Animal Kingdom Discovery Island

Last Updated on: December 18th, 2024

Discovery Island is a themed area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort, that serves as the central hub of the park and the main entry point for guests. ‘

Discovery Island Disneys Animal Kingdom

The area features several animal exhibits, including the “Tree of Life” attraction, which is a large artificial tree that serves as the park’s icon and is home to over 300 animal carvings representing species from around the world.

The area also includes several live entertainment shows that feature music and dance, and several restaurants and shops. The Tree of Life Awakenings, a nighttime show that projects vivid imagery and storytelling on the tree, is also held in this area.

Animal Kingdom Discovery Island Attractions, Rides, Restaurants, Shows and Shops:

Here is your complete guide to each of the rides, attractions, restaurants and shows, past and present in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom’s Discovery Island area.

Below is a rundown of everything you can find in this land. click on a listing to find out a ton more details about it.

Current Rides

Discovery River Boats - Extinct Disney World Attractions

Discovery River Boats | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Discovery River Boats at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Current Restaurants

Creature Comforts Disney World

Creature Comforts Coffee Shop | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Creature Comforts Coffee Shop at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Eight Spoon Café | Disney World

Eight Spoon Café | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Eight Spoon Café restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Flame Tree Barbecue (Disney World)

Flame Tree Barbecue | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Flame Tree Barbecue restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Isle of Java disney animal kingdom

Isle of Java Food Cart | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Isle of Java Food Cart restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Nomad Lounge (Disney World)

Nomad Lounge | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Nomad Lounge restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Pizzafari Restaurant Disney World

Pizzafari Restaurant | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Pizzafari Restaurant restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Terra Treats disney animal kingdom

Terra Treats | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Terra Treats restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

The Smiling Crocodile (Disney World)

The Smiling Crocodile | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing The Smiling Crocodile restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Tiffins Restaurant (Disney World)

Tiffins Restaurant | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about the amazing Tiffins Restaurant restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

Current Shows

It’s Tough to be a Bug Disney World

It’s Tough to be a Bug | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park’s It’s Tough to be a Bug show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

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Tree of Life | Disney World

Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park’s Tree of Life attraction including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!

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