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Pinkocto · 02-05-2013, 07:53 PM

Great update, beautiful pictures

Very nice goody counter at AKV. The room looks very nice.

rentayenta · 02-05-2013, 09:45 PM

Nice update.

I think the giraffes are my very favorite. They're so beautiful to me.

Where did you go next?

TruBlu · 02-05-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rentayenta

Nice update.

I think the giraffes are my very favorite. They're so beautiful to me.

Those are actually "zebras".

And I agree! I think my favorite thing was seeing them sitting on the ground at night.

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lulubelle · 02-06-2013, 12:22 AM

Loving the TR Alison. You are such a good storyteller.

We have yet to make a RD. It's too dang early for us westcoasters!

And your prime rib was beautiful, I would love a nice rare slice.

ACDSNY · 02-06-2013, 12:38 AM

I think you have a new illness called animal dyslexia.

I love your pics, especially the big kitty cats.

PrincessInOz · 02-06-2013, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by franandaj

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We came upon the giraffe next (funny thing is, I typed “zebra” first and had to go back and correct it!)

Love your "zebra" pictures!!!

Which reminds me.....zebra domes??

focusondisney · 02-06-2013, 09:58 AM

Hi Fran! Just went back & got caught up. Love the pictures of your Kidani room. I don't really have any interest in staying at AKL, so it's nice to see what the room looks like from you. Can't wait to see Bay Lake Towers. I'm thinking of trying for a theme park view room at CR in Dec. I love the thought of not needing a bus after a late MK night.

I'm glad you're having a good vacation. You really deserve it!!

podsnel · 02-06-2013, 04:01 PM

I think that animal you were asking about was a baby bongo. So happy they have more of them! The bongo is my favorite animal on the safari- but don't always see them. I have some pics from a loooong time ago, on the sunrise safari- DISmoms 1!

Second one is blurry, but still- such a striking animal!

On another note, your dinner looked amazing! Including the potatoes baked in their jackets!

Totally cracking up ovr you bringing the roast to see the Titanic!

rentayenta · 02-06-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TruBlu

Those are actually "zebras".

And I agree! I think my favorite thing was seeing them sitting on the ground at night.

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I love that too. One night we had four of them outside across from our balcony just sitting there. They were so close we could smell them.

dolphingirl47 · 02-06-2013, 04:11 PM

I loved all the animal pictures. What a shame about the full memory card, but at least that gave you an excuse to do the safari again.

Corinna

franandaj · 02-06-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dgbg100106

The pictures are beautiful and the animals are so wonderful.

I am so glad you went back and enjoyed the afternoon.

Well, the afternoon did not turn out to be so enjoyable, but we'll get to that later.

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Originally Posted by TruBlu

I was going to ask you what you thought of that.
I am glad they took it out, too! BUT, I wish they'd drop the acting all together. It seems like they tried to keep some of it, but drop most of it. We still "got off the track" and had to "find our way back" by driving thru the water and over the bridge that might not hold us. It was very strange and forced, but our driver did a decent job pulling it off.

I could have used without that whole bridge going out thing too! Our first safari driver was more humourous than our second. He was more like a Jungle Cruise skipper than safari guide. Did they try to pull that whole "two week safari" on you too?

franandaj · 02-06-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkocto

Great update, beautiful pictures

Very nice goody counter at AKV. The room looks very nice.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by rentayenta

Nice update.

I think the giraffes are my very favorite. They're so beautiful to me.

Where did you go next?

You will see....

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Originally Posted by TruBlu

Those are actually "zebras".

And I agree! I think my favorite thing was seeing them sitting on the ground at night.

Sent from Tracey's iPhone using DISBoards

They were very cool!

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Originally Posted by lulubelle

Loving the TR Alison. You are such a good storyteller.

We have yet to make a RD. It's too dang early for us westcoasters!

And your prime rib was beautiful, I would love a nice rare slice.

Thank you very much! I can't believe we adjusted to the time! I think the rare is winning out, except for the DHs!

rentayenta · 02-06-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by franandaj

You will see....

Ooooo suspense.....

