Have you seen Disney/Pixar’s movie UP? Do you love Russell and his excitement for earning badges as a Wilderness Explorer? Well Russell is now bringing that excitement to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! He loves earning badges so much he wanted to share that with all of us.
Disney’s California Adventure already has a variation of this attraction, it is called Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. Guests are given a pamphlet telling them the tasks they must complete to earn each badge. Once a task is completed the guest marks it off their pamphlet. This is done on the honor system. Once they have completed their tasks they go to the Senior Explorer Ceremony and are promoted to Senior Wilderness Explorer.
When this attraction comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests are going to have the opportunity to explore this awesome park in a whole new way. They will have the opportunity to tour the park as Wilderness Explorers, searching for the items on our pamphlets and earning badges along the way. Disney has had success with interactive attractions that allow guests the opportunity to explore the parks in a new way. At Epcot in the World Showcase has been host to Kim Possible and now Agent P; at Magic Kingdom you can find Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom. It makes me wonder what Hollywood Studios may have in store for the future.
This attraction is geared towards kids but at Disney’s Animal Kingdom both kids and kids at heart will enjoy this adventure. I for one am looking forward to trying out this new attraction and earning some badges! How about you? Are you ready to become a Wilderness Explorer?
Tabitha has been a Disney Travel Specialist with Wishing Well Travel since 2012, you can contact her at Tabitha at wishingwelltravel.com, find her on Facebook or Request a Quote from her online.
