Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10040310.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Wild Africa Trek offers “up-close-and-personal” Adventure at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Rese</b></a> <p style="text-align: center;"><img height="333" width="449" src="http://laughingplace.com/files/latest/20101015-1.jpg" /></p> <p>Reservations open today (October 15) for Disney's Animal Kingdom "Wild Africa Trek", a three-hour, expert-led adventure for groups no larger than 12 trekkers that will offer the chance to more deeply explore the Harambe Reserve. Among adventure highlights the trekkers while safely harnessed will navigate a seemingly precarious rope bridge over the Safi River or venture to the edge of a cliff to get close to the hippos and crocodiles below. Tours begin in January.</p> <p>"Adventure-minded guests will have the experience of a lifetime as they get immersed in an authentic African safari experience that only Disney can deliver,” said Michael Colglazier, vice president of Disney's Animal Kingdom. “We are thrilled to be offering this unique outdoor adventure aimed at active vacationers, taking interactions with the incredible animals that inhabit the Harambe Reserve to the next level and literally blazing new trails in our park.”</p> <p>Pricing for this unique adventure will vary seasonally. Guests who reserve a booking from Jan. 16-Feb. 26, 2011, may take advantage of an introductory offer starting at $129. Park admission is required for participants.</p>
Originally Posted By disney pete another pay as you go scheme on top of your park entry,really annoys me but i guess i would be one of the suckers to do it.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^^^^and if you take your mother she'll pay for one of your girls. Sounds like fun.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "...as they get immersed in an authentic African safari experience..." To be an authentic African safari, wouldn't it need to actually be in Africa?
Originally Posted By dshyates "To be an authentic African safari, wouldn't it need to actually be in Africa?" When you're waxed on Pixie Dust, you'll believe anything.
Originally Posted By leobloom $130 for a three hour tour (sing it with me...a three hour tour) is a lot. But, on the other hand, the safari is the only attraction I consider worth visiting at DAK, so I guess they might as well try to milk it for all it's worth and more.
Originally Posted By dshyates Don't forget that you also meed Regular admission media to DAK PLUS the $130. So it is actually $130+$82 or $130+$136 for parkhopper if you want to do anything at WDW after 5PM.
Originally Posted By -em I do think its a tad pricy for the time spent. I also wonder if they "guarentee" to see certain animals because I know with the safari it can be hit or miss and I'd be upset if I paid for "up close adventures" and no animals were "out"... The rates start at 130 bucks.. For 60 bucks-ish more I'd rather spend the whole day (8+ hrs) at Discovery Cove... -em
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 All this is is simply Disney using experiences designed for the boutique animal park without actually building it ... actually smart on their part. You get the bang without any substantial investment on TDO's part. I saw some construction for this when I was there recently. I did wonder what happened to all the crocodiles as they were all moved and missing on KS.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Unstead of spending lots of money, Disney will be getting lots of money. Hay if I could do it, I would.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ But at this point in the game, they can "spend" and still reap the benefits and make profit. It's DISNEY. Do it with their flair, their style, their level of self made quality, people will come. And spend. They still have a good reputation.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "They still have a good reputation." In some circles. You DO remember where you're posting, right? ; )
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer ^ Very good point. ;-) In MOST circles I would venture to say. The general public still thinks Disney is paramount, even though there is a tinge of doubt these days...
Originally Posted By CarolinaDisneyDad <<<ok, so it's $500+ for a family of 4 OUCH!>>> plus regular park admission!
