Donald and Daisy Duck were the featured hosts for our delicious Tusker House lunch in Animal Kingdom. Disney just opened up this character experience option in December as part of the meal plan so we were excited to check it out. When we arrived, Donald was waiting for us to pose with him in his tan vest attire which was over the top darling. We were just steps away from the Africa section of the park and our morning Kilamanjaro tour, so we really did feel like it was just all a part of the experience of going on Safari. Our restaurant guide then directed us to our table and we loved admiring the African marketplace feel to our surroundings.
This was our first meeting with Ms.Daisy. She stayed close to her man Donald.
This was our first meeting with Ms.Daisy. She stayed close to her man Donald.
Goofy is always a crowd pleaser.
By the second character experience, Miller was a pro at putting his" cheese face" on for pictures.
In between all the smoozing with the characters, we managed to enjoy my favorite meal of our entire stay. Because, it was our sit down credit of the day it resembled dinner. I savored every delicious bite of curred rice and fresh fruit, tomato and cucumber salad, and the Cape Malay curry Chicken with rice and almonds. I topped it all off with warm banana bread pudding. Our lunch had a definite African flair.
In between all the smoozing with the characters, we managed to enjoy my favorite meal of our entire stay. Because, it was our sit down credit of the day it resembled dinner. I savored every delicious bite of curred rice and fresh fruit, tomato and cucumber salad, and the Cape Malay curry Chicken with rice and almonds. I topped it all off with warm banana bread pudding. Our lunch had a definite African flair.
These character meal experiences are geared more towards the younger crowd. Although, the sophisticated menu pleased all of us. All you can eat, mind you....Miller's eyes were as big a saucers when he learned you could keep going back for cookies. Both of my men took full advantage of seconds and thirds. A full day of walking and thrill rides will do that to ya.
When Goofy came waltzing back into the room for our entertainment, Miller was all jazzed up for some after lunch dancing. All the kids hopped out of their seats for a rocking round the room parade. They marched to African folk music banging on their own instruments to the beat. Goofy in all his goofiness was the perfect leader for the Jambo dance and everyone followed his lead.
All in all, the lunch took up a good hour and a half, of our time in the park with all the greeting, eating and dancing. I was thankful though that we didn't have to stand in line at Camp Mickey & Minnie for the coveted autograph meet and greets though. Another huge bonus to character dining. Cruising through our Disney posts and still on our Disney high. Thanks for hanging in there with us!
When Goofy came waltzing back into the room for our entertainment, Miller was all jazzed up for some after lunch dancing. All the kids hopped out of their seats for a rocking round the room parade. They marched to African folk music banging on their own instruments to the beat. Goofy in all his goofiness was the perfect leader for the Jambo dance and everyone followed his lead.
All in all, the lunch took up a good hour and a half, of our time in the park with all the greeting, eating and dancing. I was thankful though that we didn't have to stand in line at Camp Mickey & Minnie for the coveted autograph meet and greets though. Another huge bonus to character dining. Cruising through our Disney posts and still on our Disney high. Thanks for hanging in there with us!
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