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I thought I had replied to your Lion King update but I guess because the boards were having some issues, it didn't post. Anyway, I'm glad you got to finally see Lion King. We saw it when the kids were in kindergarten. I think it's time we go back.
Your meal looks wonderful. I had Tiffins booked for our upcoming trip but changed it. Now I'm sorry I did.
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So glad that you enjoyed your meal so much at Tiffins! It sounds like the meal and service matched your expectations from the last time you dined there. I agree that there are so many new restaurants that need to be tried at WDW now!
I thought I had replied to your Lion King update but I guess because the boards were having some issues, it didn't post. Anyway, I'm glad you got to finally see Lion King. We saw it when the kids were in kindergarten. I think it's time we go back.
Your meal looks wonderful. I had Tiffins booked for our upcoming trip but changed it. Now I'm sorry I did.
I enjoyed the show so much and glad I finally got to see it! That's a long time since you saw the show and probably a good time to return. I enjoyed Tiffin's very much for the second time. You may want to at least see if you can change your package and perhaps Tiffin's may be available.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
So glad that you enjoyed your meal so much at Tiffins! It sounds like the meal and service matched your expectations from the last time you dined there. I agree that there are so many new restaurants that need to be tried at WDW now!
Tiffin's was just as good the second time around. There are just so many new restaurants I need to try and where does one start?
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Tuesday, October 10th (Part VI) As I left Tiffin’s, I went over to Africa to check out the entertainment in Harambe Market as I could hear it from the distance. It did not disappoint as usual. It was quite loud, but not in a bad way.
This would not be the last I see of these performers tonight!
After watching the band for a few minutes, I headed towards Asia like before, for another ride on Expedition Everest.
Expedition Everest and the Rivers of Light theater below it, which is empty now, but certainly won’t be for long!
When I arrived at the single ride line, I saw there were a few people in line but not too many. I only had to wait a couple of minutes to be assigned my row. I was in one of the middle rows, which is fine. I think most of the rows are good. It was another good ride and don’t expect anything less. I’m hoping to return just before Rivers of Light so I can experience this at night.
I walked back to Discovery Island as there was something there I hadn’t done in several years. Although, a lot of people aren’t that fond of it, but I don’t mind it. As I arrived near Africa the same band was playing and I stayed a while to watch them as I enjoy their music.
Some nice close-ups of the band
Soon it was off to see what I returned to this area for as another show.
I’ve seen this show on two previous occasions. The first time being on one of my first WDW trips around 2002-3 and the last time being for the Decade of Dreams in 2009. Not something I need to see that often. I know it creeps some people out and especially at the end. It’s a short show at about ten minutes and usually quite easy to get into.
The best part of this show are the animal carvings on the Tree of Life outside, which also houses this show. There are plenty of other details to see as you walk through the tunnel to the theater.
I like this tunnel, which leads to the theater
There are certainly many amazing carvings!
Soon, I arrived outside the theater where many were gathered to enter the show. I think the wait was about five minutes. Once everyone was seated the show began and was entertaining. Although, parts of it are creepy and a bit gross from the sensory effects, you experience during the show from various liquids, smells and other things you feel. It was over rather quickly and I exited the theater, which didn’t take too long.
Some more photos around the Tree of Life and vicinity after exiting the theater.
Love these falls!
After this, I began to walk towards Asia for the Rivers of Light show. I still had over an hour until the show. The plan was to get there 15-20 minutes prior to the show although many people arrive much earlier than this to secure a seat. I wasn’t worried as I had reserved VIP seating with the package.
On the walk to Asia, I stopped at a beverage kiosk and got a mango margarita. It was very good and so refreshing on a hot and humid night! I could certainly have another one of these as it went down rather easily! I will hold off for now, but may return later for another.
Before, entering the theater (as my entrance for VIP) is over near Finding Nemo show, Expedition Everest was in sight and I had time for another ride before the show. The single rider line was still operating and there were about ten people in line, which isn’t terrible. The line moved rather fast and I was assigned my row in just a few minutes. I got row 4, which is a good one. I was looking forward to doing this at night for the first time.
