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Great plans for AK. We couldn’t get a FP for FOP for our first day either going to head there tomorrow at rope drop and see what happens. We also have Sanna plans for our trip so excited to try it finally.
You plans sound awesome. There are many new things to look forward to in AK this trip. AK is My favorite Park. We take our time and explore as much as possible in the 2 days we spend there. We are all so excited to visit Pandora, we do have a FP for Navi' River on our first day and a FP for FOP on our second day.
I hope you get to see the tiger cubs too. I saw in the most recent update they said they would be backstage for a couple of months. My first thought was, "Oh no! Cam may not get to see them on her trip." Isn't it funny how people you have never even met can become a regular fixture in your life because of these boards.
Wildlife Wednesday will find us at Animal Kingdom, excited to experience Pandora: The World of Avatar for the first time. We couldn’t get a Flight of Passage FastPass for this day, but I still can’t wait to explore this newest land. This is another early morning so I’m counting on Starbucks for breakfast, especially since it will be on our way to our first FastPass, Kilimanjaro Safaris (9:10 – 10:10). I’m hoping for a repeat of seeing an entire tower of giraffes like we did back in May. Our next FastPass keeps us in Africa as we take in a showing of the Festival of the Lion King (11:30 – 11:45). Not sure where we’ll eat lunch, but we might head on in to Pandora to explore it after FotLK and do lunch there. Our Na’vi River Journey FastPass is set for 12:50 – 1:50. At this point we will most likely explore Gorilla Falls Trail and Maharajah Jungle Trek where it would be so cool to see tiger cubs. The cubs may still be too young to be out, but a girl can hope. Around 6:00 we will make our way to the bus stops for a ride over to Animal Kingdom Lodge and our favorite restaurant, Sanaa. After what should be an excellent meal, we’ll check out the gift shops and then board a bus to Disney Springs to get back to Saratoga Springs.
When we were there in June, we went to AK an hour before park opening so we could be at the front of the line. (I would recommend even if there is morning EMH.) They opened the check points at approx. half hour before opening and moved everyone to the bridge near Tiffins. About 15 minutes later, they started allowing people to move to their selected rides. Right side for Flight of Passage and left side for Navi River. I walked straight to the Flight, rode it and was in the shop at the ride exit at 10 minutes after the hour. The posted wait time when I walked past the entrance was already more than 60 minutes. Judy and DGD went the other way and was able to ride Navi River (front seat) twice while I rode Flight once. When we were there the last week in September, the shortest time I saw was 90 minutes. Yes, we jumped in line. The wait was a little shorter than that. This is now my favorite ride at WDW. Some have said that it is Soarin' on steroids.
I whole heartedly agree.
Last week, the tiger kittens were still off stage. The CM said that they need to pass a swimming challenge before they can go on stage. The mother tiger does not like the water so they are not getting much training in the water. Hope they are out in November when we are all there.
Plans look great for your AK day and like you I can't wait to experience Pandora for the first time! A week from today for me. You can't go wrong with Sanaa as I've enjoyed my meals there. I think, three times!
Your trip is getting so close!
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Your plans look great!, We will also be in AK today! I hope we run into you guys!
We'll have to check in by text to make contact at least for a little while this day.
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More good plans! that the giraffes are plentiful on your safari!
Thanks! I like that the number of animals overall on the safari are much greater than when the park first opened.
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Hey Cam- signing in and playing catch up on this TR!
Can't wait to hear your plans for the party night
Great plans for AK. We couldn’t get a FP for FOP for our first day either going to head there tomorrow at rope drop and see what happens. We also have Sanna plans for our trip so excited to try it finally.
Good luck with rope drop and FOP!
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Your plans for AK sound great! I can't wait to see Pandora and have lunch at the new counter service restaurant.
We will probably try Satu'li Canteen on one of our AK days.
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Great plans for AK. Can't wait to hear your reviews of the new Pandora attractions!
Thanks! I'm packing Dramamine to make sure I don't get sick on Flights of Passage because I'm so excited to ride it.
You plans sound awesome. There are many new things to look forward to in AK this trip. AK is My favorite Park. We take our time and explore as much as possible in the 2 days we spend there. We are all so excited to visit Pandora, we do have a FP for Navi' River on our first day and a FP for FOP on our second day.
Thanks! We love taking our time at AK, too. This park totally fascinates me.
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Originally Posted by brandy_mel
I hope you get to see the tiger cubs too. I saw in the most recent update they said they would be backstage for a couple of months. My first thought was, "Oh no! Cam may not get to see them on her trip." Isn't it funny how people you have never even met can become a regular fixture in your life because of these boards.
I think that is one of the best thing about these boards, making friends we just haven't met yet.
When we were there in June, we went to AK an hour before park opening so we could be at the front of the line. (I would recommend even if there is morning EMH.) They opened the check points at approx. half hour before opening and moved everyone to the bridge near Tiffins. About 15 minutes later, they started allowing people to move to their selected rides. Right side for Flight of Passage and left side for Navi River. I walked straight to the Flight, rode it and was in the shop at the ride exit at 10 minutes after the hour. The posted wait time when I walked past the entrance was already more than 60 minutes. Judy and DGD went the other way and was able to ride Navi River (front seat) twice while I rode Flight once. When we were there the last week in September, the shortest time I saw was 90 minutes. Yes, we jumped in line. The wait was a little shorter than that. This is now my favorite ride at WDW. Some have said that it is Soarin' on steroids.
I whole heartedly agree.
Last week, the tiger kittens were still off stage. The CM said that they need to pass a swimming challenge before they can go on stage. The mother tiger does not like the water so they are not getting much training in the water. Hope they are out in November when we are all there.
We might try this if we can motivate ourselves to get up early enough. We're neither early risers at WDW. Momma tiger needs to get these cubs water ready.
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