Dining at Walt Disney World is a destination in and of itself! There are literally dozens of full service restaurants to choose from, and you’re sure to find a few family favorites! Here are seven facts and secrets about the table service restaurants at Walt Disney World! 7. Dining Plan The standard Disney Dining Plan and the Deluxe Dining Plan ...
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Top Ten Mind Blowing Facts/Experiences At Kilimanjaro Safaris
Way in the back of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is an attraction like no other. On Kilimanjaro Safari, guests can experience a one of a kind “two week safari” into the African savannah. Unlike the Jungle Cruise over in Magic Kingdom, Kilimanjaro Safari has live animals! 34 different species of animals! Read below for more amazing facts about Kilimanjaro Safaris! 10. ...
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Disney Springs is primarily a shopping and dining destination within Walt Disney World resort. The area has gone by many names over the years since it first opened in 1975, most recently it was called Downtown Disney. In 2016, the re-theming and additions to the shopping complex were largely completed. The newly coined Disney Springs is themed after a fictional ...
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A lot has changed at Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney. Some restaurants and stores left, with new ones coming in. And don’t forget about the whole new section, with beautiful architecture styled after the Mediterranean! With so much happening, guests really need some help when visiting Disney Springs. That’s where I come in, with 10 helpful dos and ...
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1. Forget Their Camera on Kilimanjaro Safaris This is truly a spectacular attraction. Every safari is different. You will never have the same experience: the drivers are different, the animals will not be in the same location, and they may behave differently. Make sure you capture this once in a lifetime experience. You will be so sad that you missed ...
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2. Not Apply Sunscreen Yeah, there are a lot of trees at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But for the love of all that is good, wear sunscreen! You will still get burnt in this park. In fact, this is the park where I usually get sunburned, because I too fall into that “it’s shady here” trap! And while you’re at it, ...
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3. Not Explore the Park This park was designed for exploring! There are little trails all over Discovery Island with animals to see, like anteaters and parrots. And don’t forget about Pangani Forest Trail and Maharaja Jungle Trek. That’s where you’ll see gorillas (Pangani) and tigers (Maharaja) and many other animals! These are both walk through attractions so you can ...
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4. Eat “Regular” Food Pizzafari serves pizza. Restaurantosaurus serves burgers. Try something a little more adventurous at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Explore new tastes with Flame Tree Barbecue, Yak & Yeti, or Harambe Market. You can find standard pizza and burgers at any park, but you’ll find these unique restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
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5. Not Prepared for Kali River Rapids I once rode Kali with a jovial man who wore white shorts and claimed to “never get wet.” Needless to say, he went over the waterfall backwards, so he was the one who got the full brunt of the water. He was completely drenched! To top it off, he had star spangled boxers ...
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6. Not See a Show Confession time, I didn’t see Festival of the Lion King until last year. I regret not seeing it now, because I love it! Festival of the Lion King is one of the highlights of my Disney vacations. You are totally missing out if you don’t experience at least one of the shows in Disney’s Animal ...
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