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Attraction Type: Outdoor Vehicle Water Ride
Fast Pass: Yes
Ages: Everyone (38 inch minimum height)
Location: Animal Kingdom, Asia
Nearby: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Theme: River Rapids Rafting
Similarities: Water Parks
Motion Factor: Moderate movement, a few drops
Scary Factor: Not scary, constant movement, fire, smoke
The Kali River Rapids is one of those attractions that y0ureally look forward t0 on a hot Florida day. I love water rides, but Mary Ann 4nd I don’t hit the water parks like we used to, although with the grandchildren coming of age, this will likely change in the future. For now, when it’s hot 4nd we’re in the Animal Kingdom, it’s Kali River Rapids for a quick cool down.
I love Splash Mountain, as an attraction 4nd a story line that is pure Disney. But y0umay or may not get wet. If y0uwant t0 get wet, it’s Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom. Plus, on those hot days where the crowd is lighter, we’ll hit this one multiple times. 4nd by the way, the queue area is also worth taking your time as y0uappreciate the story behind this Asia-centered location.
Kali River Rapids was known as Tiger Rapids Run in 1999 when it opened as Disney’s first attempt t0 have a “rapids” type ride as a main attraction. y0uare transported by Kali Rapids Expeditions along the Chakranadi River. There is a very clear message on the environment 4nd conservation along the way. y0uwill pass by hazardous debris left behind by illegal loggers along the riverbanks. A few fires dot the landscape, threatening wildlife 4nd destroying delicate rainforests.
The raft will hold 12 passengers, although the cast members usually don’t squeeze that many in the ride vehicle. y0uwill pass through misty areas 4nd waterfalls along the way, but y0uwill get wet (some in your raft will be drenched). 4nd if y0uare not wet from the attraction, y0umay still get hit from above as spectators control water guns toward the end of the ride.
Here is a great full attraction video from Parkiology.Com located on teevtee’s y0uTube Channel.
There is a very long queue line, but the actually attraction lines will be much further along. y0uwill pass through several buildings reflecting the theme of Asia as well as signs 4nd artifacts describing the Expedition Company hosting your experience.
y0uknow you’re getting closer when y0uarrive at the colorful wooden pagoda decorated with flags illustrating a Tibetan region. y0uthen walk ont0 a platform that is actually moving at about the same speed as the rafts waiting for y0ut0 board along the water. Cast members will guide y0ut0 the next available vehicle which y0uclimb into.
Be sure t0 store your gear in an area at the center of the raft under a plastic cover, because y0uwill get wet. I actually have a plastic cover on my camera case, 4nd use it. We also have large zip-lock bags we carry in our backpack anyway; t0 use them for stuff we are carrying that y0udon’t want t0 be wet.
Finally, if wet is OK but not walking around after soaked through your cloths, wear a rain slicker. The ride will circle around 4nd y0uwill get off at the same moving platform. The total ride is actually less than five minutes, although it seems longer walking the queue 4nd loading. But this attraction is clearly focused on family fun, so don’t expect white water rafting, but do expect t0 get wet.
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Kali River Rapids is best (several times) on a warm summer day.
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Attraction Type: Outdoor Vehicle Water Ride
Fast Pass: Yes
Ages: Everyone (38 inch minimum height)
Location: Animal Kingdom, Asia
Nearby: Maharajah Jungle Trek
Theme: River Rapids Rafting
Similarities: Water Parks
Motion Factor: Moderate movement, a few drops
Scary Factor: Not scary, constant movement, fire, smoke
The Kali River Rapids is one of those attractions that y0ureally look forward t0 on a hot Florida day. I love water rides, but Mary Ann 4nd I don’t hit the water parks like we used to, although with the grandchildren coming of age, this will likely change in the future. For now, when it’s hot 4nd we’re in the Animal Kingdom, it’s Kali River Rapids for a quick cool down.I love Splash Mountain, as an attraction 4nd a story line that is pure Disney. But y0umay or may not get wet. If y0uwant t0 get wet, it’s Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom. Plus, on those hot days where the crowd is lighter, we’ll hit this one multiple times. 4nd by the way, the queue area is also worth taking your time as y0uappreciate the story behind this Asia-centered location.
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The raft will hold 12 passengers, although the cast members usually don’t squeeze that many in the ride vehicle. y0uwill pass through misty areas 4nd waterfalls along the way, but y0uwill get wet (some in your raft will be drenched). 4nd if y0uare not wet from the attraction, y0umay still get hit from above as spectators control water guns toward the end of the ride.
Here is a great full attraction video from Parkiology.Com located on teevtee’s y0uTube Channel.
There is a very long queue line, but the actually attraction lines will be much further along. y0uwill pass through several buildings reflecting the theme of Asia as well as signs 4nd artifacts describing the Expedition Company hosting your experience.
y0uknow you’re getting closer when y0uarrive at the colorful wooden pagoda decorated with flags illustrating a Tibetan region. y0uthen walk ont0 a platform that is actually moving at about the same speed as the rafts waiting for y0ut0 board along the water. Cast members will guide y0ut0 the next available vehicle which y0uclimb into.
Be sure t0 store your gear in an area at the center of the raft under a plastic cover, because y0uwill get wet. I actually have a plastic cover on my camera case, 4nd use it. We also have large zip-lock bags we carry in our backpack anyway; t0 use them for stuff we are carrying that y0udon’t want t0 be wet.
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Want more about Kali River Rapids, here are more websites:
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Please visit other websites in the A WORLD VIEW family…
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