Discovery River Boats

Disney's Animal Kingdom· Bay Lake, United States

Formerly: Discovery River Taxi; Radio Disney River Cruise

Discovery River Boats was a slow boat ride that circled the Discovery River at Disney's Animal Kingdom, departing from Safari Village, now Discovery Island. It opened with the park on 22 April 1998, using natural-gas-powered boats carrying up to 62 riders on an 18-minute narrated cruise. The tour offered views of the park's landscaping and surrounding lands as an introduction to the park's theming. It proved short-lived, closing on 21 August 1999.

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    Entry added on 06/09/2026 · last updated on 07/09/2026