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EspañolParta em um veículo ao ar livre para uma excursão guiada por uma savana africana e observe animais vivos vagando livremente.
Safáris Kilimanjaro
(4,7)
Zona: Africa
Status
15 minutos
Operando
03/06 15:22
Tipo
Safari
FastPass recomendado
Sim
Dificuldade fastpass
Difícil
Duração
22 minutos
Fator de umidade
Nenhum
Idade recomendada
Qualquer
Tem fila virtual
Não
Tem fila única
Não
Troca de criança
Sim
Acessível para cadeirantes
Não
Criado
26 anos atrás
22 de Abril de 1998
Fácil de adormecer
Sim
Tira foto
Não
Popularidade
Pesada para muito pesada
Algumas curiosidades
General
Riders per vehicle: 32
Propulsion: Liquid propane
Riders per vehicle: 32
Propulsion: Liquid propane
The Landscape Isn’t Always Real
While you are on Kilimanjaro Safaris, the landscape looks incredibly real. You may forget for a moment that you are actually in central Florida. The flat-top Acacia trees that are common on the African Savannah are actually just Southern Live Oak trees that they trim to look like Acacias. The animals do not seem to mind though. And the Baobab trees, which have massive trunks and look as if they are upside down as their branches are leafless and resemble roots are not real trees. The ones on the attraction are made of concrete, however, you can see a real one near the Tusker House restaurant in Harambe Village before you enter the ride.
While you are on Kilimanjaro Safaris, the landscape looks incredibly real. You may forget for a moment that you are actually in central Florida. The flat-top Acacia trees that are common on the African Savannah are actually just Southern Live Oak trees that they trim to look like Acacias. The animals do not seem to mind though. And the Baobab trees, which have massive trunks and look as if they are upside down as their branches are leafless and resemble roots are not real trees. The ones on the attraction are made of concrete, however, you can see a real one near the Tusker House restaurant in Harambe Village before you enter the ride.
Animals Are Real, But Are Contained
While the animals you see on Kilimanjaro Safaris appear to be free roaming, they are contained to their specific ecosystem by camouflaged walls, water barriers, and cattle guard chains on the ground. The lions are kept in their location by an 18-foot deep and 21-foot wide moat that separates them from the ride vehicles. Disney has done an incredible job of hiding many of these features, so it appears the animal habitats are connected. Animal keepers place food and toys in areas where the animals will be seen from the ride path, this way guests have the best chance of viewing the animals while on safari.
While the animals you see on Kilimanjaro Safaris appear to be free roaming, they are contained to their specific ecosystem by camouflaged walls, water barriers, and cattle guard chains on the ground. The lions are kept in their location by an 18-foot deep and 21-foot wide moat that separates them from the ride vehicles. Disney has done an incredible job of hiding many of these features, so it appears the animal habitats are connected. Animal keepers place food and toys in areas where the animals will be seen from the ride path, this way guests have the best chance of viewing the animals while on safari.
Animals Get Time to Rest
The animals do not stay on the attraction overnight. Each night they return to their barn located behind the scenes to rest and receive veterinary care. The Animal Keeper team has trained each animal to return to the barn when it hears a specific sound, some returning to a tambourine, a triangle or a bell, among many other sounds. The animals also do not go out on the safari every day as they rotate to allow each animal proper time for rest, care, and enrichment.
The animals do not stay on the attraction overnight. Each night they return to their barn located behind the scenes to rest and receive veterinary care. The Animal Keeper team has trained each animal to return to the barn when it hears a specific sound, some returning to a tambourine, a triangle or a bell, among many other sounds. The animals also do not go out on the safari every day as they rotate to allow each animal proper time for rest, care, and enrichment.
Storyline Has Changed from Original Concept
The storyline of the attraction led guests on an adventure to stop poachers who had trespassed onto the Harambe Wildlife Preserve and rescue “Little Red,” a baby elephant. Before the park opened, the attraction included a scene where “Big Red” the mother elephant, killed by poachers could be seen. This was removed from the attraction before opening due to negative responses during tests. The storyline to save Little Red remained, with guests finding her rescued at the end of the attraction. Eventually, the storyline was removed, and the focus of the attraction is the animals themselves and a conservation message.
The storyline of the attraction led guests on an adventure to stop poachers who had trespassed onto the Harambe Wildlife Preserve and rescue “Little Red,” a baby elephant. Before the park opened, the attraction included a scene where “Big Red” the mother elephant, killed by poachers could be seen. This was removed from the attraction before opening due to negative responses during tests. The storyline to save Little Red remained, with guests finding her rescued at the end of the attraction. Eventually, the storyline was removed, and the focus of the attraction is the animals themselves and a conservation message.
Walt’s Vision Comes to Life
When Walt Disney was designing the original concept for the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, he wanted to use real animals. This idea was quickly scrapped in favor of audio-animatronics versions of the animals due to the many factors involving the use of live animals. Decades later when Imagineers began the concepts for Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, they knew they would finally have an opportunity to bring Walt’s vision and love of animals to life with Kilimanjaro Safaris.
When Walt Disney was designing the original concept for the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, he wanted to use real animals. This idea was quickly scrapped in favor of audio-animatronics versions of the animals due to the many factors involving the use of live animals. Decades later when Imagineers began the concepts for Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, they knew they would finally have an opportunity to bring Walt’s vision and love of animals to life with Kilimanjaro Safaris.
Size
Kilimanjaro Safaris is the largest attraction at Walt Disney World. So large in fact that the entire Magic Kingdom could fit inside the attraction.
Kilimanjaro Safaris is the largest attraction at Walt Disney World. So large in fact that the entire Magic Kingdom could fit inside the attraction.
Hidden Mickey
If you are looking for hidden Mickey’s, take a look at the island that the flamingos congregate on. This will be just past the elephants and located on the left-hand side of the truck. The island is shaped like Mickey if you look at it from above.
If you are looking for hidden Mickey’s, take a look at the island that the flamingos congregate on. This will be just past the elephants and located on the left-hand side of the truck. The island is shaped like Mickey if you look at it from above.
Yes, They Are Real Trucks
The safari vehicles are GMC trucks that have been converted to run on propane. These trucks are actual free moving vehicles, and they do not run on a track, the driver is responsible for your safety as well as the safety of the animals while out on safari. This is why from time to time your ride vehicle may stop unexpectedly. If an animal is on the ride path, the driver must wait for the animal to clear the area before proceeding. This causes all trucks behind this vehicle to stop as they must remain at a safe distance from each other. At the end of the day, the trucks are driven off the ride and parked in a lot where they can be serviced before the next day.
The safari vehicles are GMC trucks that have been converted to run on propane. These trucks are actual free moving vehicles, and they do not run on a track, the driver is responsible for your safety as well as the safety of the animals while out on safari. This is why from time to time your ride vehicle may stop unexpectedly. If an animal is on the ride path, the driver must wait for the animal to clear the area before proceeding. This causes all trucks behind this vehicle to stop as they must remain at a safe distance from each other. At the end of the day, the trucks are driven off the ride and parked in a lot where they can be serviced before the next day.
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