Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom is my least favorite park at Disney (there are 4 theme parks and 2 (?) water parks). It's kind of like a zoo and a couple rides. But, this was perfect for Eddie. Have I mentioned how nice it was to have Aunt and Uncle with us? Not only for the extra set of hands and photography, but Eddie and J really liked hanging with them and it was fun to have them interact.

No self-respecting zoo would be without a petting zoo and Disney is no different. You take a train where you have to leave behind or fold up your stroller (another reason to bring your own stroller and not rent a Disney one). Getting two kids (one of whom can barely sit up, let alone stand) out of a stroller, while juggling a back pack, a camera, and trying to keep track of everything can be an interesting feat. I was glad I'd put Eddie in this bright blue shirt--he sure was easy to spot.

He picked out a blue brush and had a great time brushing the animals. Most of them were just roaming around there for the touching, but they did have a couple shaded areas with what looked like outdoor kids play equipment for the animals to hang out in a protected zone. A whole lot of them were packed in these areas, out of reach of all the little hands that longed to touch them.

Uncle David did his best to keep Josie out of the hot Florida sun--difficult when the only shade around was for the animals. These animals were so tame. Ed accidently steped on the hoof of this one after he was done brushing it and the animal didn't even acknowledge anything had happened.

Ed thought these cutouts were pretty cool.