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Hidden Paths and My Favorite Disney Resort or Kristel is talkin' and she can't shut up!
We were waiting on the Doug, who had gone to the outhouse in Harambi. I also was watching the kids playing in the fountain across the way.
That darn water wouldn't stay put for them. They were laughing and shouting and just having a ball. That's what I call cheap entertainment. Just add water and you get yourself a major amusement attraction.
Doug and me found this path. I can't tell you exactly where we stumbled on to it. I can tell you that it leads to the back side of the bug show under the "Tree".
It was very hot and humid by this time, 2 PM, and I was just looking to get out of the sun. There was a cool breeze because the path ran along the river. There was even some benches where you could sit and take a load off. I found a bench right down on the water, all secluded-like. I was thinking it was kind of romantic and all. I tried to get Doug, the love of my life, to come and sit down. I was denied! Doug spotted some birds and forgot all about me. Hmf! Big deal, so they talked! At least one of the parrots showed some interest in me. He whistled and said "Hi!" Maybe I should have brought him back to the bench with me!
There was a very nice CM passing through that chatted with us for a while. She said the parrots were ornery. They get out of there area and wander. The park has to send out a search party for them. Sorry I don't have any pictures of the birds, there was also a tortoise. My battery was about dead and we still had to eat dinner. I just have to get that food porn! I did manage to get some close ups of the tree.
Alrighty then this wraps up our visit to Animal Kingdom. Doug said he didn't want to do the stinky bug show so we headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge. We had an ADR at Boma for 6 PM. We got to the resort around 3:30 PM.
Well this place knocked my socks off! I so wished that my battery wasn't giving out on the camera. But one thing is certain - no pictures truely capture just how awesome this place is. I love this resort. I don't know how long my jaw was on the floor. The lobby is huge with all kinds of comfy couches and chairs. 'Stately' in appearance but so comfy. At the back you can look out on the 'Sahara' ur 'Serengeti' ur whatever it was. There's animals and birds running around all over the place. I took a picture of one of the room balconies.
When we were headed back into the lodge, I noticed these 2 towers on each side of the back entrance. Well I'm nosy and there wasn't any signs so I went inside 1 of them. The spiral stairs lead to a huge balcony with rocking chairs. Oh my granny would have been tickled to see the rockers. You could have a seat and look out over the plains. It was covered but open. Very, very cool!
I hollered at Doug and showed him the rockers then I decided to make a phone call. I sat down by the fire pit. 2 things happened. First as I was trying to talk to my housesitter/furbaby sitter/friend, a dude started up a blower to clean off some of the leaves and brush. OK, figures. He saw me and moved off. Very nice of him. Then.................................................................
Rain! Yep! They said it was gonna rain. It finally did. I knew Doug was happy and safe up on that balcony so I just slipped inside the back door and finished up my conversation with my friend.
Doug said he wanted to do some browsing. We looked through the shop. He looked at more pins. We went ahead and found Boma so we'd know where it was later. Then we happened on a bar just above Boma. Guess what friends, a beer was only $4.50. Give me 2 please. I was happy as a pig in slop! Doug passed on the alcohol. We sat on a very comfy leather couch. It was so quiet and peaceful. We were practically alone. Those beers hit the spot. I could have taken a nap. I didn't think that would look too good though. I do want to stay here one day in the near future. I had to leave them a good impression.
Boma: I am buffet, hear me belch!
We checked in at 5:45 PM and was handed a buzzer. This place was packed tighter than my Aunt Lauralynn's 44DD, 18 hour bra. Doug and I found a bench between the double doors next to the restaurant entrance. At 6 PM on the nose we were seated.
Allison was our super waitress. She explained everything and wished us Happy Anniversary. Then one of the hostesses brought us something special.
It was signed by all the hostesses in their native language. I thought that this was very nice of them. I did not mention anything about our anniversary. They just saw the buttons. Sometimes I think if you don't say something you get more than if you did say something. Reverse psychology, you know what I'm saying?
Allison told us to dig in. She didn't have to say it twice. I took pictures of round 1.
Doug's plate
Mine
Doug said the prime rib was excellent. He also liked the fish and couscous.
I was blown away by the peanut butter rice! Y'all heard me. I'd never had such a concoction. I love me some PB & J. Never would have thought of putting it in rice. It was so scrumdillyishous. I had chicken and sausage and watercress salad. I didn't find one thing that I didn't like.
Allison kept coming over to check on us. She wanted us to make sure we told her when we were ready for dessert. They were fixing us something up special in the back.
After about 3 rounds at the buffet, we gave Allison the sign!
Looky what they did for us!
The little domes were hard chocolate with yellow cake inside. They were so good. Of course I did try some other desserts from the buffet. It was all good!
This meal would have cost me and Doug $60 with tax. This is the first time I have ever left a 15% tip for the server at a buffet. Allison was excellent and so friendly.
Boma's rating:
It was worth $60. Doug and I are adventurous when it comes to food. This was so different from our norm. Lots of different herbs and combination of flavors. There was 'normal' stuff too like chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. If you like to try new things, this should be a definite must on your ADRs. Plus, did I mention that AKL is gor-ge-us!
We were going to stay for the fireside stories but alas Doug was tired. We hopped a bus back to AK and then hopped another to POR.
This is the end to our best day of the trip!
Next: Day 7, Part 1 - Repeats, 'Spirit' and Our Last Walk in the World
We were waiting on the Doug, who had gone to the outhouse in Harambi. I also was watching the kids playing in the fountain across the way.
