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Permit Filed for Construction Project Near the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney has quietly filed a new construction permit for work near the iconic Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, sparking curiosity about what could be coming to the heart of the park.
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According to newly filed documents, Walt Disney World has contracted Buena Vista Construction Company to provide labor, materials, and electrical work for a project on Discovery Island. The permit points to an area of sidewalk located between the Tree of Life, Island Mercantile, and Discovery Trading Company, placing the work right in one of the busiest pathways in the park.
While any permit near the Tree of Life is sure to get Disney fans talking, this filing does not appear to be connected to a major attraction, retheme, or expansion project. In fact, the permit was filed through Disney’s Sourcing & Procurement team and assigned to Buena Vista Construction Company, Disney’s in-house construction division that typically handles smaller-scale projects and infrastructure work.
At this time, Disney has not announced what improvements or changes are planned for the area. The work could be anything from pathway enhancements and electrical upgrades to guest flow improvements around Discovery Island. Whatever the project may be, it is another sign that Disney continues investing in upkeep and enhancements throughout Animal Kingdom while larger projects, including the Tropical Americas expansion, continue to take shape elsewhere in the park.
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We’ll keep an eye on the area and share any updates if construction walls, permits, or additional details begin to reveal exactly what’s in store beneath the branches of the Tree of Life.
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