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Animal Kingdom
September 3rd, 2013
Here we are, the last full day of our 2013 trip: The Pumpkins Pop Back to Florida! We couldn’t decide which Disney park we wanted to visit on our last day, so we thought, why not ALL the parks?! And that’s exactly what we did!
We drove to our second park of the day and went through the tollgate at 10am. Because we’d already paid to park at DHS, we didn’t need to pay again. With the parking spot noted, we boarded a tram for the entrance.
We got our ‘park number 2’ photo taken in front of the sign and started to walk into Animal Kingdom.
Animal Kingdom is gorgeous to my eyes! The flowers, foliage, animals and theming is just wonderful.
Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted DiVine! I hear that she is hard to see, and she was actually just leaving, so I quickly snapped a few photographs, which she happily posed for! Of course, you may be wondering who on Earth DiVine is, well she’s a stilt walker covered in leaves and blends in with her surroundings!
We then walked towards the Tree of Life, where we had another family photo taken. I adore the Tree of Life, it’s such a stunning centrepiece to the park.
We spent about an hour and a half in Animal Kingdom and didn’t do much other than wander around. We wanted to go on our family favourite – It’s Tough To Be A Bug – and on the way spied the ringtailed lemurs.
As you walk to the theatre for It’s Tough To Be A Bug, you get to walk past some of the carvings in the Tree of Life which are just amazing to look at!
A show was just coming to an end, so we just grabbed our bug eye glasses and hung around in the foyer until we could go inside.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…whilst they warn you that it might be scary for young children – you’re plunged into darkness at one point and the noise of the ‘bad’ bugs is very loud, I really do think they should warn the parents with young kids some more! I always hear terrified screaming at this show. Eek! It’s a fun and informative story about bugs and we really do love it.
Yes we could have gone on Expedition Everest, but I wouldn’t get Liam on that with a barge pole unfortunately! And we could have done Kali River Rapids, but we didn’t want to be soaked through so early in the day!
As I said, we spent time just wandering about, just looking…
…then Liam declared that he was hungry, so we bought a hot dog and fries from Flame Tree Barbecue which he ate with the company of some birds!
A final wander into the shops and it was bye-bye to Animal Kingdom for another trip!
We drove into AK at 10.00am and I took my last photo at 11.36am, so about an hour and half here!
Read Part 1: Four Corners of the World – Disney Hollywood Studios
Read Part 2: Four Corners of the World – Animal Kingdom
Read Part 3: Four Corners of the World – Epcot
Read Part 4: Four Corners of the World – Magic Kingdom
Read about the previous day: Day 20 – Finding Dory: Discovery Cove (Non-Swim) + Dinner at Olive Garden
Read about the next day: Day 22 – Bon Voyage: MCO to Gatwick with British Airways « Coming Soon!
Read ALL the days! Back to the Magic Trip Report Index 2013
Cass@TheDiaryofaFrugalFamily
March 23, 2014 @ 9:07 pm
I love your photos – great memories x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:22 pm
Thank you x
Jenny
March 19, 2014 @ 5:02 pm
That sounds like a fun challenge :)
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:23 pm
Definitely was a lot of fun!
Kara
March 19, 2014 @ 7:59 am
I am gutted we aren’t going to Disney this year now – your pictures make it look so amazing
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:23 pm
Maybe next year? x
Sarah Bailey
March 19, 2014 @ 3:10 am
Oh wow, beautiful pictures – I would love to go back to Disney one day. x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:23 pm
Hope you get there! I’m always planning the next trip! x
Happy Homebird
March 19, 2014 @ 12:28 am
We would love it there as we are animal mad. What attention to detail in everything, amazing place.
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:23 pm
It’s a beautiful park – love it!
Manneskjur
March 18, 2014 @ 10:23 pm
That Tree of Life looks awesome! Such bright happy colours – looks fabulous!
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:24 pm
The Tree of Life is my favourite thing in this park – it’s gorgeous to just stand and look at!
Kirsty Phillipson-Lowe
March 18, 2014 @ 11:19 pm
Oh I soooo want to go back! Got quite a few years to wait until the kiddies are old enough x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:23 pm
Exciting! Bet you can’t wait!!
Suzanne Whitton
March 18, 2014 @ 9:24 pm
I think animal kingdom is my favourite of them all – seems less hectic than the others somehow. Cannot believe you managed to do them all in one day!
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:25 pm
I can never decide on a favourite – love them all for different reasons. I can’t believe we did it either – going to try it again this year if we can!
Rachel Cooper
March 18, 2014 @ 10:13 pm
The pictures are so lovely and colourful,,away from the drabness and grey of here!! Very jealous!
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:24 pm
Tell me about it! If I ever need picking up I look back at our holiday snaps!
Bek B
March 18, 2014 @ 9:05 pm
That tree is stunning! I had to look at it a few times to really take it in. It looks like you had a great time!
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:25 pm
It is beautiful isn’t it? I can stand and just look at it for ages x
mummyoftwo
March 18, 2014 @ 9:44 pm
I really want to spend more time in Animal Kingdom when we go back. It was so hot when we went we didn’t get to do it all!
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:24 pm
It is a really hot park – I mean, I know Florida is hot, but AK is super humid!
fritha strickland
March 18, 2014 @ 8:47 pm
wow! this looks like such an amazing trip! x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:25 pm
We had such a fab time, feel so lucky to be able to go! x
mygorgboys
March 18, 2014 @ 8:22 pm
wow love your photos, brilliant colours. Looks amazing xxx
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:25 pm
Thank you! It is such a wonderful holiday! xx
You Baby Me Mummy
March 18, 2014 @ 8:11 pm
Oh these pictures are amazing! I think I have been living under a rock but I have never heard of Animal Kingdom. I would love to go x
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:26 pm
Hope you get to to one day – it’s a great place! x
Mellissa Williams
March 18, 2014 @ 7:01 pm
Amazing photos Michelle. Did you go on Expedition Everest?
Michelle Ordever
March 24, 2014 @ 1:27 pm
We didn’t on this trip – nor on our last – argh! The first time it was shut because of the weather, and we just didn’t make it over there this time. It’s amazing how much stuff you can’t cram in! x
Emily Shepperson
March 18, 2014 @ 5:25 pm
Beautiful photos
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 5:30 pm
It’s a beautiful place x
The 40 Year Old DG
March 18, 2014 @ 5:13 pm
What amazing photos, so colourful too. Glad you had a fab time xx
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 5:30 pm
I love taking photos at Walt Disney World! xx
Louisa
March 18, 2014 @ 3:46 pm
Wow! Such stunning, vibrant photos. It certainly looks like an unforgettable trip.
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 5:30 pm
It always is – so lucky to be able to go x
Twinsplustwo
March 18, 2014 @ 2:51 pm
Those trees are AMAZING!!
Michelle Ordever
March 18, 2014 @ 5:30 pm
I LOVE the Tree of Life – it’s just stunning x