Surrounded by the Discovery River, the
Safari Village is the hub area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Here you’ll find
the spectacular Tree of Life.
Towering 14 stories high, the Tree of Life is visible from throughout the
park. Inside the
“Tree’s” base is Disney’s most recent venture into the world of 3D,
the “It’s Tough to be a Bug” show. The Safari Village
Trail allows visitors the opportunity to roam the promenades, admire the foliage and gaze
upon more exotic birds and wildlife. Look for Cotton-top
tamarins, Saddle-billed storks, Galapagos tortoises, Asian small clawed otters, South
American capybaras (the largest rodents in the world) and green-winged macaws here. The Trail area is
wheelchair accessible. You
may encounter the Storyteller/Changeling here, the duo that entertains and regales
visitors with tales about the inhabitants of the Animal Kingdom. As expected the
changeling “becomes” the animal as the storyteller tells the tale.
Dining areas in the Safari Village include Pizzafari
and the Flame Tree Barbecue.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, guests will enjoy a uniquely themed
dining room with bright murals, hanging bats, possums, and parrots at the Pizzafari. The breakfast menu
includes waffles, breakfast pizza, sausage and fruit plates. At lunch and dinner,
guests can feast on pizza, hot sandwiches and salads. The Flame Tree
Barbecue offers smoked chicken, ribs, pork, beef and fresh salads as well as
children’s meals.
The colorful bazaar in the Safari Village is
reminiscent of the architecture that you’ll find in Bali. Look closely at the
ornately carved details on shops such as the “Island Mercantile” and see how
many animals you can find.
Inside this shop, guests will find toys, clothes, candy, collectibles and
Animal Kingdom themed merchandise. Upscale clothing,
exotic jewelry, tapestries, watch artisans, sculptures, collectible gifts, a ring carver
and camera accessories are all carried at the “Disney Outfitters”. At the “Beastly
Bazaar”, Animal Kingdom T-shirts, hats, mugs and home decorating merchandise is
found. The
popular Mickey safari pith helmets, children’s clothing, toys and gifts are found in
“Creature Comforts”.
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