Animal Kingdom - 15th Anniversary

[Brian G.]

Announced on Disney Parks Blog

Here are a few of the details of what’s planned for the park’s anniversary.

• Special opening ceremony – Meet at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., to hear from Josh D’Amaro, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment; and Joe Rohde, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering Creative. Make sure you arrive early for this!
• Earth Day “Party for the Planet” festivities – Special interactive activities that focus on animals and nature will take place throughout the park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Artists and other vendors will present their work on in Africa and on Discovery Island, with their work available for purchase.
• Opportunity to purchase special 15th anniversary merchandise, available in limited quantities.
• Special food & beverage.

We’ll have more details on Party for the Planet fun, food & beverage and merchandise closer to the event date – stay tuned!
To join the conversation about the park’s anniversary online, use the hash tag [HASHTAG]#DAK15[/HASHTAG] on Twitter.

 

[Jakemeister]

Wow! Special Food and Beverage! Thanks Disney!

 

[cbconglom]

wow 15 years.. does AK even have 15 attractions?

lol i kid, i love the park, but seriously where's the love?

 

[Cliff]

I remember going the day after Grand opening. Asia didn't exist/finished yet, the good 'ol boat ride and KS and CDTE we're original lol. Good times and even if they're changed they're still fun to me.

 

[Sideshow Mike]

Apparently Joe Rohde canceled his appearance at the event.

 

[twebber55]

or someone cancelled for him

 

[Mad Dog]

Apparently Joe Rohde canceled his appearance at the event.

Rumors are going around that Rohde will soon sleep with the fishes. More Disney Imagineer cuts?

 

[Disneyhead]

Joe and Tony need to start a Design/Consulting firm.

 

[Nick]

If Joe isn't going to be there, then honestly, I see no point in going. There's literally nothing to celebrate.

 

[Mad Dog]

I guess there's no need for Imagineers if you're never going to build anything new.