{"id":9221,"date":"2018-02-22T20:59:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T19:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.traveltothemagic.net\/?p=9221"},"modified":"2018-02-22T21:03:35","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T20:03:35","slug":"disneys-animal-kingdom-20th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.traveltothemagic.net\/es\/disneys-animal-kingdom-20th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom 20th Anniversary Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom will mark its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, with more wild adventures than ever before \u2013 kicking off spring and setting the stage for an incredible summer filled with all-new events and experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort.<\/p>\n

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Commemorating the milestone year, the 500-acre adventure park will offer animal encounters, family-friendly activities, specialty desserts and more during an expanded Party for the Planet celebration April 22-May 5.<\/p>\n

Over the two-week \u201cParty 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.<\/p>\n

Rafiki\u2019s Planet Watch<\/h2>\n

Rafiki\u2019s Planet Watch will take center stage for the year-long 20th anniversary. It\u2019s home to fun educational exhibits and activities that help create awareness of animal issues. During the 20th anniversary, Rafiki\u2019s Planet Watch will offer backstage experiences with experts where guests can learn about animal nutrition, visit the veterinary hospital and hear how Disney promotes global wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n

Special Photo Opportunities<\/h2>\n

Guests can also commemorate their visits to the theme park with special photo opportunities. They can step into an oversized picture frame celebrating the park\u2019s 20th anniversary. Other photo frames support Disney\u2019s \u201cReverse the Decline,\u201d an initiative created to help protect 10 threatened animal species. One recent success of the program was the birth of two critically endangered Sumatran Tiger Cubs at Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Party for the Planet will also include six different Tiffins Talks \u2013 themed dinners hosted by animal experts at Tiffins, the theme park\u2019s signature, full-service restaurant. Watch the Disney Parks Blog for more information.<\/p>\n

20th Anniversary<\/h2>\n

The 20th anniversary fun also includes a commemorative adventure guide, limited-edition merchandise, and a special-edition print created by renowned Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. He will be available on April 22 from 1-4 p.m. to sign prints at Discovery Trading Company. Quantities are limited. For more information on Party for the Planet, visit Disneyworld.com\/PartyforthePlanet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are other experiences and adventures rolling out in 2018 at Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom:<\/p>\n