PHOTOS: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Area Currently Under Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Jessica Figueroa

PHOTOS: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Area Currently Under Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Jessica Figueroa

PHOTOS: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Area Currently Under Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If you’re planning on taking some prime photos of the Tree of Life, or looking to catch the fan-favorite Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight bird show in its usual spot, it appears your photos, and your experience, will be temporarily marred by the appearance of construction walls.

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Construction walls are now up, wrapping around the entire stage area where the Winged Encounters show usually takes place.

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According to Cast Members, the area is currently undergoing refurbishment.

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Thankfully, the skilled Cast Members and animal behavior specialists are making do, for now, meaning guests will still get to see the Winged Encounters show.

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For now, a temporary bird stand is being used.

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If you’re looking to catch the show, morning encounters take place daily at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM, and afternoon encounters take place at 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM. Currently, it is unknown as to how long the refurbishment will last.