Tag: Kilimanjaro Safari
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Painted Dogs and Hyenas Join the Kilimanjaro Safari
Posted onAs promised at the D23 Expo in August, two new species have joined the Kilimanjaro Safari ride in Animal Kingdom: Hyenas and Painted Dogs. Both share the same space on the savannah.
Cheetah on the Kilimanjaro Safari
Posted onIf you enjoy photographing the animals in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you owe it to yourself to plan on riding Kilimanjaro Safari more than once and at different times of the day during your Walt Disney World visit. One can never predict when the perfect photo opportunity will arise. It was late morning when I last … Continue reading "Cheetah on the Kilimanjaro Safari"
Disney Social Media Cover Photos
Posted onI am still an old photographer when it comes to the new age of Social Media. I often forget when I am photographing at Walt Disney World or some other fun destination to take pictures with the various cover images in mind. On my last trip, I made it a point to find locations or … Continue reading "Disney Social Media Cover Photos"
Photographing around Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onI 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"
Disney Pic of the Week: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onI 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"
An African Day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onI 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"
Okapi Baby Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onOn June 21, a new okapi calf was born in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The female calf has been named Nafuna, an African name meaning "delivered feet first."
Kilimanjaro Safari Changes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onBeginning 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"
Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part II
Posted onWhen 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"
