Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park · Operating · 1998
Discovery Island Trails
Walkthrough trail · Discovery Island
Winding paths around the Tree of Life — animal habitats and carved roots at the park's central island hub.
At a glance
Key facts for Discovery Island Trails.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Walkthrough trail
Opened
1998
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Discovery Island Trails.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Walkthrough trail
- animals
- discovery-island
- walkthrough
Experience
Walkthrough trail
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Discovery Island Trails.
Timeline
1998
Discovery Island Trails open with Disney's Animal Kingdom
Background
Discovery Island Trails have circled the Tree of Life since opening day in 1998. Guests wander past animal habitats tucked into the island's foliage while the carved tree anchors the park's hub.
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Sources & official links
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- Discovery Island Trails — official ride pagedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park — official sitedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Walt Disney World · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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