Tree of Life Awakenings

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What It Is
Nighttime light and film show projected on to the Tree of Life
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General Info
Location	Discovery Island
Opening Date	May 27, 2016
Duration	5 minutes
Scope and Scale	Minor Attraction

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Description And Comments

In 2016 the Animal Kingdom began the Awakening, a nighttime show at the Tree of Life. Running several times per night, it combines digital video projections with music and other special effects. We've seen four different three-minute shows. In each, special projection effects make it appear that some animals carved into the tree trunk have come alive. Other special effects happen in the tree's leaves and branches. It's similar to the Magic Kingdom’s popular Celebrate the Magic show. We consider it not to be missed.

Touring Tips

The Awakening runs approximately every 15 minutes, starting around sunset. Specific start times may in the Times Guide you can pick-up in the park, and the show will often continue running after the park is officially closed. The viewing spot is directly in front of the tree on Discovery Island, across from Island Mercantile; it is expected to be visible along the walkway between Asia and Africa at some point in 2017, but is not currently visible from that side of the tree.