Some people say I am just a big kid. This is especially true when I am given random little opportunities to torment my kids. It doesn’t matter to me that my baby is now a senior in high school and my oldest is 25. I treat them the same way
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Oldies But Goodies…Seniors, Let’s Relax At These Attractions
Touring the parks at Walt Disney World can be exhausting for anyone but in particular for those of us who are, shall we say, a bit more chronologically challenged (Oldies!!). There are lots of ways to minimize the fatigue including starting a walking regimen before you go, traveling at cooler
New Safari Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Imagine crossing a rickety footbridge above a riverbed paved in menacing crocodiles. Or trekking through a forest for an up-close encounter with a pool of hippos. Guests wanting to venture off the beaten path at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have an exciting opportunity beginning in early 2011. A new add-on
The Best Thing I Love About Disney Is…Dinosaur
There are three things that make an attraction sing to me. First is the theme, second is the back story, and third is the ride itself. I’ll admit that we don’t visit the Animal Kingdom very often because overall, it doesn’t have the appeal the other three parks have but
Custody Battle Ends In Disney Parking Lot
This article comes to us from WESH in Orlando. Troopers said they were called to the Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Tuesday morning for a custody fight that ended in the theme park’s parking lot. The Florida Highway Patrol said a father from New York got a tip
Animal Kingdom Cast Members Get Sick From Repaving Fumes
WESH in Orlando is reporting that a dozen or more Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Cast Members reported feeling ill yesterday due to repaving that is going on in the Animal Kingdom parking lot. 6 of the 18 cast Members had to be transported to the hospital for treatment. All
Disney Pic of the Day – Expedition Everest
Like mountain homes of the Himalayas, the rustic rammed-earth and stacked-stone buildings of the mythical village of Serka Zong sag and buckle under the weight of time. But time cannot erase the beauty of the structures’ intricately carved window frames nor the significance of the symbolic earth-based colors layered upon
Christmas Events for 2010 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade – The wild side of Animal Kingdom blends with a playful spirit of the holidays during “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade.” Mickey and pals present seasonal melodies with a world beat twist during a whimsical cavalcade throughout the park. The high-energy afternoon parade runs daily from Nov.
New, immersive guest experience being created for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
SAFARI, SO GOOD: Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park has announced it is developing a new, immersive experience that will take small groups of guests on personalized, guided treks through some of the savannah areas of the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris Expedition attraction. During these excursions, guests will be able to spend
Baby Warthogs and Oryx Calves Join Disney’s Animal Kingdom Family
Babies abound at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer, which has seen multiple births over the past few weeks. Adding the pitter-patter of tiny hooves to the herd: three baby warthogs and two oryx calves. Earlier this month, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed three baby warthogs, all males — born July 1.
Taste of Africa Street Party Videos – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Just got some video footage from Jeff Lange on the Taste of Africa Street Party that is happening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This street party is currently on a 2 week test at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. It includes booths for food and wine (and beer) sampling, crafts, music
The Taste of Africa Street Party is coming to Walt Disney World
Some exciting news for Walt Disney World, as reported last week The Taste of Africa is coming. Here is the official word from WDW Magic: The full name will be ‘The Taste of Africa Street Party’, and it begins on July 9, running nightly until July 24 2010 in the
Baby Elephant Takes First Steps on Kilimanjaro Safaris Savannah
This interesting article comes to us from the Disney Parks Blog: As you can see in this great photo by Gene Duncan, introduction to the Kilimanjaro Safaris savannah at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has started for our new baby elephant, Luna, born May 20. The introduction is part of a carefully
Baby Elephant Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The elephant herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom just expanded – by about 288 pounds. That amount represents the weight of the newborn female calf born late last night. Twenty-two-year-old Donna gave birth to the herd’s fifth offspring after gaining more than 400 pounds during a 22-month gestation. This latest addition,