Just pimpin' http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3060546

franandaj · 02-06-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ACDSNY

I think you have a new illness called animal dyslexia.

I love your pics, especially the big kitty cats.

I have even more coming, but they might have to wait until we get home!

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Originally Posted by PrincessInOz

Love your "zebra" pictures!!!

Which reminds me.....zebra domes??

Those are coming too!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by focusondisney

Hi Fran! Just went back & got caught up. Love the pictures of your Kidani room. I don't really have any interest in staying at AKL, so it's nice to see what the room looks like from you. Can't wait to see Bay Lake Towers. I'm thinking of trying for a theme park view room at CR in Dec. I love the thought of not needing a bus after a late MK night.

I'm glad you're having a good vacation. You really deserve it!!

Thanks for joining in Focus!

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Originally Posted by podsnel

I think that animal you were asking about was a baby bongo. So happy they have more of them! The bongo is my favorite animal on the safari- but don't always see them. I have some pics from a loooong time ago, on the sunrise safari- DISmoms 1!

Second one is blurry, but still- such a striking animal!

On another note, your dinner looked amazing! Including the potatoes baked in their jackets!

Totally cracking up ovr you bringing the roast to see the Titanic!

You know, you're right! Now I remember them saying on the safari about the Baby Bongo!

Thanks! That is one thing I love about the Villas is being able to cook us home cooked meals in our room. I'm sure you can relate that comforts of home keep "particular" family members happy. One thing for Fran is not having to go out every night, so it's good I can make us something with a taste of home to keep her happy too.

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Originally Posted by rentayenta

I love that too. One night we had four of them outside across from our balcony just sitting there. They were so close we could smell them.

On the nighttime safari we saw all kinds of animals that were really cool. I can't wait to get to that point in the trip and tell you all about it!

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Originally Posted by dolphingirl47

I loved all the animal pictures. What a shame about the full memory card, but at least that gave you an excuse to do the safari again.

Corinna

We probably would have made the excuse again anyways, but it worked out. She also ordered a new card. Back when we got the camera in 2001 2 GB was cutting edge. Now on my point and shoot I have a 32GB memory card. 2GB goes nowhere with a DSLR!

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Originally Posted by rentayenta

Ooooo suspense.....

Just pimpin' http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3060546

Joined in, yes....suspense!

franandaj · 02-06-2013, 09:34 PM

So after we finished our safari, we decided to head across the pathway. On the way Fran stopped to take some pictures of the detail carvings on the Tree of Life.

We were headed to

OK Folks, at this point I am signing off from the WDW coverage....consider me heading back to real life and now I have to contend with day to day issues and will be able to update my TR much in the same manner as those of you who are in the process of writing TRs! (Meaning updates more intermittent because we have to do things like feed the cats, take out the trash, deal with whatever our paycheck earning jobs are, etc!

) We now return you to your regular programming.

02-05-2013, 07:53 PM	#346
Pinkocto In love with all things Disney. Happily joined DVC 01/11. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 4,184	Great update, beautiful pictures Very nice goody counter at AKV. The room looks very nice. __________________ -Pam First Trip - BC '89, CSR '98, Pop '07, Music '08, AKL CL 1/11, SSR 12/11, 5N Dream Cruise & AKV 3/12, AKV CL 9/12 , OKW 12/12, 4N Wonder Cruise 1/13, 7N Fantasy Cruise & AKV CL 3/13

02-05-2013, 09:45 PM	#347
rentayenta Authentic Feelin' itchy I hear an infant cry and it's letdown city I would kiss their little chinchilla lips off! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 20,941	Nice update. I think the giraffes are my very favorite. They're so beautiful to me. Where did you go next? __________________ me DH DD16 DD14 DS11 Riley Guinness Our numbers are 1, 5, 17, 33, and 1901. A very magical day at Disney trip report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3096743 A rabbi, a priest, and a pastor board the Wonder: a Disney Cruise pre-trip reporthttp://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3060546 Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: a DVC trip report http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3003243 Strike yer colors, you brazen wench! No need to expose yer superstructure! Nov 27-30! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2839173

