The Insider’s Guide To Earth Day At Disney’s Animal Kingdom At The Party For The Planet

Get ready to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Party For The Planet and join in the fun of honoring this magnificent world of ours.

“I don’t like formal gardens. I like wild nature. It’s just the wilderness instinct in me, I guess” – Walt Disney 

It seems like it was just yesterday that Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened its doors to guests thus introducing to the world a place where the magic of nature with rare animals and world-class entertainment came together but in just a few short weeks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will mark its 21th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, with more wild adventures than ever before – kicking off spring and setting the stage for an incredible summer filled with all-new events and experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Commemorating the 21 years of celebrating nature, animals and Earth at its very best, the 500-acre adventure park will offer animal encounters, family-friendly activities, specialty desserts and invites you to connect with nature and wildlife at this annual Earth Day event—April 20 through 22, 2019.

Over the weekend “Party for the Planet” celebration, guests can attend conservation talks by animal-care experts and participate in enhanced interactions with some of the more than 2,000 animals that make their home at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited park.

Party for the Planet kicks off the moment you enter the park, as no Guest will be able to miss a larger-than-life marine debris sculpture celebrating Disneynature Penguins on display in the Oasis. The fun continues throughout the park with unique character appearances, special entertainment, and commemorative photo opportunities available with Disney PhotoPass photographers.

Throughout this special weekend event you can meet some of our amazing animal care experts, animal educators and conservation experts to see first-hand how Disney cares for animals and works to save endangered species worldwide. Watch animal feedings and training experiences, specially planned for Party for the Planet, to learn how our keepers care for some of your favorite animals.

Looking for a unique experience during Party for the Planet? Take a journey through tales of adventure and cuisine during Tiffins Talks, a special dining experience April 20-22 from 1-3 p.m., featuring the beloved creative force behind the concept, design, and buildout of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,

Walt Disney Imagineer and Portfolio Executive Joe Rohde. Join Joe for a unique conversation as he regales you with stories from his travels through a delectable 4-course lunch featuring global dishes, desserts and specialty beverages. Space is limited. Pricing for this dining package is $199 plus tax and gratuity and requires separate park admission. Reservations can be made beginning today by calling 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463).

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Guests are also invited to meet Joe Rohde at Mombasa Marketplace, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. April 20 and 22, where he will be on hand to sign his own unique artwork, a commemorative lion print that will be on sale throughout the event while supplies last. A wristband is required to meet Joe Rohde. For further details visit the Party for the Planet webpage.

As if all the fun activities happening for Party for the Planet weren’t enough, on Earth Day, April 22, there will be a full assortment of “The Lion King” merchandise available at Mombasa Marketplace!  You can feel the love and take home so many fun souvenirs like this adorable Simba mug, Hakuna Matata Spirit Jersey, this “roaringly” cute Simba youth baseball hat or one of the many new items recently added to this collection. #LionKingCelebration

There are so many incredible ways to celebrate nature and the place we all call home at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We hope to see you there! Visit Disneyworld.com/partyfortheplanet for the latest information about the celebration. #PartyforthePlanet

There’s So Much New At Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Now more than ever, there’s so much to see, do experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From up close and personal interactions behind the scenes with the animals, to a whole new world to family fun for everyone, here are just a few of the new magic that awaits you here

Wilderness Explorer Program:

Just for kids is the chance to earn a limited-edition badge as part of the Wilderness Explorer program. The badge is one of many that youngsters can earn by completing fun activities throughout the park.

UP! A Great Bird Adventure 

Don’t miss  UP! A Great Bird Adventure featuring Russell and Dug from the Disney•Pixar animated comedy-adventure film “UP.” The show gives guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his fuzzy friend Dug in a new adventure that includes encounters with exotic birds from around the world. This free-flying show is performed multiple times daily.

Donald’s Dino-Bash

A “dino-tastic” celebration with Donald and his friends provides fun for the entire family throughout the day at  DinoLand, U.S.A.

This dinosaur-themed party celebrates Donald Duck’s discovery that his bird ancestors were actually dinosaurs. DinoLand U.S.A. features aDon colorful new décor and playful character greetings with rarely seen pals like Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack and more. A DJ-powered dance party will mix tunes from the truck-o-saurus stage, capping the nighttime festivities.

Pandor-The World Of Avatar

It’s hard to believe that 2 years ago we were all invited to enter Pandora – The World of Avatar but this now to be missed land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom allows you to experience a new world and the nature that abounds there in a whole new way.

Here, travelers are transported to a mystical world of floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and breathtaking new experiences.

Inspired by the blockbuster film, AVATAR, the epic land invites guests to explore a glowing landscape, encounter a larger-than-life Na’vi Shaman of Songs and soar on the back of a banshee.

Caring For The Giants

This unique up close and personal look at either the African Elephants or the White Rhinos, just some of the many creatures that call Disney’s Animal Kingdom home, will give you a chance to go behind the

scenes to give you an insider’s view to the daily life of these magnificent creatures, but have a chance to hear from the animal specialist themselves as to what it’s like to be able to work with these animals on a daily basis.

But the best part is that not only will you be giving your family and friends something special that will last long after your tour has come to a close, but you’ll be contributing to the Disney Conservation Fund, which helps to save endangered species from extinction.

Disney After Hours -Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Be among a limited number of Guests to enjoy a unique, 3-hour park experience—featuring popular attractions and experiences with little-to-no wait ! Discover a world that glows in the night at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

This Earth Day, come join in the celebration as Disney’s Animal Kingdom marks their 21st anniversary with more wild adventures than ever before – kicking off spring and setting the stage for an incredible summer filled with all-new events and experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Now more than ever, isn’t it time that you visited the Walt Disney World Resort, or returned to experience the magic once again?