Wed 15th June
Today we had another late start, as we were still tired!We had breakfast in our room on real plates and with a proper cup for my coffee!
Today’s plan was to visit the Animal Kingdom for the Wild Africa Trek which we were both looking forward to.
We were booked in at 1230 which was not really the best time due to the heat but it was what was available when we found our way onto the site using our VPN.
We checked in and signed the scary waiver forms (we were assured that we weren’t going to get eaten by crocodiles!) and were sent over to get our safety gear sorted.
Disney take the safety aspect seriously, we were weighed and fitted with harnesses, and all bags had to be stored in a locker.
We were given straps for glasses, phones/cameras and our water bottles and once everyone in the group was set up and we had confirmed we knew how to use our headsets we were ready to go.
We had 2 guides Patrick and Rachel (plus Lauren joined along the way and driver Mike) and we started off by walking from the entrance to Kilimanjaro safaris towards the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.
We walked a short amount of the trail with some commentary from our guides before we went off course and headed back stage.
Soon enough we arrived at the Hippopotamus area where we met one of the team who was going to feed the animals. We were all clipped onto safety rails and walked into the section. The hippos were ‘called’ and they slowly made their way over with some tasty snacks to tempt them.
We all got photos with the hippos and heard loads of facts (most of which I have sadly forgotten) before we were unclipped and on our way to the next section.
After a short walk we arrived at the rope bridges, as you would expect there was a lot of safety here too. We had to leave half a bridge between each person and were again clipped on, so as you can imagine this wasn’t a fast process (I think there were 10 of us).
We slowly made our way across, waving to the safari trucks and taking a few photos along the way.
We had 2 bridges to cross and the second one went over the crocodiles – I tried to get a photo but not sure I managed it.
Once we got to the other side of the bridges we had the opportunity to get more water and they also provided cooling towels which were very welcome as it was baking hot. Unfortunately, one member of the group wasn’t feeling well so Lauren (our extra guide for the ropes) took them and their partner back via a shortcut.
Now we were allowed to remove our harnesses and board our truck to go on our safari. It’s a different truck to the attraction and they take a slightly different route so we got some really good photos (the guides take some too along the way).
We then headed to the Boma for our ‘snack’.
We had hummus and pita, olives, plus cheese and prosciutto and an edible orchid on the top layer. Then chicken and aioli wraps, shrimp, fruit salad and a small granola bite. All accompanied by some POG juice which was very refreshing given the temperatures.
The food was really good, I don’t like olives but did try one to confirm (still don’t like them) and I’m not keen on shrimp but I gave them a try and they weren’t bad.
We were at the Boma for a little while and had some more photos whilst we ate and eventually we got back on the truck to complete our tour. I won’t give away any details but we did learn a little bit of Disney magic along the way.
We got off the truck and walked back to the lockers, where we were given photopass cards to claim our photos (which are included even if you don’t have memory maker).
Our tour cost us just over £280 (for 2 adults) which included a DVC discount, for that we got a 3 hour tour and the snacks included. We also received water bottles and cooling towels to keep after the tour.
I would highly recommend this tour, Rob and I both really enjoyed it and the only change I would make is to do it earlier in the day when it is cooler.
Once we were done we headed back to our room for a shower and rest have I mentioned it was very hot today?!
Tonight, we had dinner booked at Steakhouse 71, for the 3rd time we arrived on time and were seated way after our reservation time (30 mins late this time!) but luckily the food was good and made up for the wait and it wasn’t quite as late tonight!
I had filet mignon with wild mushroom sauce and Mac and Cheese which was excellent.
Rob had steak medallions with steak sauce also accompanied by Mac and Cheese.
We both had the chocolate cake for dessert despite the fact that I thought we could share. I was correct, we should have! Neither of us could finish our cake but I took mine with me in a box to eat later!
Despite having access to the Evening Magic Hours (or whatever they are called now) we were once again too lazy to return to the park.
Once we got to the other side of the bridges we had the opportunity to get more water and they also provided cooling towels which were very welcome as it was baking hot. Unfortunately, one member of the group wasn’t feeling well so Lauren (our extra guide for the ropes) took them and their partner back via a shortcut.
Now we were allowed to remove our harnesses and board our truck to go on our safari. It’s a different truck to the attraction and they take a slightly different route so we got some really good photos (the guides take some too along the way).
We then headed to the Boma for our ‘snack’.
We had hummus and pita, olives, plus cheese and prosciutto and an edible orchid on the top layer. Then chicken and aioli wraps, shrimp, fruit salad and a small granola bite. All accompanied by some POG juice which was very refreshing given the temperatures.
The food was really good, I don’t like olives but did try one to confirm (still don’t like them) and I’m not keen on shrimp but I gave them a try and they weren’t bad.
We were at the Boma for a little while and had some more photos whilst we ate and eventually we got back on the truck to complete our tour. I won’t give away any details but we did learn a little bit of Disney magic along the way.
We got off the truck and walked back to the lockers, where we were given photopass cards to claim our photos (which are included even if you don’t have memory maker).
Our tour cost us just over £280 (for 2 adults) which included a DVC discount, for that we got a 3 hour tour and the snacks included. We also received water bottles and cooling towels to keep after the tour.
I would highly recommend this tour, Rob and I both really enjoyed it and the only change I would make is to do it earlier in the day when it is cooler.
Once we were done we headed back to our room for a shower and rest have I mentioned it was very hot today?!
Tonight, we had dinner booked at Steakhouse 71, for the 3rd time we arrived on time and were seated way after our reservation time (30 mins late this time!) but luckily the food was good and made up for the wait and it wasn’t quite as late tonight!
I had filet mignon with wild mushroom sauce and Mac and Cheese which was excellent.
Rob had steak medallions with steak sauce also accompanied by Mac and Cheese.
We both had the chocolate cake for dessert despite the fact that I thought we could share. I was correct, we should have! Neither of us could finish our cake but I took mine with me in a box to eat later!
Despite having access to the Evening Magic Hours (or whatever they are called now) we were once again too lazy to return to the park.
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