This was awesome!!! The tour guides Christina and Meg were outstanding…..explaining details about the animals and the reservation! The snack provided was great and very interesting. This is something you don’t want to miss. Well worth the money!!! Will do this every time we go to Disney.

Simply the best!! If you’re reading this then you’re in the depth of a Disney trip plan (wonderful!). If you’d like to save yourself time, just book this!! But, if you’re like me and countless other Disney planners, you will read every word and then some. (and then still book it but knowledge is power!) 1. The excursion is so much fun and informative! My 14 year old (age mentioned for valid reasons… #teenager) son put this at the top of his experiences in our week at Disney. The guides are personable and entertaining and their ease in what they do make the time go by so fast while setting the experience itself apart. They take you to spots where you can get up close and personal with animals as well as AK Caretakers who you may already know from their tv show! (Seriously watch that during your Disney countdown. It’s great!) 2. It’s a wonderful way to get away from the crowds while still being in the park…and you’re more in the park than anyone else gets to be! The groups are small and you really do feel like you’re on your own safari when really you’re in a bougie zoo (those animals are so lucky!). You enjoy every minute of your few hours and you walk away feeling like you truly experienced AK. 3. The lunch is perfect! While dining is probably also something you’re going back and forth in your plans on, it’s so nice to get to sit in a wonderful location, gazing at elephants and giraffes and eating food perfectly prepared without you asking or ordering or waiting for your name to be called. While I give lots of props to a lot of the thematic meals we had on our trip, this light dish was honestly one of my favorites. 4. A lot of excursions are experiences you do once and then don’t feel the need to do again but I think this trek will be our annual addition to our days in AK. Book it!

Worth every penny! Jason and Christina were our guides. Both were a wealth of knowledge and made us feel right at home. They made sure everyone could see everything. Other cast members met us on our journey to talk about their hippos and crocodiles. They had so much knowledge but also so much love for their animals. The safety measures are extensive and very thorough. The rope bridges are an incredible experience. The food was so fresh and unique. The pictures taken by the guides are a huge plus so leave your phone in the locker and live in the moment! On our next trip, we will for sure do the other Animal Kingdom behind-the-scenes experiences!!

Review of the privately-guided, pre-paid VIP expedition (NOT Kilimanjaro Safari ride). This was a fun excursion. Both of my young adult children really loved it. The trek begins with getting fitted with a harness, a headset (to listen), a complimentary aluminum water bottle, sunglass strap and phone strap. You walk on some back trails until you get to the interpretive stops. All the while the guides are providing interesting info about the park right to your ear (I thought the headsets were a great feature for the tour). Safety is paramount, so they are constantly checking your gear. There were specific stops to see the Hippos and Crocodiles where you would attach your harness and peek over the edge to see the animals. There were also a couple of cable and wood bridges to cross over the streams and crocodiles. The tour continues as you board a special open air truck and tour the savanna, getting a little closer to the animals than on the safari ride tour. Here the trucks would occasionally stop for more detailed info on the animals and Q&A. Next you head to a patio dining area overlooking the savanna where an African themed meal is served along with the ever popular Disney POG juice. After this break, its back on the truck for a couple more stops before returning back to the departure dock. Also included are several photos taken by the guides. I’ll admit it is a bit pricey, but if you have the means it is an experience one won’t soon forget and the kids will love.