02-06-2013, 12:22 AM	#349
lulubelle I am Miss Klutz Woman We could seriously have a Pirate Party in there! As far as pants go, we were not allowed to wear them Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rancho Belago, CA Posts: 5,102	Loving the TR Alison. You are such a good storyteller. We have yet to make a RD. It's too dang early for us westcoasters! And your prime rib was beautiful, I would love a nice rare slice. __________________ DH~You will forever be in my heart

02-06-2013, 12:38 AM	#350
ACDSNY ACDSNY Boo Boo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 8,059	I think you have a new illness called animal dyslexia. I love your pics, especially the big kitty cats. __________________ Disneyland - Too many to count! Last DL trip: May 2013 WDW - Nov 2011, Nov 2009, May 2007, Oct 2006, July 2006, Oct 2005, Oct 2003, Oct 2000 DCL - Mar 2012 Wonder MR, Nov 2011 Dream B2B, Jan 2011 Wonder Panama Canal, Nov 2009 Wonder Princess - Pacific Coast May 2006, Alaska Sep 2004, Mar 1999 Australia/New Zealand Big Island - May 2013 Kauai - Jan & Dec 2012, Feb 2010, Oct 2008 Maui - Jan & Nov 2012 Oahu Aulani - Jan & Dec 2012

02-06-2013, 09:58 AM	#352
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02-06-2013, 04:01 PM	#353
podsnel just skippin' around, amusing myself... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 6,059	I think that animal you were asking about was a baby bongo. So happy they have more of them! The bongo is my favorite animal on the safari- but don't always see them. I have some pics from a loooong time ago, on the sunrise safari- DISmoms 1! Second one is blurry, but still- such a striking animal! On another note, your dinner looked amazing! Including the potatoes baked in their jackets! Totally cracking up ovr you bringing the roast to see the Titanic! __________________ DISMOMS #2! 05/10 SSR Girlie TR 06/08 HHI TR, 7/08 DCL TR 11/1/08 DISMOMS TR 5/09 VB & OKW 9/09 TR 11/09 TR 9/10 AKV CL TR DCL 10/10 TR SSR 4/11 DISmoms3 5/11 RCI EOS 8/11 BCV 11/11 DISmoms 4 5/2012 HAWAII 8/12 VWL & Dream 3/13

02-06-2013, 04:11 PM	#355
dolphingirl47 I will post my goodies once I am back I have always been too worried to use the pillowcase Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 24,417	I loved all the animal pictures. What a shame about the full memory card, but at least that gave you an excuse to do the safari again. Corinna __________________ Two Trips to Paradise Staying at Mouse House Central Cheating on the Mouse Boats Of Mice, Dolphins and Other Wildlife Sun, Sea, Sand and Camels Magical Mystery Tour Transatlantic Adventures East Meets West Pirates, Princesses and Pumpkins Taking Stitch to Hawaii and NOT Leaving Him There Christmas Has Come Early

02-06-2013, 09:34 PM	#360
franandaj Saxy Boo Boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA, VWL, BCV, SSR & VGC Posts: 18,036	So after we finished our safari, we decided to head across the pathway. On the way Fran stopped to take some pictures of the detail carvings on the Tree of Life. We were headed to OK Folks, at this point I am signing off from the WDW coverage....consider me heading back to real life and now I have to contend with day to day issues and will be able to update my TR much in the same manner as those of you who are in the process of writing TRs! (Meaning updates more intermittent because we have to do things like feed the cats, take out the trash, deal with whatever our paycheck earning jobs are, etc! ) We now return you to your regular programming. __________________ Alison ~~~~ We need a little Magic... \| TR - Pinch me... \| Destination D-75 TR \|It'll be a WONDER ... \| Cheating on Mickey w/ Harry, PTR \| D23 D40 WDW in Detail \| DCA F&W Review \| Jan 2010 DR Visits 2013: VWL, BCV, DCL, AKL, BLT, VGC, 2012: VGC, DCL, 2011: VGC, BLT, OKW 2010: THV, AKV, VGC, 2009: BWV 2008: SSR, 2007: AKL & GF, 2001: AKL, BC & DCL 1997: DXL & WL 1993: GF, DL Too many to count since 1973!

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