The “There is no crying (screaming, pouting, etc.) at Disney World” TR – Aug 24 – Sept 3, 2011 - Page 3 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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We were up bright and early this morning because we wanted to make rope drop for AK. So, DH, DS and I called DSis’s room and told her that we were going to make our way over to Intermissions for some breakfast. DH and I both had “Make Your Own” omelets. He had what I would call an “Everything” because he had them put everything in it! I had ham, cheese, peppers, and onions in mine. DS had Mickey waffles and bacon.
We were half-way through our breakfast when we saw DSis and fam just entering the restaurant. DH looked at me and said, “Here we go.” Meaning, now the waiting will begin. By the time they got their food and sat down, we each had like 2 bites left of our food. We politely waited for them to finish and discussed what we were doing that day. I had made a binder with the daily itineraries in it for each of us , but of course she only looked at it to see where we were going. I told her that we probably would not be taking a break today because AK closes so early we could get through almost everything and still have time to ourselves this afternoon.
After they finished, we made a quick stop back at the room for sunblock application, grabbed our park bag and my camera, and were on the road to AK.
We arrived quickly and made our way to the gates. We got as close to the ropes as we could because we could hear that the opening ceremony was about to start. Within no time, our came the Fab 5, plus Daisy, to do the honors. The kids were so excited, but were hesitant when I told them to move up and get close so they could see better. Well, since they hesitated, a group of 3 adults moved right in front of them! Really?! So, I put DS on my shoulders. DN said that she could see and was fine when DSisBF asked if she wanted him to do the same.
When they dropped the ropes, DSis said, “Where to?” (Now, if she had ready the touring plan, she would know that you have to the most popular rides first, but.. ) I just said, ”We should probably do the Safari first, before the animals have a chance to get to hot and don’t want to come out!”
We made our way to the safari and were in our truck rather quickly. I don’t think we waited at all, just for our truck to pull up. DS was in heaven! As I mentioned before, he loves anything with 4 wheels and an engine, and he could not get over the fact that we were going to ride in this safari truck!
And what a safari we had, though I think our driver was in too much of a hurry! However, the animals were looking out for us this morning because they kept crossing into our path! The hippos and crocs, did not care the slightest that we wanted to see them so they didn’t move as we came across them.
Because we got such an early start, a driver that was in a hurry, and animals that wanted to see US, we were able to stop and were treated to the most amazingly beautiful sight. The African savannah in the morning.
I hear DSisBF behind me say, “I think this is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!” (1 point for me!!) Since we were moving slow (and I think they thought we had food), the giraffe’s decided that we should be the one’s on display! They came so close, you could actually put your hand out and touch them, though I don’t believe anyone did. One actually stuck its face in our truck! Everyone was laughing and saying, “I can’t believe this!” (Is is bad that I am tearing up right now writing this?)
Though the giraffe’s were obviously in love with us, we had to keep going. The baby elephant graced us with its presence and then the rhino’s decided that our safari was going too fast. The slowly crossed the road in front of our truck! We could not believe our luck with how many animals were out and moving around.
However, when we got to the lions, they had better things to do. The male lion was up on a high rock, “resting”. He lifted his head and looked at us as if to say, “Do you people know what time it is?!!” I couldn’t get a good shot because I was on the wrong side of the truck, but we all had a good laugh. Our safari soon came to an end and it was time for a bathroom break.
Up next…How long does it take to use the bathroom?!
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Loving your report so far. I think I know those reatives, no wait, I think I HAVE those relatives LOL. I am looking forward to more. The Safari was wonderful, it is soooo great that you got to see the animals so up close, usually we get on later and there are not so many.
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I had ham, cheese, peppers, and onions in mine. DS had Mickey waffles and bacon. 
Meaning, now the waiting will begin. By the time they got their food and sat down, we each had like 2 bites left of our food. We politely waited for them to finish and discussed what we were doing that day. I had made a binder with the daily itineraries in it for each of us 
, but of course she only looked at it to see where we were going. 
I told her that we probably would not be taking a break today because AK closes so early we could get through almost everything and still have time to ourselves this afternoon.
The kids were so excited, but were hesitant when I told them to move up and get close so they could see better. 
Well, since they hesitated, a group of 3 adults moved right in front of them! Really?! 
(Now, if she had ready the touring plan, she would know that you have to the most popular rides first, but.. 
) I just said, ”We should probably do the Safari first, before the animals have a chance to get to hot and don’t want to come out!” 
The hippos and crocs, did not care the slightest that we wanted to see them so they didn’t move as we came across them.
We could not believe our luck with how many animals were out and moving around. 
I couldn’t get a good shot because I was on the wrong side of the truck, but we all had a good laugh. Our safari soon came to an end and it was time for a bathroom break.
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