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Walt Disney World Day 7 (5/05/14) – summary & trip log

Jason @disneygeek.com

Started off my last day at WDW this trip packing up and dropping the suitcases at the airline checkin counter and the carryons with bell services. Then it was off to the Animal Kingdom for some of us and the Magic Kingdom for others.

Arriving at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom
The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

I arrived at the Animal Kingdom around 9:30am and made my way out to the Kilimanjaro Safari to use a Fastpass+ reservation that was made last night.

Along the Safari spotted this Wild Africa Trek group overlooking the hippos
Along the Safari spotted this Wild Africa Trek group overlooking the hippos
A look across the savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom
A look across the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A lion just lying around on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom
A lion just lying around on the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A gorilla hanging out beneath the tree in Pangani Forest
A gorilla hanging out beneath the tree in Pangani Forest

After the Safari wandered through the park and back to the entrance to catch a bus to the Magic Kingdom.

Main Street USA @ the Magic Kingdom
Main Street USA @ the Magic Kingdom

Made my way up Main Street USA to the hub and walked by the street party that was going on.

Grabbed a bite from Cosmic Rays and joined the rest of my group at the Harbour House.

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opens May 28th. Today they were cycling some empty trains
The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train opens May 28th. Today they were cycling some empty trains

The Giggle Gang out front of Storybook Circus
The Giggle Gang out front of Storybook Circus

After eating some decided to go back and relax and I stayed and wandered around the Dwarfs Mine Train area for a while then finished a quest of the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom and then picked up some new cards in Liberty Square.

Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom
Cinderella Castle beyond the Rivers of America
Cinderella Castle beyond the Rivers of America

Went and found some of my group on Big Thunder then we took the train around to Main Street.

Passing by Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom
Passing by Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder at the Magic Kingdom
Big Thunder at the Magic Kingdom
One last look up Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom before leaving
One last look up Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom before leaving

They decided to hike to Adventureland for Dole Whips and I wanted a last look at Epcot so I exited the park and took the Ferry across to the TTC then the Monorail to Epcot.

Mermaid I passing in front of the Grand Floridian on the Seven Seas Lagoon
Mermaid I passing in front of the Grand Floridian on the Seven Seas Lagoon
A monorail pulling out of the Magic Kingdom station.
A monorail pulling out of the Magic Kingdom station.
A look at the Polynesian DVC construction from the Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat
A look at the Polynesian DVC construction from the Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat
A look at the Polynesian DVC construction from the Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat
A look at the Polynesian DVC construction from the Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat
Arriving at Epcot via Monorail
Arriving at Epcot via Monorail
A look down at some of the large flower beds at the Epcot International Flower and Garden show from the monorail
A look down at some of the large flower beds at the Epcot International Flower and Garden show from the monorail
Epcot - Future World from the Monorail
Epcot – Future World from the Monorail
The Butterfly House and flower beds from the monorail at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
The Butterfly House and flower beds from the monorail at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
One last look at Spaceship Earth before heading for Kidani and home
One last look at Spaceship Earth before heading for Kidani and home

Made my way to the bus stops and caught one back to Kidani. Met up with everyone in the lobby, got our carryons, changed for the flight home, and relaxed a bit before heading out to catch our Magical Express bus.

A look at at the Savanna from Kidani
A look at at the Savanna from Kidani
A look at at the Savanna from Kidani
A look at at the Savanna from Kidani
A look at at the Savanna from Kidani
A look at at the Savanna from Kidani
The light fixtures in the lobby of Kidani
The light fixtures in the lobby of Kidani

The bus showed up right at 3pm as scheduled then proceeded to the Jambo House, Art of Animation, and Pop Century.

Time to head for the airport and home on Disney's Magical Express
Time to head for the airport and home on Disney’s Magical Express

We arrived at the airport later than usual thanks to all the stops, it was after 4:30. Grabbed a quick burger as we were walking then it took about 20-25 minutes to get through security. Arrived at the gate at 5:15pm and boarding was already underway. Got in line and found our seats to head for home and wrap up this trip.