Animal kingdom help..

[hayles77]

We're going to AKL for the first time in a few weeks. Can someone give some info in the things to do there for kids other than the rides and main shows? Thx

 

[Robo]

We're going to AKL for the first time in a few weeks. Can someone give some info in the things to do there for kids other than the rides and main shows? Thx

The Boneyard (Diggin' in Dinoland.)

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

We're going to AKL for the first time in a few weeks. Can someone give some info in the things to do there for kids other than the rides and main shows? Thx

Maharaja Jungle Trek (tigers!!!)

There is another trail by Safari as well (Panganini or something like that).

Wilderness Explorer program

 

[lorigacc]

Rafiki's Planet Watch. There is a petting zoo and other things for kids. I think it's one of AK's hidden gems.

 

[Dr Gevil]

I second the Wilderness Explorers program. My DDs love exploring the parks and finding the kiosks to add the WE stickers badges in their books. I enjoy the talks the CMs give at the stations myself. They are really informative and interactive.

Caw Caw Rawr!

 

[SarahKate]

I second the Wilderness Explorer program. We've been to WDW several times and AK is usually one of our "meh" parks (love it but not as much as MK and Epcot). But my DD 12 absolutely loved the WE program and tried to do as much of it as possible. It's like a scavenger hunt so it kind of forced us into areas that we may have glossed over. And it was totally low tech, which I loved.

 

[minnie mum]

And don't overlook the live music in just about every land in the park. I see all kinds of kids dancing their hearts out, especially in Asia.

 

[HopperFan]

Absolutely the Wilderness Explorers Program. Stop at their stand just over that first bridge on to Discovery Island. Get your book. There is so much to do and it will literally take you to all those spots you didn't know about and take you all over the park.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/wilderness-explorers/

 

[fly girl]

The Boneyard (Diggin' in Dinoland.)

This! If your kids are like mine, good luck getting them out of there.

 

[lauradis]

This! If your kids are like mine, good luck getting them out of there.

It was a nice 2 hr break for me just sitting around watching her dig away.

"Beware of little boys that dig like dogs" You have been warned.

 

[disneybliss2]

Rafiki's Planet Watch is fun. Rafiki is there for autographs and pictures. You can tour the vet areas, and there's a petting zoo area that my girls love. Stopping to enjoy the live music performers in the different lands/areas is fun too. My girls really like touring the Maharajah Jungle Trek and the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail too. They particularly like the Pangani Trail.

 

[hayles77]

Great info - thx

 

[marmar]

At the AK Park, slow down and look at the animals in the entry paths. Also have the kids pay attention to the sidewalks. They change thruout the park. You will see animal prints almost everywhere and the pavement changes in each part of the park. Disney worked hard to make the asphalt in Dino land to look like an old parking lot. I know its hard for small kids to stand still, but if you just stop and look in the aviaries they can see some really cool birds up close.
If you are staying at the AK Lodge take advantage of all the displays. Talk to cast members on duty, they can show folks a lot of cool things.
The secret for the AK & AKL is to just slow down and look.