a good tip if you really want to see the lions active is to take the last safari of the night. I remember one trip when I was at DAK and I had just gotten off the safari and there was a CM standing at the fastpass entrance telling people that if they get in line now they can get on the last safari of the night.
EastYorkDisneyFan!
That is a good tip. I should try that. I am usually never in the park at the time of the last safari. Perhaps I need to plan better because I REALLY want a picture of that lion!!!!!!
The one I had gotten off of we had already been stooped by a rhino so I figured that seeing the animals more active at that point may be possible.
You are the second person (beside myself) who said they were stopped by a rhino, so it must be a fairly common occurrence. I would like to try an evening safari before the sound sets. That would be cool.
Hey MEK! I'm still around, I was just many, many, MANY updates behind!
Hey Brook! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you can get caught up and hope the links help!
Your son did AWESOME on the safari, he's obviously got his talent from you!
Thanks! I am really pleased with the way his pictures turned out. Sure, I edited them, but I did very little cropping. They were his composition!
And congrats on deciding to fly! It's so much easier...I don't think under $200 round trip is too bad - that is the most you've ever paid?
The most I have EVER paid for a RT flight to Orlando is $179. I'm not kidding. The lowest I ever paid was $118. Those days are OVER! I'm glad we are flying. I do want to try driving, but I think it makes more sense to fly this trip!
Yay for flying!!! $200 round-trip really isn't bad, and that's nice that you'll get to visit Denny's family before your trip!
I know that $200 isn't bad, so that's why we went with ABE. I just couldn't bring myself to pay more. Watch - SWA will drop their prices, but if they do at least I can get my October flights.
It really is hard for all three of us to get up to Denny's moms house at the same time, so it really does work out well.
Yayyyy for flying!
I'd rather 10 days than two weeks. I know most people say longer is better but I've done both and two weeks is just too long to be away from home for me.
I am happy we are flying and not driving. I think I would rather drive NOT in the summer in the heat.
When we had planned the two week trip it was going to be 8 nights at Disney and 4 nights at the beach, but then we planned another beach vacation so we decided to leave out the beach portion. I think we will be ready to go home after 10 nights!
I think if anything the prices on airfare are going to continue to rise...so happy you got what you did! Nice change of pace too flying out of a smaller airport
I think flying from the smaller airport will be fun. It seems silly to drive NORTH to fly SOUTH, but I bet the flight leaves on time (unlike Philly).
Can't believe the price of a value room in June...that is beyond ridiculous
So happy that you are getting another girl's weekend away....that is better for the soul than any trip to the therapist
That's my opinion at least....oh wait....there's usually a bottle of wine when you're with friends too so I know that always helps us
That is supposed to be a 15% discount! What???
I only need it for one night and we won't even be getting there until after 9pm. Just not spending that much for one night in a Disney room. I rather have some of that money for other stuff!
Pretty happy about the girls weekend. We are going to tour the historic district this time. It should be fun.
I am happy my fear of flying doesn't prevent me from getting on a plane. I can't imagine taking a train or driving....just too far for us!!
I can't even imagine driving from where you live. Even the thought of driving from here does not appeal to me, but we will eventually get around to doing it!
Hope you're having a great weekend my friend
Thanks!!!!! You too! (I actually had a pretty nice weekend)
Nick did a great job taking pictures on the safari! Love the one with the giraffe's head in the tree trunk!
Thanks! I love that picture, too! I'm really glad he took it!
Cute meerkats and Lily shots!
I almost didn't take the meerkat shot and then Denny said, "take I picture of that". I was certain it would be a crappy shot and it turned out much better than I expected.
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You know I licked my lips when I saw the Lost on Safari! Score on getting to drink two of them!
I thought of you when I was drinking it. I want to try the Harambe Cooler the next time since it has a real African rum in it! I also have to try the African rita!
I wish I lived as close as you do, but a 1000 mile drive IS far. I could handle it on the way down, but I know I would HATE the return ride. That thought alone was enough to make me opt for flying.
I know a lot of people from North Jersey work over in that area, too. Good to know that you have heard positive things about that airport. I do hope its a good experience, because if it is I don't mind going up this because we are so familiar with the area and it is a good excuse for seeing Denny's mom!
Congrats on another ladies trip-
I think it will be a lot of fun. Shopping, eating, drinking, and touring. Fingers crossed for good late April weather!
I'm glad that you got the whole flying thing sorted out, but $200 is the most you've ever paid? Wow. Be thankful you don't have to fly at some of the most expensive times of the year.
I am glad we finally made a decision (and the one I wanted) $179 is the most I have ever paid to go to Orlando. I'm not kidding and that's what I paid when we went over Thanksgiving ( a few years back). I don't like to travel during the expensive times of year. I avoid Christmas and Easter trips at all cost.
And I love flying out of small airports. Security is a breeze and its not at all stressful. I love our little CT airport.
I am looking forward to no security lines. I like seeing new places so it does add to the adventure!
Congratulations on the girls' trip. I swear, the more I travel, the more I realize how amazing and fun it is, not to mention how much it rejuvenates you.
Traveling is wonderful, isn't it? And girl's trips are so fun! Its wonderful to be at a point in my life where I can take girls trips pretty much whenever I want. I like it!
I have also forgotten any tidbits we learned on our trek. The hippos like watermelon... I remember that! 
