More than a day at AK?

[wishiniwasthere]

I love all the parks so I won't get into this one or that one being better than the others. To me, each has it's own unique thing, and I'm glad they do, or what would be the sense of visiting more than one park? Anyway, we love AK. Our problem is, we go in September and they close so early. It is very difficult to do everything we like, KS, EE, Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl, Tough to be a bug, and all the great shows, and pretty much everything else along with the parade in the short time they are open. People used to tell us that AK was nothing more than a zoo, and here in St. Louis, we have one of the best zoos in the country, so I was very hesitant to ever go there. One trip and we fell in love with it, and definitely a unique and different experience than some of the other parks.

[ThanxForNoticin]

I'm friends with Al Gore.

Great answer!!!

[Rhetoric2000]

The AK is not about Everest or Dinosaur. For the 1/2 day people, it's all about running to EE for a Fastpass. To truly enjoy the Animal Kingdom, you've got to take your time and explore the Oasis. You've got to walk the many hidden paths around the tree of life. You've got to go on the safari in the morning and then return in the late afternoon to see the differences. You've got to stop and talk to the CM's on the Pangani Forest Trail. You've got to have lunch at the Flametree BBQ and sit out back by the water. You've got to get a Safari Amber beer at the Dawa bar in Harambe. You've got to see the parade (best parade in all of Disney World)!

I could go on and on. But let me finish with this... I'd much rather spend my time walking the Maharajah Jungle Trek than I would standing in line at Fantasyland for 2 hours to watch my kids ride something (Dumbo) that they could ride at any roadside carnival in the country.

Love this post. Just pretty much describes my days at AK perfectly.

Only without the parade. I don't like parades :partypooper: . A second safari Amber at the Dawa will do just fine.

[readytogo2]

I'm friends with Al Gore.

that was good

[Villains0501]

We always spend like half a day at AK, even when we stay for the average 7-night, 8-day trip! There just isn't much to do. In fact, before Everest saved the Park, we just went out of principle!

[poohbearkris]

We usually will end up doing a day there - may leave early. We have little kids and they don't always have the patience to look for the animals and what not. It is a beautiful park. KS is nice, the ride aspect of it is a little corny and unfortunately you don't get to see a lot of animals all the time, but that is the risk you have when the animals are free to roam as they will. DIsney did do a good job representing the African terrain and it is like being plopped down in the middle of Kenya.

[MinnieMommie]

Our family loves AK and do quite a bit when we are there but do not need more than a day or even a full day to do so. Our kids are grown so we are not slowed because of traveling with small children and there are things we don't do anymore like playing in the boneyard.

We have learned to navigate AK park well and manage to ride our favorite attractions (multiple times), see 2 to 3 shows, eat and even check out the animals on the Maharajah Jungle Trek. However we could actually visit a second time to go on EE (DH loves) and a few other favorites.

You will need to consider who you will be traveling with, the time of year (more crowded times will mean you will be able to do less in the same amount of time you could do more during another time of year) and the pace you will need to maintain.

You can do this park in less than a day depending on multiple factors or if the park is one of your favorites and you want to visit at a leisurely pace and do just about everything during a crowded time of year you can visit more than one day.

[redlegwife96]

We almost never spend a full day at any park. We always park hop. So, we got to AK at least twice, sometimes 3 times during a 10+ day trip.

That's exactly how we do our trips too. I love to spend a morning in one park and go somewhere different in the late afternoon/evening. It gives enough variety to keep the kids happy.

[joonyer]

On our 7day trips, we will usually spend most of one day seeing/doing everything at AK, but then we will usually go back to AK several other times during the week (we always have hoppers) to ride EE, Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl, KRR or other favorites. We do the same thing at all the other parks too. I don't think we've ever spent an entire day (open til close) at any Disney Theme Park. We usually spend mornings at one park, Take a mid-day break and then evenings at another or maybe two, if a park is open really late.

[kemps@wdw]

AK is a wonderful place! The more they add, the longer it takes to see it all. However, except for the few must-dos...EE,Safari, TTBAB, Khali, Dinosaur...this park is all about the slowing down and taking in ALL the beautiful scenery, appreciating the attention to detail, and interacting w/nature! I don't think most people REALLY take time to fully enjoy all the AK has to offer!

[pixiesmimi]

We barely spend a whole day there. We don't even go every trip. We went this trip and tried to do everything but we were still done by early afternoon and didn't even stay for the parade. It is much hotter and muggier in AK than the other parks. I will say that the Lion King Show is awesome though! We went early for the Tusker House Breakfast and enjoyed that. Just not a park I will go back every time for.

[BelleandtheBeast]

It is big park, bigger than MK and Epcot combined. I have family members that say it their fav. I enjoy just walking around and talking photos of the animals and then go back the next day for the rides. Some traditions are hard to break, LOL

[stitchaholic]

it is one of my favorite parcs,I am always amazed at the landscape and amazing theming,we always take a day,and then maybe 2 other mornings to be there

[Imagineer1981]

We probably do 1.5 days there. We love AK and have alot of fun there

[VolMickey]

Our DD was 4 and it was a perfect age for us. We stayed at the CR with a MK view -- 11th floor conrner nearest MK. It was awesome for her and for us.