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Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Premiering on Disney+

Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Premiering on Disney+


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Disney+ continues to offer unbeatable programming. We had recently shared that a new series would be coming to Disney+ entitled “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” We have great, new information regrading this series produced by National Geographic including the premiere date.

“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”

Have you ever wished that you could go behind the scenes to explore the beauty and nature of Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom? Dr. Mark PenningVice President, Animals, Science and Environment of Disney Parks first shared news of an exciting new series that would allow Guests to experience Disney’s Animal Kingdom like never before. Read more about Dr. Penning’s announcement HERE.

“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” will premiere on Disney+ on Friday, September 25th. This series was produced by National Geographic and will give the viewer an all-access pass into the day to day operations in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and the Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT.

“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” will debut on Disney+ on September 25th

Narrator for “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom”

Disney fans will recognize a familiar voice narrating this exciting new series. Josh Gad is no stranger Disney. He has voiced our favorite snowman as Olaf in Frozen and Frozen 2. Gad portrayed Le Fou in the live-action Beauty and the Beast, and he has signed on to portray LeFou in the Prequel to Beauty and the Beast titled “Little Town.”

Cutting Edge Technology in Filming

Crews filmed for five months using cutting-edge technology with custom-built GoPro enclosures, large 18 foot cranes, and underwater cameras to give viewers a never-before-seen view of the animals of Walt Disney World. We are invited to see the quality animal care given by the veterinarian staff and see to the day to day operations in caring for the animals. We will even see the work of the Imagineering department as they allow Disney Park Guests to explore the beauty of nature while experiencing the magic of Disney.

Conservation

Today we shared the conservation efforts for the Lion Recovery Fund. The Walt Disney Company remains committed to Animal Conservation. Since 1995, the Disney Conservation fund has donated $100 million dollars to save wildlife and conservation. Through Disney Nature films, the immersive experience of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and now through the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” the Walt Disney Company continues to promote education and conservation among Disney fans both young and the young at heart.

Series Highlights

Through the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” we will travel along some familiar and not so familiar areas of Walt Disney World including the following:

  • Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
  • Harambe Wildlife Reserve
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris
  • Discovery Island
  • Tiger Temple
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT

We will be able to meet more than 300 species and 5,000 animals in the “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” series. While also meeting the animal care experts that care for these animals every day.

meet 300 species and 5,000 animals in the “magic of disney’s animal kingdom”

What do you think of this “Magic of Disney Animal Kingdom” series? Will you and your family be watching? What are your favorite memories while visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page.

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