This week, we’re taking a look at some of the projects at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  There are plenty of construction walls being moved around as little projects continue throughout the park.  We will also be looking at the surrounding area near the new Harambe Theater.  As with everything else in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the details are exceptional.  Of course it wouldn’t be an Animal Kingdom update without pics from the amazing surroundings of the dense jungle. . . Let’s go!

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

 

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Outside the park is really the only place you can see Avatar construction.  That is, if you CRANE your neck just right.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Welcome to the park!

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Big walls up near the bridge to Discovery Island.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Also notice there is no more wait times board!

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Again, nothing new to see in terms of Avatar from inside the park.  It’s just too far away to photograph.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
I love these statues.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Walls near the Africa entrance as well.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

I know I’m quite some time behind, but I have yet to cover the new Harambe Theater in Africa, where the Festival of the Lion King now takes place. Lots of photos incoming.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Details everywhere.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Main entrance.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Only at Animal Kingdom do restrooms look like this.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Overall, I think Disney really nailed this one. The area blends right into the Harambe aesthetic, which is where this show probably should have been from Day One. I love all of the detail that goes into Animal Kingdom, and now its top show finally has a proper home. Even if Avatar turns out to be a flop(which I don’t think it will be), we at least got this out of it!

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
The stage inside looks almost identical to my eyes to the old theater.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
More walls, this time from Africa to Asia.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Tarps up near the Tree of Life.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Walls up at the tough to be a bug exit.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Walls also up near Flame Tree BBQ.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Using the walls as a menu.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
More walls near the gift shop across from the BBQ.

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos

Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
I’ve always loved the merchandise at Animal Kingdom, very classy.
Animal Kingdom, Dateline Disney World: Harambe Theatre and Animal Kingdom Photos
Time to head out!

That’s it for this week’s column! What are your thoughts on the new Harambe Theater?  Let us know in the comments!!

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Cory Disbrow
Cory likes Walt Disney World so much, he recently packed his bags and moved to Orlando. Cory is a photographer and writes MiceChat's Dateline Disney World columns every Friday.