Up Close with Rhinos-New Experience at AK

[rteetz]

Is this tour accessible on foot, or do you get in a van and go to the rhino location? My wife has motion sickness issues, but loves the animal trails.

You get in a van and are taken to the Rhino enclosure.

 

[rteetz]

I hope to write up a full review here soon.

 

[Back!Elbow!Shoulders!]

I get to touch a rhino?!?

Thanks @rteetz this info made my Monday.

 

[rstevens333]

You get in a van and are taken to the Rhino enclosure.

Right on. Thanks for that info.

 

[married2mm]

Right on. Thanks for that info.

You get in a van and are taken to the Rhino enclosure.

Can you take your wheelchair in the van?
How much walking/standing is involved please?

 

[rteetz]

Can you take your wheelchair in the van?
How much walking/standing is involved please?

Yes the van is wheelchair accessible. Not much walking but you are standing for the entire portion of the tour.

 

[married2mm]

Yes the van is wheelchair accessible. Not much walking but you are standing for the entire portion of the tour.

Thanks ever so much.
Chair would definitely be required.

 

[Dug720]

Can you take your wheelchair in the van?
How much walking/standing is involved please?

Here is what Disney's website says:

• Guests using nontransferable wheelchairs may remain in them throughout this experience; however, due to limited capacity onboard the transport vehicle, all accommodation requests should be confirmed by calling (407) 938-1487.*
• Guests using an ECV must leave their mobility device at the transport vehicle boarding area, where they will retrieve them upon conclusion of the experience. Guests must walk by themselves, or be assisted by a member or members of their party in a courtesy wheelchair to participate in this experience.

 

[married2mm]

Here is what Disney's website says:

• Guests using nontransferable wheelchairs may remain in them throughout this experience; however, due to limited capacity onboard the transport vehicle, all accommodation requests should be confirmed by calling (407) 938-1487.*
• Guests using an ECV must leave their mobility device at the transport vehicle boarding area, where they will retrieve them upon conclusion of the experience. Guests must walk by themselves, or be assisted by a member or members of their party in a courtesy wheelchair to participate in this experience.

That’s great-thanks very much.

 

[SinCityMMAFan]

Has anyone done this yet? Very interested in this tour the only thing holding me back was that you're unable to take and pictures or video as stated in the information section of this tour. Kind of a bummer but still wouldn't keep me from taking this tour. Absolutely love rhinos and the price is very reasonable.

 

[rteetz]

Has anyone done this yet? Very interested in this tour the only thing holding me back was that you're unable to take and pictures or video as stated in the information section of this tour. Kind of a bummer but still wouldn't keep me from taking this tour. Absolutely love rhinos and the price is very reasonable.

I did it and was disappointed in the no photo aspect but had an awesome time meeting Lola and Hairy Helen.

 

[captaindavidhook]

I have always been fascinated by rhinos. This is one tour I would love to do but I really haven't heard any reviews from it. Has anyone done this experience yet?

 

[rteetz]

I have always been fascinated by rhinos. This is one tour I would love to do but I really haven't heard any reviews from it. Has anyone done this experience yet?

I have. My review hasn’t been posted yet. If I have time I can write a quick one here.

 

[bookbabe626]

I have always been fascinated by rhinos. This is one tour I would love to do but I really haven't heard any reviews from it. Has anyone done this experience yet?

If @rteetz doesnt get a chance to finish his review before then, we’re booked for Dec 7th and I can post one after we get back (so sometime the next week).

 

[rteetz]

If @rteetz doesnt get a chance to finish his review before then, we’re booked for Dec 7th and I can post one after we get back (so sometime the next week).

I’m waiting on it to get posted to Wdwinfo. I can answer any questions anyone has in the meantime. Otherwise I could post a shortened review here as well.

 

[MonaMN]

I’m waiting on it to get posted to Wdwinfo. I can answer any questions anyone has in the meantime. Otherwise I could post a shortened review here as well.

When I booked, they asked about peanut allergies - which my kid has. Can you tell me what you saw/experienced? Wondering if there are peanuts everywhere or if it is more incidental. Any observations?

 

[5DisneyNuts]

I’m waiting on it to get posted to Wdwinfo. I can answer any questions anyone has in the meantime. Otherwise I could post a shortened review here as well.

Great! Thank you, looking forward to reading the review.

 

[rteetz]

When I booked, they asked about peanut allergies - which my kid has. Can you tell me what you saw/experienced? Wondering if there are peanuts everywhere or if it is more incidental. Any observations?

Could be something with what the Rhinos eat? I didn’t experience anything with peanuts. They do feed the rhinos while you are there but I believe they only fed them a type of grass/hay.

 

[rteetz]

Here is my full review!

Getting Up Close with Rhinos!

 

[5DisneyNuts]

Thanks so much for the detailed review! Sounds great.