Best Animal Kingdom Rides & Attractions Story

Best Animal Kingdom Rides & Attractions

This story is a guide to the Best Rides and Attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park in Walt Disney World.

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We cover the complete list of attractions, which ones you absolutely must-do while visiting, and which ones are better to skip.

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Kilimanjaro Safaris (10/10)

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Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (10/10)

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DINOSAUR (8.5/10)

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Avatar Flight of Passage (10/10)

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It’s Tough to be a Bug! (8.5/10)

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