Tag: animal kingdom
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What’s New in the Rumor Mill for Walt Disney World?
When Pete asked my passion, the first thing I said was Downtown Disney, but stemming from that is a passion for the rumor mill. Disney always has something in the pipeline and I love to be among the first of the general public to know. The hard and time consuming part is sifting through the…
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Sundowner Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We went to a great party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World the other day. The Sundowner Celebration is being held only in the month of June at this theme park.
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Do’s and Don’ts when visiting a Disney theme park during the holidays!
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…
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Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World
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…
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DISer Claims Second Place In Third Expedition Everest Challenge
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.
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Second Annual Expedition Everest Challenge Washed Out
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…
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Expedition Everest Challenge: September 26, 2009
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. …