Travel Reference
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Animal Kingdom Tip Sheet
Tips
1. Arrive at opening or stay until near closing for the best view of the animals.
2.
Expedition Everest
offers the biggest thrills in the park, and a FASTPASS may
be your only ticket to avoiding the ride's excruciatingly long lines.
3.
Kilimanjaro Safaris
is one of the most popular rides and the best place to see
a lot of animals in one sitting. But in summer, the animals can be scarce during
the midday heat. If you can hoof it there first thing, do it. If not, try late in the
day. The same applies to viewing the gorillas on the
Pangani Forest Explora-
tion Trail.
4.
Finding Nemo-The Musical
and the
Festival of the Lion King
shows are a
must.
5. Looking for Disney characters? Go to the Character Greeting Trails in
Camp
Minnie-Mickey.
6. Make Advanced Reservations for a meal at
Yak & Yeti,
the park's newest
themed full-service restaurant.
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BABY CARE
The Baby Care Center is located near Creature Comforts gift shop on
the west side of the Tree of Life, but as in the other Disney parks, you'll find changing
tables in restrooms, and you can buy disposable diapers at Guest Relations.
CAMERAS & FILM
You can drop film off for same-day developing at the Kodak Kiosk
in Africa and Garden Gate Gifts near the park entrances. Cameras and film are available
in Disney Outfitters in Safari Village; at the Kodak Kiosk in Africa, near the entrance to
the Kilimanjaro Safari; and in Garden Gate Gifts.
FIRST AID
The First Aid Center, which is staffed by registered nurses, is located near
Creature Comforts gift shop on the west side of the Tree of Life.
LOCKERS
Lockers ($5-$7, plus a $5 refundable deposit) are located in Garden Gate
Gifts to your right as you enter the park. They're also located to the left, near Rainforest
Cafe.
LOST CHILDREN
A center for lost children is located near Creature Comforts at the
Baby Care Center on the west side of the Tree of Life. This is also the site of same-day
lost and found. At the risk of repeating myself,
make your younger kids wear name-tags
inside their clothing.
PACKAGE PICKUP
Any packages can be sent to the front of the park at Garden Gate
Gifts. Allow at least 3 hours for delivery. WDW resort guests can have their purchases
delivered directly to their hotel; if purchased by 7pm, the item will be delivered by noon
the next day.
PARKING
The cost is $12 a day for cars, light trucks, and vans; $13 for RVs.
PET CARE
Pet facilities are located just outside the park entrance ($13-$23 per day;
&
407/824-6568
). There are four other kennels located in the WDW complex. (See
chapter 11 for more information.) Proof of vaccinations is required.
