We began by heading over toward Camp Mickey, an area we hadn’t explored before. Strolling down a pleasant trail alongside a bubbling brook, we discovered the Festival of the Lion King.  The show was about to start.  Taking seats inside the circular theater, we waited for the spectacle.  And a grand spectacle it was, with costumed singers and dancers, men on stilts, acrobats, and moving floats with our favorite characters from the film. This is a must-see attraction. It’s a terrific show, and family members of all ages will enjoy it.

For lunch, we ate at Tusker House in the African sector.  My husband had grilled salmon with rice and green beans and I had a turkey  wrap with cucumber salad and corn chowder. Our bill came to $18.50 included one soft drink and tax. That’s pretty good for a healthful meal. You can munch on turkey legs at a fast food place if that’s your thing for food, or stop in the Rainforest Café by the entrance for sit-down service.

Onward and out into the hot sunny afternoon.  Usually we enjoy the safari tour, but we’ve done that enough times and just felt like savoring the lush tropical foliage and walking paths. A fake snow-covered mountain rises in the distance, heralding one of the park’s only thrill rides. We’ll save the train to the conservation station for another time, happy to stroll along and see the animals in their generously landscaped habitats.  I like walking in parks anyway for exercise and to observe nature, and this one is beautifully done. Come in November when the humidity drops, and you’ll be even more delighted.