We just finished celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and celebrations recently kicked off for The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary…but what about another big milestone?
Tree of Life
This year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is turning 25 on Earth Day, and we’re excited to see what offerings are available. We already got a few details about the celebration (including learning about a new character meet and greet!), but now we’re ready to share even MORE updates.
Let’s start things out at a unique Animal Kingdom attraction — The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. Throughout the month of April, you can learn to draw a variety of Disney animals, including Dumbo, Terk from Tarzan, Crush or Bruce from Finding Nemo, Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, or Simba from The Lion King. How fun!
Animation Experience
If you or your kiddo love to check out the Wilderness Explorer offerings around Animal Kingdom, then you’ll be happy to know that a new limited-time badge will be available from April 16th-23rd. Disney hasn’t shared more explicit details about this badge yet, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled.
Earth Day Badge from 2022
And of course, we have to mention the special character offerings coming for Earth Day and Animal Kingdom’s anniversary! We already mentioned that Moana will be appearing in the park soon, but Disney has shared that there will be “unique Character appearances on the Discovery River Character Cruise” from April 16th-23rd. Sounds mysterious!
Animal Kingdom Flotilla
And as far as entertainment goes, there will be a “very special moment” in front of the Tree of Life on April 22nd, honoring Earth Day and the 25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom. You know we’ll be there on the lookout for whatever this offering will be!
Tree of Life
We’ve already shared some of the other things you can expect from Earth Day celebrations at Animal Kingdom, including a list of limited-time snacks. There will also be special PhotoPass opportunities and some 25th Anniversary Animal Kingdom merchandise. If you want to go shopping, be on the lookout for the Earth Day 2023 Limited Edition Trading Pin (released on April 4th), and head to Island Mercantile, Discovery Trading Company, or Mombasa Marketplace starting April 21st to find the anniversary items.
©Disney | Sneak peek at the spirit jersey!
That’s everything we know about Earth Day and Animal Kingdom’s anniversary so far, but we’ll keep you updated with more news as Disney makes more announcements! And of course, make sure to follow along with us on the big day in the park.
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