DVC Mike Live from Kidani Village (Mar 6-14, 2010)

[tink too]

As always, great TR and beautiful pics - thanks for sharing them with us.

I really must call MS later today to try to get a ressie at Kidani for our next trip.

 

[5by5]

Well, another rainy day here at Walt Disney World… so no pictures today, since I’m not getting my DSLR camera wet.

I drove over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this morning, and drove through the gates right at 9am. I was surprised to find maybe 20 cars in the lot – where is everyone? Are they afraid of the rain?

I got to the front gates and there were only a few people there. I went over to Kilimanjaro Safaris, where I just walked right on.

I’ve never done the safari in the rain before. Boy, are all the animals up and active! I saw rhinos sparring and giraffes running and elephants, oh my! If you’ve never done the safari during a good rain storm, give it a try.

Most of the rides were all walk-ons with no wait – only Expedition Everest had a 5-min wait.

I finally did The Festival of The Lion King, which was pretty good.

I arrived back in my room, my sneakers once again soaked wet. It was, however, very much fun!

The rain should be gone by tomorrow. If it’s clear blue skies, I’m going to the MK. If it’s overcast, I’m headed over to BLT to check out the tour.

Bad weather days are best for eliminating the weak and reducing wait times. My kids usually complain at first but after a few hours they are loving it.

This thread is making me wish it was time for our trip in June!

 

[hakepb]

The rain must explain it.
My favorite safari experience happened immediately after a rain (It was thundering while I was in line). Male elephant swaying back and forth (seemingly in sync to the music played by the safari "radio"), Baby giraffe nursing in the middle of the road (just had to wait, safari drivers are not allowed to make animals move), Saw a hippo yawn (huge mouth!) Lions moving, white rino walking next to our vehicle..

 

[DVC Mike]

It's my last day in Walt Disney World, and boy, it was a nice one.

The weather was fantastic. I headed over to the MK.

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[DVC Mike]

I like it with no crowds...

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[DVC Mike]

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I miss the ol' Skyway

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[DVC Mike]

Which ride is this picture from?

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No, it's not this one

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It was Winny the Pooh. I went into IASW.

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Saw Captain Jack Sparrow

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[jessrose18]

omg! where are all the people?!?

 

[DVC Mike]

I then went and had a nice lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern. When I came back out, there were more people out and about.

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[DVC Mike]

I saw a parade

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Also saw the Castle forecastle show

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[SusieBea]

Glorious pictures! It's a long time until your next trip. I might have picture withdrawal. Have a safe trip home.

 

[DVC Mike]

All in all, a very nice day...

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[DVC Mike]

Back at Kidani Village...

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[DVC Mike]

Well, that's pretty much it for this trip.

Tonight, I'll be packing up to head back home early in the morning.

 

[jessrose18]

Thanks for taking the time during your vacation to post your pictures, they are great...

 

[Greyhound22]

Thanks for the pic's Mike. I'll miss you by one week at Kidani. May I be blessed with the same lack of people at MK that you were today. I probably just jinxed myself didn't I? Have a safe trip home.

 

[ccigliano]

Thanks for posting such great pics. I feel like I never left Kidani. We will definately be staying there again. Have a safe trip home.

 

[Goofy DVC]

Thanks for the great TR.

 

[jekjones1558]

Safe journey, Mike!

 

[Disney Princess]

Looks like a beautiful last day in LBV. I hope you have a safe trip home.