Got Pixie Dust? A June 2009 PTR ~TR Link, Page 180

[999ghostslover]

I can hardly believe that we are only 35 days away from Disney! In five more days we will start our countdown calendar, and I know that my excitement level is going to go off the charts!!!

We love Animal Kingdom, warthogs and all! When we took Chelsea in 1998, we missed the opening by only about ten days. In 2004, since we were traveling with family, we didn't go because no one else wanted to go. So, the first time we set foot in the park was in 2007 -- I have lots of stories and photos from that trip, but that will have to be a later update since Charles has not hooked up the printer/scanner to our computer yet. (We had to replace the hard drive about three weeks ago, and I have been nagging him ever since.)

There are lots of things we have never done in Animal Kingdom that we want to do next month (oh, oh, oh, how wonderful to type that out!).
*Festival of the Lion King
*Conservation Station
*The Pagani Walking Trail
*The Maharajah Jungle Trek
*Jammin' Jungle Parade

There are also lots of things we have done before that we are looking forward to doing again.

Festival of the Lion King is the best show I have seen at any of the parks. It gave me goose bumps. The singers are incredible. The jungle trek is awesome. I got my travel docs yesterday and I am 6 days before you.

 

[MRYPPNS]

There are lots of things we have never done in Animal Kingdom that we want to do next month (oh, oh, oh, how wonderful to type that out!).
*Festival of the Lion King
*Conservation Station
*The Pagani Walking Trail
*The Maharajah Jungle Trek
*Jammin' Jungle Parade

When you are at the Conservation Station go to the bathroom.....trust me on this....very funny.

I suggest doing both the Pagani Trail and the Maharajah Trek early in the morning.....it's less crowded. And give yourself time with the animials....I've been amazed by the gorillas more then once and had the pleasure of watching Tigers swim.

I love love love the tumble monkeys at the FOLK show. I personally can do without the parade.

 

[xoktenox]

This trip I realized just how much I love AK! I hadn't been there since 1998 and Asia wasn't even open yet when we were there. Going with my BF last week was just great. The theming there is my favorite out of any of the Disney parks. So jealous that you're going to be there NEXT MONTH!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Jackie, I just love your early morning pictures of Animal Kingdom.....
Connor pulling the rickshaw cracks me up!

 

[punkin413]

There are lots of things we have never done in Animal Kingdom that we want to do next month (oh, oh, oh, how wonderful to type that out!).
*Festival of the Lion King
*The Maharajah Jungle Trek
*Jammin' Jungle Parade

three of my favorites!!!

 

[ladybugmom]

Oh wow Jackie!!! I love your AK pictures!! I have never been to AK before and I can't WAIT!!!

 

[Nicole786]

It seems like only yesterday we were 35 days away! I hope it flies for you like it has for us! Also forgot to add David and a friend of his with their family is going to be in WDW on June 13th they are staying at POP so maybe you will see him!! I'll show him what you look like to prepare him if you dont mind. I'll also find out what park they are doing on that day!

 

[KathyRN137]

Animal Kingdom just keeps getting better and better!

Kathy

 

[Happydog]

so fun your pictures!

I cant wait to really explore this park either -- There is a lot to soak in.

I am so excited for you -- 35 days! Ours is 45 days!

Can't wait to see the count down calendar "CP" style !!

 

[IluvXU]

Love the painted faces picture... (I remember what happened though). Connor is so cute pulling the cart. You will love being so close to AK... I am so excited you are staying at the Lodge this trip next month!!!! (fun to say that)

 

[debraW76]

Beautiful pictures Jackie. AK is one of our favorite four themeparks
Last year we went during evening xtra magic hours and it was practically empty. We rode Everest about 9 times in 90 minutes! FOTLK is my favorite Disney show!

This time I vow to remember bug spray!

 

[MeMom]

I can hardly believe that we are only 35 days away from Disney! In five more days we will start our countdown calendar, and I know that my excitement level is going to go off the charts!!!

We love Animal Kingdom, warthogs and all! When we took Chelsea in 1998, we missed the opening by only about ten days. In 2004, since we were traveling with family, we didn't go because no one else wanted to go. So, the first time we set foot in the park was in 2007 -- I have lots of stories and photos from that trip,

There are lots of things we have never done in Animal Kingdom that we want to do next month (oh, oh, oh, how wonderful to type that out!).
*Festival of the Lion King
*Conservation Station
*The Pagani Walking Trail
*The Maharajah Jungle Trek
*Jammin' Jungle Parade



Of course there are some other favorites, too -- Expedition Everest and Dinosaur!

So while we were partying yesterday, you decided to sneak in here and put up pictures of my very beloved Animal Kingdom?!?!?
I would have stopped the party to come and look, if I had known!

You're going to love all five of the things you said you haven't done.

Your pictures are great! After seeing them, I think I am every bit as excited about you starting your countdown calendar as you are!

 

[nts4wdw]

35 days!! It's going to fly by if May at your house is anything like May at my house! Three field trips last week (how can this be? I only have two kids!), a concert and an art show this week....the list goes on.

Great pics of AK. I love just soaking up the details there!!

I am so excited for you.

 

[JenAusty]

Happy 34 days!

I love all your pictures!! They are really good. I planned to take a lot of pictures like that this time. It will be great memory pictures and remembering everything. AK is my DH fav. time. We want to eat at Yak & Yeti- but idk if they will happen or not. Have you ate there yet? If so, how is the food, atmosphere etc?

Reading your post reminded me that I still need to post my NEW things for AK.. gees I keep forgetting.. I'm slacking.. !!

 

[carissanboys]

Awesome update and pictures per usual Jackie!

How cool that you get to see Festival of the Lion King for the first time! You'll be blown away.

 

[TarzansKat]

I really love the Animal Kingdom. I can't even describe it, it's just so different from all the other parks, and it speaks to me. Seeing your pictures brings that feeling to me, and it's great!

I get chills just thinking about Festival of the Lion King. Those amazing voices! Never mind all the other fun. I can't wait for your sweet family to take this trip so I can see more pictures.

 

[dddisrunner]

Great List Jackie! You will LOVE FOTLK! Such a great interactive show!! We never seem to see the shows anymore, it is all about the rides for my boys! I will have to change that this summer for sure!

 

[LISAMWDW]

Your trip is getting so close!!

 

[jewels1916]

I agree! Festival of the Lion King is one not to miss!! It's great! I know one of the girls that plays Zazu! Her name is Gina. Actually...I know several Disney CMs. A friend from college plays Prince Charming at MK. Oh....and he DOES look the part. Sooo cute. And another friend of mine is a server at Cinderella's Royal Table. Anyway, your trip is coming up so soon! I am so glad I can live out this next months until my trip by reading you TR, and the TRs of all my other Dis friends!

 

[DWGal210]

I LOVE your pictures Jackie!! Those are so good - and the kids in their animal faces, too cute!!

Only 35 days - WOW!! Time flies, huh? I can't believe it's May already. TTYL!