#78 Mar 2015 Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom

In DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS we were greeted with a replica of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Who remembers Mickey Mouse’s “Gosh, this is swell”?

Ralph tried out Hulk Hogan’s handprint.

Then Dave tried it.

Father and son share many traits but hand size is not one of them.

David Copperfield said it very well.

The older we were the more names we recognized.

A trip on "The Great Movie Ride" brought back memories of Mary Poppins

"The Duke" John Wayne

The Yellow Brick Road from the Wizard of Oz.

Danica found Cinderella’s slipper.

Then Danica and Lindsay found her carriage – the original from the movie, which was just released.

We watched a behind the scenes re-enactment of the filming of “Indiana Jones” with some extras who volunteered from the audience.

The “action” looks real BUT!

There is more than meets the eye. Among other things they are standing on shock absorbing mats.

In the exhibit “Walt Disney - One Man’s Dream” we were reminded how far reaching his vision took the world of imagination.

We were too tired to take in the evening show and fireworks but ended the day with a lovely sunset.

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM “Kilimanjaro Safaris” took us on a safari ride through Africa where we found many animals co-existing in the jungle and savannah.

These animals roam freely in a natural habitat while Disney staff continues their research in order to protect and preserve them in their native habitat.

On the “Pangani Forest Exploration Trail” we saw silverback gorillas.

Look closely at this mother and you will see her baby clinging to the inside of her left front leg.

The “Festival of the Lion King” was bright and entertaining.

Lindsay and Danica joined in the celebration dance.

The finale was thunderous.

I was willing to try another roller coaster but not “Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain”. Lindsay, Dave and Danica flew past so fast I missed their train car as it careened out of the mountain.

Animal Kingdom is the only park without an evening show but once again nature put on it’s own show as we headed towards supper and bed.