AK by Night?

MrDisneyfan1 · 09-08-2003

I could only imagine how great Animal Kingdom would look at sunset. Does anyone know if there are or were any plans to keep the park open longer. Imagine Harambe, with all its character, illuminated in the evening.
Den:hmmm

mickaholic4077 · 09-08-2003

Last year I went to the AK's AP'holder preview of the Chester and Hester section of Dinoland. The park did look pretty at night,but don't get me started on how badly Disney mismanaged the preview!!!!:D :D :D

jmouse · 09-08-2003

The animals are taken off the AK savannahs at 5/6pm for dinner feedings, training sessions, and daily checkups. With the amount of work the carekeepers have to do with the animals once they are off the savannahs, I can't imagine how they could have later closings.

WEDINDISNEY · 09-09-2003

If you want to see the animals at night time take a ride over to the AKL. It is so neat how they have the savannahs light up with an artifical moon.
I couldnt believe how many nights we sat on the balcony for hours just watching the animals......

MrDisneyfan1 · 09-09-2003

Yes, we have seen the animals over at AKL, and it is wonderful. I was just hoping to enjoy harambe in the evening. Have they broken ground on Expedition Everest yet. This sounds like the type of ride that made Disney famous.

wdwspider · 09-09-2003

I see no reason why the AK would not start staying open later and later in time. As Expedition Everest and the possible addition of Flik's Fun Fair come into effect, the AK could simply close off the trails and Safari Ride by 6 (sorta like EPCOT closing future world) and leave the rides and front half of the park open for rides and new night activities. They already have lights installed throughout the park, and with enough live animal alternatives I imagine the park will eventually become a full day visit like all the other Disney parks are now.

Ground breaking is well under way for Everest and the new bridge between Dinoland and Asia.

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MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	AK by Night? I could only imagine how great Animal Kingdom would look at sunset. Does anyone know if there are or were any plans to keep the park open longer. Imagine Harambe, with all its character, illuminated in the evening. Den:hmmm __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,587	If you want to see the animals at night time take a ride over to the AKL. It is so neat how they have the savannahs light up with an artifical moon. I couldnt believe how many nights we sat on the balcony for hours just watching the animals...... __________________ 2009 AKV KIDANI VILLAGE 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY Members I have met: timkelmom & dznycropper My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	Yes, we have seen the animals over at AKL, and it is wonderful. I was just hoping to enjoy harambe in the evening. Have they broken ground on Expedition Everest yet. This sounds like the type of ride that made Disney famous. __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

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wdwspider Back in the Web! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC Posts: 2,584	I see no reason why the AK would not start staying open later and later in time. As Expedition Everest and the possible addition of Flik's Fun Fair come into effect, the AK could simply close off the trails and Safari Ride by 6 (sorta like EPCOT closing future world) and leave the rides and front half of the park open for rides and new night activities. They already have lights installed throughout the park, and with enough live animal alternatives I imagine the park will eventually become a full day visit like all the other Disney parks are now. Ground breaking is well under way for Everest and the new bridge between Dinoland and Asia. __________________ Boy, It's been a while...

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Last year I went to the AK's AP'holder preview of the Chester and Hester section of Dinoland. The park did look pretty at night,but don't get me started on how badly Disney mismanaged the preview!!!!:D :D :D

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	The animals are taken off the AK savannahs at 5/6pm for dinner feedings, training sessions, and daily checkups. With the amount of work the carekeepers have to do with the animals once they are off the savannahs, I can't imagine how they could have later closings.

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