Tag: Kilimanjaro Safari

Photographing around Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I see a lot people when they first walk up to the Tree of Life after crossing the bridge just take a photo or look at the tree for a bit then walk off to either side around Discovery Island. I suggest to many of my friends and family, to take the short trail down … Continue reading "Photographing around Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have often heard the story about Walt Disney wanting to use real animals for the Jungle Cruise until someone told him the animals would not be where he wanted them. He quickly switched to Audio-Animatronic animals and the rest, as they say, is history. Still, I think Walt would have approved of the Kilimanjaro … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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An African Day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I spent a most of a day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Africa on my last trip. Thought I would share a few photos with you. Notice the camera data which will tell you how I was able to photograph them. Ask any questions in the comments. First stop was the Kilimanjaro Safari. The attraction has … Continue reading "An African Day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Kilimanjaro Safari Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Beginning this spring, Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will undergo some wild changes, aimed at giving guests the opportunity to see more of their favorite animals, specifically zebras, during the 20-minute open-air ride. Though zebras have long been part of Kilimanjaro Safaris, they are often overlooked because of their location on the … Continue reading "Kilimanjaro Safari Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part II

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When I left you last week, I was still wearing the safety vest (see below). After visiting with the sunbathing Nile Crocodiles, my Wild Africa Trek group headed overland until we were across from the place where the Safari jeeps first enter the savannah part of the Harambe Reserve. For those who have been on … Continue reading "Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part II"
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Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part I

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last year Jeanine Yamanaka did a detailed review of the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I am not going to duplicate her excellent review here and will concentrate on telling you what I felt of it from a photographer’s point of view. Initially when this tour was announced Disney said nothing could be … Continue reading "Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part I"
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August Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
In August we’re going to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where we’ll jump aboard a Kilimanjaro Safari jeep for an exciting ride out on the Harambe Reserve. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the photo to download the calendar you want. When printing CD Jewel Case … Continue reading "August Disney World Calendar"
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April Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
April seems like a good month to spend with a few cheetahs. These beauties can usually be seen lounging around on the Harambe Reserve. Hop on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom to catch a glimpse of these magnificent cats. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). … Continue reading "April Disney World Calendar"
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Galloping Giraffe

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have given tips in the past for photographing on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. One tip I forgot to mention was to be ready for anything. The animals appear seemingly from out of nowhere at times. On my last safari, the jeep came around the bend onto to the savanna just as … Continue reading "Galloping Giraffe"
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