Once our train was loaded, we were off on another thrilling adventure! Once the ride began I knew I’d enjoy this even more. It was a completely new experience at night! The first thing that amazed me was the ascent up the mountain and seeing WDW all lit up, such as Tower of Terror and Spaceship Earth. It was rather cool going through the tunnel both forwards and backwards at high rates of speed in near complete darkness!
Soon the ride was over and glad I finally got to experience Expedition Everest at night as I enjoyed it immensely! I had thought about an encore trip, but I may be pushing my luck with this as I better go to the Rivers of Light Theater and get my seat for the show.
NEXT: Will This Live Up to Its’ Potential?
Will This Live Up to Its’ Potential?
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I love doing the single rider on Expedition Everest. A friend of my family did it more than 50 times in one day recently!
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WOW! That is a lot! I love the ride but 50+ times, not so sure if I could do that. But, certainly one of the best rides in all of WDW!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
We don't do It's Tough To Be A Bug that often either. We always find that we get disturbed when watching it by all the people who get creeped out and then walk out early.
It's tough to be a Bug . I'm not sure what Disney was thinking when they made it. We went on for our 1 and only time on that trip when the kids were in kindergarten. I remember Claire bolting out of her seat and trying to get the heck out of that theater.
I love riding EE at night! We did the same thing as you and snuck in another ride on EE right before ROL.
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We love It's Tough To Be A Bug but I know that a lot of kids get scared during the whole experience. The carvings on The Tree of Life are truly amazing! Glad you got to ride EE at night as it is a totally different experience! Looking forward to reading your thoughts on Rivers of Light.
We don't do It's Tough To Be A Bug that often either. We always find that we get disturbed when watching it by all the people who get creeped out and then walk out early.
I know the show creeps people out and it's over in ten minutes, so not much to deal with.
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It's tough to be a Bug . I'm not sure what Disney was thinking when they made it. We went on for our 1 and only time on that trip when the kids were in kindergarten. I remember Claire bolting out of her seat and trying to get the heck out of that theater.
I love riding EE at night! We did the same thing as you and snuck in another ride on EE right before ROL.
I can see your point about the show as a bit creepy and close with the sensory experience of it! I can imagine the reaction with some young kids. It could scare them quite so. Glad we think alike regarding EE. I enjoyed my evening ride on it and so different. Will do it again this away on my next WDW trip.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
We love It's Tough To Be A Bug but I know that a lot of kids get scared during the whole experience. The carvings on The Tree of Life are truly amazing! Glad you got to ride EE at night as it is a totally different experience! Looking forward to reading your thoughts on Rivers of Light.
I like the show as well but so many get freaked out by the experience as it does involve bugs! Love those carvings as so many and you notice different ones each time. Enjoyed EE at night as so different and may be the way to really experience it! ROL in next update with great photo coverage!
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Great pictures of Everest and the falls! We love It's Tough to be a Bug and see it every single trip.
Glad you enjoyed the photos! It seems hot or miss with a lot here and the show! I'm a fan of the show but don't need to see it every trip but may see it more often.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Our first time to see It’s Tough to be a bug our girls were quite young, they both hated it and cried throughout. No long term damage as we have seen it since and its just another Disney memory. How fun to ride EE at night.
Our first time to see It’s Tough to be a bug our girls were quite young, they both hated it and cried throughout. No long term damage as we have seen it since and its just another Disney memory. How fun to ride EE at night.
Not a surprise with young kids and the show as others here have stated that as well! EE at night was a great experience at night, so different and great fun! This may be the best way to do EE.
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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It sounds like the meal and service matched your expectations from the last time you dined there. I agree that there are so many new restaurants that need to be tried at WDW now!
It was over rather quickly and I exited the theater, which didn’t take too long.
I could certainly have another one of these as it went down rather easily! 
I will hold off for now, but may return later for another. 
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The carvings on The Tree of Life are truly amazing! Glad you got to ride EE at night as it is a totally different experience!
We love It's Tough to be a Bug and see it every single trip. 
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