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Day 6 - Part 1
It was the sixth day of our trip, June 17th, and I was apparently still operating on Disney time because I got up at 6:30 am, eager to hit the parks. While I was brushing my teeth, at 6:51 (I made a note of it) my phone went off that I had a text. It was sent the previous day at 1:05 pm, talk about a delay! It was from BlueyedGirl (Cherie) a DISer from Louisiana who I’d corresponded with on Jordan’s thread (Jordanyosh). She was also staying at Kidani and I was hoping to be able to meet her and her family. I figured it was too early in the morning to text her back right then, but I’d try later.
I heated up some water in the microwave and made some Starbucks Via instant coffee. Mmmm, it was much better in a ceramic mug at Kidani than it was in a plastic mug at Coronado Springs. I had some cereal for breakfast and then took my camera out on the balcony to see what the animals were up to.
The cattle were….lowing, I guess.
I wonder if it’s physically possible for them to lay their heads down?
This bird was just standing around on his stilt-legs.
Then I took twelve pictures of our view which I stitched-together into this panorama:
You can see the Kidani building stretching around the right side and ending directly across the savanna from our balcony. On the left side, and across the savanna, you can see Jambo House.
Sometime after 8 am, I texted BlueyedGirl. They were heading to Typhoon Lagoon and we were going to Animal Kingdom, but we hoped to catch up with each other back at Kidani later in the day.
Around quarter to nine I finally had all of my troops heading toward the bus stop. I had to pause for some artwork. This is a harp.
We arrived at Animal Kingdom at 9:10 and made a bee-line for Everest. Fastpasses were the first order of business.
The line was pretty short, so we all rode standby. I love the theming you see in the queue for Everest, it may be the best in Disney (and therefore the world), so I tried to take plenty of pictures.
You can’t beat the ripped-up tent and backpack, the bent shovel, and all of the other chewed and dented items recovered from the “lost expedition”!
I can understand how after going through this line, kids might decide they don’t want to face the yeti. Fortunately, after last year’s victory, my intrepid explorers were still up for the challenge.
On our ascent, we tried to keep our heads tight against the headrests. (Last year, Judy’s head slipped off of the headrest and she hurt her neck.) I didn’t take any pictures on the ride until we got to the top, where we found (as we always do) that the rails had been destroyed.
James was looking a little nervous.
The girls were not looking nervous.
Here we go!!!
This is my best yeti-shadow picture ever!
I tried to take a picture as we zoomed around. It’s not a very good picture, but you do get a sense of the ride. I love this part with the tight turn.
Here are a couple of redneck photos of the ride. I love James’ expression, unfortunately there’s a reflection of a light in the picture, right on James’ head. I look like I’m fiddling with the camera settings.
Here are the girls, in the back row.
We loved it so much we wanted to go again. Judy didn’t want to risk hurting her neck again so decided to wait for us in the gift shop. As the rest of us walked over to get in line, we noticed the Single Rider entrance. We talked and agreed that we didn’t necessarily have to ride together. So we entered the Single Rider line and we were all riding again in just a couple of minutes. That’s how you ride Everest expeditiously.
The kids had all gone ahead of me so by the time I finished, I wasn’t able to get a redneck picture of their ride photos. But here’s a redneck picture of my second ride. I wasn’t fiddling with the camera this time around.
We found Judy in the dump shop and she was surprised to see us already, we’d gotten through so fast using the Single Rider line. As we left, she got a call on her cell phone from one of her PChef consultants. It was not a good call. She talked on her cell phone outside of the gift shop for probably 10 or 15 minutes, as we waited. As much as I’d like to discuss it, I’d better not, other than to say that it put a damper on the rest of the day.
After that, we set off for Africa. On the way, before we got too far from Everest, I had to stop to get a picture of the water fountain near the men’s room. I’d seen it last year and loved the sign over the fountain, but had neglected to take a picture of it.
I had to wait for someone to finish using the fountain before I could take a picture. And then a father and son came along while I was taking these. I could tell that they were a bit flummoxed that someone was taking a picture of a water fountain, but hey, I’m writing a trip report and this is top-notch theming!
