
    The unique, and out of the way, walking trails.
    The Safari.
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    I love the cloths tied on the wires in Asia. It seems so authentic to me.
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    Authentic street acts! They're super interactive and I adore all the music!
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    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.


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    FOTLK , the Tree of Life "carvings" and Flametree BBQ ribs
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    Our family LOVES the NEMO show, Dinosaur Ride, fantastic theming in Asia and Africa, and how close we can get to the animals (especially the tigers)!
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    I like all the landscaping too, it is a beautiful Park. That's why I don't understand some of the dislike of AK sometimes, it really is a nice Park to take time and walk with all the different trails that sometimes you may not even see.
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    AK at night ~ hands down, is the most breathtaking park place at night. And you don't get many opportunities to be able to experience it like that.
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    The fact that it is alive....and i'm not talking animals. They had to GROW the park. It's amazing.
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    I like that it isn't the same as all the other parks in layout. There are little nooks where you can get out of the crowd and view animals, with a bit of shade or plantings. That's not to say it's not crowded, but since we usually stay at AKL, it's super easy for us to go over an hour or two before it closes and enjoy it when the crowds are leaving!

    Also, due to the animals, the experience is never the same twice.

    It's my favorite, right behind Epcot.
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    It's hard to explain, but AK has a completely different vibe. It feels less like a theme park than any other place in WDW. It's easy for me, while at the Dawa Bar, to imagine that i really am in Africa.

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    Quote Originally Posted by azcavalier View Post
    The fact that it is alive....and i'm not talking animals. They had to GROW the park. It's amazing.
    This.

    Also, you can get a picture next to a large beautiful Buddha statue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MOJoe View Post
    It's hard to explain, but AK has a completely different vibe. It feels less like a theme park than any other place in WDW. It's easy for me, while at the Dawa Bar, to imagine that i really am in Africa.
    We REALLY enjoy the Dawa Bar. Love the people watching, love watching the drum show, love the cocktails, really enjoy the place.

    I really enjoy the safari and its the closest I've ever come to those sort of animals. I love the lion!

    I also REALLY enjoy the food at AK. They have great table service (Yak and Yeti, another great bar), CS (Flame Tree) and good snacks. Of course, we plan our meals around EPCOT, but AK is second for diverse food options!

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    Quote Originally Posted by azcavalier View Post
    The fact that it is alive....and i'm not talking animals. They had to GROW the park. It's amazing.
    I agree
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    The conservation station. Anything that educates while simultaneously letting kids have fun...awesome.
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    The details-carvings, theme, beautiful colors and a surprise at every turn. The food and shows.
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    Watching people as that big sheet of water comes over their heads and soaks them through and through. If it happens to me, that's fun, too.

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