Animal Kingdom

Like Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom and Spaceship Earth in Epcot, the 14-story Tree of Life located here has been designed to be the park's central landmark. The man-made tree and its carved animals are the work of Disney artists. Teams of them worked for 1 year creating the various sculptures, and it's worth a stroll on the walks around its roots, but most folks are smart to save it for the end of the day. (Much of it can be seen while you're in line for It's Tough to Be a Bug! or on the Discovery Island Trails.) The intricate design makes it seem as if a different animal appears from every angle. One of the creators says he expects it to become one of the most photographed works of art in the world. (He's probably a Disney shareholder.) There's a wading pond directly in front of the tree that often features flamingos.