Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

All About Discovery Island, the Abandoned Park at Disney World

"I see Disney's Animal Kingdom carrying forward Discovery Island's zoological legacy: the park builds upon that theme with interactive and immersive animal exhibits, and its central land is even named Discovery Island, which appears to be a nod to the original attraction." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines