Starting this Memorial Day Weekend, guests will be able to enjoy Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a whole new way – after the sun goes down! Whether it’s riding Kilimanjaro Safaris at sunset, venturing down Kali River Rapids at twilight, dancing alongside African performers in Harambe, or reveling in a live musical celebration of Disney’s hit film “The Jungle Book,” park guests have a lot to look forward to.

Here’s a taste of what to expect:

'The Jungle Book' Now Playing in Theaters

    • “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” Show – For the summer, Discovery River will become the stage for a limited-engagement show inspired by Disney’s hit live-action film “The Jungle Book.” “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” is filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, now infused with an Indian influence.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens At Night With Harambe Wildlife Parti, Discovery Island Carnivale & More Starting Memorial Day Weekend

  • The Tree of Life Awakens –The park’s iconic Tree of Life undergoes an extraordinary “awakening.” You can expect to see animal spirits come to life throughout the evening by magical fireflies. Each scene appears to emanate from within the tree itself and reveals stories of wonder.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens At Night With Harambe Wildlife Parti, Discovery Island Carnivale & More Starting Memorial Day Weekend

  • Kilimanjaro Safaris After Dark – Guests can enjoy Kilimanjaro Safaris in the evening hours, thanks to special lighting that will allow guests to explore the savanna – and its inhabitants – well into the night.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens At Night With Harambe Wildlife Parti, Discovery Island Carnivale & More Starting Memorial Day Weekend

  • Harambe Wildlife Parti – Guests can turn into “party animals” at the Harambe Wild life Parti and enjoy lively African music, exotic foods and drinks, and explore the local marketplace.
  • Discovery Island Carnivale – On Discovery Island, guests can join the local community in their celebration of their love for nature in this party that features music, dancers, stilt walkers, food and more.
  • Tiffins – Guests can enjoy the park’s newest eatery, Tiffins, for both lunch and dinner.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens At Night With Harambe Wildlife Parti, Discovery Island Carnivale & More Starting Memorial Day Weekend Disney’s Animal Kingdom Awakens At Night With Harambe Wildlife Parti, Discovery Island Carnivale & More Starting Memorial Day Weekend
  • Nighttime Attractions – The park’s attractions, which will be operating in the nighttime hours, will take on a whole new life. For the first time, guests will be able to experience the thrill of attractions like Expedition Everest and Kali River Rapids – surrounded by darkness. They’ll also be able to enjoy colorful midway games and attractions in DinoLand, U.S.A.