Wild & Wacky 3 week LIVE Trip Report AKV, DCL & BWV

[lovesdumbo]

I ordered a cake for Kirsten through Concierge...I did not chose anything. The picked out a Zebra cake....it was a white cake, and it had whipped cream and a filling...I am not sure what the filling was (I need to ask) but it was strangely one of the best cakes i have had!!

That cake looks awesome!!!

 

[KristineN]

Had another great time at Typhoon Lagoon!! Unfortunately I sunburned my back!!

This guy was hanging from our balcony....the kids got a big kick out of it. Plus a couple of other creatures...

Heading out to the Sunset Safari...I will report back after.

 

[HockeyMomR]

Had another great time at Typhoon Lagoon!! Unfortunately I sunburned my back!!

This guy was hanging from our balcony....the kids got a big kick out of it. Plus a couple of other creatures...



Heading out to the Sunset Safari...I will report back after.

Love your TR! Glad to hear Typhoon Lagoon was great as usual, we just added an extra day at beginning of our trip to hit the evening EMH there on Sat. July 19!

Love the towel animals and can't wait to hear all about the Sunset Safari.

 

[Tammi67]

Kristine, are the sunrise/sunset safari rides on the same track as the regular safari that anyone can ride, or are they 'off the beaten path'?

 

[tinknme]

We had one of these guys hanging around in our room as well!

Sorry about the sunburn, did you bring any aloe? Hope you enjoy the safari!

Had another great time at Typhoon Lagoon!! Unfortunately I sunburned my back!!

This guy was hanging from our balcony....the kids got a big kick out of it. Plus a couple of other creatures...

 

[KristineN]

By FAR one of the BEST and I mean best experiences we have had was the Sunset/Wanyama Safari!!!!!!! If you have the chance to do this and are willing to spend the money....I can't recommend this enough!!!

We checked in at the Podium at Jiko at 3:45. The tour is a maximum of 14 people. Our tour had 12....

We departed on the tour at 4:00...the tour ended at 5:45.

We then ate together at Jiko...the food was served family style....and was very good. They also served 3 different wines with he meal.

I was absolutely amazed by how close the animals came to us. The giraffes, zebra and ostriches were poking their heads in our truck!!

Heading out to our truck:

First giraffe we saw:

other animals we saw

Next giraffe we saw...I could have touched him

Baby zebra

This ostrich kept sticking his head between the bars of the truck:

Giraffe family:

 

[mommykds]

Wow!! How cool!

 

[KristineN]

the sunrise safari is at Animal Kingdom and is in the same vehicle as the regular ride. It follows the same path...but because it is so early, you see more animals...the keepers put food out so many of the animals are eating out in the open. The vehicle also stops frequently to allow you to take pictures.

The sunset safari is at the lodge....and you take a truck out to the various savanahs...you are VERY close to the animals

Kristine, are the sunrise/sunset safari rides on the same track as the regular safari that anyone can ride, or are they 'off the beaten path'?

 

[yellowfish78]

Those are some awesome photos! This makes me want to spend a night at AK - just for this and how close you guys were to the animals!

 

[tinknme]

Awesome Kristine!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Really cool Kristine! What did you think of the food at Jiko?

 

[Tammi67]

the sunrise safari is at Animal Kingdom and is in the same vehicle as the regular ride. It follows the same path...but because it is so early, you see more animals...the keepers put food out so many of the animals are eating out in the open. The vehicle also stops frequently to allow you to take pictures.

The sunset safari is at the lodge....and you take a truck out to the various savanahs...you are VERY close to the animals

Thanks for the explanation. You got some great photos. Love the close-ups of the giraffe.

 

[Tammi67]

Where are you off to tomorrow?

 

[KristineN]

heading to Sea World....I haven't told the kids that I set up a VIP tour there....so it should be interesting.

Where are you off to tomorrow?

 

[my3princes]

What an amazing experience. I can't imagine that you'll ever be able to top this trip I want to be one of your kids...please....

 

[babytrees]

What an amazing experience. I can't imagine that you'll ever be able to top this trip I want to be one of your kids...please....

me,me, me...pick me to be one of yours too!!! PLEASE!!

Thanks for your explanation of the safaris.....you helped Cassidy pick which one she wants to do!!

 

[KMH1]

Wow, great pictures from the sunset safari! Is it more expensive than the sunrise version since it's dinner?

Have fun at Sea World. Don't let the kids talk you into sitting in the splash zone.

 

[KristineN]

it's about double the cost I'd say......the experience is just so different from the sunrise option ...of course I could have been satisfied with just the safari part. The dinner part alone was 2 hours long!! My kids amazingly well, borderline perfect....we sat with a newlywed couple who was quite entertaining....but there was virtually no good food choices for them. I did make them bring out mac & cheese so there would be something.

Wow, great pictures from the sunset safari! Is it more expensive than the sunrise version since it's dinner?

Have fun at Sea World. Don't let the kids talk you into sitting in the splash zone.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Kristine, Love the giraffe! But the ostrich is enough to convince me NOT to do the Sunset! I don't like birds. And DS wouldn't be happy with Jiko. We have been there before and were just sort of "eh" about it. I booked it for August but then I cancelled it and booked Narcoosee's instead.

Have fun at Sea World!

 

[DisneyVeteran]

What a great experience for your kids!! How will you ever be able to top this disney vacation!