Act quick to see how Disney celebrates Earth Month at the theme parks and beyond!

Disney is giving guests limited characters, treats, and so much more! Take a look at all the wonderful ways you can join in the fun.

Disneyland Resort

At Disneyland Resort, guests can enjoy delicious dishes from Paradise Garden Grill’s new fully plant-based menu for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, now until April 25. Kristen Kish from National Geographic’s Restaurants at the End of the World will also be stopping by the Festival for a cooking demonstration on April 22 and 23.

In addition, Disneyland Resort cast members are sharing their love of Disney and the environment by designing unique works of art as part of the annual Environmental Art Challenge. The art is created using waste found in cast members’ work areas ranging from park maps, plastic bottles, bubble wrap and more.

Disney Parks Blog

Then, the Disney Park Blog will be celebrating the spirit of Disney Planet Possible throughout the month by sharing favorite stories about how Disney is taking action to change our planet’s story. Check out the first of these stories next week as part of the Earth Month blog takeover, with more to come all month long!  

Explore About Elephants

National Geographic is exploring the “Secrets of the Elephants” with a four-part series premiering April 21 on the National Geographic Channel. All episodes stream April 22 on Disney+ and Hulu. These specials will take you from the savannas of Africa to the urban landscapes of Asia. During this series, discover the strategic thinking, complex emotions and sophisticated language of elephants, shaping a unique and dynamic culture.

The May issue of National Geographic’s magazine explores elephants, with a focus on the behavior and biology of the Asian elephant, including a look at how humans can better co-exist with these magnificent animals.

In addition, elephants will be the focus of the May issue of Nat Geo Kids magazine, a three-episode “Overheard at National Geographic” podcast series that will air beginning April 11 and the following two Tuesdays, and the subject of a stunning National Geographic book, “Secrets of the Elephants.”

Learn about the backstage Animal Kingdom elephant tour HERE.

Create Your Own Avatar-Inspired Ocean Creature

“Avatar: The Way of Water” – now streaming – reaches new heights and explores undiscovered depths as James Cameron returns to the world of Pandora in the emotionally-packed action-adventure.

In celebration of the theatrical release of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” Disney and Avatar launched the global “Keep Our Oceans Amazing” campaign to raise awareness of the challenges facing oceans and marine life in support of The Nature Conservancy.

As part of the campaign, fans can continue to participate in unique experiences, including the Virtual Pandoran Ocean. Now through July 31, 2023, you can create an Avatar-inspired ocean creature on the Avatar website. For every creature created in the Virtual Pandoran Ocean, Disney will give $5 to TNC to help the organization achieve its goal of protecting 10% of the ocean by 2030.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary

Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team leads the way in providing best-in-class animal care, connects guests to nature and engages in scientific programs focused on conserving wildlife in Disney’s backyard and beyond while inspiring all individuals to care for wildlife and wild places through everyday actions.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will celebrate its 25th anniversary this Earth Day. Since it opened in 1998, this one-of-a-kind theme park has embraced the magic of nature by offering awe-inspiring animal encounters and thrilling attractions.

In April, there will be a number of new ways to join in the celebration for Earth Day and this milestone, including new sweet and savory treats, specialty merchandise, limited-time character sightings, and a National Geographic photo spot at the entrance of the park in celebration of the second season of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” on Disney+.

Which of these seems most interesting? Will you be visiting Disneyland or Disney’s Animal Kingdom during Earth Month? Please let us know in the comments below and share this post with a friend.