NEWS: Disney Announces Earth Week Celebration Details at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It’s hard to believe that the month of April is only one week away. Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s anniversary, is now under one month away. Celebrations for Earth Week have been announced at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we’ve got all the details below.
Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Idalis Mercado:
Is there something special that you are doing to help the planet? Earth Day is the moment when the world wraps a big symbolic hug around the bright blue world that we call home.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, come join in the fun of our annual Earth Day Celebration, as the park spends not just the day but an entire week honoring our planet and how we can all come together to create a healthier home for people and wildlife. That’s right, a whole week – April 18-24 – connecting with the magic of nature through family-friendly experiences and special offerings.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom delivers an Earth Day Celebration like no other. Share in the spirit of wildlife conservation and learn more about animal species the Disney Conservation Fund is working to protect. At Conservation Station, try your hand at drawing as Disney artists at The Animation Experience guide you step by step to bring your favorite Disney characters to life using real animals for inspiration. Each animal represents some of the amazing stories of conservation work Disney is doing around the world.
You can also check out a limited-time Wilderness Explorer activity that rewards you with an Earth Day Nature badge.
You’ll also want to make tracks to Discovery Island where you can spot a special Disney Character Cruise on Discovery River. And throughout the park you can find Disney PhotoPass magic that frames you with Wall-E and Eve from Disney and Pixar’s animated feature “Wall-E.” Of course, as you stroll through the park, take time to marvel at its heart and soul – the majestic animals in our care.
And, lastly, don’t forget to pick up a limited-edition Earth Day 2022 trading pin to commemorate the celebration! You’ll also find specialty merchandise and custom food and beverages at the park during this exciting week.
Remember the ways big and small we can all do our part to create a happier, healthier planet – from planting a tree to picking up litter, recycling or turning off lights to conserve energy. We can help keep our planet healthy and make every day Earth Day.
I hope to see you at the park for our Earth Week Celebration April 18-24. And Happy 24th Birthday on Earth Day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
RELATED ARTICLE: 6 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disney World at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
by Chad and Cindy Nykamp
“The World’s Most Magical Celebration” is an 18-month event bringing new attractions, nighttime spectaculars, and other magical experiences. Thankfully, the fun isn’t just at Magic Kingdom. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park is celebrating and you can join in on the fun! Learn about the six ways to celebrate the 50th-anniversary at Disney’s Animal Kingdom below.
1 – Disney’s KiteTails
New daytime entertainment is at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, as “Disney KiteTails” comes alive several times daily at the Discovery River Theater. Performers fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes, while out on the water elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and King Louie. These colorful creations dance through the sky to the beat of favorite Disney songs in an uplifting, vibrant experience for the whole family. The shows are approximately ten minutes. Check the My Disney Experience app for showtimes.
2 – Tree of Life – Beacons of Magic
During the 50th anniversary celebration, icons at Walt Disney World theme parks transform at night into magnificent Beacons of Magic, coming to life with their own EARidescent glow. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, a warm light emanates from the Tree of Life as fireflies gather to usher in the magic of nature.
3 – Disney Fab 50 Character Statues
New “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” golden sculptures are spread across the four Walt Disney World theme parks in honor of the 50th anniversary. Fifty characters are featured in total and there are four statues at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that are all located near the Tree of Life.
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- Bambi and Thumper
- Simba
- Timon and Pumba
- Nemo and Dory
4 – 50th Celebration Food & Drink
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is a time to celebrate Walt Disney’s legacy and vision. Walt knew food could be much more than just something you eat, but rather an entertaining, experiential and essential element of immersive storytelling. New food and drink selections for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary bring Walt’s vision to life in new ways, offering nods to the resort’s past while pushing culinary adventures to exciting new places during the 18-month event.
Here are some of the items available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
- 50th Anniversary Celebration Cupcake (Flame Tree Barbecue and Creature Comforts) – Lemon cake, lemon chiffon filling, and vanilla frosting with celebration sprinkles, splatter-coated chocolate Mickey, and a gold-dusted 50th-anniversary medallion.
- Hand-dipped 50th Celebration Mickey Premium Bar (Drinkwallah) – The famous Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar receives a special 50th-anniversary touch with a blue raspberry “hat” and a bit of pixie dust.
- Cheese Fries with Walt’s Chili and Walt’s Favorite Chili on Foot-long Hot Dog (Restaurantosaurus) – Two of the restaurant’s nostalgic fan favorites, hot dogs and fries, topped with Walt’s favorite chili.
- 50th Celebration Chocolate Gâteau (Tiffins) – Paying homage to Walt’s favorite chocolate desserts, this decadent delight features a cinnamon-chocolate gâteau, almond praline, ganache and chocolate cream liqueur sauce.
5 – 50th Decorations, Music, and New Cavalcade
In addition to the Disney Fab 50 statues, you’ll also see 50th banners and glittering decor in the park. Keep your ears open for “The Magic Is Calling,” an inspiring new song written especially for the 50th anniversary. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, catch the song by the Discovery Island Drummers and as the EARidescent Mickey & Friends Flotilla cruises along the Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The cavalcade has a new 50th themed overlay as well!
6 – 50th Merchandise at Island Mercantile
Finally, new 50th-anniversary merchandise is available all throughout Walt Disney World. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom you can find a limited selection of 50th merchandise at Island Mercantile.
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