Um, yeah, so... kinda have no issue whatsoever with Stacey quotes. All day, every day!!
Oh Yes, Animal Kingdom is ALWAYS about a billion degrees hotter than anywhere else on the planet. Scientifically proven.
GIRAFFES!!!! Best land animal EVER!!! (and second overall only to dolphins). At least in my world.
OK, SERIOUS Bonus Points for the It's Always Sunny reference.
Awwww, lovely meet wth the Jungle Book crew. Baloo is absolutely huge, but oh so sweet.
I hate to say this because you never really know for sure, but I really believe that many people in Disney have what I'll call "Selective English". Which means they only speak and understand English when it suits them. This whole family in the Everest line seems really shady to me.
But... MY MOUNTAIN!!!!!! How I love thee Everest!!
It has been ages since I rode Kali. You should feel fortunate to be the object of the drenching. Ok, maybe not. It's funny though that when it happens to me, as much as I hate it, I still always feel a sense of accomplishment walking out completely soaked. Like I actually did something.
Aw I know how much you love Stacey! I would quote her all day if I could.. But I don't.. Because no one here at home would have a clue what I was talking about
I wonder if she's ever been spotted in the parks?!
Yaaay, and Bonus Points to you for knowing the Always Sunny reference!!!
We don't actually have it over here, it's just one of those obscure shows that's on British Netflix that nobody has heard of.. I LOVE it though, Jamie and I quote it all the time
and I just got my best friend to start watching it too! Dennis is one of my favourite TV characters ever (alongside Lucille Bluth from Arrested Development).. He is definitely living a double life as a serial killer..!!
Aww I know, Baloo is so cute!! Jamie isn't really interested in meeting the characters, he usually hangs back and takes photos, but he was so excited to give Baloo a big bear hug!!!
Ha I feel the exact same about the "selective English". I would've been really annoyed if I had been queuing for ages. Thankfully we got on the same train, so it was only mildly infuriating
Hahah, I definitely don't feel any sort of accomplishment when I get soaked!! I hate walking around in wet clothes, and when my hair is left to dry out in the Orlando sun it ends up looking like this guy -->
But it's all in good fun really
I love hitting up Animal Kingdom early in the day! You can get so much done by the time crowds start to thicken a little.
I do think the safari is probably best in the morning time. The hotter it gets out, the trickier it is to get that many great shots. But I think that lion picture is good! We've had some hard times with that lazy guy, laying up there on his rock.
We did the trail for the first time in May and encountered a really soulful looking gorilla. He seemed like he was contemplating the meaning of life, no kidding.
We have, however, yet to meet King Louie and Baloo. Probably because neither of us was ever particularly attached to the Jungle Book as kids (I don't even remember watching it with how long ago it must have been) but we should probably take the time to stop by at least once. After all, Baloo is a bear, and Disney bears are the best huggers, so obviously we should find out if he measures up!
Ugh, annoying people. I feel so bad for Cast Members that have to deal with so many of them on a daily basis. And although I'm sure in many cases, it is true that they don't speak or understand English, I have a feeling there are also times when they conveniently forget they do know it. Honestly, that would be my motivator to learn another language sometimes!
But, Expedition Everest is the best. After our last trip, I established it's my favorite Disney coaster. Although I'm a chicken and have yet to see the Yeti because maybe, just maybe, my eyes are closed.
I love those AK flags! They're the AK equivalent to MK balloon bouquets.
Yikes, bug bite! That seems pretty bad, too. I mean, it's Florida, of course there's gonna be bugs, but I'd prefer to just have the knowledge without experiencing it first hand.
I'm definitely with you on Kali River Rapids. I don't mind that kind of a ride if I'm in a water park, in a bathing suit. Getting my clothes wet? Nuh huh. I hate it. So the one time we rode it, we did it the easy way and wore ponchos. And we're not particularly inclined to wearing it again, either.
Those bats are such show offs. And those birds have such fancy houses. Of course, some of them are very fancy birds.
Thank you! I was happy with the lion photo too, I don't think I have ever seen him walking around!
I know what you mean, I wouldn't be surprised if the gorillas have a kind of human level of consciousness, they always look so thoughtful!!
Yes, you should DEFINITELY make time for a hug from Baloo!! He's a great hugger. In my own opinion, the only character that gives a better hug is Sulley from Monsters Inc
However, meeting Russell and Dug from Up is high on my list for Animal Kingdom this year, Dug looks like he gives a great hug!!!
I agree, although annoying tourists can bug me, I just think about the poor Cast Members who have to deal with them ALL the time..! And yes, it would be so great to be able to tell them off in their native language
Yeahh we were prepared for mosquitos and other little bugs, but this thing was like a giant beetle or something, it all happened to fast, both of us only really saw a huge black blur .. I have NO idea what it was!!
I will definitely be wearing my poncho if I am ever dragged onto Kali again
We had bought really cheap ponchos from back home, they made us really hot and they stuck to our skin
so I just thought "nahh, it won't be me that gets soaked.."
I'm counting down the days too. It's so far away though so at least we can make reservations until it's time!
I haven't been to food and wine either! We specifically planned the trip for it, and it ended up starting at the end of our trip but I'm not complaining. I'm so excited!
I may end up doing a pre-trip report just to pass the time!
YES - I'm already looking forward to ADR day!!! I started off saying "I'll only make 4 or 5 ADRs.." ... Now I have about 10! I'm getting wayyy too excited
Food and Wine is going to be a hoot! I've watched a couple of YouTube videos of last year's, it looks so much fun, and super busy! You might see me trying to eat on the floor somewhere
First, you got so many great pictures of Animal Kingdom! It really is a stunning park.
I love going on the safari early in the morning! Those darn hippos never seem to cooperate, but I really like your lion picture!
Ah, Everest.
I hope Fastpass+ doesn't impede my ability to ride it more than once! I adore that ride!
I'm not a big fan of Kali, either - I haven't been on it since our family trip in 2005. Granted, if it's hot enough in May/June, I may consider it!
What a bummer about Jamie and the gigantic bug. I hope that doesn't come back to bite him (ha!) later in the trip!
Thank you! Animal Kingdom is amazing, you can tell the imagineers really did their research
I love Everest so much. Even if you experience some longer wait times, I think it's definitely worth it
I guess that is the one perk of Kali, a little relief from the heat!! Still, I'd rather just sit in the shade for a while
I had denim shorts on too, so they took forever to dry!
Thankfully the bug bite got better as the day went on, I really thought we were going to end up at the first aid center though!
- they're usually quite discreet and well wrapped up - perhaps they needed an airing....
and thanks so much!!
We love Sunny. Implications. 
Oh wow I am so happy I found your TR! I have just spent the past little while reading it (other than page 8- my iPad and I had a huge fight over page 8 and it just does not not want to loan it for me! 
) and I love your detail, pictures, and your joy for your trip! It so comes out! 
