--Animal Kingdom has fun rides, a major 'coaster, an unparalleled Safari experience, animals in large habitats, beautiful themed areas, first-rate live shows.

The newest of the four "mountain" coasters at Disney World is Expedition Everest: a terrific coaster that -- as part of the Disney philosophy-- is "fun for everyone". Tha's code-speak for "this ride won't wrench your guts out"; queasy-type parents and younger kids can all ride the mountain (as long as the kids are at least 44 inches tall.)

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