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20th Anniversary Mar 9, 2018 19:00:11 GMT briarrose and disneymike like this

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D23 is celebrating 20 Year of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park with two special 20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Passes for a D23 Gold Membership special to occur on April 22, 2018.

The Official Disney Fan Club to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. D23 Gold and Gold Family Members have the opportunity to purchase a “20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Pass,” adding fan-favorite activities to your day in the park, such as reserved viewing for the 20th anniversary dedication moment, FastPasses, 20th Anniversary Commemorative D23 digital photo, and more!

Check-in will take place from 8:45–9:45 a.m. in the Oasis near the entrance of Rainforest Cafe inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. You will be required to show a photo ID. Members will be required to show their D23 Membership Card.

The 20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Pass:

$20, plus a $5 per-person processing fee
Tickets on sale Monday, March 19, at 12 p.m. PT (3 p.m. EST)
Reserved viewing for the 20th anniversary moment at the Tree of Life
20th Anniversary Commemorative D23 digital photo
Three FastPasses at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (excluding Pandora – The World of Avatar)
Reserved viewing for a specified Rivers of Light performance
D23-exclusive gift created specifically for this event, in partnership with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

VIP 20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Pass:

$275, plus a $5 per-person processing fee
Tickets on sale Monday, March 19, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. EST)
Includes all of the above listed activities plus:
VIP Viewing for a Festival of the Lion King performance
Private Mix and Mingle reception in DinoLand U.S.A.
Behind-the-Scenes Dinner inside the Festival of the Lion King theater
Additional D23-exclusive commemorative keepsake
PLUS, during this commemorative day, Disney’s Animal Kingdom special guests will stop by to help us celebrate.
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Important information to make note of:

D23 Gold and Gold Family Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest for either “20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Pass” or “VIP 20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Pass.”
Due to the nature of this experience, all attendees must be at least 3 years of age or older to partake in this “20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Pass” and 12 years of age to partake in the “VIP 20th Anniversary FAN Celebration Pass.”
Alcohol will be served during portions of the VIP experience. Legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years of age or older.
Valid photo identification will be required to partake in drinking alcohol during the event.
This event does not include admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Guests will need to have or purchase admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to attend. If planning to use a Walt Disney World Annual Passport to attend, each guest should check blockout dates to verify that the pass is valid for admission on Sunday, April 22, 2018.
Food allergy and restrictions must be communicated to our Guest Services team prior to the event.
There is a limited number of tickets available. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when reserving tickets. Tickets may be picked up only with a valid photo ID AND D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership cards may not be admitted to the event. Ticketed Members who do not attend the event forfeit their place as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event.
All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice. There are no cancellations or refunds, and tickets are not transferable. This experience will take place rain or shine.

PLEASE BE ADVISED:
Filming, photography, and other recording will take place at Walt Disney World Resort during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises, you irrevocably consent to and authorize The Walt Disney Company, its affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively “Producer”), to photograph you, make sound recordings of you, and use such photographs and recordings throughout the world, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity, including, but not limited to, television broadcasts and home entertainment products, including, but not limited to, home video and DVD. All such photographs and sound recordings will be the sole property of Producer.

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20th Anniversary Mar 13, 2018 18:08:07 GMT

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More news regarding the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park was announced to today by Disney Parks Blog.

A new dining offering will take place during the multi-day Party for the Planet celebration called Tiffin Talks. Tiffin Talks will be a special hard-ticket that will occur on select nights April 22 through May 5, 2018.

Tiffins Talks are intimate dining experiences that allow guests to enjoy specialty food and beverages that compliment the topics shared by animal and conservation expert speakers. Each Tiffins Talk will feature an expert who’s had a hand in creating Disney’s Animal Kingdom as we know it today.

From Walt Disney World's own website, here is the details about this special even and the experts who will be at the dinners.

About This Event
Tiffins Talks are intimate 4-course dining experiences that allow Guests to enjoy specialty food and beverages that complement the topics shared by animal and conservation experts.

Ticket Price
$165.00 per person (tax and gratuity included) and does not include admission into Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Time
Event begins at 5:30 PM

Reservations
Tiffins Talks are separately priced offerings and available by booking online or calling (407) WDW-DINE. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call.

Dates, Speakers and Topics

Sunday, April 22, 2018 – Dr. Joseph Soltis, a research scientist at the park, will speak about the “Elephants and Bees” project in which honeybees are helping people and elephants in Kenya. The menu will feature African cuisine.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – Joe Rohde, a veteran Imagineer, will share tales from his adventures all over Asia, India, Nepal and China. The chefs of Tiffins will follow Joe’s journeys with a menu inspired by his travels.

Friday, April 27, 2018 – Dr. Jason Fischer, one of the park’s Conservation Program Managers will speak about Disney’s efforts to conserve the purple martin, a remarkable migratory songbird that travels to Walt Disney World Resort from the Brazilian Amazon to raise a family each year. The menu will feature North American cuisine.

