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Winged Encounters

PHOTOS: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Area Debuts New Permanent Stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

December 9, 2019

After months behind construction walls, the stage for the Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight bird show has finally debuted a new, permanent space. For months now during its refurbishment, the show has taken place over by the rocks surrounding the edge of the overlook for the Tree of Life, but now the stage is … Read more

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

August 15, 2019

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. Construction walls are now up, wrapping … Read more

UPDATE: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Will Remain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Without Posted Times

May 24, 2019

When we first heard the rumor about Winged Encounters potentially ending, we knew it was plausible that a calendar mishap could’ve been probable, and it appears the Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight bird show will thankfully remain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The main change is that the show will not be listed on … Read more

RUMOR: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Ending This Week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

May 24, 2019

It seems the fan-favorite animal encounter, Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight bird show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is ending its four-year run this week. Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight seems to be ending this week at Animal Kingdom. This is the macaw flyover in front of the Tree of Life. I … Read more

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VIDEO: “Winged Encounters: The Kingdom Takes Flight” Debuts at Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019June 18, 2014

A spin-off of the popular Flights of Wonder show at Animal Kingdom, guests are now invited to experience “Winged Encounters: The Kingdom Takes Flight”, performed four times daily on Discovery Island. This short show showcases six types of macaw: hyacinth, green-winged, blue and gold, scarlet, blue-throated and military and talks about how these birds have … Read more

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