goofy4dis
Mouseketeer
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Don't neglect animal kingdom as a zoo. Hence nahtazhu being the slogan. This is much more. The safari cannot be missed. Once we had a curious giraffe stick his head in the car. An expierence un imaginable!!!! Up close looks at all animals are achieved by the fun safari ride which takes you through the preserve. My advice (this only applys when its not too hot or in the offseason) is to go get fastpasses o the Kilamanjaro safari ride then go ride the Kali River rapids a few times because in the off season, especially in the morning, this line will be short. So short you can get off and back on. This is an incredible ride but u have a one in four shot in geting absolutely soaked. Like u jumped in a pool and got back out. My suggestion (and yes we tried this on our last trip) is to bring a poncho or rain coat to protect from water if you are unfortunate enough to only be in the six of eight seats only getting wet. Bring a change of clothes because your chances of really getting drenched are likely. FOR THOSE THAT HAVEN'T GONE ON THIS RIDE IN A WHILE, YOU CAN NO LONGER TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF. So I reccomend you bring water shoes with you that day. Large park+wet shoes+wet clothes=not good. So be like a boy scout, prepared, and bring a change of clothes. By the way for anyone in your group not wanting to go on the ride, a contol on the bridge gives on lookers the ability to squirt water from a elephant statues trunk at the riders. If there is time left until your fastpass or after the fast pass. Take some time to go back to the main area and watch the performances. Also the many trails are enjoyable. The animal kingdom, which is often regarded as a skippable park has many great relaxing things and some upbeat ones. Even if you aren't into the whole animal thing than do the above. Plus dino land offers a really neat looking playground for the little ones and "a dinosaur dig". Unfortunately its not real bones and you don't get to keep your finds. However the theme holds attention of even the oldest guests. Atleast schedule a half day at this park. The dinosaur ride is a good one if you don't mind very bumpy moments and things jumping out at you. It has really good animatronics. I also hear that Expedition Everest is coming soon. This may suceed in making this more than a half day park.
The music is really good too; the majority is from the movies. And the safari ride is a MUST. I like the parade- a lot of fun.
). We loved the safari--saw lots of animals. The perfomers were awesome. We also loved the animal trails, although it was awfully crowded the day we went. There is a more laid back atmosphere at AK that we didn't find ourselves hurrying around to get more done. Festival of the Lion King is not to be missed!!! We also rode Kali and Dinosaur. It's Tough to be a Bug was cute. We just really enjoyed our day at AK and are looking forward to going again.
you should have no problem.
I do believe it rained both days we were there, maybe that has contributed to our lack of enthusiasm about that park! You may be on to something there!
