Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap
Here is a trip log including some videos and pictures from Day 1. The full picture set, all videos, and my thoughts/observations will be posted once I return to Los Angeles. Let me know what you think of this format/concept.. any suggestions?
12/10/13, 22,855 steps, 8.6 miles
Started off this morning meeting a friend in the lobby of the Boardwalk.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 1 Boardwalk Lobby](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_085459-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 2 Boardwalk Lobby - Gingerbread Info](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_090318-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 3 Boardwalk Lobby - Hidden Mickey](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_0915081-620x464.jpg)
Then heading to the Animal Kingdom.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 4 Animal Kingdom Christmas Tree](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_102308-620x826.jpg)
Made our way through the park and out to the Safari.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 5 Animal Kingdom - New Festival of the Lion King Theater Construction](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_1034291-620x464.jpg)
It had a posted 20 minute wait but looked shorter so went for Standby. Turned out to be about a 10 minute wait only.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 6 Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safari](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_110341-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 7 Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safari - Lioness](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_111215-1-620x595.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 8 Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safari - Male Lion](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_1113241-620x464.jpg)
After the Safari roamed through Pangani Forest then made my way over to Asia.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 9 Animal Kingdom - Pangani Forest - Male Silverback Gorilla](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_114329-620x465.jpg)
Some of the group went on Everest
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 10 Expedition Everest](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_1217237-620x464.jpg)
I took pictures of some equipment in the lagoon and waited for them.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 11 Animal Kingdom - Test Equipment in the Lagoon near Asia](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_1209302-620x464.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 12 Animal Kingdom - Test Equipment in the Lagoon near Asia](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_132016-620x465.jpg)
Continued on past Dinoland and back to Discovery Island. Ended up at Pizzafari for lunch. Bid everyone else goodbye then I walked back along the water by Flame Tree BBQ and out to Asia.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 13 Animal Kingdom - Tree of Life](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_134334_RichtoneHDR-620x465.jpg)
Returned to Africa and decided to go for a second Safari.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 14 Kilimanjaro Safari Fastpass](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-2013-12-10-13.52.49-620x935.jpg)
Used a Fastpass this time.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 15 Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safari](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_1418282-620x464.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 16 Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safari - Zebra](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_1428331-620x464.jpg)
Once back stopped by Camp Minnie Mickey.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 17 Camp Minnie Mickey - Chip and Dale's Tree](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_145429-620x826.jpg)
then headed for the bus and back to the Boardwalk to rejoin my family and a group of friends for dinner. On the way over to dinner stopped by the Swan and took a look at the chocolate display.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 18 Walt Disney World Swan - Chocolate Display](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_1648452-620x464.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 19 Walt Disney World Swan - Chocolate Display](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_164852-620x826.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 20 Walt Disney World Swan - Chocolate Display Info](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_164955-620x826.jpg)
Then walked across to the Dolphin for dinner at Shulas.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 21 Dolphin Hotel Christmas Tree](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_170313-620x826.jpg)
After a great meal walked along the water and by the Yacht & Beach Clubs to the International Gateway. The others took the boat back to the Boardwalk and I went to Epcot. Stopped by the UK to hear the end of a set by the band then saw Father Christmas.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 22 Epcot - United Kingdom - British Revolution](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_192308-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 23 Epcot - United Kingdom - Father Christmas](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_193831-620x826.jpg)
Continued on past Canada and around by Mexico.
I walked quickly continuing past Norway, China, the Outpost, Germany, and Italy to reach the American Adventure with a few minutes to spare before the Candlelight was to begin.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 25 Epcot - Santa and Mrs. Claus](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_201706-620x465.jpg)
Watched the ceremony.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 26 Epcot - Candlelight Processional](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_203457_LLS1-620x464.jpg)
Then strolled around World Showcase to find a spot for Illuminations. Ended up on the bridge again to cut down on some steps back to the Boardwalk.
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 27 Epcot - Illuminations Reflections of Earth - Inferno Barge](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_213303-620x465.jpg)
![Walt Disney World – Day 2 – 12/10/13 – Recap 28 Epcot - Glow with the Show Ears just blink randomly during Illuminations if anyone wanted to know..](https://blog.disneygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/wpid-20131210_213523-620x465.jpg)
After the show headed back to the room to call it a night.