News Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary

[BlakeW39]

How?
-DHS has a night show. AK does not.
-None of DHS attractions close early, 1/3rd of AKs does
-DHS has 6 TS restaurants, AK has 4
-DHS has 9 rides, AK has 7
-DHS has 6 shows, AK has 5

-DHS has 0 animal species, DAK has ~200

Thus DAK relies partially on a type of entertainment that cannot be found at DHS, which you did not mention. Also...

-DAK attractions may close early, but they open early as well
-DAK attractions are on average longer than DHS attractions

You do make some good points though.

 

[DCBaker]

 

[MisterPenguin]

Finally. I've been yelling at Debbie all day: "DEBBIE!! If you don't get out the Press Release of my park's 25th Anniversary, eggs are gonna roll!!!"

Here it is:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Celebrates 25 Years Showcasing the Magic of Nature - Walt Disney World News

Walt Disney World Resort’s fourth theme park to mark milestone anniversary with special celebration and a new character encounter, plus special limited-time merchandise and culinary offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 18, 2023) – On Earth Day, April 22, 1998, Walt Disney World Resort invited...

wdwnews.com

 

[christine7257]

I plan to be there and am putting a lot of faith in the statement, "There will be more surprises on April 22 when the park officially turns 25." Love AK so we will have fun regardless, but hoping there's some fun anniversary stuff beyond cupcakes and merch.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I plan to be there and am putting a lot of faith in the statement, "There will be more surprises on April 22 when the park officially turns 25." Love AK so we will have fun regardless, but hoping there's some fun anniversary stuff beyond cupcakes and merch.

I'll give you a hint: It a type of Jello-O and there's a metric ton of krill involved!!

 

[wdwmagic]

I plan to be there and am putting a lot of faith in the statement, "There will be more surprises on April 22 when the park officially turns 25." Love AK so we will have fun regardless, but hoping there's some fun anniversary stuff beyond cupcakes and merch.

I'm guessing that may be referring to the ceremony in front of the ToL.

 

[MaryJaneP]

So they are celebrating AK's 25 year soft opening? Whodathunk?

 

[DCBaker]

Beginning tomorrow, a new Pumbaa Popcorn Bucket will be available at popcorn carts and Trek Snacks at Animal Kingdom.

 

[Touchdown]

All the clothes merch is on sale today as is the 25th sign by the TOL

 

[spectromagic04]

All the clothes merch is on sale today as is the 25th sign by the TOLView attachment 711598

There’s still additional day of merch coming out tomorrow and also some other merch things are delayed.

 

[mattpeto]

All the clothes merch is on sale today as is the 25th sign by the TOLView attachment 711598

This looks like a good opportunity to reflect the last 25 years at Animal Kingdom and maybe looking ahead a little?

Maybe we get something.

 

[Nunu]

All the clothes merch is on sale today as is the 25th sign by the TOLView attachment 711598

Now, that's a creative and artistic anniversary sign.* Very nice!

*Yes, I'm 'throwing shade' at the 100th uninspired sign.

 

[Rteetz]

 

[IanDLBZF]

Ceremony will take place at 8:30am tomorrow!

 

[wdwmagic]

 

[wdwmagic]

 

[Br0ckford]

How?
-DHS has a night show. AK does not.
-None of DHS attractions close early, 1/3rd of AKs does
-DHS has 6 TS restaurants, AK has 4
-DHS has 9 rides, AK has 7
-DHS has 6 shows, AK has 5

Depends on your definition of a full day. My dogs are barking by 6 and im out of both parks.

 

[spectromagic04]

Banners are up at the main entrance!

 

[DCBaker]

The crowd waiting for the ceremony this morning.

 

[bmr1591]

Might be late, but are we expecting any announcements or just hoo hah about 25 years? Feels like it’d be an appropriate time.