The Knights Storm the Castle - Day 2

[kakn7294]

Cast:
Me, DH - Phil, DD13 - Stephanie (also an Intercotee - Pixiepower330), and DD8 - Megan

Extras:
dolphinmickey9170 and family - Kristen, Ben, Katy, and Keara
CaptainJessicaSparrow - Jessica

Today we wake up refreshed and feeling better. Megan has no stomach complaints - we think it was all travel related, not to mention the popcorn, grape juice, and heat. We're off to AK and awaiting the arrival of Kristen and Ben. Immediately after entering the park, we headed over to Asia and got FP for EE. We decided to head straight from here to the Safari but stopped at the Kid's Discovery location in Asia where Megan and Stephanie were each given a coupon for free Vitamin Water from . We decided to save those for later and headed for the Safari. While there, Kristen called to say they were in the park and on the Pagani trail. They had FPs for the Safari so we figured we should finish about the same time and agreed to meet at the exit of the ride. We had a great Safari, saw lots of great animals - the baby giraffe was right next to the road, the lioness was awake and watchful, the elephant family was out and on the move, and one of the rhinos was also right next to the road. And fortunately, we were able to save that poor baby elephant from the poachers so he could be reunited with his mom. After such an eventful trip, we met up with Kristen and family and headed to Pizzafari for lunch. After lunch, it was time for our FPs for EE. Megan, Ben, Katy, and Keara didn't ride so our 4 FPs worked out for me, Phil, Steph, and Kristen. After battling the Yeti, we moved on to Dinoland where Megan was finally tall enough for PW. While Kristen and Katy took my girls on PW, which Megan's not sure she liked, the rest of us trekked over to DINOSAUR to get FP's. When the girls were done though, Kristen's party decided they were all tired from an early morning wake up for their flight so we parted ways for them to get some much needed rest. We rode DINOSAUR without them then went to see Nemo. After, we headed over to Camp Minnie-Mickey where we watched FotLK (wonderful as always), Pocohontas (I'll miss this one), and saw Donald, Mickey, Goofy, and Minnie. We had a delicious dinner at Flame Tree but the entertainment there was a bit flighty. On our way out, we decided to stop by the old boat dock which is now the spot for character greetings with Pooh and friends. Too our delight, the place was nearly deserted but Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger were all there! As we were leaving, Pooh was taking a honey break and Megan got to escort him there. At this point, it was time for AK to close so we decided to head over to MK for a bit, riding the ferry from the TTC. We rode JC in the dark - I still prefer it during the day - and hit a few other attractions before calling it a night. I was supposed to deliver the bottled water and diapers to Kristen at VWL but after talking to her on the phone, we agreed to do it first thing in the am. Tomorrow - Epcot and our first of 3 mini-meets!

[DisneyWhirled]

Another great day. Love your title, BTW!!

[kakn7294]

Another great day. Love your title, BTW!!

Thanks! I tried to think of something clever and this just came to me.

[Lizzie]

Another great day. Good to see your daughter wasn't sick.

[MississippiDisneyFreak]

Thanks for the report

[Bethis26fan]

Thanks for sharing it sounds like another nice day.

[RedSoxFan]

A nice day and more great pictures.

[dolphinmickey9170]

That first day always gets me, the heat, the lack of sleep, the excitement....I just crash like a test dummy!

I love the pictures. We missed going to FoTLK with you. That is one of our faves!

[ChipnDaleGal]

What a relief that Megan woke up feeling okay. Sounds like a wonderful day at the Animal Kingdom, thank you for sharing it with us.

[laward32]

Sounds like a great day. Thanks for sharing your trip and pics.

[tinkerbell04]

Sounds like another great day! Your pictures are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[DisneyorBust]

I was glad to read that Megan's illness was only temporary. Especially with the great day you all had in AK. What a way to end your evening, in MK. Is there a better park to be in at night? Thanks for sharing Kathy.

[MommyDisneyFanatic]

im jealous wish i was there i love the pics

[pdrlkr]

Thanks for the report!

[faline]

Very fun day! Great character interaction!

[DizNee143]

i am sooo glad to hear that megan is ok..and just like i thought..sounds like a great first full day..

[SBETigg]

Fun day at the AK! Some great character time, a good safari, and wow you got some fabulous pictures!

[indytraveler]

More great pictures. Park hopping at its finest. Finish off a day at the MK. priceless

[wilshade]

Glad you had such a good time at the AK!

I think AK is one of the best places to meet the characters. The kiosks for Mickey and the gang are shaded under the trees and makes the line much more bearable (sorry Baloo!). Speaking of . . . I love being at the entrance to AK in the morning when Baloo is there. It's just not a party unless that big ol' bear is around.

Thanks again for the story and the pics!

[iheartmickey]

Sounds like a great day!! I love the pictures.