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Animal Kingdom is such a beautiful park, and it’s even more beautiful during the holidays! Not only are there amazing sights to behold, but there is so much to do. Check out this post to help you plan your day at Animal Kingdom this holiday season.
Festive Decor
Animal Kingdom has the distinct advantage of offering unique decor. From the fun surprises found in the icon tree to the little details found in the nooks and crannies, you could spend much of the day looking at everything.
When you first approach the park, you will see the Christmas tree. Animal heads, drums, and even some Hidden Mickeys can be found in the tree. Around the bottom of the tree, you can spot presents and some Disney characters.
Upon entering the park, wreaths are hung and garland wraps around doorposts and more. Much of the decor is inspired by African art and culture, which can be plainly seen in the details. A lot of gold and white accents are used as well to look more organic in nature.
Over in Pandora, the Pandora Rangers Conservation Utility Suit is festively decorated for the holidays, looking very much like Santa with the hat and white beard. Even Dinoland has Christmas lights up!
Santa and Other Characters
Santa has been floating around the Discovery River for a few years now, but that changes this year! He will have a dedicated meet and greet space, but we do not know where that will be just yet.
Mickey and Minnie also return to Adventurer’s Outpost in their holiday attire! Continue to check for flotillas that have some of our favorite characters. Hopefully we will see Scrooge McDuck again this year!
Entertainment
We love the Merry Menagerie! Discovery Island comes to life with animal sculpture puppets of arctic animals. Penguins, reindeer, and foxes are just some of the animals you may encounter.
Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition is confirmed to return this year. We just shared a couple months ago that the show would return this month.
Beginning November 11, the projection show on the Tree of Life will be performed throughout the evening. The show is approximately 10 minutes long and runs continuously.
The best viewing spot is directly in front of the tree! Be sure to check out this beautiful show during your visit!
Are you visiting Animal Kingdom during the Christmas season? What are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below, and share this post with a friend who is also visiting.
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