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Disney's Animal Kingdom

The newest of the four parks at Walt Disney World, and one of Da Guy's favorites. It's "nahtazu" in Disney-speak. (Get it? "Not a Zoo") It IS all about real and mythical animals, conservation, and fun. Be there when it opens, and don't forget the 4PM parade ... it's different and it's great. Da Guy was fortunate enough to be at Walt Disney World during a soft opening of the park back in 1998. Amazing. The Cast Members turned on what's now called "DINOSAUR!" just for him. Da Guy is still freaked-out by the Carnosaur. A once in a lifetime experience having a new park almost to himself.

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Da Guy's Personal Don't Miss Attraction List

He's not just a roller-coaster kinda guy, but as you'll see loves the big spectacles. No one does them like Disney!

  1. EverestExpedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain -- take a classic like Big Thunder and multiple it by 2! Just great!
  2. Festival of the Lion King -- the number one stage show on property
    • Once you see the show, check out the photos of a much older Lion King Parade at the original Disneyland here and see if anything looks familiar
  3. Kilimanjaro Safaris -- the morning is still the best to see all the animals
  4. Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade at 4PM -- it's a different one that you'll really enjoy
  5. DINOSAUR! -- called "Countdown to Extinction" when the park first opened, with great vehicle technology borrowed from the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland, and a Carnosaur that breathes down your neck! Watch out!
  6. It's Tough to be a Bug -- a classic 4-D experience, designed for Disney's Animal Kingdom, and reincarnated at Disney's California Adventure

...not on Da Guy's normal hit parade, but may be when he's playing tour guide with friends

  • Kali River Rapids -- you're gonna get SUPER DRENCHED all year round, so beware!

Photo Album

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  • Entrance (1998)
    Have a Wild Day!
  • Let the Adventure Begin! (2004)
    Minnie, Mickey and Pluto welcome you each morning
  • The Tree of Life Garden (2006)
  • The Tree of Life (2004)
  • The Tree of Life (2003)
    Mom
  • Expedition Everest: In the Morning Fog (2006)
  • Expedition Everest: From Afar (2006)
  • Expedition Everest (2006)
  • Expedition Everest (2006)
  • Expedition Everest (2006)
    Temple
  • Expedition Everest: In the Morning Fog (2006)
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris (2006)
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris: Hippo (2006)
    Chomp!
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris: Giraffe (2003)
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris: Elephants (2005)
    Oh, the Baby!
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris: Elephants (2006)
    More Babies!
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris: Flamingos (2006)
  • Pangani Forest Exploration Trail (2006)
  • Pangani Forest Exploration Trail: Silverback Gorilla (2006)
  • It's Tough to be a Bug (2006)
  • Dinosaur! (2001)
  • Camp Minnie Mickey: Entrance (2006)
  • Camp Minnie Mickey: Festival of the Lion King (2006)
  • Camp Minnie Mickey: Festival of the Lion King (2006)
  • Camp Minnie Mickey: Festival of the Lion King (2006)
  • Camp Minnie Mickey: Festival of the Lion King (2006)
  • Mickey's Jamin' Jungle Parade: Raffiki (2004)
  • Mickey's Jamin' Jungle Parade (2004)
  • Mickey's Jamin' Jungle Parade: Donald (2004)
  • Mickey's Jamin' Jungle Parade: Minnie (2004)
 
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Sights of Yesteryear -- Gone, But Not Forgotten

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  • Tarzan Rocks! (1999)
    Da Guy misses those roller blading monkeys!
 
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Check out more Disney's Animal Kingdom photos on the Walt Disney World Christmas page

Expedition Everest - Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

The newest and tallest mountain in any of the Disney Parks, it opened on April 7, 2006. Da Guy was able to work out a quick trip back East to correspond to a special Disney Vacation Club (DVC) "sneak peek" nearly 2 months before official opening. It was well worth it after watching the mountain grow up over nearly two years.

Expedition Everest

September 25, 2004

Everest 9-25-2004

Just before the hurricane shut down the place!

October 5, 2005

Everest 10-5-2005

It's getting close: The exterior is looking pretty good, but no Yeti, quite yet!

January 27, 2006 DVC Sneak Peek Stuff

Everest Sneak Peak Stuff

Check out photos of the attraction in the photo album, or click the Expedition Everest logo to go to the Disney Everest web site where you'll find videos and more

Food

Discovery Island

  • Pizzafari $ -- you guess what the menu looks like
  • Flame Tree Barbecue $$ -- pretty yummy BBQ, sandwiches, and the like from this counter location

Africa

  • Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery $ -- Da Guy can't count how many times he's been at the gates when the place opens, heads back for a Safari, then gets one of those hot out of the oven cinnamon rolls and an OJ before heading off for his next adventure
  • Tusker House Restaurant $$ -- Super lunch spot and those chickens on a spit are great

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