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:
Pandora as seen from outside of the park
Some construction happening near the non-Disney bus stop in the parking lot
A closer look at AVATAR construction
Walls came down around the center of Discovery Island, out first unobstructed view in a long time
The Haunted Mansion POP! Vinyls are back in stock
Disney Outfitters is still closed
But outside, the exterior and pavement work is complete
Walls are up near the Isle of Java now
The Boneyard is closed for a few weeks for refurbishment
Tsum-Tsums are now available at Chester and Hester’s
Rivers of Light getting ready for an April 22nd debut
Decorative lanterns now being installed over the viewing area
The control tower is almost complete and it looks gorgeous
Scaffolding was coming down Saturday afternoon, it was all gone by park close
It will be nice to lose these walls soon
A new roof is being constructed for Flights of Wonder
The waterfront behind the Tree of Life was completely cleared this week
The drum popcorn bucket is now in stock again in Africa
Never noticed this, but ads for the Harambe Theater can be found in the original Harambe area now
Tree of Life Garden sign looking extra-mossy these days
Work continues on Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge
Another look at Pandora
Walking around the now wide-open Discovery Island paths
One of the Discovery Island food booths recently introduced some new menu items, including Smoky Cheddar Grits
These were absolutely fantastic, I highly recommend trying them
A look at Rivers of Light construction from Flame Tree Barbecue
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
Someday we can tell our children about Animal Kingdom and when it used to close at 5PM…
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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?
I really truly hope so.
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.
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.