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1.  “Finding Nemo” is a fabulous show that features humungous puppets, lots of special effects and a powerful musical score.  No visit to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is complete without seeing it.  There are several shows daily (check your Times Guide for details). The line-ups are long but the theatre accommodates 1700 people so don’t get discouraged.

While you’re waiting for the show to start, check out the bubbles on either side of the stage. Periodically you’ll spot Nemo himself swimming through them!

2.   The “Tree of Life” is an incredible feat of Disney Imagineering. It stands 14 stories high and can be seen for miles. (You can see it clearly from the summit of Mount Gushmore at Disney’s Blizzard Beach.)  The base of the tree is a 3-D theatre that shows “It’s Tough to be a Bug!” – which is wonderful.

The man-made bark of the tree is carved with more than 320 animals and it’s fun to try to find and name them.  One of the animals is very special. It is marked by a bronzed plaque and is located just outside the entrance to the 3-D theater. 

The image is of a chimp and the plaque reads :  “To honor Jane Goodall the likeness of the chimpanzee she called David Greybeard was created in the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”

3.  “The Conservation Station” is part of Rafiki’s Planet Watch. You take a train to get there. At the end of the line, you’ll take a short walk to a petting area that features unusual breeds of goats, sheep, llamas and other small animals.

Inside the Conservation Station, you’ll find an enormous mural of animals from around the world. It is chock full of Hidden Mickeys.

Hidden Mickeys are Mickey Mouse images (the 3 circle icon or profiles) that are imbedded into images and structures.  There are hundreds in these murals. See how many you can find.

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4.  You’ll also find Disney stars like Jiminy Cricket and Pocahontas at the Conservation Station.  Beside them, along the wall, there are screens linked to cameras that are located around the park.

You can turn and zoom these cameras to spy on unwitting animals and people. (Very cool for junior secret agents.)

5.  “Kali River Rapids” is a great water ride that promises to soak its riders. Non-riders can wait for their friends on the bridge over the Kali River.  You’ll find buttons there that you can use to spray your friend as they near the end of the ride!

6.  Walk slowly and listen carefully as you walk through AK’s Africa. You’ll hear people singing behind closed doors and talking in the apartments above the street.

Anne Marie Hayes is the author of “Disney World Deals.” You’ll find lots more secrets from Disney World parks and tips for saving thousands of dollars on your Disney World vacation at www.dw-deals.com.