DISNEY BUCKET LIST: Wild Africa Trek At Disney World's Animal Kingdom

[@MicheleKlinger]

Molly’s Disney bucket list series is going to be so amazing to follow. Tours like this are such hidden gems that most don’t think about when they’re all about the rides and attractions. This one especially is so unique and personal!

[@theammons0806]

I'm a little bit concerned about what this series will do to the budget for our next trip though.....

[@MicheleKlinger]

@@theammons0806 lmao same

[@anniesperson]

I‘m 68 and last year on a solo trip I did my own 4 park challenge. I rode a ride, ate a snack, met a character , did a photopass photo and bought a souvenir. So much fun and I was so proud of myself :0)

[@cswolfpack]

My wife and I brought our teenage boys on this in 2016. We did the trek at 8 am. Being able to walk into AK before it open and have 10-15 mins alone in front of the Tree was amazing. So worth it.

[@KillerKoala87c]

CharPOOterie cracked me up. ❤Thanks for the laugh Molly!

[@katielou16]

My partner and I did this on our adults only vacation in November. It was honestly one of the best experiences I've ever had at Disney. We had the DVC discount, so it was a little cheaper, but I would have paid full price. It was an incredible experience. And just as an FYI, when they weigh you, it's on a little screen only the person can see and they don't tell you what the number is, even if you ask. 😂

[@kimberlyjohnson8064]

My husband and I did this and then My husband took my daughter on this for her 12th birthday. They were the only 2 doing it. The amount of photos and times people spent with there were amazing. Since they were the only 2 cast member on the reserve came over and gave them extra facts. This is so worth every penny

[@candicequalls8673]

I'm so excited for this new series! In reality we probably won't ever get to do these extra "fancy items" but watching Molly get to experience them will be a close second.

[@mandibjordan]

I can already tell this is going to be my favorite series. Love love love this so much!!

[@candaceeffle6552]

Agree 1000% ♥

[@zebzamboni]

I did a Caring For Giants tour a few weeks ago with Dominic that took us backstage to a private viewing area to get up close with the elephants, and it was amazing. I was hoping to do this tour but it wasn't available on my AK day.

[@cjfilmlover]

Love this new series!! It’s so much fun to see Molly so happy and to live vicariously through her, lol! My suggestion for a future episode: a stay at Polynesian Village bungalows? A relaxing staycation at possibly the best hotel room on Disney property? Have a relaxing view of the MK fireworks while in your private plunge pool, and perhaps a few trips over to your favorite food spots at the resort. What do you think??

[@amycronkright6421]

We did this in 2014. SO MUCH FUN!!! And totally worth the cost. The bridge was fun and just a touch challenging. My mom and aunt are not very active at all, but managed the course just fine. We got to spend tons of time on the safari. My aunt is obsessed with giraffes so they made sure we stopped and watched the giraffes for about 15-20 min. The lions were really playful when we drove through (a rare site) so we got to stop and watch them for a bit. The food was good. They even had a kids version of the food (less adventurous) that anyone could request. We got so many great pictures. Included in the price. The guides were wonderful, didn’t rush us, and were really informative.

[@teamchucknick]

Thanks for sharing that your less agile family members successfully navigated the tour.

[@WheelinToTheBeat]

I’m so glad you got to do this tour! Thank you for showing a tour I will never be physically able to do. It was amazing! ❤

[@summerleigh614]

Bucket List series: FANTASTIC idea! 😘👌

[@westonlowry1244]

Love this idea for a series! Would enjoy seeing you do Victoria and Alberts, the La Cava tequila tasting experience, a full day VIP tour, swimming with the dolphins, or scuba!

[@robertodeoliveira1175]

Amazing ideas!!

[@MagicalBeckyMe]

Molly living her best life moment! I could see her joy!

[@kailasmith5363]

I loved seeing Molly's happiness during this. I can't wait to see more of this series

[@terrymcfarland298]

The hippos are more dangerous than the crocodiles. What a cool adventure. Mammoth is best theme-park podcast of them all!

[@kaylamitchell2278]

Molly! I love how excited you are for these experiences even after being immersed in the Disney space for over 10 years! You look so beautiful and happy in this video. ❤

[@FunAtDisney]

This is now on my bucket list! I had to laugh when Molly said crocodiles (alligators I assume as well) terrify her when she lives in a state where they are pretty much in every lake and stream!

