Lets See Some Animals - Day 3!

Our third day was spent at Animal Kingdom.  If there is any advice I can give about coming here, it's walk as fast as you can to Kilimanjaro Safari's or Kali River Rapids to get on one and get a fast pass for the other. 

We hopped on Kali River Rapids first and it wasn't cold...it was FREEZING.  You can't take your shoes (or shirt for the boys) until you get on.  But then they have this area in the middle of the rafts covered with a heavy cover to stow your belongings and hope they stay dry.  If anyone knows me, they know it takes me 20 minutes to get into a pool below 85 degrees.  So getting on this ride at 9:30 in the morning was a labor of love for my family.  There is no amount of shifting or leaning in the boat that can get you to avoid the inevitable.  After getting through the first round.  My husband and youngest son decided they were done.  I was already soaked, and my other two wanted to go again so we did.  The line was so low at this time we were able to stay on the boat. 
We had another amazing day here.  Our son Jason is a huge animal fan.  He has an amazing memory and knows where they live, what they eat, what their scientific names are for the male and females.  He just has a passion for it.  This combined with adrenaline rushing rides make this a favorite park for him.  The Kilimanjaro Safari is a must see for anyone at the park.  For other thrill seekers, check out the Dinosaur ride (very loud, dark and bumpy)  and Expedition Everest.  This roller coaster takes you through the mountain looking for the mysterious Yeti.  At one point you are looking up into the sky where the tracks come to an end because the Yeti has tore them apart.  At this point you travel backwards down the mountain.  Very fun, but made me a little motion sick. 

We saw a smaller version of the live production of the Lion King.  A great show and also a good rest period.  Another great time to rest and let the kids run loose, is the Boneyard.  This is an enclosed area where the kids can climb and check out the remains of different dinosaurs.  Parents can sit down while their kids take a moment to explore and play. 
This park closes earlier. Probably to be respectful of the live animals and give them their 'quiet time'.  If you have more than a few days to spend at Disney World, you don't want to miss this park.