After Hours at Disney's Animal Kingdom

There's still time to enjoy Disney's After Hours event at Animal Kingdom. With only three more dates, March 20, 27 and April 3, they are sure to sell-out!
What I loved about this event is you have the opportunity to experience your favorite attractions without the long waits you might experience during regular park hours. Need I say, Avatar Flight of Passage anyone?

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These cute lanterns are in the outdoor seating area of Flame Tree restaurant.

 As an After Hours ticket holder, you receive early admission beginning at 7 pm, with the event running from 8:30 - 11:30 pm. 
We took advantage of the early entry to try the Flame Tree Barbeque.  As many times as we have visited Disney's Animal Kingdom, and enjoyed the wonderful aromas coming from Flame Tree, we never stopped. I am so glad we finally gave it a try! 
Don't judge, but we tried the Baked Mac 'n Cheese with pulled pork, and French Fries with pulled pork and cheese. A lot of cheese, and pork right there!  Both were as you can imagine, wonderfully awesome. Next time, yes there will be a next time, I'm going for the St. Louis Rib Dinner.
Need a snack? Disney's After Hours has you covered!  What's not to love about endless popcorn, Mickey Bars, and a cold beverage! Located in designated areas, you can grab a snack and drink whenever you choose.

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Before entering the park, there is a fun photo-op with the Lion King walk-in frame. The photo pass cast member was happy to take a snap with my iPhone, and of course, took one with photo pass camera.

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Once inside the park, you never know who  you might meet. I popped in to see Mickey and Minnie and take advantage of the no-wait photo-op.  ​​

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Expedition Everest is quite the sight at night.