[@timeabarna6882]

We were on the Wild Aftrica Trek tour and I can confirm that they are not forcing the animals. The hippos on our tour were not interested in feeding so we waited a little bit and went on to the next stop. This tour was amazing and this video made us to try doing it again on our next visit. Assante Sana Club for the nostalgia :)

[@karengoff7303]

I am going to LOVE this series! Great for those of us that have done the parks many times over but still love going back for new experiences!

[@princesskyrie]

I honestly don't have much of a Disney World bucket list, but I'll share three things from my Disneyland bucket list I've had the privilege to check off: I've taken a "grand circle tour" in the Lilly Belle Presidential Train Car, I've piloted the Mark Twain Riverboat, and I got to tour the Dream Suite above Pirates of the Caribbean as part of the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour. I think the only other things on my DL bucket list are to tour Walt's Main Street apartment and book a VIP tour with my friends (well, and meet Darkwing Duck, but the last time he was out was during 90s Night at Disneyland).

[@andreaboyette8801]

Hubby and I have done this 3 times and we learn something new every time. I adore this experience and can't wait to do it again!

[@beeksmcgeeks]

Did you buy something ahead of ti.e to secure your phone to take it with you?

[@andreaboyette8801]

@@beeksmcgeeks no. They put a loop on the phones and put them in a pkt on the vest

[@juliebuchheit7015]

Molly’s joy is contagious. This video made me so happy.

[@cristieshenold8921]

What a fun and exciting experience. I’m afraid of heights so I’ll just watch videos. 🙂 Thank you Molly.

[@genevievetorrisi7490]

I did this in 2017 with my granddaughter. We absolutely loved it. We had a wonderful cast member taking us around. A brunch was provided out on the savanna featuring African cuisine. Got to see many animals up close.

[@amandahiteshew7604]

Please go to Epcot and do the living with the land tour when it reopens! Love this bucket list idea!

[@katieelizabeth9936]

This brings me back to memories of my bush walks when I was working/studying in South Africa for several months. Can't wait for more content like this !

[@monykalynf3604]

LOVED this tour-we did it several years ago when they were running a HUGE cast member discount when daughter was on DCP-still one of BEST experiences EVER.

[@maryanneckenrode1773]

I wished Allan could have done this with you. Just to hear his take on it. Great job Molly

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Yay! This is on my bucket list too! I love seeing how excited Molly is. 😍 🦒🦒🦒 It’s as awesome as I thought it would be… so worth it! Happy Sunday, MamFam! 🎉

[@janehynes8319]

How fun! Considering the "snack" and water bottle it isn't that expensive for this amazing experience! Thanks for taking us along.

[@katydymock8554]

I love this new series. I never knew this was something you could do in DAK. While I don't know that I will ever want to use my precious DAK time & money on a tour like this, I love learning about it and I love that Molly took us along on her experience! Can't wait to see what's next on the Bucket List!

[@Vofleck]

I did this last year. LOVED it. Worth the cost. Very relaxing and loved learning more about all the animals

[@TheKiki0110]

Thank you for taking us with you, Molly! This looks incredible. Looking forward to more bucket list items.

[@rachelskinner9335]

Love your enthusiasm Molly! Definitely adding this to our must do list. Can’t wait to see where else you go on this series 😁

[@seekmycounsel1]

I just did this tour last week and it was AMAZING! If anyone has the chance, do it! Great guides, great food, great experiences! You will be very well taken care of.

[@hairdresser1300]

Was the price for the tour on top of the parks entrance fee?

[@seekmycounsel1]

@@hairdresser1300 yes. You need to purchase a ticket and make a park reservation for that day.

[@disneyfamilyof3899]

Thank you Molly for doing this excursion. I have wanted to do this for so long. Animal kingdom is my favorite park!!!! Molly you make the best videos!!!!

[@mvan70]

Thank you for that experience. As a person with mobility issues, I don't see myself ever going on this tour so thank you for the sneak peak! I love Kilimanjaro Safari at AK.

[@AstroFawx]

I went on this on my very first Disney trip last year, totally worth it. Ashely and Patrick were my amazing guides and I love the photos that came with it. Asante Sana.

[@stellar1126]

Molly is my spirit animal! I watched an untold amount of hours of Molly videos when I was preparing for my bucket list Disneyworld trip! Now I get to start all over with this series! Not to mention as a cali local, she teaching me about my local parks! Thank you!

