The final runDisney Expedition Everest Challenge happens Saturday, May 2 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The nighttime event combines a 5K race and a scavenger hunt that includes running, obstacle courses, and puzzles. The race course takes runners through the Animal Kingdom – a park that can be difficult to navigate in the daylight.
The first Expedition Everest Challenge debuted in 2008 as a fall runDisney event and was moved to a spring event just five years ago.
The final Expedition Everest Challenge sold out quickly when registration opened several months ago. Many of …

Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon have the chance to become Wilderness Explorers, experiencing the park in a way that will deepen their understanding of animals and our natural world.
This new experience is geared toward guests ages 7-10, but it’ll be fun for the whole family as kids take the official Wilderness Explorer pledge and then use field guides while they tour the park at their own pace. Participants will earn sticker badges as they complete challenges. Explorers are encouraged to get “up close and personal” with the park’s …

Disney’s Animal Kingdom park is set to host the 3rd annual “Expedition Everest Challenge;” a night-time competitive race on Saturday, June 12th. Groups of two competitors, and solo racers, will challenge themselves to finish a 5K through the park, complete a climb-crawl obstacle course, and finish with a scavenger hunt. In addition to the adult challenge, there will be a special children’s race at 7:30 p.m. for young adventurers.
Kick-off time for the race is 8:30 p.m., which will be preceded by a special fireworks display. After the race, participants …