AK touring advice ?

BuzzLightyear · 04-11-2003

Was wondering if anyone would share their touring advice for Animal Kingdom.
We'll be touring with our 2 year old and wanted to see as much as possible at this particular park, since last year we missed all of the major attractions there.

Thanks in advance!!

Angie · 04-11-2003

I'm hoping for the same since all we got to see last time was Lion King and the Safari and It's tough to be a bug. These were awesome and we want to see them again but we want to do it right and see it all

tinkerbell · 04-13-2003

lol I think I posted last year we just cant help it even though we have been several times ..we still get sooooooo very lost at AK .. I think we might hold the record for circling the tree of life :) even with Maps in hand .. we are totally lost and confused !!!

SilentRascal · 04-14-2003

When touring Animal Kingdom, be sure and keep in mind one thing: there are so few must-see attractions in this park that all of the best aspects of the park can be seen and done in just a few hours. If you go and you've seen Dinosaur, It's Tough to be a Bug, and Kilimanjaro Safaris, then you've seen the best parts of the park and can use the remainder of your time in one of the other three (more worthwhile) parks.

goofygal1975 · 04-14-2003

Don't forget to see the Festival of the Lion King...me and my son's *must see*!!! Also another must see show for us is Tarzan Rocks! We don't spend much time in Dino Land..although this next trip we may try to.

mickaholic4077 · 04-14-2003

I would put Tarzan in the can be missed category. It is TOO LOUD!!!! I don't understand why people equate shouting and screaming with musical talent.

MickeyMac · 04-14-2003

I love this park, and look at it differently.

Slow down and enjoy this park, especially with a two year old.

I'm sure he'd love the Boneyard - it's a giant playground, with an archeological 'dig' on the opposite side of the walkway.

Killamanjaro Safari is wonderful, and I do think Tarzan Rocks is a great show, more for the extreme sports (and extreme loincloth!) than for the musical talents.

Make sure you watch the African Drummers in Harambe - they are magnificent and your son may even be picked for the dancing demonstration!

Some view Rafiki's Planet Watch as a glorified petting zoo, but it's a magnificent place to catch characters, and little kids love being able to 'train' goats and feed the babies bottles of milk.

The aviary in Asia is a lot of fun, and a great learning experience for the kids - you can get pictoral cards to try to spot the birds. My kids love it, and we do it every time we go.

There are kids exploration stations around the park - make sure you look and stop. It's a lot of fun, and really neat to talk to the CM's.

BuzzLightyear · 04-14-2003

Thank you all !! This has been a great help !! I think we will get a lot more out of this visit to AK this year.

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	AK touring advice ? Was wondering if anyone would share their touring advice for Animal Kingdom. We'll be touring with our 2 year old and wanted to see as much as possible at this particular park, since last year we missed all of the major attractions there. Thanks in advance!! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 2 hours 28 minutes

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Angie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 413	I'm hoping for the same since all we got to see last time was Lion King and the Safari and It's tough to be a bug. These were awesome and we want to see them again but we want to do it right and see it all __________________ Angie

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	lol I think I posted last year we just cant help it even though we have been several times ..we still get sooooooo very lost at AK .. I think we might hold the record for circling the tree of life :) even with Maps in hand .. we are totally lost and confused !!! __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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SilentRascal Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 229	When touring Animal Kingdom, be sure and keep in mind one thing: there are so few must-see attractions in this park that all of the best aspects of the park can be seen and done in just a few hours. If you go and you've seen Dinosaur, It's Tough to be a Bug, and Kilimanjaro Safaris, then you've seen the best parts of the park and can use the remainder of your time in one of the other three (more worthwhile) parks. __________________ "Oh please. A pinky no more needs a ring than a neck needs a gold medallion." - Dr. Frasier Crane Resort Stays: Polynesian (2x), Wilderness Lodge (2x), Boardwalk Villas (1x), Caribbean Beach Resort (1x), Fort Wilderness Campground (1x), Offsite (1x)

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goofygal1975 Goofy For Disney Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,735	Don't forget to see the Festival of the Lion King...me and my son's must see!!! Also another must see show for us is Tarzan Rocks! We don't spend much time in Dino Land..although this next trip we may try to. __________________ goofygal1975.com see my disney pictures and trip reports, and Disney Cruise Info! ~~Heather~~ ~~A Dream is a wish your heart makes~~ All-Star Movies 12/02 All-Star Movies 2/03 All-Star Sports 10/02, 06/03 , 07/03,12/03(MVMCP 12/5/03) Pop Century 2/04, 5/05, 7/05 CBR 12/04, 5/05 Disney Wonder Cruise 5/15/05-5/19/05 WL 8/05 Many trips 2005-2006 ~~Engaged at Disney, CRT 8/19/06~~ Sept 2007 DisneyMoon Dec 2008 AKV May 2009 7 night Disney Cruise

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	I would put Tarzan in the can be missed category. It is TOO LOUD!!!! I don't understand why people equate shouting and screaming with musical talent.

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MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	I love this park, and look at it differently. Slow down and enjoy this park, especially with a two year old. I'm sure he'd love the Boneyard - it's a giant playground, with an archeological 'dig' on the opposite side of the walkway. Killamanjaro Safari is wonderful, and I do think Tarzan Rocks is a great show, more for the extreme sports (and extreme loincloth!) than for the musical talents. Make sure you watch the African Drummers in Harambe - they are magnificent and your son may even be picked for the dancing demonstration! Some view Rafiki's Planet Watch as a glorified petting zoo, but it's a magnificent place to catch characters, and little kids love being able to 'train' goats and feed the babies bottles of milk. The aviary in Asia is a lot of fun, and a great learning experience for the kids - you can get pictoral cards to try to spot the birds. My kids love it, and we do it every time we go. There are kids exploration stations around the park - make sure you look and stop. It's a lot of fun, and really neat to talk to the CM's. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	Thank you all !! This has been a great help !! I think we will get a lot more out of this visit to AK this year. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 106 days 2 hours 28 minutes

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