[@meaganburrick436]

I surprised my family with the Wild Africa Trek experience and would highly recommend it. My family was suspicious, though, the morning of because they had seen enough "Molly videos" and could not understand why we were not rope-dropping AK to ride Kilimanjaro and save the Genie+ to ride in the afternoon to see the hyenas. I was like let's luxuriate and enjoy the relaxed morning; everything will work out.💚

[@jasonleone215]

We did this last year and loved every minute of it. I just told my husband the only thing that could have been better is if you were in our touring group lol. Thanks for all you do Molly…we met you once at Magic Kingdom and our twin 8 year old girls still talk about!

[@Liftbridgecards]

We did this one year on Thanksgiving Day. It was a great way to have a private experience during one of the busiest park days. The peace we experienced and the memories that last a lifetime were priceless. On our last trip, we did the Caring for Giants tour. That was a shorter experience, but equally magical. We enjoyed the private time viewing the elephants and learned so much! I think you should do the Rhino tour, because it was sold out our entire trip!

[@trerock]

We did the Up Close with Rhinos Tour in December 2022 and it was fantastic! We didn't just get close, we actually got to walk up to the bars, reach through and pet Dugan, the adult male rhino! The only issue - which may impact whether Molly can include this tour in her Bucket List Series - is that unlike the Wild Africa Trek, pretty much the entire Rhino tour is "behind the scenes," so no cameras are allowed. At the very end of the tour, they have a prop with the name of the rhino you got to meet that you can hold and they'll use your camera to take your picture with that. (One nice bonus - you get to keep your name tag, which features a drawing of a rhino by Joe Rohde.)

[@Liftbridgecards]

@@trerock awesome! I really wanted to touch a rhino - but they limit that tour more. What a great memory for you! I agree - that could be a tough one for filming. Maybe we can do it on our next trip.

[@BeantownMrs]

This looks so cool! I can't wait to see what else is on your bucket list, Molly!

[@ashleyramos4007]

I'm so excited for this series!! I love seeing Molly do new things and sharing the experience.

[@EpochGF]

Nothing is forced with Molly, she is just naturally funny. I always sift through her content first if I need to learn something Disney. Great work!

[@poweredbyamy]

You need to do the Starlight Safari at Kidani Village. That’s a cool experience too.

[@braid7674]

Awesome video Molly, thank you so much for doing it - the trek has been on my to-do list for years & is my priority for my November trip so seeing what to expect was so helpful (also as its a solo trip, seeing the Photopass there taking pics is great to know!)

[@charliejay8_24]

Thank you for doing these videos Molly. I live in London, been to Orlando 3 times before but it’s always been with friends and family. Seeing how much enjoyment you get from the parks on days without Max and Alan has given me the confidence to go to Orlando alone next May (I think that’s a good time to go in terms of weather/crowd level?) I was hesitant to go alone (bit sad ain’t it?!) but watching you has given me a completely different perspective. Now I’m looking forward to being in complete control of what I want to do and where I want to do it. Thank you. (Sorry to say this but as a proud Londoner, a tiny part of my soul dies every time you do an English accent in the wizarding world, I promise you not everyone in England sounds posh!)

[@StevenAyersIIameriporean]

I'm so glad you got to finally do this Molly! Thank you for taking us with you too.

[@lisaosborne7331]

Jambo Molly!!! My daughter and I did the Wild Afrika Trek several years ago and absolutely loved it!!! Although it is expensive, it is one of those experiences that was worth every cent to us and we would probably do it again since we are fans of animals and Animal Kingdom. I am glad that you had a great time!

[@thisisemrytrying]

This is the perfect way to to start this series! I can’t wait to see more 🤩

[@gr8vbplaya18]

I've never heard of this experience! Love seeing Molly in her element.

[@beeh11]

Omg! I had no idea something like this existed at AK. When my son is old enough, totally bringing him in this! Also, I LOVE the idea of a Disney bucket list! Can’t wait for more!

[@christineanderson3745]

What a great series idea!! Nothing quite as satisfying as crossing off bucket list activities!!! This may be on mine, now! 😊

[@trishawagner2785]

Oh my gosh I cant wait to see where this series takes us! This experience is def going on my disney bucket list!

[@rubysony8334]

Love this idea for a series! Looking forward to your bucket list adventures.

[@490nemo]

This video has sealed the deal - I’m finally doing this tour on my next trip!

[@robertstim]

Going to be an amazing series, coming from the England, we always look to do these sorts of tours during our time at Disney as we are there for a couple of weeks. This will help plan which ones to do. Thanks so much Molly.

[@gordosloan]

Love this new series! Would love to see footage of a guests perspective of a WDW wedding, behind the seeds and the epcot seas aqua tour.

