Posted on Thursday, 29th December 2011 by Kathy Werling

I am fortunate that I can visit the Walt Disney World theme parks whenever the mood strikes me.  There are times when I try not to visit because I know the parks are going to be very crowded! This year, I did visit Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom during the holidays [...]

Tags: animal kingdom, cast member, disney world, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World resorts
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Posted on Monday, 14th March 2011 by Kathy Werling

When I first heard about it, I couldn’t wait to experience the Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  I used to live in Africa and never got the chance to go on a safari so I was excited for this new tour at Animal Kingdom. I had watched a video that [...]

Tags: animal kingdom, disney world, Kilimanjaro Safari, PhotoPass, Wild Africa Trek
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Posted on Wednesday, 16th June 2010 by Dave Parfitt

The Expedition Everest Challenge took place on Saturday, June 12.  DISboards member and W.I.S.H. (We’re Inspired to Stay Healthy) Racing Team Runner Becky Dougherty (DISboards username Lexxiefern) took second place in the individual women category.  Continue after the break for a full race report.

Tags: animal kingdom, Disney Endurance Series, race, RunDisney, running, WISH forum, WISH Racing Team
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Posted on Wednesday, 30th September 2009 by Dave Parfitt

Saturday, September 26, over 3,500 runners gathered en masse at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to take on the sold-out Expedition Everest Challenge.  Unfortunately, as the evening wore on the weather turned treacherous and race officials were required to shut down the course due to lightning.  Many competitors who started in the rain could not complete the [...]

Tags: animal kingdom, Disney Endurance Series, race, RunDisney, running
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Posted on Thursday, 20th August 2009 by Dave Parfitt

As fall approaches, Disney’s Endurance series of races gears up at the Walt Disney World Resort.  First up on Saturday, September 26, 2009 is the Expedition Everest Challenge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.  I was able to run the Inaugural event last year, and it was one of the most enjoyable races I have ever run.  [...]

Tags: 5K, animal kingdom, Expedition Everest, obstacle course, race, RunDisney, scavenger hunt
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Posted on Monday, 27th July 2009 by Kathy Werling

Disney is conducting a test in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.  They are currently testing having one central location to get your FASTPASS for attractions in Animal Kingdom.

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Posted on Tuesday, 14th April 2009 by Kathy Werling

UPDATE: 12/31/09-  1/2/2010 is the last day for Picnic in the Park.  It will now be a seasonal offering. Guests will be able to make their own picnic lunch from the Grab and Go area at Beastly Bazaar. UPDATE: 11/25/09 There have been several changes to the Picnic in the Park process. You will be able [...]

Tags: animal kingdom, Disney World, Picnic in the Park
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