Animal Kingdom

After we checked out of our house, we headed over to the Animal Kingdom. Our house was only 5 minutes away from all of the parks. We took a really cool safari ride in a jeep like vehicle. We saw elephants, hippos, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, etc. It was pretty cool, because you could see all of the animals.

There weren't a lot of rides at the Animal Kingdom. Parker, Alix, Matt & Brad rode the Dinosaur ride. You had to be 40 inches to ride, so Kyle & I took Aiden & Harper to see Pooh, Eyeore, & Tigger. Matt said the ride was really cool. It was Parker's first real roller coaster. She told him, "That was kind of like scary." He said there were girls there older than her that were crying when they got off. She made him proud!

We watched the parade and watched another 3D show. Disney has the best 3D shows. By far, the best one at any of the parks was the one at Animal Kingdom. It was, It's Tough to Be a Bug. Based on the Bug's Life movie. It was great. Not only did Harper have my hand covering her eyes, but she reached for my entire arm. She had her head burried into my elbow! After that show, we headed to the airport. We landed in Ohio to 35 degree weather and frost on the windows!

Baloo, from the Jungle Book and Parker.

Parker & Pocahontas

Jiminy Cricket.

Rafiki, from the Lion King & Parker.

The Tree of Life. The Animal Kingdom's symbol.

Harper was punching Pooh!

Eyeore looked so sad!

Harper loved their noses!

Tigger, Mommy & Harper.

Goofy, Pluto, & the girls.

Mikey during the parade.

Here's a picture Kyle took of the elephant. My camera was crap when it came to taking long distance photos.
All in all, it was a VERY VERY fun vacation. Mixed with a bit of stress. A lot of walking. A lot of whining. And many memories. We plan on going back again when Harper can remember it!