Animal Kingdom Day

So today was Animal Kingdom Day, and the final day of training. It. Was. Awesome. Epcot Day was cool, but I think this one edged it. Emily (one of our co-ordinators) was taking pictures, so I'll have to grab them when I have time.

We started off with a couple of classes, then went on a shortened version of the backstage safari at Animal Kingdom, checking out the behind-the-scenes bit at Rafiki's planet watch, the animal pens, feed preparation rooms, surgery rooms, etc.

Then we popped onto Kilimanjaro Safari for a little trip with Mel (another co-ordinator) giving us a private rundown of all the nifty little hidden tricks and imagineering.

Afterwards, there were prizes to be handed out (for participation in previous training classes) and the official earning of the ears, but the best part of the day was getting to visit the elephant pen, where we met 2-week old Jabali, who is due to go out on the savannah tomorrow. He was immensely cyoot. His sister was immensely protective, and his mother was immensely cheeky with her food demands.

To finish the day, we had VIP seats at Festival of the Lion King (a show at the park). I was the designated "attractive warthog" (people who have seen the show will know what I mean), so as I say, I'll have to get photos from the co-ordinators.

New roommate from Wales has just arrived and is setting up. Bit of an adjustment not having a room to myself anymore, but he seems nice enough.

Yup.

I jinxed it.

Ssshh...

New arrivals on Tuesday, and I still haven't got any kind of letter about a new roommate, so hopefully I'll have a room to myself for a little longer.

I've completely jinxed it now, haven't I?

Should've done some learnin'

Assessment day tomorrow. I haven't studied much, but I'm not too worried.

Hit Animal Kingdom on Thursday after waking up far too early to sort out social security (apparently I'm not on the immigration system. Also, apparently that's not a problem). Vicky, Megan and Myah happened to be going as well, so we all went together.

Animal Kingdom is a great place, but as an entertainment venue, it's lacking a bit compared to the other parks. Expedition: Everest was fun, especially when it started pelting down with rain. Since we were soaked, we hit Kali River Rapids a coupla times before going home.

Listening to others, I'm tempted to argue early on that the Savannah Guides have the best program here, but I'll do some more research (read: tons of work) and get back to you.