Firsts, Fourths, and Farewells (4/28 Back to the Future!)

[MEK]

Yeah - I'm actually catching an update when I can SEE your pics. And they are wonderful pics of the kids and the characters. Actually, the pics of the parents and the characters aren't too bad either. Fun update!

 

[thecapells]

Yeah - I'm actually catching an update when I can SEE your pics. And they are wonderful pics of the kids and the characters. Actually, the pics of the parents and the characters aren't too bad either. Fun update!

Yeah, the kids do take better pictures, don't they?

 

[All About The Mouse]

Great trip report!

There is a lot to do at Conservation Station though. We have spent over an hour there. So much to see and learn and we have seen Vet care and live animal handlers coming out with snakes and such. You can really learn a lot. We had fun with PUSH the trash can here in 2006.

 

[thecapells]

Great trip report!

There is a lot to do at Conservation Station though. We have spent over an hour there. So much to see and learn and we have seen Vet care and live animal handlers coming out with snakes and such. You can really learn a lot. We had fun with PUSH the trash can here in 2006.

We actually looked for the trashcan - isn't it a recycling bin in Animal Kingdom?
I heard it was a "cousin" of Push named Pipa (swahili for trash can).
But I believe Pipa likes to say his name means "Plastic is Pretty Awesome" since he recycles plastic.
We've met PUSH tons of times but we've never seen Pipa.
Is he even around anymore?
And has anyone met Wes Palm the talking Palm Tree at Animal Kingdom?

 

[Curoly06]

Those stock photos are great! I love the ones of the three of them together and Eeyore holding his ears out! Super cute!!

 

[thecapells]

Those stock photos are great! I love the ones of the three of them together and Eeyore holding his ears out! Super cute!!

Yeah, I was pretty happy when Disney threw those in.
There's some more coming as well.
Stay tuned...

 

[dawnbu40]

And has anyone met Wes Palm the talking Palm Tree at Animal Kingdom?

We have seen Wes Palm at the AK entrance as we were queued up waiting for rope drop. It's always cute to see how the kids react

 

[thecapells]

We have seen Wes Palm at the AK entrance as we were queued up waiting for rope drop. It's always cute to see how the kids react

Cool!
Something we'll have to be on the look out for.
Was it recently?

 

[dawnbu40]

Cool!
Something we'll have to be on the look out for.
Was it recently?

It was maybe 2 years ago. The last few trips we've had early adrs at Tusker House so we haven't been queued up to know if he's there or not.

 

[All About The Mouse]

We actually looked for the trashcan - isn't it a recycling bin in Animal Kingdom?
I heard it was a "cousin" of Push named Pipa (swahili for trash can).
But I believe Pipa likes to say his name means "Plastic is Pretty Awesome" since he recycles plastic.
We've met PUSH tons of times but we've never seen Pipa.
Is he even around anymore?
And has anyone met Wes Palm the talking Palm Tree at Animal Kingdom?

Yes you are right! It was the Recycle Trash can. I looked at the picture! My DD reminded me she put a water bottle inside as well! I don't recall seeing PIPA in 2008. I have never met the Tree but sounds like it could be fun a fun thing if they haven't taken him away as well.

 

[thecapells]

It was maybe 2 years ago. The last few trips we've had early adrs at Tusker House so we haven't been queued up to know if he's there or not.

Yes you are right! It was the Recycle Trash can. I looked at the picture! My DD reminded me she put a water bottle inside as well! I don't recall seeing PIPA in 2008. I have never met the Tree but sounds like it could be fun a fun thing if they haven't taken him away as well.

I haven't heard much about either recently and think they both might be gone.
Which is a shame since we adore PUSH and have so many fun experiences with him that we would love to find his friends in other parks!

 

[thecapells]

Our time at the Animal Kingdom has drawn to a close.
But we have one more detail shot before we go.
Next time you wander the paths, look down and you’ll see lots of things from pawprints to sticks to to paved cracks to even leaves…

It’s a great detail.
And there's tons throughout Animal Kingdom.
Just remember to keep your eyes peeled!

Anyway, before we left, we of course visited our khaki-clad fellow adventurers.
You know – the ones with the cameras!

And then we headed to the buses.
But before we go, how about some photos of Mickey and the gang in front of the Tree of Life?
Here are some more “bonus” shots from Photopass.
Enjoy!

 

[Curoly06]

Next time you wander the paths, look down and you’ll see lots of things from pawprints to sticks to to paved cracks to even leaves…

I love all the details Disney puts...even into the ground!
You might find this interesting....I thought it was pretty neat!
http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/01/pounding_the_pavement_at_walt_1.html

 

[dawnbu40]

You guys are the best at finding all the Photopass Photographers

Cute pics and the bonus ones are fun too

 

[thecapells]

I love all the details Disney puts...even into the ground!
You might find this interesting....I thought it was pretty neat!
http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2012/01/pounding_the_pavement_at_walt_1.html

That's funny as I've actually read that article.
I tried to see if I could place each location.
Even funnier is that I realized I had pictures of some of them myself!

 

[thecapells]

You guys are the best at finding all the Photopass Photographers

Cute pics and the bonus ones are fun too

We definitely keep an eye out for those khaki vests.
I even have J trained now to find them!

 

[thecapells]

Our adventure in Animal Kingdom had ended but we still had plans for the evening.
We headed out with the crowds at park closing towards the bus platforms.
But we didn’t head towards the one marked Pop Century.
Instead, we opted to continue our animal adventure and visit the Animal Kingdom Lodge!

We boarded the bus and the kids were a bit wiped as you can see here.

But they would soon wake as we had grand plans for both them and us!

The lobby is extraordinary and makes you feel like you literally just stepped into an African Lodge.
From the chandeliers to the huge windows overlooking the savannah, the sites are breathtaking…

And, of course, Disney did not leave out the details…

I’m not sure where this series of pictures came from.
I’m pretty sure J took them.
Hey J – you remember where you found them?

We wandered the lobby and showed it off to J (we actually had seen it on a previous trip of resort hopping).
Then we split up for the big experiment.
We sent J down to change and then check in for our ADR’s – we were very excited to have our first experience at JIKO!
Mom and I changed the kids and then took them to their first experience at a Disney Kids Club!
They were unsure of what was ahead as we walked up to Simba’s Clubhouse.

But there were willing to give it a try.
The CM’s there would not let adults go inside and explore so we filled out little cards for each child with their dinner choices and got ready to leave.
DS ordered mac and cheese, DD went with a cheeseburger, and X ordered chicken nuggets.
I parked the stroller in a corner and then dragged Mom away from her little babies.
We headed back to the Main Lobby and detoured to the restrooms to change.
J was waiting at the check-in desk with a buzzing pager and it was finally time for the adults to have some non-kid time.
AAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….

 

[dawnbu40]

Lovely pictures around the AKL. That lobby has so much to see and take in!

I can't wait to hear how the big kids liked Jiko and if the younger ones enjoyed the Clubhouse.

 

[All About The Mouse]

AK Lodge is definitely on our list of places to visit this summer!
Good pictures! Hope your kiddos liked Club Simba!

 

[MEK]

Well, I see I missed more photopass pictures of the most photogenic family on the DIS boards. Nice pics!

What a great idea - taking the kids to Club Simba while taking the adults to Club Jiko! I ate there in May and it was fabulous. I hope you guys loved it as much as I did.

I love AKL. I think its such an awesome resort!