Cloe Colton
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Sounds like an amazing tour and something I would definitely consider for myself in the future! Love all the pics and your ears came out great!
It was awesome! I would definitely recommend the whole experience! And thank you!!
Haha must be something about white and rain and AK nights! I did the same thing in August! White T-shirt and didn’t even realize my mistake till I was at the park... that’s what cheap ponchos are for I guess!
Haha must be!! I knew it might be an issue before we even left but I didn't really have an alternative to wear so I just went with it! lol I figured I'd probably just have to rock the poncho most of the night!
This tour looks awesome! The wild Africa trek is coming we want to do as well! i could totally see being the only 2 on the tour being a bit awkward however I feel like it must have been a great experience especially since the animals seemed so active, those other people missed out!
I would definitely recommend it! I really enjoyed the whole experience from the safari to the dinner! It was a bit awkward but honestly just so cool to have a private tour like that!! Honestly, I think it probably worked in our favor that it was raining because the animals were doing so much and were so fun to watch. We said it so many times that night how great of an experience they ended up missing out on! I mean I guess I understand if they had been in DAK all day in the rain but it really only rained for an hour and a half so I'm surprised they bailed! I was the exact opposite and just hoping they would still do it! lol
Sounds like a great tour! How exciting that it was just the two of you!
It was so cool!! I really liked that it was just us too since I didn't feel dumb asking whatever questions I had in front of DH where I may have been more shy around other people. Plus, we didn't have to worry about annoying anyone with our vlogging since the guide didn't care!
What an amazing tour . My DH would love this . He is a picky eater so I worry a little about the food .
It was so fun! My DH and I were both on cloud nine when we left, probably one of my favorite experiences I've ever had in Disney! The food was great but I can imagine for a picky eater it might be tough. But they did have fruit and cheese options which I feel like most people like. From the picture and what I remember there was also proscuitto, edamame, shrimp, hummus, cookies and in the tins were little smore mixtures that were SO good! It wasn't really a full on meal but more like an intense charcuterie board but I think thats usually par for the course for those savanna tours. We were definitely full when we left!
Joining in!! Between FOP, the Night Blossom, and a private tour, this seems like a perfect day in AK!
Welcome!! Thanks for joining in!
It really was a perfect night in AK! It was like all of my favorite things in just a few hour span haha especially after our relaxing morning at the pool!
The tour sounds amazing! I may consider this one for us. We have loved the Rhino and Elephant tours at AK.
How nice to be the only ones on the tour. What did the food consist of? Vegetarian choices?
Thanks for the overview on the tour!
I would definitely recommend it!! One of my favorite Disney experiences to date!
There was cheese, grapes, I believe hummus, and then the desserts would all be vegetarian too I believe! (The little containers were smores in a cup and were SO good!) A couple of the other options may have been vegetarian options as well I just don't remember everything that was offered! haha We definitely didn't leave hungry though!
I definitely started reading your TR back in August, but am just now catching up on reports! I love your reports, and the vlog is so fun! Can't wait to watch more. Your dog is adorable.
Its crazy how that happens! haha Thanks for watching the vlogs! We really love recording them and putting them together!
The Club level seems nice, but I was also surprised no one was there to greet you.
Yeah it was a bit strange lol Especially since the one CM walked by us and looked like she was heading to the bus we just got off of. The whole check in there was just a bit weird! lol
Nothing better
Nope!!
We also skipped BOG on our recent trip, but glad to hear you had a better experience this time - we will need to give it another try!
I feel like BOG is definitely one of those restaurants where you have to skip it every once and a while! It was definitely much better than I expected though based on our previous experiences!
Someone else mentioned them being gone too! I actually think they never worked well while we were there. At least 6-7 people checked our ticket even when we had a rose before. I hope they find a better system!
You would think they would have the best system! lol
It's always so fun to meet this couple. Too funny that she was using your ring to send a message to Mickey! I loved their birthday outfits this year.
It was SO much fun! I was glad too since DH isn't always excited to do the character M&Gs!
Did you get an actual PP Photographer? This is a great picture, and it's awesome they captured the hugs!
Yes!! I think they brought the real photographers back, which thank goodness because those boxes are TERRIBLE! Like whoever thought that was a good idea doesn't realize what people are expecting from a Disney experience!
I'm excited I still have so much more to catch up on
Yay!!
I love that you are posing even with your poncho on.
Hahaha sometimes you just need to throw the poncho on and drink a night blossum!
AMAZING!!!
It was so cool!!
I want to do this now!
This looks amazing!
I definitely recommend it! It was so cool and so much fun!!
Staying at GF is definitely on my bucket list! It looks beautiful!
I'm so thankful we were able to stay there! It was a dream come true!
I am all caught up! The Savanna tour sounds amazing, that is on my bucket list now.
