PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 3/7/16 (Rivers of Light, AVATAR, Tiffins, ETC.)

Tom Corless

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PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 3/7/16 (Rivers of Light, AVATAR, Tiffins, ETC.)

I visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Saturday to see the latest progress on all of the construction projects around the park, so let’s take a look at what’s new and exciting in our latest photo report:

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Pandora as seen from outside of the park

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Some construction happening near the non-Disney bus stop in the parking lot

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A closer look at AVATAR construction

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Walls came down around the center of Discovery Island, out first unobstructed view in a long time

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The Haunted Mansion POP! Vinyls are back in stock

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Disney Outfitters is still closed

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But outside, the exterior and pavement work is complete

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Walls are up near the Isle of Java now

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The Boneyard is closed for a few weeks for refurbishment

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Tsum-Tsums are now available at Chester and Hester’s

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Rivers of Light getting ready for an April 22nd debut

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Decorative lanterns now being installed over the viewing area

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The control tower is almost complete and it looks gorgeous

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Scaffolding was coming down Saturday afternoon, it was all gone by park close

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It will be nice to lose these walls soon

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A new roof is being constructed for Flights of Wonder

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The waterfront behind the Tree of Life was completely cleared this week

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The drum popcorn bucket is now in stock again in Africa

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Never noticed this, but ads for the Harambe Theater can be found in the original Harambe area now

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Tree of Life Garden sign looking extra-mossy these days

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Work continues on Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge

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Another look at Pandora

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Walking around the now wide-open Discovery Island paths

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One of the Discovery Island food booths recently introduced some new menu items, including Smoky Cheddar Grits

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These were absolutely fantastic, I highly recommend trying them

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A look at Rivers of Light construction from Flame Tree Barbecue

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I realized as we left the park at closing time, it might be one of the last times I’m ever there for park close while it is still daylight

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Someday we can tell our children about Animal Kingdom and when it used to close at 5PM…

4 thoughts on “PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 3/7/16 (Rivers of Light, AVATAR, Tiffins, ETC.)”

  1. I wonder if after they finish the park expansion, they will close Everest so they can repair the Yeti, and get him back in A mode?

  2. Unfortunately, it is very unlikely the Yeti will ever return to A-mode. A-mode was destroying the mountain structure, so it will likely never return. Sorry.

  3. I experienced A-mode on the yeti. It was good, but the lack of it is not a deal breaker. My kids through he was moving and had a great time on the ride.

    My hope is that the additional hours at AK will lessen the crowds at the other parks in the evening. MK is still a madhouse.

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