you guys had a great safari ride!!!
how neat to to see the animals with the night vision goggles.
We did! It was the best safari ride we have ever done!
It was very cool to see the animals with the night vision goggles! Really without them, the savannah looked completely empty.
Oh my, what a fantastic update! That giraffe encounter is super duper special. I thought it was cool when a giraffe crossed the road in front of our jeep but it wasn't anything as cool as your experience!
Sounds like a great relaxing evening at the pool.
I am loving your TR.
Thank you! Yes, I have never seen giraffes get so close to the vehicles before!
It was very relaxing by the pool -- the kids just played and played.
Great update!! Well at least Charles got the best ride in that day. We love EE!!
What GREAT pics of the giraffe!! So did it ever rain on you that day?? It sounds like you had a great time by the pool. Cannot wait for the next installment...
Yes, Charles was happy that he got to ride Everest. Thank you, I was very pleased with how the pictures came out. Nope, no rain on us -- I think it rained pretty hard for a little bit, but we just stayed at Pizzafari enjoying our meal.
But I know exactly how they feel!
Me too! We tend to be a cranky family when we are hungry!
OMG. Fit of giggles. You are on a roll! But
to the lost Mickey Bars - that is unfortunate.
I felt bad for Chelsea and Connor -- more so with Connor since his sister laughed at him -- and then I felt bad for me having to clean up the melted mess.
Hmmm... somewhat suspicious. And yet respectable at the same time.
I know, right?
Eeyore is just adorable. I may have to find his twin to come home with me!
Connor has slept with him every night since we returned.
Well I wouldn't have made the connection so good for you!!
I didn't until one morning when I was looking at the AKL magnet on my fridge and saw the bird. Then I thought, "Hey, that's the same bird we saw on the safari."
Argh! The storms are following you!
That's what I thought, too.
OMG! Definitely the best EVAH! WOW! And how cute is your giraffe!?!
I was so thrilled!
Glad you escaped the rain. Too bad about the character line snaking by your table!
At the time I was seething. The room was completely empty except for us so I don't know why it couldn't have snaked in a different direction.
And just like that a DIS trend is started...
I seem to be drawn to the signs when we are at Animal Kingdom.
I know just where your spot is! Perfect!!
The night vision is cool? I was bummed I didn't get to do that. Next time!
Looking forward to more!
Yes, you should plan another stay at AKL for the night vision!
What a wonderful AK day!
How cool about the giraffe. They are such neat animals. I am always a little apprehensive about those rhinos. They seem a little scary and aggressive.
They do seem scary and aggressive. I didn't even want to take a picture because I didn't want to make him angry if he heard a clicking sound unexpectedly. LOL!
Safari Eeyore was perfectly equipped for your adventure!
Connor loves his Safari Eeyore -- he will not go to bed until he has him and Pirate Mickey and Baseball Bear with him.
Charles comes and has lunch and rides one ride! Wow. I'm glad he was feeling better though.
I'm glad someone likes those not so deep Disney pools. I feel like I have to crawl around on my knees to actually swim!
I really need to try a zebra dome and those night vision goggles! Sounds like a lot of fun!
He hung out with us the rest of the day and didn't seem too bothered that he had missed so much park time.
Yes, I like how shallow the Disney pools are because then I don't have to be quite so on my guard while the kids swim. They are very good swimmers but I get nervous when the water is deep.
Yes, there are so many cool things to do at AKL!
AKL sounds so wonderful. What a great resort to relax at after a day in the parks, so much to see and do! It's a wonder you ever got your kids to go to the parks.
What a wonderful encounter with the giraffe. I don't know how many times I done the safari with not problems, but lately I've read numerous accounts of the giraffes stopping jeeps. When we did it last month it wasn't a giraffe but the rhino had the jeep in front of us stopped, he just wouldn't move from the road. Three trucks showed up to try and get him to move.
It's a wonder I ever wanted to go to the parks.
I didn't realize the giraffes were getting to be so friendly. They must be getting very comfortable!
Wow! I can't believe it took three trucks to edge the rhino off the road -- those things are huge though!
I know I haven't been around on this trip report since the very beginning, but I'm finaaalllllly ALL caught up!
The AKL pool looks awesome! We definitely have to go check out that resort on our September trip!
Can't wait to read more!
Hurray for being caught up again! Yes, AKL is a beautiful resort!
Great safari! We had a rhino right by our truck as well. I think I could have touched him if I wanted to....I DIDN'T!!!! Relaxing by the pool sounds like
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I wouldn't want to touch the rhino either -- I would be worried it would be the last thing I would ever do! LOL!
I think I even said to Chelsea, "That's what happens when you laugh at your brother's misfortune!"
Super cool!
Sounds awesome!!!
We had a great time that afternoon and evening!
I like Safari Eeyore. He is so cute. I love your giraffe. How neat to see one that close. It would not be a good thing if your jeep was charged by a rhino. I know that others have said it but the kids have grown up so much the past year. I am really looking forward to your next update.
Thank you! No, it would not have been a good thing to have the rhino charge the jeep -- although I wonder if Disney would have given me a DVC membership for my emotional trauma...LOL! They are growing up soooo fast! Chelsea turns 12 on the 17th -- I can't quite believe it!
I love it! Yes, I knew I should have packed my crystal ball! 
for Charles, lunch AND a ride!
Can't wait to read more! Oh--and your kids are adorable!
Thank you for coming over! AKL is such a fabulous place to stay -- it is my hands-down favorite and we have stayed at quite a few over the years.
