Being a seasoned Walt Disney World traveler, I have been able to experience much of what Disney has to offer at each of the 4 theme parks. Sometimes a Walt Disney World vacation can feel like you are running a marathon trying to see and do EVERYTHING, but some of my best memories are from some of the often overlooked experiences.
- DeVine
DeVine is a street performer who is found in The Oasis. She is disguised in a giant plant costume, walks on stilts, and blends into the surroundings so well that many times you won’t even notice she is there until she moves. DeVine is the type of experience that makes Disney so magical; chances are you will stumble upon her when walking around the park, taking in the sights.
- African band
The band in Africa is definitely not a “headliner” experience but it would be hard to miss it because it seems like every time I walk through they have a performance going on. The performance is lively and upbeat. It makes you want to dance and often times the audience is encouraged to participate. Spend a few minutes watching and listening, it will be time well spent and you won’t be disappointed.
- Flights of Wonder
Flights of Wonder is an educational and humorous show featuring different types of birds, many exotic or endangered. The show is very well done and should appeal to all different age groups. It runs about 30 minutes, and although the pavilion is outdoors and not air conditioned, it is covered and shaded, which offers a bit of a break from the hot Florida sun. If you are able to get to the pavilion a few minutes before show time, there is a really cute preshow.
- Festival of the Lion King
Festival of the Lion King is a Broadway style show retelling the story of The Lion King and it is my all-time favorite experience at Animal Kingdom. The acting, singing, dancing, and other performances are out of this world! Toward the end, the performers bring children from the audience down to sing and play instruments. There is not a bad seat in the theater and it is air conditioned, which is nice when the temperatures peak. If I could only do one thing at Animal Kingdom, it would definitely be Festival of the Lion King!
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