[@meredithkat07]

My favorite! Love you Molly and Allen and max. Your my favorite. Been watching you since forever. You were the only reason I watched the last KZbin series you were on. We have a lot in common. I love cheese, Good food and Disneys snacks! I love your sense of humor and your creativity! Congrats on getting your own KZbin channel! I am a huge Disney fan but have gotten older and can’t go as much. Thank you for letting me live it everyday through your eyes! God bless you Molly! ❤️ -Shelley

[@amyandaugust]

Hi mam Fam!!! Omg Molly so excited for you to do the wild Africa trek!!

[@amyandaugust]

Omg that bridge is making me NERVOUS

[@jadecoloredglasses5822]

I would love to see the three of you do dinner with an Imagineer if that offering ever comes back. It used to be something that was offered regularly but I'm not sure it's come back since the closures.

[@themeparkqueer]

Thinking about this for my birthday and this is exactly what I needed! Cant wait to see how well it goes 👏🏼🐊🐘

[@MJD123]

So cool!!! this is on my list, too!! I have an old acquaintance who was on the development team for this tour, and it always sounded so cool!!

[@nicolegrimm9904]

How much do I love the fact that you spend your life going on rides, eating theme park snacks, and watching shows, yet the coolest thing you’ve done at WDW is watch hippos. 💕

[@quisafurre]

I did this in 2014 and toooootally worth it. It's such a personalized experience and the tour guides made us feel like luxury! They said most folks on the normal safari tour thought we were celebrities on a private tour. They mistook one of the girls as Taylor Swift but we were all just normal folks xD

[@karenpetersen4293]

Thank you so much for doing this, Molly! These tours and excursions cost a lot of money for a family of four, so I appreciate getting to see firsthand what they entail so I can decide whether they are worth our time and money. (This one definitely looks like it is, and I will be looking into booking it for our June trip.) I highly recommend trying out the Starlight Safari at AKL. We did that back in 2019 when we were staying there and LOVED it. Also, do they still have Dolphins in Depth at Epcot? My husband and I did that on our honeymoon a bazillion years ago.

[@Sam4G0d]

Always wanted to see you do this experience, as it's been on my bucket list too and was curious to see what it's like! You've convinced me to do it on my next solo trip :)

[@FamilyGal]

What an incredible experience! I can't wait to see what's next on your list 💙

[@petradevries537]

This tour is definitely on my bucket list. But since my next visit is with a friend who's never been to WDW we probably just visit the theme Parks. Maybe the Spanish Mosaic Art Workshop or Behind the Seeds. Have you ever done one of these experiences? Thanks for all the informative but fun videos and I'm looking forward to your next video!

[@tammyclipps2248]

The giraffe part was my favorite!🦒🦒 They are my favorite.

[@SpookyDisnerd13]

So excited for this series!! I love behind the scenes type of stuff, and tours with all the awesome knowledge of the parks and Disney in general! This is on my bucket list now!

[@margechen7943]

Loved this new bucket list series. How about the backstage tour where you can go underground beneath Magic Kingdom? Would love to see that.

[@timwarp2918]

Except that you are strictly forbidden from filming down there!

[@shelleyrudyk4912]

I had Ashley and Rachel as my tour guides on Wild Africa Trek too! They are so amazing and very knowledgeable. Love this video and can't wait to see more bucket list items!

[@richd6362]

Giraffes and Hippos and Crocs, oh my! This was definitely a great adventure to have. I hope all of the other bucket list videos are this good.

[@sherriebaby49]

Major bucket list item! So glad you got to do it and shared with us! Thanks! 😁

[@cherylkirsten9503]

Thank you for doing this video! The Wild Africa Trex is on my to do list for a future Disney trip. My family stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge last summer. We did the Starlight Safari tour at Animal Kingdom Lodge. It was one of our highlights of our vacation. The animal keepers at the lodge are the tour guides. They are very knowledgeable about the animals. You ride around the different savannas on a safari truck. They give you night vision monocles to see the animals. One of our most memorable moments was stopping the truck next to a mother and son giraffes who were sitting on the ground. They were probably three feet from us. They didn’t seem bothered by us being there. This tour would make an interesting video.

[@ashleynewbegin]

This was definitely one of my favorite videos you have made!!! I would LOVE to do this one day 🤍🦒🐘✨ truly magical!!