So fun! And totally worth it! I think even if it was a full tour group it would still be awesome!
That is awesome! And even better that they brought a second welcome dessert.
Yeah we were a bit shocked by all the gifts! lol Definitely made up for the weird check in! haha
I love the backpack and your shirt! Perfect for a Villains night.
Thank you!! I knew I had to be villains themed!
Okay that would really bother me!
Something didn't sit right as you were describing this - who just grabs someone else's backpack?
It was definitely one of those experiences where I just had a weird vibe about the whole thing!! Especially when I saw the very front pocket unzipped. I just don't know in what world someone would ever think "oh so pretty! let me grab it off of her back to let her know!" lol the next night when we were looking at the new DHS signs a woman walked by from like ten feet away was able to tell me she liked my outfit lol It was just so unnecessary!
I probably had expectations too high for the live actors! The one in the line was my favorite. But you're right, sometimes better to be able to make your own judgments.
You know what's funny??? We were less than impressed during MNSSHP! I wonder if they just had better actors working the night we did VAH? When we rode during MNSSHP in September they had JUST the actor in the cell and during VAH they had actors like around every turn in the line. It was definitely interesting to see the difference between the two parties!!
I want to do this now!
I hope they bring it back!! It was so much fun! I know some people were disappointed by no meet and greets but I thought there was enough going on that it really wasn't needed. I'm sure if they had the M&Gs though they would have sold out every night! lol Still so much fun!
Looks like the perfect work day!
It was!! I wish that could be my work day every day haha
I have to know, what is the volcano trick?!
So on TSM when you get to the screen with a balloons and the volcano there will be a lonesome 500 balloon at the top. Pop that one and two more will appear. Pop those two and three more will appear. When you pop all three the volcano will erupt with a ton of 500 value balloons!!
My husband also thought the Tastes Like Chicken was just okay on our recent trip. The food wasn't as good this year but I still love the experience at Skipper's Canteen and will be back.
I definitely would have been good with just the appetizers at Skippers Canteen! But like you said, the foods good and compared to the other MK options I'll definitely go back!
How awesome to get a private tour! I had never heard of this tour before, it is now at the top of my bucket list. I love the Safaris ride and would really enjoy spending more time with the animals on the savanna.
It was seriously AMAZING!! Definitely one of my favorite Disney experiences to date!! I love the safari too and when I read about what this tour entailed I was like okay I need to do it! It was so cool to pull off and get to just watch the giraffes and ask our questions. Especially when you ride the normal one and you think of questions but don't really get to ask! lol Like my whole life I've always wondered if the lions have ever tried to get out or go after any of the animals they can see from their spot and it was cool to finally be able to ask that question!
This makes me so happy too!
Right??? You would never know that since it isn't visible to guests! They even put the animals that just don't really like the sound of trucks or don't get along with other animals. It was just so cool to find out!!
That tour sounds incredible! I think I need to put all of the AK tours on my bucket list!
It was amazing!! Definitely recommend!!
Sounds like such a fantastic tour, so awesome the other group backed out and you had a private one! Totally looking into this now for our next trip. We did the Wild Africa Trek a few years ago and loved it, so this seems perfect!
It was so cool! I was so happy when they said it would just be us lol I can only imagine how much it would cost to actually book a tour on your own without that happening lol I think you and your Mom would really enjoy it! Between the food and the wine and just being out on the savanna on a private tour (even if other people were with you its still pretty exclusive!) it was so cool! And really not a bad cost for what you got out of it!
This drink is delicious and they do put a fair amount of rum in it. I will definitely be getting it again in January.
So good!!
We saw a TON of giraffes in September. It was truly amazing! I loved seeing the babies.
SO many babies! lol They were all playing around with each other too which was so fun to watch!
I cannot believe you and Dan had the entire tour to yourselves. What an awesome experience!
It was so cool!!
Love this vlog (watched it a while back) and the new Aruba one you just posted was awesome. Great job Cloe!
Thanks for watching!! I'm sure you know how much work goes into editing them haha always nice when people enjoy them!!
Your Savor the Savannah experience sounds amazing! I have always wanted to do the Wild Africa Trek, and after reading about your unbelievable safari tour I turned to Alex and said, "This is the absolute next thing we're doing at Disney!"
Giraffes and unlimited Tusker beer...I'm seriously jealous right now.
It was SO AMAZING!! My hesitation with the Wild Africa Trek was always A. the cost B. the heat since its always early morning or afternoon (and I can sometimes faint from heat lol) and C. the part that I really wanted to do was the savanna truck and the meal! So Savor the Savanna really sold me when I read about it! I also don't know if alcohol is included with Wild Africa Trek? Drinking the wine and beer out on the savanna was just SO cool. I'm honestly surprised it isn't talked about more! I hope you get to do it next time!