Disney's Animal Kingdom FULL TOUR & REVIEW | Worth a Trip?

This is my hopefully comprehensive review of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park where I’ll be outlining the good, and the (not so) good things about this popular zoological theme park based in Walt Disney World. I’ve also added my favourite tips for getting the best out of any visit.
Covered within my tour is Oasis, Discovery Island (inc the Tree of Life), Dinoland USA (inc Dinorama, Dinosaur), Africa (inc Kilimanjaro Safaris), Asia (Inc Kali River Rapids, Expedition Everest, Rivers of Light), Rafiki’s Planet Watch (inc Conservation Station, the animation experience) and Pandora (inc Na’vi River Journey, Flight of Passage).
0:00 Intro
0:54 Part 1 Key Info
1:25 Part 2 Park Tour
1:39 Tour of Oasis
1:59 Tour of Discovery Island
2:39 Tour of Dinoland USA
4:14 Tour of Africa
6:04 Tour of Rafiki's Planet Watch
7:01 Tour of Asia
11:08 Tour of Pandora
14:10 Part 3 The Good
16:23 The (not so) Good
19:17 Summary
19:52 Tips
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[@TheFrugalBrit]

As promised, here's my top 10 best restaurant ranking for Animal Kingdom kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYS5foV7qLF-iMU Sorry for the delay!

[@lesliereynolds1754]

You do some of the best reviews. You don’t drag them out and they’re easy to watch with a lot of info. Good job.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Leslie really appreciate that 😁

[@chantellegore2999]

I know right

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Sorry, just to clarify, when I said I’d be ranking the dining options I meant in a separate video 🙈. I’ll try and get it out as soon as soon as I can.

[@emilywhitfield8789]

The Frugal Brit - Orlando I think you’re really creative and you pay attention to small details then if you know that’s not the best ride that you could ever ride or the best one that’s in the park

[@emilywhitfield8789]

You’re not being dumb Seriously you would kill at informational writing at my school hello

[@daveczir4146]

I love your reviews they are the best I've seen for Disney.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, really appreciate that!

[@tudeymac1521]

There is something special about this park. Favourite Disney world park for me!

[@etherealdreamer777]

How the heck do you only have 6,000 subscribers ?? You present your videos so professionally and easy to understand step by step. I love it!!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you that’s very kind! I’m trying to get more, but I’m pretty slow at making videos 🤪

[@user-cs9bl7vu8u]

Brilliant we went here and didn’t realise we missed so much, will defiantly visit again.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@MartinBradbury]

I really can’t thank you enough, we are in Orlando right now have have been religiously following your tips for all the big attractions and it has worked like a charm, magic kingdom was not stressful at all today and the park was very busy, and Epcot was a breeze yesterday. All because of your content and the plans we made based upon it. I would like to shake your hand. Brilliant, just brilliant!

[@iamshannoASMR]

I really love the quality of your videos! The production value and the little details you add are amazing! I would love to see your take on all the parks! The only miss 🤔 or disappointment was the food! You mentioned at 16:20 you would be ranking the food shortly but it wasn't in the video 😱. I think a huge factor for visiting Animal Kingdom is much like EPCOT they offer the largest variety in food. Its more then just American cuisine and Tamu Tamu and Yak and Yeti are worth the visit alone if you want adventurous eats and treats! I think that should definitely be a point in favour of the good 😋. But loving the videos!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, that’s very kind! Yeah this review definitely lacks insight on the food, but what I meant in the video was that I’m doing a separate video for the food options, I should’ve been clearer. I’ve always planned on doing a ‘top 10 ranking’ for here so I didn’t want too much overlap, and also the video was getting a bit on the long side 🙈. Thank you for watching and for providing some really useful feedback!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

As promised, here's my restaurant ranking kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYS5foV7qLF-iMU

[@WhereTheRainbowEnds1111]

This was great information!!! Our son is on the autism spectrum & this was tremendously helpful for us, thanks so much

[@matthewwilliams6904]

It’s Tough To Be A Bug is one of the best 3D shows Disney offers but is also the most intense. I’ve seen many younger children freak out due to the special effects used so I wouldn’t recommend the show for those easily scared by loud and sudden noises or dark spaces.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Agree, it took me by surprise!! Thanks for watching another vid 👍

[@garybrown4753]

Children. My ex was going crazy ...

[@msaari]

That was my fist ride at Disney when I was younger and I was so scared I didn’t do much else for the rest of the day lol.

