As usual, Disney will be celebrating Earth Day in Animal Kingdom, but this year’s celebration is extra special. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund, but both anniversaries happen on the same day!
So naturally, Disney has decided to throw a party! From April 18-22 there will be extra entertainment and activities throughout Animal Kingdom. The culminating experience will be an “all-day extravaganza” in Animal Kingdom on Earth Day (April 22).
Experiences for that week include:
- Expert Speakers
- Entertainment
- Behind-the-scenes Tours
- Specialty Food and Beverages
- Limited-edition Merchandise Signings
- Character Greetings
- Photo Opportunities
- Special Wilderness Explorers Activities
Details of Some of these Experiences Include:
- Wild by Nature Speaker Series – Disney’s Animal Kingdom animal experts, educators and conservation “Heroes” at the park’s Theater in the Wild.
- Nat Geo Explorers and Photographers – Stories from the front lines of their explorations. They’ll also share wildlife photography and video techniques.
- Tiffins Talks – Discussions from popular Disney Imagineer Joe Rhode. This talk will feature a four-course meal and a discussion on Joe’s research tips and personal exhibitions from his life of exploration.
- Disneynature films producer, Roy Conli, will be giving discussions on the films.
- Stories from the Field – Experts recount incredible moments in the work saving at-risk wildlife around the world. Many of these speakers are global wildlife heroes that the Disney Conservation Fund will be showcasing in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
- Special animals will be featured at the Animation Experience at Conservation Station for the Earth Day Celebration.
Earth Day
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be part of a live television event, “Born Wild: Earth Day Live,” which will be simulcast on National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD on April 22 at 8/7c. This special will feature different environments around the world, showcasing charismatic baby animals, their families, and habitats.
- All-day Extravaganza in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
I’ll update as more information is released, but it sounds like it’s going to be a fun week in Animal Kingdom!
Will you be in Disney World for the Earth Day/Disney Conservation Fund celebrations?
Thanks for reading!
Liz
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I love all things Disney, but my main love is for Disney World and I'm always planning for the next trip. Before becoming a Disney blogger, I was a radio DJ, so I guess I'm just continuing in the communication industry, just in a different form. I love talking Disney and I could talk about Disney all day. That's why I started blogging and created the Facebook group. The Disney community is full of friendly, helpful, and happy people...and I love being a part of it! If there is any Disney subject you would like to see covered just let me know! Need help planning your Disney vacation. Feel free to contact myself or Melissa at Never Stop Dreaming Travel Co. We love helping people plan their trips! Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to check out our Countdown to Disney app! Feel free to email me with suggestions of things you would like to see in the app :-)