4 Reasons You’ll Want to Walk on the Wild Side for Animal Kingdom’s 25th Anniversary
It seems like everywhere we turn, Disney is celebrating an anniversary lately!
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2021 was the 50th anniversary of Disney World, 2023 is the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, and on April 22nd, it’s also the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom! If Animal Kingdom is your favorite park, here’s why you might want to visit it in April.
25th Merchandise
For a limited time, you can shop for special 25th anniversary merchandise beginning on April 21st at Island Mercantile, Discovery Trading Company, and Mombasa Marketplace. This collection includes items like a button-up top, a tumbler…
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…a tie-front shirt, a pocket tee…
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…a bucket hat, a mini Loungefly backpack…
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…and a spirit jersey, among many other items! A limited-edition Earth Month pin is also available for purchase now.
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25th Treats
Throughout “Earth Month,” special food and drink options will also be available throughout Animal Kingdom!
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New items debuting exclusively on April 22nd include the Colossal Elephant Roll and the 25th Anniversary Alive with Magic Cupcake.
A 25th Anniversary Dessert Platter and 25th Anniversary Earth Tart will also be available at Tusker House Restaurant.
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Throughout the month of April, other treats like the Bee Hive Mousse Dome and the Flamingo Cupcake will be available too! Click here to read more about the Earth Month offerings in Animal Kingdom.
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Flamingo Cupcake
PhotoPass Opportunities
Beginning on April 16th, Disney PhotoPass will offer special photo ops, including props, Magic Shots, and more.
The 25th anniversary sign pop is made out of recycled materials, with upcycled sign backers and even Cast Member costumes and patches!
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Wilderness Experiences
And finally, there are some special experiences to check out too! The Animation Experience at Conservation Station will teach guests how to draw characters such as Dumbo, Terk from Tarzan, Crush or Bruce from Finding Nemo, Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, or Simba from The Lion King, all throughout the month of April.
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And from April 16th to 23rd, Wilderness Explorers can earn a special badge from participating in and completing a nature challenge.
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