Wildlife Discovery Excursion for Concierge Guests

[twinmum]

Hello! Has anyone experienced the Wildlife Discovery Excursion at Animal Kingdom, available for concierge guests? We have a reservations for our upcoming trip, but I want to make sure my familly (DH, DS8 and DS8...yes, twins!) enjoys it. Is it worth the time and $? How does it compare to the Kilimanjaro Safari (do I have that right? We're first-timers!)?

Also, one of our sons has cerebral palsy and will be using his wheelchair for park visits. If anyone has specific experience with w/c's and this event, please let me know (I may post this on DISabilities as well).

Thank you!
Twinmum

 

[KristineN]

I am not much help...we have it booked in December. But, I did a lot of research prior to booking...and I read so many positive reports that I decided to do it. From what I understand it is completely different from the ride. You are in an enclosed vechile, with an animal expert...and you go on a whole different path than the regular ride.

<<<<Guests staying on the concierge level at a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort can take advantage of a unique tour called Wildlife Discovery Excursions. An animal expert will accompany you in a specialy designed climate controlled vehicle for a one hour journey into the 110 acre savannah at Disney's Animal Kingdom. (Tours began February 2005).

This tour is very educational and full of information regarding Disney's animal programs. You stop at pre-selected locations in the savannah for photo oportunities. The tour is held rain or shine (unless the weather is severe). During our tour it rained quite heavily at times, however the animals were out all over the savannah.>>>>>>