Tree of Life Awakenings to return to Disney's Animal Kingdom this fall

Aug 02, 2023 in "The Tree of Life"

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Posted: Wednesday August 2, 2023 6:04pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Tree of Life Awakenings will return to Disney's Animal Kingdom in early November after daylight saving time ends. 

Tree of Life Awakens
Tree of Life Awakens

The projection show that initially debuted in 2016 takes place on the Tree of Life and has been suspended in recent times as the park closes before darkness falls.

Disney says, "As the sun sets, the Tree of Life will awaken with limited-time projections of stunning visuals teeming with vivid color and animated imagery in harmony with inspiring music and sounds."

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JohnDNov 07, 2023

At least through March when we return to Daylight Savings Time and it gets dark after closing.

JoeCamelNov 06, 2023

Touring Plants....

MisterPenguinNov 05, 2023

DAK is a full day park again!!!!

DCBakerNov 05, 2023

Per an Instagram livestream from Touring Plans in Animal Kingdom last night, it appears the Tree of Life Awakenings have started.

TheMaxReboAug 03, 2023

Add me to the list of folks that love(d) Animal Kingdom in the evening. I actually really like the original version of Rivers of Light (when they had the actors in it) and just all the live music going on around the park added to the vibe. Grab and adult beverage and wander and enjoy the atmosphere, etc. plus Everest at night is pretty cool

The Empress LillyAug 03, 2023

I love this. So cute and fitting. And original to the park, a rarity. DAK after dark was so good a few years ago. Pandora at night looks great, the safari is an altogether different experience, RoL was underwhelming but atmospheric, and Awakenings is just cute perfection. They need to bring this park back up to that standard.

SaucyBoyAug 03, 2023

I'd avoid MK at night if I didn't love HEA so much. But I've been going long enough now that I know where to stand without tossing myself into the middle of the chaos so I can make a quick escape when the show ends.

cjkeatingAug 03, 2023

The atmosphere at night was enchanting. MK and DHS remain a madhouse at night... would be great if they could get people to DAK in the evening.

SaucyBoyAug 02, 2023

Glad to see this lovely “show” is back. I still think DAK at Night was one of the best things Disney has done in recent years. It was truly such a great time to be in the park.

MadderAdderAug 02, 2023

Going in late October. Bummer. But that’s cool!
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