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caroline
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Status: offline |  Posted - 30 Sep 2004 : 21:48:28  
| | We love AK - we spent ages watching the gorillas - we find it a really good park to do at the beginning of our holiday as we're still on UK time ie waking up early and the park is not too large so can easily be done in a day. I'm not a big lover of "animals in cages" I can't bear Sea World, but find that AK really gives the impression at least, that the animals have more room to roam and an education made fun factor - I also love the rides there - especially Dinosaur, Kali river rapids and Primevil Whirl - Ooh nearly forgot bugs life and the parade which are also excellent. |
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Nostromo
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Status: offline | Posted - 01 Oct 2004 : 08:31:41
| I agree that AK is very good - if you like animals, which we do. It is most certainly NOT DULL. Going to AK simply to see the shows and rides is pointless because those are no more than window dressings in a park which is essentially a mini-Animal Sanctuary. Given the limitations of space (even with 500 acres), Disney have done a decent job of making the animals feel as comfortable as possible - even though I admit that it can never be the same as being out in the wild.
I'll never agree that AK can be done in less than a day becuse we like to spend time seeing the Animals. Some animal-lovers like to spend even longer at the petting zoos and such - I think Amirah once posted that her family reserves TWO days for AK. AK will certainly be on our agenda every time we go to Orlando in the future and we will keep a separate day for the park.  |
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orlandobabe
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Status: offline | Posted - 10 Oct 2004 : 04:14:00
| I do like AK-but also think they could do to add a bit more-not particularly another ride-I think they should add more of those at MK-but maybe another animal attraction of some sorts.
But then I think all of these parks should be constantly upgrading and adding to their attractions-just like we do with the villas-lol!
None of them should be just resting on their laurels. |
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chunkichik
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Status: offline | Posted - 28 Nov 2004 : 17:09:46
| | AK wasn't our favourite park either, my kids won't go on hardly any of the rides so its not that we're looking for 'thrills' personally I just felt that it didn't have any atmosphere and there wasn't enough to keep us there all day |
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Jules
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Status: offline | Posted - 28 Dec 2004 : 12:44:48
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We like Animal kingdom but never spend a full day there.
We arrive early and do the Safari, last time we had virtually no wait, this is my favourite part and if you go early you do see lots of animals. We then make our way back through the park fitting in the Lion King show, It's a bugs life and the dinosaur ride. Depending on the crowds we also like to visit the tigers and the gorillas. We do find that the park gets very humid by mid day, probably due to all the extra foliage around the walkways. I also think it is quite a difficult park to find your way around, I seem to end up taking a lot of wrong turns, but that's probably just me.
I don't particularly enjoy thrill rides so maybe that's why I like Animal Kingdom but I wouldn't want to spend the whole day there so I think hopper tickets or their new equivalent are a must.
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Lyn
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 Mar 2005 : 20:27:15
| | I agree with Julie by lunchtime the humidity really gets to me, but we love to go to see the animals which is what you should go for not the thrill rides, why do all the parks have to have them, not everyone likes thrill rides I certainly don't. My children however love thrill rides but do not expect them to be everywhere, they also go because they like the animals. |
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philgrove
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Status: offline | Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 11:42:19
| we love AK, yes its not so thrilling as the others but is a lot more calmer.
if you are there early you can get to see all the animals as its cooler for them,and you.
we love kali river rapids and again if you get there early you can get a couple of goes in before you hit big queues.
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heathercobbett
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Status: offline | Posted - 13 Apr 2005 : 17:47:02
| Sarah hit the nail on the head when she mentioned her sons ages;teenagers don't think it's cool.Whereas Johns children are just the right age for it.And then again as you become an adult
I got so soaked on the water ride last year that a Disney employee ran up and asked for their water back!
I also asked a Disney employee if some long thin animals had anorexia.I then got a long lecture about anorexia being confined to humans.Obviously,I was only joking,but slunk off!
We then went straight to MGM (where there are no water rides) and my dripping wet state got me some curious glances! |
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chrizzy100
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Status: offline | Posted - 13 Apr 2005 : 19:31:02
| We were thinking of going this time.....just me and hubby......we went when it first opened with the kids....but left early....I'm not sure if its going to be worth it or not...??
I spent years of my life helping out at a zoo.....so animals of alsort are of interest to me....but I'm begining to wonder if another trip to Silver Springs....may not be better for us....does anyone have 2 cents more to add to help make up my mind for me...... | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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CarolAnn
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Status: offline | Posted - 03 May 2005 : 17:31:58
| We went to AK on our visit in April this year! We had a video camera this time, so the safari was interesting, I think I even have some of it on film.  The dinosaur ride is always a favourite. I do understand that people see it as a come down almost from the other 3 parks, but I agree with comments that it is an easier stroll, with other things to offer. I do look at the river every year and wonder what they might put on that? It always looks so inviting  | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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redlobster
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Status: offline | Posted - 17 Jun 2005 : 22:53:13
| We came over last January with our Grandaughter. One of the days visit was to the AK, we arrived there not realising it closed at 5.00pm.
She loved it{She is 5}.
I found it very relaxing after the other parks..
We now live in Tampa, and I am having my Grandaughter for the whole of the UK summer hols, and she has specially asked to go back to the AK, I am counting the days.
Her best bit was finding the bones in the Dinasaur Park.
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Maz
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I love AK. My kids (16 and 13) love Tazaarn Rocks and Lion King. I love Dinosaur. We all like the Rapids but try to do last as you get v. wet. It is smaller than MK, Epoct and MGM but you can take your time and be relaxed, look in the shops etc |
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Mo Guest
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Status: offline | Posted - 09 Aug 2005 : 20:55:25
| We alway enjoy Disneys Animal Kingdom.
We've been several times now and only on our last visit did we come across the Conservation Station and Affection Section. It was really informative and educational for the kids - great stuff to tell all those people who think Disney is just thrills & rides.
Also AK is one of the hottest parks to visit as it has loads of lush vegetation which retains the heat.
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