Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-81842.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Disney's Animal Kingdom 15th Anniversary Details (April 22)</b></a> <p>The Disney Parks Blog has just released the following info regarding Animal Kingdom's 15 anniversary on April 22:</p> <p>Here are a few of the details of what’s planned for the park’s anniversary.</p> <ul> <li>Special opening ceremony – Meet at the Tree of Life at 8:40 a.m., to hear from Josh D’Amaro, Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dr. Jackie Ogden, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment; and Joe Rohde, Senior Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering Creative. Make sure you arrive early for this!</li> <li>Earth Day “Party for the Planet” festivities – Special interactive activities that focus on animals and nature will take place throughout the park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.</li> <li>Artists and other vendors will present their work on in Africa and on Discovery Island, with their work available for purchase.</li> <li>Opportunity to purchase special 15th anniversary merchandise, available in limited quantities.</li> <li>Special food & beverage.</li> </ul> <p>We’ll have more details on Party for the Planet fun, food & beverage and merchandise closer to the event date – stay tuned!</p> <p> </p>