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Club Level here I come (someday). What a fabulous safari your family had. The pictures are wonderful. I loved them all. Sorry the 'King of the Jungle' didn't cooperate with your picture taking. But, in those pictures you saw more of him than I ever have.
What a great breakfast set up and everything sounded delcious. Glad Ann was able to get the seating changed so you could all sit together and how cool to have your own "safari celabrity" dining with you...getting all your questions answered one on one.
Banana French toast sounds yummy!! And how lucky that you got to enjoy talking with Erich during the meal! Great safari!
Getting to spend extra time talking with Erich was the icing on the cake!
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Great updates & beautiful photos from the safari!! Breakfast sounds yummy!! Can't wait to hear more!
This is one of the best breakfast buffets we've had at WDW. Tusker House also has a very good breakfast buffet.
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Great pictures to finish up your safari!! And that buffet looked delicious. Well worth getting up early for!!
I have a funny story about the cheetahs. My sister went to grad school in DC and often went to the National Zoo. They had cheetah cubs born while she was there. Shortly before our trip in 2007, the cubs were moved to Animal Kingdom to be part of the safari. Now, I have been on that safari ride countless times and the cheetahs have always been hidden. Well, what should happen on my sister's very first safari ride? You guessed it, those cheetahs were up and moving around and I got a couple great shots. My sister always said they recognized her from when she would visit them in DC
That is the funniest story, but thank goodness you were finally able to see and photograph them.
Your photos were truly spectacular, Cam! Maybe someday, I will get to do that, but it won't be for a long while. Thank you so much for bringing me along!
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That safari looks amazing!! And breakfast looked delicious! Thanks for sharing with us.
The whole experience was wonderful!
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What a fabulous breakfast!
It was !
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es Cam your pictures from the buffet at Pizzafari do constitute FOOD PORN. But that could just be because I am at work and can't get out to eat till the day crew gets back with our unit
Sorry you're having to wait to eat!
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What a great breakfast set up and everything sounded delcious. Glad Ann was able to get the seating changed so you could all sit together and how cool to have your own "safari celbrity" dining with you...getting all your questions answered one on one.
Getting to dine with Ann, Carly, and Erich just completed an awesome safari!
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Originally Posted by HollyH
Sounds like a great breakfast with great company! Glad Ann and Carly were able to sit with you. How neat that Erich was able to join you as well! I love being able to chat with CMs and find out a little bit about them.
I know from Facebook that something very amazing happens to you today. I can't wait to hear how it came about and get all the details .
Hopefully, I will get to the start of that tomorrow!
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Originally Posted by lonereb
Club Level here I come (someday). What a fabulous safari your family had. The pictures are wonderful. I loved them all. Sorry the 'King of the Jungle' didn't cooperate with your picture taking. But, in those pictures you saw more of him than I ever have.
You'll definitely have to stay club level and take this safari!
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Sounds (and looks) like a great start for your morning!!!
Very great start and it only got better and better!
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Originally Posted by mcc0313
What a great breakfast set up and everything sounded delcious. Glad Ann was able to get the seating changed so you could all sit together and how cool to have your own "safari celabrity" dining with you...getting all your questions answered one on one.
Spectacular pictures of the rhinos! I got to see the lion's actual face in these - thanks!
The murals in Pizzafari are beautiful. I love all the detail. The one with the lion chasing the zebras is pretty intense. I don't think we are going to Pizzafari this time, but I would love to just go in there and spend some time gazing at the murals in each room.
All caught up. The rest of your safari photos were great, especially of the baby elephant and the giraffes. The breakfast looked delicious and how lucky were you to get to dine with the guide? I can't wait to do this in November!!!
Spectacular pictures of the rhinos! I got to see the lion's actual face in these - thanks!
The murals in Pizzafari are beautiful. I love all the detail. The one with the lion chasing the zebras is pretty intense. I don't think we are going to Pizzafari this time, but I would love to just go in there and spend some time gazing at the murals in each room.
Back in October of 2009, we stopped in Pizzafari for a light breakfast and there was absolutely nobody in line and nobody eating here. Very weird for us! I was taking pictures of the murals in the area where you order when a CM asked if I'd like a special tour of all the rooms. She took me through and explained the story of each mural and even showed me hidden Mickey's. I'll never look at this restaurant the same. A little magical moment!
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Wow! What an amazing experience! Looking forward to the remedy!
I'm still amazed at how wonderful the whole safari and breakfast was.
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I know what you mean about feeling like a celebrity at the breakfast! I can't wait to find out what happens in the next installment.
Hopefully, I'll have that up later today. Stefanie and I have errand to run this morning and then this afternoon if it isn't storming we're headed to school to put my classroom back in order.
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It must have been great to have that extra time to ask Erich more questions, and to learn more about him and his family. Very !
It was super! He really loves everything Disney, so we asked about loads of stuff.
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All caught up. The rest of your safari photos were great, especially of the baby elephant and the giraffes. The breakfast looked delicious and how lucky were you to get to dine with the guide? I can't wait to do this in November!!!
You are going to have such a great time in November!
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Glad your Sunrise Safari was such a great experience! And how wonderful that you had such great dining companions!
Good safari, good food, and good friends. Who could ask for more?
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