This article is about the attraction in Disney's Animal Kingdom, for the in-universe organization see The Wilderness Explorers.
Wilderness Explorers is an interactive attraction in Disney's Animal Kingdom theme-park. While the attraction transpires throughout the park, the starting point is in the Safari Village/Oasis area of Discovery Island. The attraction is based on the Disney-Pixar film Up.
Summary[]
This attraction puts guests in the roles of Wilderness Explorers in Harambe, Anandapur, Discovery Island, Diggs County and the Valley of Mo'ara on the moon of Pandora. As Wilderness Explorers, guests must go on missions around the world to educate themselves and earn badges.
Jungle Cruise connections[]
Kilimanjaro Safaris[]
Several of the badge missions revolve around Kilimanjaro Safaris and its setting of Harambe. One involves guests ride Kilimanjaro Safaris and annotate the name of the SIMBA-1. Another has guests find a Wilderness Explorers agent outside of the warden's home on the outskirts of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve.
Na'vi River Journey[]
There are several missions in the Valley of Mo'ara on the alien exo-moon of Pandora in the 22nd century. These missions included those pertaining to Na'vi River Journey, Alpha Centauri Expeditions and the Pandora Conservation Initiative.
Other connections[]
The Lion King[]
Several of the Africa attractions dealt with elements from the Lion King.
Skipper Canteen[]
Mount Everest, Disney's Animal Kingdom, the Yeti and Harambe are all referenced by books in the Skipper Canteen's library.
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