By Robert Yoshioka Waking up early on vacation can sometimes be challenging, but not if you are scheduled for an exclusive, first-light game drive! Today’s theme was the “Little Five” – a take on the “Big Five” from the days of hunting. The “Big Five” was coined by the big game hunters to reference the …
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By Robert Yoshioka While we had to say goodbye to the Garden Route and our new monkey, bird and ellie friends in Knysna, we were buffered by the excitement of traveling to our new home for the next several days. As we landed at our airfield (Fun Fact: It is a very long runway—at 13,094 …
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By Robert Yoshioka Waking up at this lush resort really showcased why this region is called the Garden Route. Abundant rainfall and humid sea winds help to maintain this vibrant vegetation. Runoff carrying nutrients return to the sea enriching the Knsyna Lagoon and we were excited to quickly eat breakfast and begin our nature hike …
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By Robert Yoshioka This morning we said good-bye to Cape Town as we boarded our flight up South Africa’s Garden Route to George. The views from the flight were absolutely stunning – this coastal region is where lush forests meet pristine beaches and would rank high among aviary, simian and human travelers alike. This was perfect …
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By Robert Yoshioka Continuing our awesome avian encounters from yesterday’s penguins, this morning we set off to visit a raptor wildlife rehabilitation and conservation center in Spier. We were given an up-close and personal introduction to their numerous eagles, hawks, falcons, owls and, my favorite, vultures! It was awe-inspiring to watch these majestic birds soar …
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By Robert Yoshioka Refreshing ocean views from the Cape of Good Hope kicked off our morning. Originally thought to be the southernmost tip of Africa, this was an important stopping point for ships sailing between Europe and the eastern colonies. Two oceans’ currents from two completely different Oceans meet in these waters, resulting in wild …
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By Karina Schink Villainy reigns under (and above) the sea… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Kingdom Hearts III… Big Hero 6 We’re flying over to San Fransokyo in the latest trailer for Kingdom Hearts III, with Hiro, Baymax, and the entire team. Big Hero 6 marks …
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By Courtney Potter ABC announces its 2018–19 prime-time season, and Frozen on Broadway gets its cast recording and a national tour… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Get Your Remotes Ready: ABC Announces 2018–19 Prime-time Season! It’s May, which means graduations and weddings and warmer temperatures—and also …
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By Courtney Potter A second Star Wars Nite at Disneyland park is announced, and Big Hero 6 The Series readies its premiere for June 9… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disneyland After Dark Goes Galactic with Second Star Wars Celebration Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite …
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By D23 Team During the behind-the-scenes dinner at the D23 Celebrates 20 Years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom event celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Adventures by Disney announced a special adult-exclusive Safari to South Africa departure for November 30, 2018. On this unique trip, you can explore Africa with special hosts Joe …
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