It's A Jungle Out There!

Animal Kingdom-- it's  a jungle!

Guess who we saw on the way in . . .

the wisest mandrill ever -- Rafikii!!

When we've visited Animal Kingdom

other years, the place has been a zoo and 

super crowded!

My planning evidently paid off as it wasn't so crowded 

and,

 in fact, we were the first in line to see a couple of our

favorite characters!  

We saw Dug and Russell (remember them from the movie Up?)

And, honestly, I don't know who was more thrilled to

see Pocahontas . . . Maddy or Connor? :)

Oh my word, 

she was stunningly beautiful!

Connor may or may not have asked for her number!

Oh yes, rides -- we did go on a few rides too!

The safari ride was wonderful -- elephants

and giraffes were so close to our jeep!

The Kali River Rapids is a fun ride -- 

someone in our group took the brunt of the water -- totally by accident 

as there is no way to predict who will get soaked!

Thanks Connor -- 

glad it was you and not me!  :)

Mr. Tennis, Connor and Maddy opted to search for the Yeti and ride

Expedition Everest!

Yes, I chickened out of that one and based on the

 screams I heard, I'm so glad I did!

Connor was such a good sport

getting in character photos with Maddy!

What a blast!