November 11, 2006

We had fun playing through retirement today. We went to Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Vera and Richard. We enjoyed several attractions, saw many animals and watched Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade. We took the Wildlife Express Train to see where the animals go at night. They bring them in at dusk to feed and visually inspect them. It was interesting to learn about and see their apartments. The picture on the left is us on the train.

We used "Fast Pass" for the first time today. It is picked up at the attraction you want visit and gives a window of time to return to the attraction. It made a very big difference in the wait times and we were able to see much more. If you plan to go to any Disney Park, be sure to use "Fast Pass" especially on the busy days.

Charlotte, Vera and Richard rode the newest attraction, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. This ride reaches a speed of fifty-five miles per hour and has lots of built in thrills. It even goes backwards for a while. The three of them agree, this is a fantastic ride.