[@jazmin8461]

I need more of your videos please. They are clear, straight to the point, easy to understand, informative.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jazmin! I’ll definitely be working on more 👍😁

[@sijanser]

I don't know why you only have around 400 likes and 15k views... this should have 40.000 likes and 1.5 mill views! Thanks for all the info!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Really appreciate that!!! 😁 Thanks for watching 👍

[@sjrose190702]

All your videos and reviews are excellent - perfect length and amount of content!

[@sarah-louisebertie325]

Amazing as always - love your videos!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks for watching another vid 😁

[@WaterBug46]

Animal kingdom is my new favorite park now that crowds are down. I will drive over just to spend a relaxing day. My new Epcot

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Massively underrated park in my opinion. Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@CharlotteOconnorTravel]

Another great review. Looking forward to the next one

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Charlotte, 😁 very kind.

[@aksaha9398]

Beautiful video and review!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you 👍😁

[@HopPlayExplore]

Thank you for sharing this review. Very informative

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for watching 👍😁

[@karenchambers8825]

Another fantastic video. Loved it .you are so informative. I hope we will be able to go back to Florida soon

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Karen! All fingers and toes are crossed 😁 🤞

[@nosoygringo5980]

thanks so much, we love your videos, very detailed and informative, we live in NL and are planning for 2023 nov trip

[@markturner5644]

Another great video, look forward to dining reviews

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Appreciate that, thanks for watching another vid!

[@stuartedgington8070]

Fantastic video! Love the music

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, I put a lot of effort into the music so much appreciated 👍😁

[@edvaira6891]

I’ve always thought of this park as a kind of extension of World Showcase at Epcot, as they are lacking any representation of most of Asia as well as all of Africa...this is actually my favorite aspect of this park; the rides are hit (Pandora, Everest) or miss (Dinosaur, Kali Rapids) or even flat-out Crap (Dinoland)...As for the exhibits, I’m a bit spoiled as I live ten minutes from the San Diego Zoo and twenty from their fantastic African-themed Safari Park, and both are actually far superior to Animal Kingdom, so these exhibits are a bit less interesting to my family, honestly...So, Animal Kingdom is, overall, pretty cool, but still only third best of the parks (and, yeah, I actually rank Magic Kingdom dead last, as its FAR inferior to Disneyland in Anaheim, which I’ve been to almost 100 times in my life)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s an interesting perspective, I’d always thought AK was Disney’s way of copying Busch Gardens but you’re right. Thanks again for watching!

[@noahman1234]

Thanks for the videos

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for watching!

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

Well we’ll you have produced your best video yet . Production and theming of content just spot on . Really enjoyed the whole piece and you have content spot on . For me agree with the bad 100% . Flight of passage a nightmare to get on and while I did navi river journey you are correct while beautiful not sure it was really worth the 2 hr wait to get on the ride . A+ 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks DT! Really appreciate the kind feedback. Definitely gives me a boost motivation wise 👍

[@jenniferlorimer9644]

So much good information. I had no idea about the many aspects of animal kingdom. Would definitely take my time through the park if I have the chance to visit again. Thanks for the video 😁

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome thank you for watching 😁

[@feefees9796]

i love your videos excellent Thank you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’re very welcome, thank you for watching 👍😁

[@astromanicdave]

Great video. But if it was not pandora I would not go to this park again.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Oh really? Bad experience or do the other attractions not appeal to you?

[@astromanicdave]

The Frugal Brit - Orlando few reasons. Other parks are better. It’s the worst park IMHO for rides. I am not a fan of zoos. And it does not feel Disney to me.

[@bettinagrange]

Wonderful video. Very informative. We’re excited for our first visit there in a few months. If we manage to get on Flight of Passage right off, in your opinion is there time to see the rest of the park in it’s entirety at a leisurely, enjoyable pace in one day?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Bettina! Yes I think so, it obviously helps if you can scratch off FOP early. But, you’ll likely be in the park until fairly late so could be difficult for little ones. Hope you have an awesome time!

