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Tree of Life Awakenings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Tree of Life Awakenings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom


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Tree of Life Awakenings is a new creation for Disney’s Animal Kingdom that involves animations, music and sound projected upon the park’s iconic centerpiece.  Here’s how to view it and what to expect.

You can only view the show from the front Oasis side of the tree of Life, it does not display from the rear sides in Asia or Africa.

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All during the night the tree comes alive in small ways with animals that are sculpted upon the tree springing to life momentarily, only to return to it’s original form.

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Every 20 minutes a more full featured show is provided that is sure to amaze you.  There are 3 different shows.  We watched the final show of the night which was offered at 11:20pm and it was the highlight of our late night experience.

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Guests often sit on the ground and watch for long periods of time.  No Fastpass is offered or required for this experience.

“Hummingbirds” is shown at each :00 of the hour.  9:00, 10:00, 11:00pm

I call this show “Disney Movies.”  It is shown at 20 minutes past the hour beginning at 9:20, 10:20 and 11:20pm.

I’ll return tonight to get more examples of this great new show.  Don’t miss this when you visit!

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Kayti

Sunday 25th of February 2018

Do you have an update on this? some other sites say there are 4 distinct shows – is this true? Are the shows still on an hourly schedule so we can plan to catch all of them? Thanks for your response.

kennythepirate

Sunday 25th of February 2018

There are four shows. All is explained in detail on www.characterlocator.com

Laura

Wednesday 21st of June 2017

We are going to AK 9/27, the park closes at 9PM. What time will they start tree of life awakenings? Thank you!

kennythepirate

Wednesday 21st of June 2017

At nightfall that evening.

Lisa Taylor

Monday 30th of May 2016

I actually have goosebumps from seeing all this!! We are going in early October and now I'm even MORE EXCITED!! Thanks so much for sharing, Kenny!!

Kendra Aumack

Sunday 29th of May 2016

We saw it last night and were amazed. Thanks for sharing so we can relive it, Kenny!

kennythepirate

Sunday 29th of May 2016

Welcome

Erin

Sunday 29th of May 2016

I will be there in December. I wonder if AK will still have evening hours then.

kennythepirate

Sunday 29th of May 2016

Yes

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