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| Me, Eeyore From Winnie the Pooh, and my Daughter Dina Animal Kingdom 2011 |
Animal Kingdom many, many people forget about or they have no interest in going their. Please remember there are 4 theme parks at WDW - Walt Disney World Resorts and Theme Parks in Orlando, FL.
Animal Kingdom was the last park to open on Earth Day, April 22, 1998 and is the largest theme park in the world that covers 580 acres, which houses animals from all over the world, and it to teach and educate all of us about animal conservation and is dedicated around the natural habit. Walt Disney himself ones pioneered. Disney Animal Kingdom is also accredited by Association of Zoos and Aquariums and World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
If you are a baby boomer, or have DVDs of the Disney's live action movies about Animals and different countries. This is something like that.
This park is made up into 6 themed areas:
Oasis - This is the main entrance to the park, which has shopping areas and animal habitats almost like a zoo but not, we are big animal lovers, and many of the people who work here are Animal Keepers, etc. not just people who work with Disney. So they might be out and about walking with a bird or other animal you can touch or pet, or even hold. It all depends on what it is.
Discovery Island - Many will find the center piece the "Tree of Life" is a 145 foot wooden tree. It features 325 carvings of living and extinct animals. It also holds a 400 seat theater which offers "It's Tough To Be a Bug" Attraction which characters are based on "It's a Bugs Life"
Africa - As in the name this area is dedicated to Animals and people of the African areas, but restaurants like the new "Tiffins" that just opened in May 2016, we are eating here for dinner, we love to try new things. Street music, shopping and the Kilimanjaro Safari ride. Real Safari Ride with live animals. If you have been to Great Adventure in New Jersey, this is way better. This area also offers the "Festival of the Lion King". If you are a fan of this movie, this is a must see. It is like the Broadway Show and circus at the same time. This is a cannot miss
Asia - Beside again the animal habitats, there is a ride you cannot miss "Expedition Everest", this is a roller coaster that goes through Mount Everest and you get to meet the infamous "Yeti" or Abominable Snowman, it goes forward and backwards. I do not do roller coasters but when my daughter went, it was crazy. I have to say even if you don't like roller coasters like myself. Go through the cues of all the rides with them, there is an area for you to wait, usually through a gift shop, but the themes of them and in this case the real artifacts from Nepal line the walls and other areas.
I will add more later, what we are excited about doing in AK when we get there is this year in May 2016, since I haven't been to this park since 2011. Animal Kingdom is now opened at night. Yes! Prior to April 2016 this was the only one of the 4 theme parks that closed by 5 pm. So it was like a half day park to visit. So they have added on new experiences.
You can do many of the rides at night 1 that will be totally different. You will see animals that normally are asleep and the Tree of Life, has it's own show on the outside of it called The Tree of Life Awakens which is a series of projection mapping shows of live and animated animals. Wait see below. to see what I mean.
Tree of Live Awakens
Also for entertainment and we hope it is opened when we are there is the Rivers of Light, right behind the tree. This is already opened with another show called The Jungle Book Live, until the show is ready to open, this is a preview of it here. This was taken by Attractions Magazine
It includes lights, water, fire, fireworks and so much more. Similar to Fantasmic at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot's Illuminations.
Places we are going to be eating Donald's Dining Safari Breakfast at Tusker House Restaurant. Tusker House has this option for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. We love Donald, Mickey, Minnie and more! Great photo opportunities, interaction and food. We haven't eaten here in the past, so we are trying to places and showing what goes on here as well.
Then in the evening as mentioned for Dinner, we are going to try Tiffins, which I had written about before. This is for more adventurous people to try, and those that have picky children may just want to stay with the character dining, but Disney know that people want to try new things.
Tiffins from what we understand and this is directly from the Walt Disney World website:
"Roam the road less traveled at Tiffins, thanks to a globetrotting menu of artfully prepared fare fit for a weary traveler. Begin your expedition with lobster-popcorn Thai curry soup, grilled octopus or—for those who like to travel light—an archeologist salad drizzled with champagne vinaigrette. Go off the beaten track with our inspired flash-fried icy blue mussels or black-eyed pea fritters before planting your flag with the Berber-spiced lamb chop, pork tenderloin or miso-glazed black cod.
Seafarers, fortune hunters and vagabonds will no doubt find new discoveries in the pan-seared duck breast and leg confit, Wagyu strip loin and braised short rib, or the whole-fried sustainable fish. Leaving no stone unturned? Satisfy your sweet tooth with lime cheesecake, passion fruit sorbet or our signature dessert, Calamansi Mousse.
For an additional cost, Guests 21 years of age and up can pack additional provisions with a selection from the renowned wine list—many of which are available by the glass—in addition to a noble assortment of after-dinner liqueurs, dessert wines and specialty drinks.
No matter which direction your compass points, you’re sure to encounter an unimaginable abundance of delectable food at Tiffins."
So we will let you know what we had, take pictures of it, and let you know.
That is for day 3 stay tuned for tomorrow when I talk about Day 4, this will be a morning of touring early the Beach and Yacht Club Resorts with Breakfast at Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe, then we head over to Disney's Hollywood Studios for the rest of the day.
Remember, we will also be touring many of the resorts and the new Disney Springs (Formerly Downtown Disney or if you remember Pleasure Island), it will be all themed for the Holiday Season. So if you never seen our photos or pictures from 2011 for the holiday season, which is all decorated as of Thanksgiving. Just take a look below. Until tomorrow. Cheryl & Nelson Echevarria. Remember click on below for our photo video from 2011
Slideshow Video of 2011 Walt Disney World
Mother-Daughter Vacation
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