Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

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User ID: luv4wdw   Thrill: 3  Theme: 3  Overall: 3 (10/2/2009)
I really like walking through this. The viewing areas are wonderful and cast members are everywhere to answer questions and talk about the animals. Its really immersive and doesnt feel like a "zoo".

User ID: odyssea   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (12/4/2004)
An excellent nature trail; especially good for sightings early in the morning and close to sunset. Take your time, as animals can appear suddenly; rush and you'll miss them!

User ID: RoadTrip   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (11/1/2003)
Outstanding. Take your time at this one and you will be rewarded. The interaction between the gorillas is at times touching, and at times hilarious!

User ID: chrisandginny   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/16/2003)
Great exhibits with somthing to see at every turn. Very well done.

User ID: Time8   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: Unrated (9/11/2003)
Another Zoo..

User ID: mikeymars   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (7/14/2003)
May impress those from areas with no or older, unimproved zoos, but those of us with access to places like the Bronx Zoo have seen muh better than this.

User ID: pbohr   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (6/26/2003)
Great animals. More work trekking on foot if it's hot.

User ID: serge1948mea   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/21/2003)
Excellent walk..the gorillas are a riot!

User ID: BuzzLightyear84   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (6/9/2002)
An imersive setting that serves as a great way to get a close-up look at some amazing animals.

User ID: 6501   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/16/2002)
It is really awesome - especially the Kimodo dragon...

User ID: 6501   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/15/2002)
Awesome!

User ID: barnum42   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (4/14/2002)
Get there early and head for the Gorilas. Try not to slap every child who says "Is it real" or every adult who says to a child "Oooh - look at the monkey".

User ID: shawnp0001   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/20/2002)
Entertaining and captivating.

User ID: 1313WEBFOOTWLK   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (2/21/2002)
stick around for the gorillas...and don't miss the giraffe skull. All very interesting.

User ID: charjean   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/12/2001)
A beautiful walk with many surprises along the way.

User ID: hosewater   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (3/12/2001)
It wasn't until my most recent trip to AK that I found this place. It definately increases my opinion of the park.

User ID: purpleEnergy   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/11/2001)
I was just on a vacation to WDW last week and on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail my family and I saw about 4 gorillas. Even 2 babies : )

User ID: michelletx   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (10/2/2000)
The more time you take meandering through the various areas of the trail, the more you will see and enjoy. The gorillas are wonderful to watch, especially the family groups. Go early in the morning and you will see them at their best. The same goes for the safari.

User ID: rollerstan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/20/2000)
I think it's amazing watching the gorillas. It's a little sad that the gorillas cant mate but it is still interesting.

User ID: Tiggeriffic   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (7/20/2000)
We have been at least 4 times since it opened but only saw gorillas 1 time. People need to realize they have to be quiet in order for the gorillas to come out. I see too many people making monkey noises at them and waiving their arms which only scares the gorillas up into the trees to hide.

User ID: MINNIE-CUTIE   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/20/2000)
The gorillas are awesome, even though it could use more animals and spruceing up. The gorillas would of been better...if it wasn't POURING!

User ID: disneycat   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (7/20/2000)
This is one of the reasons I keep going back to Disney World.
It is truly one of Disney gems

User ID: Jennifer8   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 2 (5/18/2000)
Not a very nice set up. There is much more to see and a better set up at the San Diego Wild Animal Park.

User ID: irishfan   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/18/2000)
Absolutley breathtaking,(when you have the place to yourself!).

User ID: ToonKirby   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (5/18/2000)
Great self-paced walk thru attraction. If you love gorillas, this is the best way to see them anywhere except Africa itself!

User ID: RPK4444   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (5/18/2000)
Much better than seeing animals in the zoo but, needs more animals.

User ID: keefelc   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/15/2000)
I really enjoyed this exhibit more after listening and chatting with the Castmembers about the animals and birds.

User ID: LaffnStock   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/12/2000)
The gorillas were really active when we were there. Lots of interesting animals. If you see a cast member, chat with them!

User ID: Galapagos Jim   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/10/2000)
I was there when the park was only a few months old, and the Trail was truly one of the gems of AK. The birdhouse was especially delightful.

User ID: magic19   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (3/10/2000)
Every time I visit the Pangani Trail I am awed by the gorillas....as is everyone else, but fortunately the gorilla habitat is large enough to prevent gawkers block.

User ID: Jeremiah   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (2/5/2000)
Great to walk and notice all the hidden things like the dead deer in the tree with the paw prints leading to it. Very detailed....

User ID: NancyDVC   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/7/2000)
Take your time and really look for the animals. We saw 2 toddler and one baby gorilla. Wow! This should not be missed. If it is crowded wait for folks to move or check with the cast members who will tell you where the animals may be found or suggest another viewing area

User ID: DiscoDucky14   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 3 (1/6/2000)
The Gorillas are cool!

User ID: TPA_RickWest   Thrill: Unrated  Theme: Unrated  Overall: 4 (1/6/2000)
A wonderful look at some of Animal Kingdom's inhabitants - the lowland gorillas are incredible. The large silverback is a personal favorite of Marc and Alice Davis' and they visit him whenever their schedule permits!