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Kilimanjaro Safaris After Dark - night safari
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FigmentForver96
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Making it the second part to stay open the latest. Wonder if that will be the deliberate push to get people to leave Epcot and Hollywood Studios and head over to Animal Kingdom
ToTBellHop
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Well they aren't spending all this money to have DAK empty, for sure. They'll have new dining, entertainment, and safaris to keep folks entertained into the evening this year and Avatar next year.
Disney Analyst
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The Twitter person said the LED sunset looked amazing.
Rider
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Yeah you have been able to see them while on the safari for a few months now. They look a little like billboards.This just popped up in my facebook feed. Some pictures posted on the blogmickey.com website showing some of the LED screens that have been installed in KS.
RonnieHare
Member
Hours are still closing early this year ... when is this likely to debut ?
peter11435
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April
Jon81uk
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It seems almost certain the Rivers Of Light and the Sunset Safari will officially open on Earth Day, 22nd April. Somone said there are cast blockouts on the 19th April so we will probably see soft opening that week.
RonnieHare
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So in May for example, with hours showing it closes at 6pm - r u suggesting it's likely to stay open beyond ?
peter11435
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Park hours can and will be adjusted. It happens all the time
cjkeating
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I've just taken a couple of caps from this YouTube video... it currently only has 18 hits so go and view it and the owner might wonder why it's suddenly getting views!
You can see the screens in the distance, they obviously can't be that noticeable in person if they have been there for months and not one person has commented on them.
You can see the screens in the distance, they obviously can't be that noticeable in person if they have been there for months and not one person has commented on them.
I feel like I saw those screens when I was last on KS in mid-January. I just assumed they were some type of fence, whoops
They have been there since at least August of 2015.
my assumption is that the night time KS have been ready for a while and they re just getting the animals used to the later hours correct?
That's possible, but only one section of the lighting setup has been in place since August. The latest Nearmap images show that there is still a second one under construction.
djkidkaz
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Where is the second one being placed? I've only noticed one.
flyerjab
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Saw this on another site included with the new night time offerings at DAK:
"NIGHTTIME KILIMANJARO SAFARIS EXPEDITIONS
After the sun sets, venture out onto the savanna for a nighttime safari tour—and see the animals in a whole new light. Experience a different breed of discovery when you explore the wilds of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve at night. Previously off limits to visitors after sundown, this unforgettable journey aboard a rugged, all-terrain caravan takes you deep into the wilds of Africa, where creatures both big and small await your arrival amid the tranquil shadows of the lush brush.
During your adventure, witness the rarely seen nocturnal habits of the reserve’s many animal residents, including lions, elephants, hippopotamuses and hyena. Spy a careless crocodile slumped upon a rocky plot. Behold spirited zebras galloping silently across a vast plain. Catch sight of a curious cheetah, lazily reclining in the brush. Strategically placed lighting evoking both the setting sun and rising moon, plus side-sweeping headlamps attached to your safari vehicle, ensure you won’t miss a moment. And as always, your friendly safari guide is on hand to share expert knowledge about the animals and their unique nocturnal habits.
So climb aboard, lean back and take in the sights of Africa by night; it’s sure to be one drive you won’t soon forget!
"NIGHTTIME KILIMANJARO SAFARIS EXPEDITIONS
After the sun sets, venture out onto the savanna for a nighttime safari tour—and see the animals in a whole new light. Experience a different breed of discovery when you explore the wilds of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve at night. Previously off limits to visitors after sundown, this unforgettable journey aboard a rugged, all-terrain caravan takes you deep into the wilds of Africa, where creatures both big and small await your arrival amid the tranquil shadows of the lush brush.
During your adventure, witness the rarely seen nocturnal habits of the reserve’s many animal residents, including lions, elephants, hippopotamuses and hyena. Spy a careless crocodile slumped upon a rocky plot. Behold spirited zebras galloping silently across a vast plain. Catch sight of a curious cheetah, lazily reclining in the brush. Strategically placed lighting evoking both the setting sun and rising moon, plus side-sweeping headlamps attached to your safari vehicle, ensure you won’t miss a moment. And as always, your friendly safari guide is on hand to share expert knowledge about the animals and their unique nocturnal habits.
So climb aboard, lean back and take in the sights of Africa by night; it’s sure to be one drive you won’t soon forget!
ToTBellHop
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Sounds wonderful. Looks like we are in for a real treat in the evening at DAK moving forward.
Rteetz
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Wouldn't they just use the actual moon?