Sunday, April 29, 2018 – Rachel Daneault, one of the park’s Zoological Managers, will talk about the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE) project that Disney supports in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The menu will feature African cuisine.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – Dr. Anne Savage, the park’s Conservation Director, will speak about the cotton-top tamarin conservation project Disney supports in Colombia. The menu will feature South American cuisine.

Friday, May 4, 2018 – Dr. Scott Terrell, Director of Animal and Science Operations, will chat about caring for the Sumatran tigers that call Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park home, as well as the conservation work Disney is doing to protect tigers in Asia. The menu will feature Asian cuisine.

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20th Anniversary Mar 13, 2018 20:21:09 GMT

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Post by drwadadli on Mar 13, 2018 20:21:09 GMT

I realized that after posting the previous post that I hadn't talked about what the Party for the Planet is.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, with an expanded “Party for the Planet” celebration April 22 to May 5, 2018.

Rafiki’s Planet Watch will take center stage for the celebration, which will offer backstage experiences that allow guests to learn about animal nutrition, visit the veterinary hospital, or hear how Disney promotes global wildlife conservation.

Disney Parks Blog mentions that guests can also commemorate their anniversary visit to the theme park with special photo opportunities, and kids can earn a limited-edition badge as part of the Wilderness Explorer program. Six different Tiffins Talks, themed dinners hosted by animal experts at Tiffins full-service restaurant will be available to guests who want to learn more about the animal residents at the park. And limited-edition merchandise will also be available for purchase, with one piece being a special-edition print created by renowned Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. (He will be available to sign prints on April 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Discovery Trading Company. Quantities are limited).

According to Party for the Planet's website, there will be a variety of enhanced park offerings during this glorious celebration, including:

A Special Welcome Celebration for the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Earth Day – See this festive kick-off for Party for the Planet on Earth Day (April 22) in front of the Tree of Life, featuring music, dancers and some of your favorite Disney Characters!

Exclusive Disney PhotoPass Opportunities ̶ “Step in” to a photo opportunity exclusive to the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park! Throughout the park, you’ll find Disney PhotoPass frames that are part of the “Reverse the Decline” campaign and highlight animals supported by the Disney Conservation Fund.

Special Wilderness Explorers Badge Location ̶ Wilderness Explorers will have a special limited-time badge location helping Guests learn how to better connect with nature while on vacation―and once they return home.

Rafiki’s Planet Watch Backstage Experiences ̶ Meet our animal ambassadors, participate in unique mini-tours, learn about animal nutrition, visit the state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, hear how Disney promotes global wildlife conservation and much more!.

Plus, look for commemorative 20th Anniversary merchandise, a special-edition lunch menu at Tiffins, themed treats throughout the park and new Penny Press designs celebrating the Disney Conversation Fund—all available for a limited time.

Other activities include face painting and learn more about the many majestic animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park by asking the experts! Additional animal care experts will be on hand throughout Party for the Planet—so you’ll have more chances to see animal enrichment programs, trainings and feedings, and ask the experts questions about animals.

Other experiences coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this spring include:

April 22 will mark the debut of a brand-new show, UP! A Great Bird Adventure featuring Russell and Dug from the Disney•Pixar animated comedy-adventure film “UP.” The show will give guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his fuzzy friend Dug in a new adventure that includes encounters with exotic birds from around the world. This free-flying show will be performed multiple times daily.

A “dino-tastic” celebration with Donald and his friends will also premiere Memorial Day weekend in DinoLand, U.S.A. This dinosaur-themed party celebrates Donald Duck’s discovery that his bird ancestors were actually dinosaurs. DinoLand U.S.A. will feature colorful new décor and playful character greetings with rarely seen pals like Scrooge McDuck, Launchpad McQuack and more. A DJ-powered dance party will mix tunes from the truck-o-saurus stage, capping the nighttime festivities.

Memorial Day 2018 commemorates the one-year anniversary of Pandora – The World of Avatar. Here, travelers are transported to a mystical world of floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and breathtaking new experiences. Inspired by the blockbuster film, AVATAR, the epic land invites guests to explore a glowing landscape, encounter a larger-than-life Na’vi Shaman of Songs and soar on the back of a banshee.

Last Edit: Mar 13, 2018 20:27:54 GMT by drwadadli

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20th Anniversary Apr 17, 2018 15:36:25 GMT disneymike likes this

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Post by drwadadli on Apr 17, 2018 15:36:25 GMT

For those of you who collect the pressed pennies from around the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney announced new designs at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park to celebrate the parks 20th Anniversary. Here is a look at these new designs:

(courtesy of WDW News Today)

Last Edit: Apr 17, 2018 15:37:29 GMT by drwadadli

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