How long did it take to build animal kingdom?

[Walt Disney World] As it was, it took almost 10 years from the time then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner announced plans in the late 1980s for what was originally called Wild Animal Kingdom until this new species of theme park swung open its gates for the first time.

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What is the oldest ride at Animal Kingdom?

Primeval Whirl officially opened to the public on March 31, 2002. It was the first roller coaster to open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.