Trip Report: Kite Tails (Day 5, Part 2 | December 2022)

 Then, we headed to the Safari because we had a Genie+ reservation. We saw the apes being very active on our way. Maybe there was something in the air, because the animals were also very active on the safari. There was even a hippo out of the water which I’m not sure I’ve ever seen before. 

When we got out of the Safari, a musician was playing in Harambe so we listened for a few minutes. I also booked a LL at Na’Vi River Journey for 3:50 PM. 

It was time for lunch so we did a mobile order at Flame Tree Barbeque. As we waited for our food to be ready, we saw the penguins from the Merry Menagerie.

For lunch, I got the salad which is always a good choice. It’s lighter and I was pretty hungry so I also got an order of onion rings. Full disclosure: I’m always on board for onion rings.

The Lion King Kite Tails show was going on while we ate so we could see it a bit.

After we ate, we did the Maharajah Jungle Trek. There was a fairly active tiger here, too. They normally sleep all day so that was exciting. There was also a peacock walking around, too. One of the CMs said he was looking for his girlfriend, Frieda. 

Then, it was time for us to watch Kite Tails for the first time. We sat in the AP viewing area which had no shade so I wouldn’t recommend that. This was the Jungle Book version. I was happy because my dad loves the Jungle Book. It was a very fun show that lived up to the hype. 

A showing of the Animation Experience was coming up at 2:10 so we took the train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. We got to draw Heimlich which I was very excited about. Although I started getting tired-I think it was the dramamine hitting me. 

We went into the Affection Section to see some animals and then took the train back to the park proper.

Trip Report: Facing My Fears (Day 5, Part 1 | December 2022)

I had to wake-up early again today. Since I’m the Genie+ person, I was up at 7 AM to get a Lightning Lane for Kilimanjaro Safaris. That’s such a worthwhile LL in my opinion.

We weren’t rope dropping today, but it also wasn’t a late day. My notes for today are also subpar. 

Anyways, I took a bus to Animal Kingdom. Then, I made my way to the Tree of Life to meet up with my parents. I was blessed with a character flotilla on my way. The boat had Chip, Dale, and Goofy. That’s probably my favorite ones.

As I got to the Tree they were finishing up the Macaw show. The birds are beautiful, but they do fly over your head if that freaks you out. 

I met up with my parents and we went to DInoland since the wait for Dinosaur was short. This is still one of my favorite rides, but I can’t ride it back-to-back like I used to. As I get older, I’m more and more prone to motion sickness. 

Then, it was time to be brave. Since I’ve faced my fears on Splash Mountain, I agreed to try Expedition Everest again. My stepmom loves this ride, but my dad and I never ride it with her. I think I last did it when I was in high school and it made me pretty slick.

We rode standby, but the line moved fairly quickly. It does have a very pretty queue with amazing touches. I was kind of a nervous reck. The girl/woman who rode with me was very kind and supportive.

I did NOT have an enjoyable experience. I felt very nervous and uncomfortable. I had to rest a bit afterwards. My dad gave me some dramamine in case that works after the fact. As I rested, a woman almost passed out in the gift shop. The CMs and her family took care of her so hopefully it didn’t ruin her whole day. So, it can be a rough ride.