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OMG! What a great first day! I can't wait to hear more.
Your pictures look great. You can tell you guys are having a great time! for DD. Maybe it won't be to bad. Hope all goes well at ortho!
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After a good nights sleep, we woke early (6ish) to prepare for our first day in the parks!!!! We had 8:05 a.m. ADR at Donald’s Safari Breakfast! So we were dressed and out the door to our rental car in plenty of time….and before we knew it we were heading through the gates of Animal Kingdom!!!!
We headed straight back to Tusker House to check in for our ADR’s and we were quickly brought around the back for our pics with Donald………..We had so much fun with Donald during our time with him – as we had on matching tees with our names on the back! We had some really cute pics taken………..
After our time with Donald, we were led into the dining room and sat at our table (I had requested Neil’s section………..my family has had the pleasure of having Neil as our server for the last 3-4 years and he is AWESOME!!!). Before we knew it, Mickey was at our table!!!
Up next was Daisy…………
Then Goofy………….
All our friends stopped by before we even began eating!!! We finally got to visit the yummy buffet (this one is one of my personal favorites!!) after so much fun with our Disney friends!
Funny side story here……..while Lisa # 1 was up at the buffet…….Lisa # 3 and I are sitting there stuffing our faces……….and this woman sits at our table next to me………..”Hi, my name is Lisa too – and I want to join your party!!!”…….this was the start of finding many other “Lisa’s” throughout this trip!!!
Soon after we were done eating breakfast……….we were brought out Birthday cupcakes (YUM! Who doesn’t LOVE a cupcake at 8 something in the morning!!) and more photo ops!
Oh yeah - and here we are with Neal - the BEST server/photographer at Tusker House!!!
Before we knew it, our time at Tusker House was done and we were heading to Kilimanjaro Safaris for our 2 week tour! I believe we only waited maybe 10 minutes before boarding our safari truck to take in some beautiful sights!
(I love this self taken photo of us!!!)
Did I mention that the title of this report almost included the word "Butt"..........there were many to be found along this adventure!!!
Along the safari:
After the safari, we quickly went through Pangani Forest Trail to see the Gorillas………..I finally saw Lily!!! She is so stinkin’ cute!!!
See........here's another one..............!!!!
Up next was a ride on the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch to visit Jiminy!
We also met Pocohontas
And Rafiki!
I did mention that one of our BIGGEST missions was characters?!?!
After our train ride, we started heading to Expedition Everest and along the way we met……….
Flik!
King Louie & Baloo!
We also saw Devine!
And of course for a few Photopass photo ops!
Lisa # 1 and I went to get in line for Expedition Everest, while chicken little Lisa # 3 went to grab cold beverages! This line was quick!!! I believe the sign stated that it was a 20 minute wait……….it went by very quickly (maybe 10 minutes or so!) and we were having a blast on Expedition Everest!!!
Next up was Dinosaur!!! The ride picture is absolutely hysterical – as Lisa # 3 was truly scared poopless!!! I am surprised that I still have my arm attached after this!!!
We also got to stop for another FUN character interaction with Goofy & Pluto!!
We had quite a bit of fun with them………..again, thanks to our fun shirts!!!
Now it was time to head to Camp Minnie Mickey to search for more friends!
First up was Thumper!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited to finally meet Thumper!!! I have been to the world so many times and have NEVER been able to meet Thumper……..I was beyond EXCITED!!!!
We were quite satisfied with meeting Thumper – and our tummies started talking to us………..so we headed to Pizzafari for a “light” lunch ~ we all shared 1 individual pizza, bread sticks and an antipasto salad! Lisa # 1 enjoyed her nice ice cold beer (I am not usually a beer drinker, but I have to say with how HOT it was, it was actually quite refreshing!
Cost of lunch (shared with all 3 of us!) with TIW discount = $27.00 (with a beer!)
After lunch, we spotted Stitch! I just love this feisty little guy!! (I have a soft spot for the trouble makers……can’t imagine why?!)
Stitch really was being quite feisty today…..throwing a tantrum because he wanted to go find Lilo and take a quick surf break!
We knew that Lilo would be coming out to join Stitch soon – so we let many families ahead of us……chatting up with the character handler (Scott) and just plain having fun! Have I mentioned that we were a bit juvenile (all PG rated, I promise!) during this vacation? LOL! So after a short bit of time, Stitch finally got to take his quick surf break and came back out with Lilo!!! We had so much fun with the 2 of them!
Surfing………….
After we said good-bye to Lilo & Stitch, we started walking away – and Scott stopped us to ask if we were going to be in Disney for a few more days, and if we were coming back to AK? The 3 of us looked at each other and he said “What if I give you a reason to come back to AK?”………..”Would you like to be in the parade tomorrow?”………….and you FREAKIN’ kidding me???? “Of course, we would LOVE to be in the parade!!!!”…………OMG………we were like little kids leaving that park………kept saying it out loud to each other………..”we are going to be in the freakin’ parade!!!!” Of course, Scott asked if we had other tees to wear?! OH yeah!!!
On a complete “Disney high” we headed back to the resort to freshen up for our next adventure…………………..
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Sounds like you guys had a blast that day! So excited both our TR's are almost at the point where they converge. I can't wait! You guys are a blast. so glad our paths crossed.
Sounds like you guys had a blast that day! So excited both our TR's are almost at the point where they converge. I can't wait! You guys are a blast. so glad our paths crossed.
Brent
I know Brent! So excited to read yours & Liz's TR as well! It is kinda funny that we are almost at the same spot!
Just realized that we were in MK during the same time on Thursday - we were in front of Hall of presidents to watch the Electrical Parade..........we should have met up then too!
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Just joining in on your TR. And next I'll have to start your PTR for your upcoming trip!
Sounds like you're having an awesome time so far! I love that you are meeting so many characters!
Looking forward to more! for your DD.
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ok, NOW I am all caught up. It is amazing how many characters you have interacted with!! Sounds like you are having a great time!! Can't wait to hear more. . .
ok, NOW I am all caught up. It is amazing how many characters you have interacted with!! Sounds like you are having a great time!! Can't wait to hear more. . .
Oh - there are LOTS more characters to come!!!
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