The aerial archive

Aerial photo of the Encanto attraction site in Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Aerial photo of the Encanto attraction site in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Arrow where a retaining wall has been added.

At top right in this aerial photo is one of the water management gates in the Walt Disney World property. Weighted to automatically open and close to maintain water level at left. If you've done a runDisney marathon you may have crossed this gate on the way to Animal Kingdom.

Aerial look at part of Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney's Animal Kingdom. A hidden Mickey is in a water feature at center.

Aerial photo of a wetlands area near Animal Kingdom parking.

At right in this aerial photo are Imagineering offices at Animal Kingdom. At left are models of exteriors. These are small sections of features of upcoming attractions. Weathering is tested. Color selections seen in actual lighting conditions. References for the construction.

Aerial photo of the entrance to the Dinosaur attraction in Disney's Animal Kingdom. To be transformed into an Indiana Jones ride.

Aerial photo of work in progress transforming this area to Tropical Americas in Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Aerial photo of The Boneyard play area in Animal Kingdom. Last day is Sept 1.

Aerial photos of the back half of the construction site for an Encanto ride in Animal Kingdom.

Aerial photos of the front half of the construction site for an Encanto ride in Animal Kingdom.

Aerial overviews of construction of an Encanto ride in Animal Kingdom.

Aerial overviews of construction of an Encanto ride in Animal Kingdom.

Aerial photo of Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas.