{"id":915,"date":"2011-01-19T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2011-01-19T05:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_guest\/?p=915"},"modified":"2022-05-05T00:09:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T04:09:28","slug":"animal-kingdom-from-a-to-z-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/animal-kingdom-from-a-to-z-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Kingdom From A to Z (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

When visiting the four Florida Disney parks there are hundreds, probably thousands, of things to do. I\u2019ve often been posed with the question, \u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite thing at Disney World?\u201d <\/strong>Like anyone who loves the experience the way I do, this question almost stops you in your tracks. I can\u2019t be expected to pick JUST ONE!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to narrow things down, just a bit, I decided to look at each of the four parks individually and compile an alphabetical list of each of my favorites at each park.<\/p>\n

Now this is a little lengthy. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve broken it down into a series of blogs. Each time I\u2019ll go through about six or seven things that I love at each park that I hope you will too.<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ll find an old favorite here. Maybe you\u2019ll find something new. Maybe you\u2019ll even be inspired to make a list of your own.<\/p>\n

Going with the alphabetical theme, I\u2019ll begin my favorites list with Animal Kingdom.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Animal Kingdom Lodge\u2019s \u00a0Boma Flavors of Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of my favorite ways to start a day at Animal Kingdom (AK) doesn\u2019t actually start at AK. Instead it stars close by at the beautiful Animal Kingdom Lodge. Breakfast at Boma is hard to beat.<\/p>\n

Boma- Flavors of Africa is on the lower level. We were greeted by hostesses in their native African tongue. Our late morning breakfast was not that crowded and we were sat quickly. Any fear I, the picky-eater, had about the \u201cFlavors of Africa\u201d disappeared as I saw the buffet.<\/p>\n

Boma is a wonderful combination of traditional breakfast buffet and African fare that will make even the most adventurous eater happy. From fresh fruit to pastry, I was able to start out light before really piling my plate full. Now I may be picky, but my husband did indulge in corned beef Boboti and several kinds of carved meats.<\/p>\n

What truly made it an experience we want to repeat is that without a doubt we had some of the best service of anywhere in the World. It was a beautiful, relaxing way to start our Animal Kingdom adventure.<\/p>\n

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Full after our Boma breakfast!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Birds at Flights of Wonder<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The first couple of times I was at Animal Kingdom, I did not think I needed to see a bird\u00a0show. I had seen them in other places and honestly was a little disappointed.<\/p>\n

Now that\u00a0we’ve\u00a0seen Flights of Wonder, it\u2019s on our Must-Do List. It\u2019s not your average bird show. And it\u2019s even got a bit of Disney to boot.<\/p>\n

This show is a little educational and a lot of fun. Even though I\u2019ve seen it several times now, I\u2019m always amazed by what the birds can do. You also feel very up-close and personal during the show.<\/p>\n

The best part is, some of those birds have attitudes that would give Donald a run for his money!<\/p>\n

Capturing the Moment with PhotoPass<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, PhotoPass is available everywhere at Disney parks but some of my favorite pictures\u00a0come from AK. They have photo spots set up that seem to transport you to a different place and\u00a0time. My pictures in front of Everest are usually stunning. Standing on one of the many bridges\u00a0will also give you a very unique shot. Who\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0need a hundred pictures of themselves in\u00a0front of the Tree of Life from every <\/strong>angle? In one of my favorite pictures ever, my husband and I\u00a0look like we\u2019re far away in the Orient and Tink has landed in our hands. (Your park map should\u00a0have icons on it where PhotoPass photographers may be found)<\/p>\n

My only complaint on PhotoPass our last trip was we had a much harder time actually\u00a0finding photographers to take our\u00a0 picture. I hope that\u2019s improved this time around because I\u00a0love the product.<\/p>\n

DiVine<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We haven\u2019t seen her every time we\u2019ve been there, but when we we have seen DiVine\u00a0\u00a0 she really grows on us. \u00a0Priscilla Bright is a performance artist who performs at AK on the path between Africa and Asia. To find her, look for the 10 foot tall plant. \u00a0She slowly and gracefully moves. We certainly looked at nature differently after seeing her! Her schedule does change but she does several 45 minute shows a day when she\u2019s there.<\/p>\n

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DiVine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exploring Animal Kingdom Shopping<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I understand that many of the shops at Disney have the same things in them. But I have\u00a0to check. Every one, and some twice. I love the stores. They are really part of the experience for\u00a0me. Here are at least thirteen stores counting those both outside and inside the park. Some specialize like Daka LaFilimu, which carries film and batteries, but most while they may have a theme, still have old reliable, Mickey, as well. I have a weakness for clothing, pins, jewelry, and picture frames. I am never disappointed. I don\u2019t know that I have a favorite shop because each is so unique although those on Discovery Island and those in Africa seem to stand out in my mind.<\/p>\n

Of course my favorite reason to go into any and every shop is to pin trade with the cast members that work there (although at times I feel like a stalker!)<\/p>\n

Festival of the Lion King<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If this were the only thing to do at AK, I think I would still go just to see this. It\u2019s that\u00a0good.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve sat at this performance laughing and singing along. I\u2019ve wiped tears off my face\u00a0because certain parts always<\/strong> move me. Life should always be so meaningful!<\/p>\n

When you enter the theater, you are seated in one of four sections: Giraffe, Elephant,\u00a0Warthog, or Lion. You are then taught a noise and action that goes with your animal to make\u00a0during parts of the show. There are many opportunities for audience participation. It really adds to the fun.\u00a0The performance combines songs and dance. AND TUMBLE MONKEYS!!! Tumble\u00a0Monkeys are talented acrobatic performers that provide a lot of comic relief and are amazing\u00a0performers.<\/p>\n

Festival of the Lion King is both professional and inviting. You can\u2019t help but sing and dance\u00a0along. It\u2019s also a great change of pace from the rest of your AK day. A bonus for us is we\u00a0visit in July and it gives us a break from the sun as well.<\/p>\n

Gorilla Research Camp<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most peaceful places in AK may be the Gorilla Research Camp. That is\u00a0because it is a quiet zone. Loud noises maybe considered threatening by the gorillas so the\u00a0\u201cresearch assistants\u201d working there will strongly encourage you to keep it quiet.<\/p>\n

Pangani Forest is an amazing 20-30 minute self-guided walk through the 3\/8 mile forest habitat of several African animals. As you near the end, you reach the gorillas. There is a glass viewing area where you may get to see up close any of the Western Lowland Gorillas in the silverback\u2019s family (the male, 2 breeding females, and their young.) This is a great place to ask those research students some questions-they know a lot.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t get a good view here (it often gets crowded), around the corner is a suspension bridge that also offers great views. From here you can also see four bachelor males. The views are breathe-taking so have your camera ready!<\/p>\n

Next time we will look at hanging with bats and what to expect on Maharajah Jungle Trek!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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