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Airport Departure signs and Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. One of the best ways to find cheap flights to Disney

Disney World Travel Insurance: Is it Worth It?

Nothing dampens a Disney trip idea more than having to cancel it because of a last-minute emergency, and what’s more, with a penalty! However, Disney World travel insurance can save you the trouble of worrying about such scenarios.

Travel insurance is one of those things you buy but may never use. However, for peace of mind, it is well worth it.

Walt Disney World may be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but even there you can run into problems. The idea isn’t to be pessimistic but to think ahead.

Pre-planning for a troublesome situation will not only save you lots of bucks, it also provide an immediate solution.

So, let’s talk about Disney World travel insurance in detail.

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Tiffins Restaurant Beef with Broccoli Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park

REVIEW: Tiffins is Disney’s BEST Kept Secret at Animal Kingdom!

Visiting the Tiffins Restaurant at Disney is an adventure you must embark on while visiting Animal Kingdom.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the most popular spots at the resort, with the location drawing in the attention of millions of Guests from across the world each year.

The experience at Animal Kingdom is immersive, exciting, and fun!

Sightseeing is not the only experience you’ll enjoy here.

While on a tour of the Animal Kingdom, it is important for you to relax and revel in the delicious food and great moments with your family or on your solo trip.

Here’s my full review and everything you can expect at Tiffins!

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Tree of Life Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Best rides for solo travelers.

32 Fantastic Animal Kingdom Hidden Secrets You MUST Discover at Disney World!

Walt Disney World Secrets and Facts: Animal Kingdom Edition

You may think you know all the Animal Kingdom secrets but, there are quite a few hidden facts you should remember for your next Walt Disney World vacation!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day on April 22, 1998. That special day has led many exciting memories of the animal inhabitant theme park.

Animal Kingdom is located in the Orlando area and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and has more than 1700 animals on property.

Animal Kingdom Lands and Sections

  • Oasis
  • Discovery Island
  • Pandora – World of Avatar
  • Africa
  • Rafiki’s Planet Watch
  • Asia
  • Dinoland U.S.A

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a great park to take your time, get lost, and discover so many different creatures of this world.

There are so many unique hidden gems and facts that you’d love learning about as you walk through each highly themed area.

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Best Food at Animal Kingdom

What’s The Best Counter Service Restaurant at Animal Kingdom? These 5 Will Help You Decide!

I think you’re going to find my list of the best counter service restaurants at Animal Kingdom downright delicious!

Sure, the park is filled with attractions that bring you through a wild African safari, challenge you to defeat a menacing Yeti, and ride on the back of a Banshee!

But believe it or not, these fantastical feats pale in comparison to the food found throughout the park!

Is this a surprise?!

Come on, ThemeParkHipster… you know that we are all about the grub here!

And based on the fact that you are reading this article, something tells me that you are too.

Now, there are currently over 30 hotspots to grab a bite at Animal Kingdom, according to the My Disney Experience App… and I’ve pretty much tried them all.

But with so much to do and see inside the park, I want to focus on the counter service restaurants at Animal Kingdom (also refer to as quick service) to help you get in, get out, and back to the fun!

And in case you’re wondering… all of the dining locations listed below are perfect for solo travel, as they provide plenty of readily available seating with a ton of fun Imagineering details to check out!

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Dinoland Dino-Rama Donald's Dino Bash Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Dinoland USA: Animal Kingdom’s Most Fun Rest Stop at Disney World!

To the average guest, Dinoland USA located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the most skipped lands probably out of most of the parks.

Most only venture to ride the thrilling Dinosaur attraction, meet characters like Donald Duck, or to entertain the kids at the Boneyard.

Dinoland USA is full of hidden, quirky details that pay homage to the little known Disney film and the returning fad of Road tripping across America!

And with everything in the Disney Parks, Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has a well themed and well laid out tale behind it!

With rumors swirly that it will be closing soon, I thought it would be great to explore all that the land has to offer and why it deserves more attention before it goes extinct.

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Harambe Market in Africa Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Harambe Market: African-inspired Street Food at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Are you ready to go on an African adventure at Walt Disney World? If you are, you can try African-inspired food in an amazing open air plaza with four unique walk-up windows in Harambe Market.

This unique area of Animal Kingdom opened back in May of 2015 and has been one of the great additions to this incredible Disney theme park.

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Sanaa Disney Restaurant

REVIEW: Sanaa is Disney’s BEST Kept Secret at Animal Kingdom Lodge

One place I always try to include in my regular dining rotation is Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge- Kidani Village.

Walt Disney World has an abundance of restaurants to fit any desire at any given time.

Whether you’re thinking corn dog nuggets from Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom Park, or if you’re wanting something more upscale like California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you can likely find it at Disney.

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Nomad Lounge Lamu Libation and Beef Slider Burgers with Yuca Fries One of the best restaurants at Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Foodie Paradise: The 5 BEST Restaurants in Animal Kingdom You MUST Try!

Are you ready to dine inside one of the best restaurants in Animal Kingdom?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is known for its incredible theming, awesome attractions, and of course its stellar food.

When it comes to dining at the park, there are plenty of table service, quick service, and lounge options to choose from.

While I usually enjoy eating meals with family and friends at the Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is one place where I can go as a solo traveler and enjoy a meal.

It allows me to be completely entertained by the beauty of the park and the animals that call it home.

So, let’s go through the five best restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park that I recommend just for you.

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Expedition Everest Roller Coaster Ride Mountain Disney Animal Kingdom Theme Park. One of the best rides at Animal Kingdom.

SMACKDOWN! 7 BEST Rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom You MUST Do This Year

Are you ready to experience some of the BEST rides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is where the wonder of nature and the magic of Disney combine into one adventurous day.

While some people might think of this park as a half-day park, only to do big attractions like Expedition Everest or Avatar Flight of Passage, if you really want to get everything out of Animal Kingdom, then you know it’s a whole day trek.

While you’re definitely going to see lots of animals at a park called Animal Kingdom, this theme park is also home to some of the best rides at Walt Disney World.

Here are the ThemeParkHipster top seven attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

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Animal Kingdom Lodge Sanaa view of savannah with Indian bread service. One of the best restaurants at Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Indulge in Luxury at the 7 BEST Animal Kingdom Lodge Restaurants YOU Have to Try!

Are you ready to try out some of the best Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurants for your next Disney trip?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is known for it’s amazing savanna view rooms, close proximity to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and the ability to be immersed in African culture and traditions while on vacation at Walt Disney World.

Another thing the resort is lauded for is its incredible dining locations including quick service, table service and buffet-style restaurants.

The resort is split into two distinct areas:

  • Jambo House, which is the larger of the two areas and has more things to do
  • Kidani Village, which is smaller and is for Disney Vacation Club members

Both have incredible dining options that are worth traveling from around Walt Disney World to dine at.

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