Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park · Operating · 1999
Kali River Rapids
River rapids · Asia
A round raft through the Chakranadi River — jungle scenery, waterfalls, and a soaking drop that anchors Asia's water thrill.
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Key facts for Kali River Rapids.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
River rapids
Opened
1999
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Kali River Rapids.
Ride profile
Water ride · River rapids
- asia
- raft
- thrill
- water
Experience
River rapids
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Kali River Rapids.
Timeline
1999
Kali River Rapids opens in Asia
Background
Kali River Rapids opened in Asia on March 18, 1999, as Disney's Animal Kingdom's circular river-raft thrill. Guests spin through temple ruins and rainforest before a final drop that soaks the raft.
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- Kali River Rapids — 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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