Up next: The guy who inspired my zoom lens purchase
Link to next chapter
It was the sixth day of our trip, June 17th, and I was apparently still operating on Disney time because I got up at 6:30 am, eager to hit the parks. While I was brushing my teeth, at 6:51 (I made a note of it) my phone went off that I had a text. It was sent the previous day at 1:05 pm, talk about a delay! It was from BlueyedGirl (Cherie) a DISer from Louisiana who I’d corresponded with on Jordan’s thread (Jordanyosh). She was also staying at Kidani and I was hoping to be able to meet her and her family. I figured it was too early in the morning to text her back right then, but I’d try later.
I heated up some water in the microwave and made some Starbucks Via instant coffee. Mmmm, it was much better in a ceramic mug at Kidani than it was in a plastic mug at Coronado Springs. I had some cereal for breakfast and then took my camera out on the balcony to see what the animals were up to.
The cattle were….lowing, I guess.
I wonder if it’s physically possible for them to lay their heads down?
This bird was just standing around on his stilt-legs.
Then I took twelve pictures of our view which I stitched-together into this panorama:
You can see the Kidani building stretching around the right side and ending directly across the savanna from our balcony. On the left side, and across the savanna, you can see Jambo House.
Sometime after 8 am, I texted BlueyedGirl. They were heading to Typhoon Lagoon and we were going to Animal Kingdom, but we hoped to catch up with each other back at Kidani later in the day.
Around quarter to nine I finally had all of my troops heading toward the bus stop. I had to pause for some artwork. This is a harp.
We arrived at Animal Kingdom at 9:10 and made a bee-line for Everest. Fastpasses were the first order of business.
The line was pretty short, so we all rode standby. I love the theming you see in the queue for Everest, it may be the best in Disney (and therefore the world), so I tried to take plenty of pictures.
You can’t beat the ripped-up tent and backpack, the bent shovel, and all of the other chewed and dented items recovered from the “lost expedition”!
I can understand how after going through this line, kids might decide they don’t want to face the yeti. Fortunately, after last year’s victory, my intrepid explorers were still up for the challenge.
On our ascent, we tried to keep our heads tight against the headrests. (Last year, Judy’s head slipped off of the headrest and she hurt her neck.) I didn’t take any pictures on the ride until we got to the top, where we found (as we always do) that the rails had been destroyed.
James was looking a little nervous.
The girls were not looking nervous.
Here we go!!!
This is my best yeti-shadow picture ever!
I tried to take a picture as we zoomed around. It’s not a very good picture, but you do get a sense of the ride. I love this part with the tight turn.
Here are a couple of redneck photos of the ride. I love James’ expression, unfortunately there’s a reflection of a light in the picture, right on James’ head. I look like I’m fiddling with the camera settings.
Here are the girls, in the back row.
We loved it so much we wanted to go again. Judy didn’t want to risk hurting her neck again so decided to wait for us in the gift shop. As the rest of us walked over to get in line, we noticed the Single Rider entrance. We talked and agreed that we didn’t necessarily have to ride together. So we entered the Single Rider line and we were all riding again in just a couple of minutes. That’s how you ride Everest expeditiously.
The kids had all gone ahead of me so by the time I finished, I wasn’t able to get a redneck picture of their ride photos. But here’s a redneck picture of my second ride. I wasn’t fiddling with the camera this time around.
We found Judy in the dump shop and she was surprised to see us already, we’d gotten through so fast using the Single Rider line. As we left, she got a call on her cell phone from one of her PChef consultants. It was not a good call. She talked on her cell phone outside of the gift shop for probably 10 or 15 minutes, as we waited. As much as I’d like to discuss it, I’d better not, other than to say that it put a damper on the rest of the day.
After that, we set off for Africa. On the way, before we got too far from Everest, I had to stop to get a picture of the water fountain near the men’s room. I’d seen it last year and loved the sign over the fountain, but had neglected to take a picture of it.
I had to wait for someone to finish using the fountain before I could take a picture. And then a father and son came along while I was taking these. I could tell that they were a bit flummoxed that someone was taking a picture of a water fountain, but hey, I’m writing a trip report and this is top-notch theming!
Up next: The guy who inspired my zoom lens purchase
Link to next chapter
Very nice panoramic shot at Kidani!
But I guess you can usually consider the source. 
Can't believe Rosie missed her chance to win for once??? 
I'm a veteran! Or at least pulled-off a veteran move!
!( How deep is that.. think I need gouloshes to step thru that!!!!)
) it will be easy for me just to claim that I am the winner!!! 
Well, I just thank my lucky stars that my job doesn't follow me after I leave.