That darn water wouldn't stay put for them. They were laughing and shouting and just having a ball. That's what I call cheap entertainment. Just add water and you get yourself a major amusement attraction.
Doug and me found this path. I can't tell you exactly where we stumbled on to it. I can tell you that it leads to the back side of the bug show under the "Tree".
It was very hot and humid by this time, 2 PM, and I was just looking to get out of the sun. There was a cool breeze because the path ran along the river. There was even some benches where you could sit and take a load off. I found a bench right down on the water, all secluded-like. I was thinking it was kind of romantic and all. I tried to get Doug, the love of my life, to come and sit down. I was denied! Doug spotted some birds and forgot all about me. Hmf! Big deal, so they talked! At least one of the parrots showed some interest in me. He whistled and said "Hi!" Maybe I should have brought him back to the bench with me!
There was a very nice CM passing through that chatted with us for a while. She said the parrots were ornery. They get out of there area and wander. The park has to send out a search party for them. Sorry I don't have any pictures of the birds, there was also a tortoise. My battery was about dead and we still had to eat dinner. I just have to get that food porn! I did manage to get some close ups of the tree.
Alrighty then this wraps up our visit to Animal Kingdom. Doug said he didn't want to do the stinky bug show so we headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge. We had an ADR at Boma for 6 PM. We got to the resort around 3:30 PM.
Well this place knocked my socks off! I so wished that my battery wasn't giving out on the camera. But one thing is certain - no pictures truely capture just how awesome this place is. I love this resort. I don't know how long my jaw was on the floor. The lobby is huge with all kinds of comfy couches and chairs. 'Stately' in appearance but so comfy. At the back you can look out on the 'Sahara' ur 'Serengeti' ur whatever it was. There's animals and birds running around all over the place. I took a picture of one of the room balconies.
When we were headed back into the lodge, I noticed these 2 towers on each side of the back entrance. Well I'm nosy and there wasn't any signs so I went inside 1 of them. The spiral stairs lead to a huge balcony with rocking chairs. Oh my granny would have been tickled to see the rockers. You could have a seat and look out over the plains. It was covered but open. Very, very cool!
I hollered at Doug and showed him the rockers then I decided to make a phone call. I sat down by the fire pit. 2 things happened. First as I was trying to talk to my housesitter/furbaby sitter/friend, a dude started up a blower to clean off some of the leaves and brush. OK, figures. He saw me and moved off. Very nice of him. Then.................................................................
Rain! Yep! They said it was gonna rain. It finally did. I knew Doug was happy and safe up on that balcony so I just slipped inside the back door and finished up my conversation with my friend.
Doug said he wanted to do some browsing. We looked through the shop. He looked at more pins. We went ahead and found Boma so we'd know where it was later. Then we happened on a bar just above Boma. Guess what friends, a beer was only $4.50. Give me 2 please. I was happy as a pig in slop! Doug passed on the alcohol. We sat on a very comfy leather couch. It was so quiet and peaceful. We were practically alone. Those beers hit the spot. I could have taken a nap. I didn't think that would look too good though. I do want to stay here one day in the near future. I had to leave them a good impression.
Boma: I am buffet, hear me belch!
We checked in at 5:45 PM and was handed a buzzer. This place was packed tighter than my Aunt Lauralynn's 44DD, 18 hour bra. Doug and I found a bench between the double doors next to the restaurant entrance. At 6 PM on the nose we were seated.
Allison was our super waitress. She explained everything and wished us Happy Anniversary. Then one of the hostesses brought us something special.
It was signed by all the hostesses in their native language. I thought that this was very nice of them. I did not mention anything about our anniversary. They just saw the buttons. Sometimes I think if you don't say something you get more than if you did say something. Reverse psychology, you know what I'm saying?
Allison told us to dig in. She didn't have to say it twice. I took pictures of round 1.
Doug's plate
Mine
Doug said the prime rib was excellent. He also liked the fish and couscous.
I was blown away by the peanut butter rice! Y'all heard me. I'd never had such a concoction. I love me some PB & J. Never would have thought of putting it in rice. It was so scrumdillyishous. I had chicken and sausage and watercress salad. I didn't find one thing that I didn't like.
Allison kept coming over to check on us. She wanted us to make sure we told her when we were ready for dessert. They were fixing us something up special in the back.
After about 3 rounds at the buffet, we gave Allison the sign!
Looky what they did for us!
The little domes were hard chocolate with yellow cake inside. They were so good. Of course I did try some other desserts from the buffet. It was all good!
This meal would have cost me and Doug $60 with tax. This is the first time I have ever left a 15% tip for the server at a buffet. Allison was excellent and so friendly.
Boma's rating:
It was worth $60. Doug and I are adventurous when it comes to food. This was so different from our norm. Lots of different herbs and combination of flavors. There was 'normal' stuff too like chicken nuggets and mac and cheese. If you like to try new things, this should be a definite must on your ADRs. Plus, did I mention that AKL is gor-ge-us!
We were going to stay for the fireside stories but alas Doug was tired. We hopped a bus back to AK and then hopped another to POR.
This is the end to our best day of the trip!
Next: Day 7, Part 1 - Repeats, 'Spirit' and Our Last Walk in the World
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There should definitely be some kind of frozen drink/beer stand there for people waiting, I second your motion. lol
Either my eyes needed checked or the WDW info needed updated. We headed to the bus.
I don't think we'll do it again! 
I'd have passed out at the tank! OMG! 
