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Disney's Animal Kingdom!:

"It's Tough to be a Bug!" is located in which themed land?
Discovery Island

A statue of which Disney character is featured hiking with Huey, Louie, and Dewey at Camp Minnie-Mickey?
Daisy

According to a sign at the entrance to Dinosaur, in what year was the Dino Institute dedicated?
1978

According to the storyline, how many years in the past does Dinosaur take Guests on their journey?
65 million years

According to the storyline, in what state were the Time Rover vehicles built?
Arizona

According to the storyline, in what year did the Harambe Wilderness Reserve open?
1971

According to the storyline, what is the "motto" of the Dino Institute?
"The Future is in the Past"



According to the storyline, what is the name of the local resident that founded the raft company Kali Rapids Expeditions home to Kali River Rapids?
Manisha Gurung

According to the storyline, who is the Director of the Dino Institute?
Dr. Helen Marsh

Approximately, how many leaves can be found on the Tree of Life?
103.000!

At Expedition Everest™- The Legend of the Forbidden Mountain, name the legendary creature known to live there.
Yeti (but it doesn't work, so we can argue about that...)

Dinosaur uses the same ride technology as which attraction at Disneyland?
Indiana Jones Adventure

Disney's Animal Kingdom officially opened to coincide with what day that recognizes environmental awareness?
Earth Day

Disney's Animal Kingdom was originally going to be called what?
Disney's Wild Animal Kingdom

Genesis Gardens was the original name for which themed “land” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
Oasis

Grandmother Willow's Grove is a 350-seat theater located in which themed land?
Camp Minnie-Mickey

Grandmother Willow's Grove is a 350-seat theater that used to host what nature-themed show?
Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends

How many Guests does each Time Rover vehicle hold in Dinosaur?
12 passengers

How many bridges connect each of the lands of Disney's Animal Kingdom?
Six

How many passengers does each raft hold in the wet and wild attraction Kali River Rapids?
12 passengers

How many passengers does each steam-engine tea train hold in Expedition Everest™- The Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
34 passengers

How many stories high is the Tree of Life?
14-stories

How many themed lands comprise Disney's Animal Kingdom?
Seven

In what year did Disney’s Animal Kingdom first open?
1998

In what year did Expedition Everest™- The Legend of the Forbidden Mountain open?
2006

In which themed land is "Festival of the Lion King" performed daily?
Camp Minnie-Mickey

Of the 20 Disney-created mountains featured throughout the Disney parks worldwide, which is the tallest?
Expedition Everest™- The Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

Out of the Wild merchandise shop is located in which themed land?
Rafiki's Planet Watch

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail was originally known by what other name when Disney’s Animal Kingdom first opened?
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

Rafiki's Planet Watch was originally known by what other name when Disney’s Animal Kingdom first opened?
Conservation Station

Safari Village was the original name for which themed “land” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
Discovery Island

The Mombasa Marketplace is located in which themed land?
Africa

The main icon for Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Tree of Life. How many feet high does the Tree of Life stand?
145 feet

The musical score for Festival of the Lion King was provided by what Academy Award winning composer and lyricist?
Elton John and Tim Rice

The name "Pangani" was first used in which Disney motion picture?
Mighty Joe Young

Thirteen Zulu craftsmen from Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa were brought in to construct the authentic thatched roofs on the buildings in which themed area?
Harambe

What Disney official gave the opening dedication speech for Disney's Animal Kingdom?
Michael Eisner

What actor from the original films provides a voice in Festival of the Lion King?
Ernie Sabella

What actor provides the voice of the Chilean tarantula in the 3D film, "It's Tough to be a Bug!"?
Cheech Marin

What attraction can Guests stroll through the root system of the Tree of Life and encounter animals such as otters, flamingo, lemurs, and tortoises?
Discovery Island Trails

What character affectionately calls Guests "Honorary Bugs" during the 3D film, "It's Tough to be a Bug"?
Flik

What character interrupts the 3D film, "It's Tough to be a Bug!" and attempts to threaten audience members?
Hopper

What does the Swahili word “Jambo” mean?
"Hello"

What does the name Rafiki mean in Swahili?
"Friend"

What fifty-two foot dinosaur marks the entrance to Dinoland U.S.A.?
Brachiosaurus

