Enjoying Earth Day at Walt Disney World
Are you vacationing in Florida on April 22nd, the day people around the world celebrate the earth? If so, Walt Disney World can be a great place to educate children about the planet we inhabit. Two of my favorite parks to visit on Earth Day are the Animal Kingdom and Epcot.
Animal Kingdom
The park that was inspired by Disney’s Lion King, is the best place to bring kids to educate them about the different types of animals that exist within the world. Be sure to visit the Festival Center and meet Disney’s Animal Kingdom Specialists.
Head to the Kilimanjaro Safaris to take a glimpse of real animals in their natural habitats during an 18-minute expedition into the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. Families can traipse along a twisting path amid a lush garden gateway while making their way to the rendezvous point of Kilimanjaro Safaris expedition, the touring company for your adventure into the wilds. The 110-acre Harambe Wildlife Reserve is a spectacular sanctuary dedicated to the protection of African animals.
Don’t miss DinoLand where the fast passed thrill ride Dinosaur is located. Geared towards older children, ride goers experience the world as it existed 65 million years ago as the thrill ride races to rescue an Iguanadon before the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs strikes.
Jiminy Cricket will also be visiting park goers. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. guests can meet and greet with Jiminy Cricket at Animal Kingdom’s Raftiki’s Planet Watch.
There is also a beautiful sand sculpture that showcases Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom movie at the World Showcase Outpost. To learn more about the film visit here.
Epcot
Epcot is a perfect place to learn about the different countries and the unique cultures that exist in the world. The park also offers the most beautiful gardens of Walt Disney World.
At the moment, Epcot is hosting a flower and garden festival. Be sure to visit the new gardens, Nature Rocks, Backyard Habitat and Purple Martins.
The Seas Withe Nemo & Friends attraction within Epcot is also a great place for all members of the family to learn about our earth. Frolic with a colorful cast of undersea characters in this attraction based on Disney Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Guests oard a “clamobile” and descend below the waves into a “Big Blue World” where Nemo and his friends flit through brightly colored coral reefs and gently swaying sea anemones. Swim with Mr. Ray and his school and see ultra-cool, ultraviolet “jellies.”.
Do you have any other attractions at Walt Disney World that are perfect for Earth Day?
I love Disneyland, I haven’t been to Disney World but I can only imagine it’s WAY better. I would need 10 days there just to see it all. I bet they really go all out for Earth day at the park, that’s awesome. Hope you have a great time!!
My aunt and uncle just went there, they’ve been posting pics all week. Such fun! Lots to see and do
I’ve never taken the whole family to Disney. I think it would be so fun. The kids would love Epcot.
What a nice day to celebrate Earth Day. Disney is sure the place to be.
I would say another ride would be the Living Land in Epcot is another fantastic ride that would be geared to Earth Day too.
I Love going to Disney, we always have so much fun there. I have yet to go to Animal Kingdom yet but I definetley will one day.
I think I should go to Disney this weekend to better be able to answer your question. 😉 Never mind me, I’m just daydreaming. 🙂
I love Disney World. My daughter and I had a blast at Animal Kingdom
What a great way to spend Earth Day. I would love the flower and garden festival!!
What a wonderful way to spend Earth Day, especially in the Animal Kingdom and Epcot parks.