Today we had early morning breakfast reservations at Tusker House at Animal Kingdom. We got up really early and drove the car to the park instead of taking the bus. We parked the car and got out just as the parking lot tram was pulling up. As we got on the tram, a squirrel jumped out of the garbage can and ran across the parking lot right in front of us. Remember this squirrel. His story will come later.
We headed into the mostly empty park, went past the empty turnstills and into the park. It was quiet and nice and was a good chance to really look around as we walked to the restaurant.
We stopped to take some pictures and enjoy some of the little things you rush by during regular park hours.
It was strange walking across the bridge alone, but gave this great photo op. Little Sasha pushing Leeza all alone in the Animal Kingdom park.
Come on Mom, the whole park awaits us. Hurry up! And off they go.
The tree of life is in the background. The park photographers are nice to have when you want the whole family in the picture.
Almost time to see the Disney gang. This is a stock photo, they never posed like this for us.
Here we are showing our ferrocious side. Growl!
Hey Look, Stitch popped up through the asphalt!
When we finally got to the restaurant, there was a line waiting to check in so the girls took advantage and explored the area.
Donald Duck was there to greet us. How many pictures of Donald does this make now??
The person who seats you at your table is called your adventure guide. This guy was ours. He was really nice so we asked if he would take a photo with us. He said no one ever asks and it would make his day.
The first one to come to our table was Mickey in his safari gear.
One of the few times we saw Daisey Duck. Love her eye lashes.
Pluto was very tall.
The breakfast buffet was good and the characters were fun. Then it was off to the park which was now open.
The first ride was the safari ride. The girls had a good time although it was a little bumpy at times
Lots of smiles and all had a good time.
We were really close to these guys, but they didn't care. It was breakfast time.
After the safari tour, we went on the walking path to see the gorillas. As we left that area, we came across this gorillas from Tarzan(I can't remember her name). No one was there so the girls got to hug and play around a bit.
I never knew Leeza could lean that far! After this, we went and saw the bird show. I liked it. The girls liked some of it, but it was a lot of talking about birds for them.
On our way inside the tree of life to see, It's tough to be a bug.
All of these animals are carved into the tree. We finally got into the theater and got our glasses and the show started. I had explained it to the girls, but as soon as it started, Leeza started saying- I want to get out of here! She ended up on my lap for the whole show. I don't think she saw much. When the spiders dropped from the ceiling and the bug can sprayed out at the audience, I thought she was going to claw her through me. She was not having fun. "I do not want to do that again" was heard many many times after the show was finished.
We went over to the last ride we would do. They were much happier back at the kiddie type rides.
It was hot and we were getting tired, but not too tired to have a little fun still.
They liked this ride since they could ride up front and mom had to sit in back. We then played a couple of the carnival games there. Sasha was amazing. It was throwing the ball and they had to land in the special colored cups. She got 2 balls in 2 prize cups so the girls won flying bats(one blue and one red) and 2 dragons. Pretty good considering normally you never win anything at these games.
Now for the squirrel finale. As we were leaving the park, having had our special breakfast, lots of fun rides, a BBQ lunch and seeing lots of unique animals, I asked the girls what was their favorite part of the day. They both immediately answered without any hesitation- THE SQUIRREL. It took me a minute to remember the squirrel running past us in the parking lot. I asked them if that was what they were talking about and they said yes Mommy, the squirrel we saw this morning. So all the special things we had done that day did not quite measure up to the squirrel. Kids- you never know what they are going to remember, but I will always remember the squirrel as one of my favorite WDW memories.
Later that night, we went to the marshmallow roast at the hotel. The girls got to roast their own marshmallows. They had a great time. And it was free. Something free at WDW-amazing.
We ate quite a few marshmallows on the beach that night and then went swimming in the main pool. By now, they were swimming all over by themselves(with life jackets on). They went on the big slide so many times I lost count. No squirrel was seen at the pool.
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