Monday, March 04, 2024

Day 1,451, Quasi-Quarantine: Lions, Tigers, Giraffes, And Hairy Basketballs -- Oh My!

 

While each Disney World park has its own personality and vibe, perhaps Animal Kingdom is my favorite (despite a recent hard run at the title by Hollywood Studios). 

One of the reasons is Kilimanjaro Safaris, which offers a memorable experience of an African savanna, replete with rhinoceroses (rhinoceri?), giraffes, okapis ... and lions.


This year's visit was highlighted by a private Up Close with Rhinos Tour, where we got to visit -- and pet! -- one of the baby rhinos who lives there. Oddly, this creature felt like a hairy basketball up close.


Of course, the presence of Expedition Everest -- Legend of the Forbidden Mountain will always be my favorite part of this park. We've had so many memorable moments enjoying this ride that it almost makes me cry every time we ride it.

You betcha, Yeti.

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