What is the approximate top speed of Expedition Everest™- The Legend of the Forbidden Mountain at the bottom of the drop?
50 mph

What is the name of the Dumbo-like attraction that allows young Guests the opportunity to take a ride with a dinosaur?
TriceraTop Spin

What is the name of the Iguanodon at the entrance to Dinosaur?
Aladar

What is the name of the area at Dinoland U.S.A. where Guests can discover species of animals and plants that have survived since the age of the dinosaur?
Cretaceous Trail

What is the name of the children’s play area located in Dinoland U.S.A.?
The Boneyard

What is the name of the fictitious setting and county for Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama?
Diggs County

What is the name of the illegal logging company depicted in Kali River Rapids?
Tetak Logging Company

What is the name of the mythical kingdom Guests enter when they visit the themed land of Asia?
Kingdom of Anandapur

What is the name of the mythical village from where your Expedition Everest™- The Legend of the Forbidden Mountain journey begins?
Serka Zong

What is the name of the petting zoo where Guests can get an up close and personal experience with some unusual and domestic animals?
Affection Section

What is the name of the show which features exotic birds of all types presented at the Caravan Stage?
Flights of Wonder

What is the name of the small elephant Guests help rescue at the conclusion of Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Little Red

What is the name of the spinning roller coaster in Chester & Hester's Dino-Rama?
Primeval Whirl

What is the name of the theater group that performs in the 3D film "It's Tough to Be a Bug!"?
Tree of Life Repertory Players

What is the name of the thrilling and breathtaking white water raft ride located in Asia?
Kali River Rapids

What is the name of the tropical garden area filled with exotic plants and animals which Guests first discover as they enter the park?
Oasis

What is the name of the walking journey through the lush home of myriad animals and bird species in Asia?
Maharajah Jungle Trek

What is the name of the warden who can be heard over the radio during your journey on Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Wilson Mutua

What is the name of the wildlife researcher who can be heard over the radio during your journey on Kilimanjaro Safaris?
Dr. Catherine Jobson

What is the name of the wise-cracking paleontologist who blasts Guests back to the past in Dinosaur?
Dr. Grant Seeker

What is the only themed land that does not include a dining location?
Rafiki's Planet Watch

What is the radio call sign of the safari vehicles featured in the Kilimanjaro Safaris?
"Simba One"

What kind of animal are Zari and Miles, the first two animals to arrive for the park's opening?
Giraffes

What kind of bug comes down from the ceiling during the 3D film, "It's Tough to be a Bug!"?
Black widow spiders

What kind of dinosaur attempts to swallow Guests at the conclusion of the attraction, Dinosaur?
Carnotaurus

What kind of dinosaur do Guests "apparently" bring back with them at the conclusion of their journey on Dinosaur?
Iguanodon

What legendary mountain range was used as the inspiration for Expedition Everest™- The Legend of the Forbidden Mountain?
Himalayan Mountains

What merchandise shop features dinosaur toys hanging from its ceiling?
Chester & Hester's Dinosaur Treasures

What popular actress plays the Director of the Dino Institute?
Phylicia Rashad

What restaurant, described as "A Wild Place to Shop and Eat" marks the entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom park?
Rainforest Café

What was the first themed “land” to be added after the park’s initial opening?
Asia

What was the original name for the attraction, Dinosaur?
Countdown to Extinction

Where at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will Guests arrive by train to learn about the Disney company’s global commitment to wildlife?
Rafiki's Planet Watch

Where is the 3D film “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!” shown?
Tree of Life

Which Disney character used to lend his name to "Restaurant-osaurus"?
Donald

Which Disney's Animal Kingdom attraction opened before the movie after which it was themed?
Dinosaur

Which attraction is described by the slogan, "It's Fast - It's a Blast - It's in the Past"?
Dinosaur

Which early attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom consisted of a fleet of boats that circled the Tree of Life?
Discovery River Boats

Which mountain range was used as the inspiration for Camp Minnie-Mickey?
Adirondack Mountains

Which famous dinosaur of the past is not featured on the attraction Dinosaur?
Tyrannosaurus Rex

Which two Disney characters are featured as cut-outs on the Camp Minnie-Mickey sign?
Mickey & Pluto

Who is the host for the 3D film “It’s Tough to Be a Bug!?”
Flik

Yak & Yeti Restaurant is located in which themed land?
Asia

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