[@themeparkqueer]

Loved this first of the series! Excited to see what else you show us from your bucket list 🤗💚

[@christarista1980]

Hi from Cincinnati, where we ❤️❤️❤️our hippos! Fiona the miracle hippo (has repeatedly been voted our #1 citizen), and her new surprise brother Fritz are both Bibi’s…..who was born at Animal Kingdom! This is now on my bucket list too!!!

[@prettiestpigeon]

This was such a cool video & I'm glad you were able to share the experience with us Molly. I can't wait to see what other Bucket List items are in the series. That rope bridge didn't even need the extra danger of crocodiles & hippos beneath it to be a no for me. I hope how close you got to the giraffes though, they're my favorite!

[@bobsaget8540]

Ashley was one of my guides as well when i went in November. She and Emma were awesome. Wild Africa Trek is well worth it! Their photos were amazing as well.

[@doccer95]

I did this last May and it was totally worth it! It was not very demanding physically, and the lunch time was so peaceful and nice. I’m vegetarian and they accommodated me with genuinely good food that was still on theme. They also took lots of professional photos for us, and per request they let my husband bring his professional grade camera as long as he kept the strap on :)

[@mtnlaurel12]

I am allergic to chicken, so I was curious to know what else they had available. What did they give you?

[@doccer95]

@@mtnlaurel12 hey! I still got the pita and hummus, cheese and olives, fruit, granola bar, and I believe it was tofu, but a curry with a non-meat protein. It was very good. My husband who eats meat thought it tasted good too but of course that’s personal preference :) and I also got the edible purple flower thing too.

[@mtnlaurel12]

@@doccer95 Thank you!

[@MrStevoMac22]

I’m going to love this series. I did the Keys to the Kingdom tour at Magic Kingdom. I’d love to see your take on that tour.

[@tinkerbellstwin]

I love wild Africa trek I have done it twice and I was also lucky enough to have Rachel and Ashley who are fantastic! Such a cool experience each time is a little different like the safari ride and the Photos are a huge bonus! I love when people on the safari see you on the bridge and are like omg what are they doing!

[@kellyv7728]

That was so amazing! Didn’t even know this was a thing 💚

[@kerryw.5301]

Great overview! Thank you, Molly! I am thinking of doing this with my older kids and my husband on Father's Day when we are at Disney.

[@lisaprice4391]

I've been wanting to do this tour but don't go to Disney enough to devote the time. Definitely a bucket list item. I would highly recommend anyone who likes this stuff to visit The Wilds if you are in or near Ohio. If you do the extra wildside tour tou get up close and personal with rhinos and giraffe.

[@maryjesch8841]

Can't wait for your next Bucket List item! We were among the first to do this tour when it first opened and there has never been anything else that compares. Thank you for the memories! I was TERRIFIED going over the bridges. 😊

[@barbwirewebworks]

Thank you for sharing Molly. This is a must do bucket list adventure for sure.

[@dreamvacationsbylinda2282]

I loved this video! Great job Molly!

[@llatimad]

Best day ever when I did the trek with my daughter. She loved it so much she went to Disney with a friend and did the trek again!

[@ginacampbell2486]

Great tour Molly! I've done Savor the Savanna twice and loved my experiences. Rachel was our guide during my recent tour in late 2022. Giraffes are my favorite animal so being so close was amazing and the snacks on the Boma, yum!!

[@sarahbennett7235]

We did this in Feb as a fam of five and it was amazing. We have a 8,10 and 14 year old. they were the only kids and the two cast members were great and so were the rest of our tour group. Best time ever in AK!

[@bradkomgenick]

Wow! Just wow! This was so cool and informative. We have done a later in the evening dinner at the Bohma you had lunch at, and we got to hear the lions roaring for their feeding time and it was truly amazing. I can highly recommend these extra Animal Kingdom experiences. They sound expensive, but you by far get way more than you are paying for because it is a one of a kind experience. Thanks so much Molly!! Asanti Sana!!

[@jenniferhoward4367]

Thank you for this great video! I’d been curious about this tour and now I know to put in on our bucket list. What a fantastic experience, the keepers at Animal Kingdom truly are the best!

[@ericammons9804]

While I do bag on WDW from time to time, this experience looks amazing! And, since most people will not have an opportunity to go on a real African Safari, this is certainly the next best option. Thanks so much for sharing this with us Molly 👍

[@sharrikeene1676]

I did this on my first trip to WDW. And we have done it each time since. Its worth it every time! Would love to see your group do a private VIP tour. We did it and went to all 4 parks and did 14 rides... Would love to see how you guys would tackle that one!