‘Inside Disney Parks’ – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Episode Features Imagineer Joe Rohde’s ‘Top 5 Places,’ New Banshee Unboxing

Our newest “Inside Disney Parks” show celebrates 20 years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – and it’s an episode we think you’re going to enjoy.

Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering kicks off the show with his special “Top 5 Places” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before we take you behind the scenes of the new UP! A Great Bird Adventure. And our “unboxing” segment is back with a first look at a new, limited release Banshee.

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Here are our quick notes on some of the topics covered during the show:

“Top 5 Places” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Joe Rohde has some great stories and places to visit at the park, including a beautiful reflecting pond you may have missed.

Behind the Scenes at UP! A Great Bird Adventure – See first hand how we create this 25-minute show that features Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug, from the Disney•Pixar animated film “Up” as they discover bird species from around the world.

Banshee Unboxing – Victoria Hamilton from our Disney Parks Merchandise team takes us inside Windtraders for a first look at a limited release Banshee created to celebrate Pandora – The World of Avatar.

The Vault – We look back on 20 years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Joe.