Update on Nighttime Experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

With the expansion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney excited to give guests even more opportunities to celebrate the magic of animals and nature as day turns into night. While Disney had hoped to debut these offerings on April 22, unfortunately, they will not open as planned on that date as they give the team more time to bring these innovative experiences to life in a way they know will exceed  guests’ expectations.

We’ll share more information about timing by mid- to late May. Disney Parks Blog checked in recently during rehearsals of two key elements of the nighttime experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: the dramatic water and light show Rivers of Light, and the new nighttime magic at the Tree of Life.

This image from a recent rehearsal of Rivers of Light illustrates a bit of the beauty and complexity of this innovative blend of water, light and original music that brings with it so many firsts.

This video of the iconic Tree of Life shows how the centerpiece of Disney’s Animal Kingdom will truly come alive with swirling animated imagery that tells enchanting stories from nature.