[@emilywhitfield8789]

I’ve done flight of passage without a fast pass twice I could’ve driven from my home in Jacksonville to Orlando and back to Jacksonville it took me four hours To get to the end of the line In college actually want to work for Disney one day but that’s in like eight years

[@emsantos0283]

Never been to Animal Kingdom (AK) I went to MK & EPCOT in February 2022 and loved those both. In January 2023 I'm going to Hollywood Studios along with MK & EPCOT with my family. Idk why but AK hasn't ever drawn my attention. It reminds me of a zoo. I hate zoo's. I'd love to see a break of Hollywood Studios and EPCOT😊

[@mikewoolley7777]

Loving your videos Is the fast track worth it or can you enjoy without it Thank you for your time

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! Too early to say really, we should know though around Christmas,

[@deedo773]

Hey man! I love your videos! I have a hotel at the Rosen Inn at Pointe. I'd like a room with a nice view, do you still recommend block D? Also, any other hotels you recommend with a nice view? Preferrably with lots of lights

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah block D gets my vote personally. For this price range, the Avanti Resort (aka Avanti International) has some good views on I Drive. Also the Avanti Palms has some good views, but is an inferior hotel overall. Thanks for watching!

[@jaydenchrist6152]

great video

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Jayden 👍😁

[@brynmostyn4272]

Hey man, stumbled across your channel and really appreciate the level of detail! Do you have any advice for fellow Brits on where to go for booking hotels, flights and tickets? Considering a 2022 trip but trying to find the best value (and remain frugal) seems daunting! Appreciate that's a lot to ask but it's hard to come across UK specific content! Thanks again

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hey, thank you for that! I’ve been thinking about doing a video about this for the longest time, but I’ve been putting it off as there’s just so much to consider. In terms of tickets, I’d previously recommended third party sellers, but I’m not as confident that this is the smartest move following Covid. In terms of getting the best value on flights and hotels, the best savings I’ve seen come from very late package deals within 4 weeks of the travel date. Things are complicated at the moment though obviously. Eventually I do plan to do a series of videos going over this topic. Thank you for watching!

[@brynmostyn4272]

@@TheFrugalBrit Thanks for the reply! Yeah now's not the best time and it's all conjecture at this point - although weirdly it's been during lockdown I've got the itch to go back. As I said, big fan of the channel and your style and I hope current events don't hamper things too much for you

[@deirdremorris9234]

So do you park in a parking lot and walk to front gate or park elsewhere and ride a tram?

[@alisavelez5598]

Hello, do you have any video about sea world? Thanks!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Not yet unfortunately but it's definitely within my plans 😁👍

[@anarizmoore]

Can anybody help me decide; Animal Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood studios. My upcoming trip I will only be visiting two parks are disney springs...kids ages are 10 13 and 16

[@TheFrugalBrit]

For that age group, I would say Hollywood studios 👍 Epcot is great, but kids that age may not find it as exciting as the others

[@anarizmoore]

@@TheFrugalBrit thank you're the only one how has responded quickly and straight to the point! I'm subscribing! ❤️

[@jaydenchrist6152]

um the narrator on dinosaur name is dr seeker bill nye is on Ellen's energy adventure a ride that closed in 2017 at epcot

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah that was a slightly misleading cut!

[@Hirotoro4692]

Music a little bit loud compared to your narration but it's a good review!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Appreciate the feedback. Hopefully production has improved since then. When I’m editing I much prefer the music to the sound of my voice 😂

[@josephstalin5848]

I subbed just for your great review please do epcot

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’ll definitely get round to it. I’m doing Epcot restaurants next 👍

[@jaydenchrist6152]

We dont spend alot of time at animal kingdom anymore ewe only go there for Dinosaur Expidition Everest and flight of passage then leave we might fo the safari and Rapids but the Rapids I never get wet on so I dont bother and I'm not into safaris and neither is my family

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You I think there’s quite a lot of people in that boat.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

Just so you know I love your channel but it's not impossible for me and my family to get on flight of passage it's pretty easy to get on that ride now for us that's probably because we stay on site for liek 10 days but I feel bad for anybody that does 30 days in advance cause its impossible to get a fop ride there but it's not impossible also we rope drop it and wait in no lien at all only like 10 min

[@robreich6881]

I think this park is missing another area, like the Amazon or something. A new area with a long boat ride like the Jungle Cruise but 15-20 minutes long would be really cool. I also think DinoLand is kind of dumb.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I agree with your points, an IRL Jungle Cruise (as Walt originally envisioned) would be awesome, but would probably undermine the old attraction.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

Heres the next parks ypu can do the worth a trip on Blizzard beach Typhoon Lagoon Universal studios Florida Islands of Adventure Magic kingdom Hollywood studios epcot Sea world Orlando Fun spot orlando Fun spot kissame

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Indeed, I’ll definately be doing (almost) all of those 👍😉

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