Up Close with Rhinos-New Experience at AK

[Tall Todd]

I've been calling almost every day. Cast Member says it's extremely popular and that they may be adding more times to visit. Though this could of course be uninformed nonsense, it's nice to think there might be the possibility.

 

[bookbabe626]

We did the tour on Friday. It was a great experience, and the older female rhino was in a very friendly mood and wouldn't leave the area beside us, leaning up against the bars repeatedly to encourage us to pay attention to her. They moved the actual petting to the beginning of the rhino viewing since she was obviously in the mood to be petted, then we did a Q&A while the one keeper attempted to get her to do some trained behaviours (the only ones of which she did were the ones that involved staying close to us) like opening her mouth or lifting a foot on command. The time just flew by, and it was well worth the money, something very surprising at today's Disney parks.

 

[rteetz]

I've been calling almost every day. Cast Member says it's extremely popular and that they may be adding more times to visit. Though this could of course be uninformed nonsense, it's nice to think there might be the possibility.

It’s also small. About 14 people and one tour per day.

 

[TammyLynn33]

So excited booked April 20 for my DD as part if a late birthday present as she wants to be a zoologist

 

[Tall Todd]

It’s also small. About 14 people and one tour per day.

I don't think I can sigh loud enough...

 

[Dug720]

Just getting my ducks in a row...

* You can book at 180 days out, right?
* Does the 180 + 10 thing like ADRs apply if you're staying onsite?
* Can you book online or do you have to call? If online is it at 6 and by phone at 7 like ADRs?

I REALLY want to do this for my birthday...

 

[Chirple]

Just getting my ducks in a row...

* You can book at 180 days out, right?
* Does the 180 + 10 thing like ADRs apply if you're staying onsite?
* Can you book online or do you have to call? If online is it at 6 and by phone at 7 like ADRs?

I REALLY want to do this for my birthday...

The information on the WDW page does not indicate how many days out, but the calendar is open through the end of May. You have to call to reserve. We booked it as soon as it was available and took the tour on 12/6 so we had a short window once dates were released. It was amazing. My husband was a little apprehensive about touching the rhino until he saw her. Then I had to tell him to stop petting her so the next set of people could have a turn. LOL!

I did Caring for Giants right after Up Close With Rhinos. Different experience but I got a nice short video of Stella (who turns 2 this month).

 

[maccagerl]

Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences! I always book Caring for Giants when I visit, and I am very excited to be seeing the Rhinos when I go in Jan!

 

[TammyLynn33]

I never got an email receipt should I call ??

 

[rteetz]

I never got an email receipt should I call ??

If you want one I suppose. I never got a receipt either but I had my TA book it for me.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I never got an email receipt should I call ??

Didn't get one for this or Caring for Giants. I wrote down my confirmation number and saw the charge on my card.

 

[TammyLynn33]

Thanks I have that.. I’ll just pop it in my phone calendar I guess


QUOTE="SaintsManiac, post: 60041531, member: 539658"]Didn't get one for this or Caring for Giants. I wrote down my confirmation number and saw the charge on my card.[/QUOTE]

 

[SaintsManiac]

Thanks I have that.. I’ll just pop it in my phone calendar I guess


QUOTE="SaintsManiac, post: 60041531, member: 539658"]Didn't get one for this or Caring for Giants. I wrote down my confirmation number and saw the charge on my card.

[/QUOTE]


I added the details into MDE itinerary. Quick and easy!

 

[TammyLynn33]

I almost did that lol but it’s a bday surprise





QUOTE="SaintsManiac, post: 60041757, member: 539658"][/QUOTE]


I added the details into MDE itinerary. Quick and easy! [/QUOTE]

 

[anomamatt]

I never got an email receipt should I call ??

I don't think they send them.

 

[Araminta18]

This sounds like such a fun tour! May have to look into it.

When I did other MK tours, I never got an email receipt or anything--I just added it as a "note" into my MDE itinerary. I'd make sure you get the confirmation number from the CM when you book over the phone, and that way you have something if there's a screwup and you're not on the list.

 

[StephanieV]

I don't think they send them.

They told me they don't send a confirmation and you can't link it in MDE, but to keep the conf #. They did charge my cc right away, so I'm considering that confirmed! I also just added it to MDE as a note.

 

[ReelRedHead]

I just booked this for our August trip. Has anyone done it? How was the experience? It sounds exciting.

 

[crazycheryl]

I just booked this for our August trip. Has anyone done it? How was the experience? It sounds exciting.

We did it on 1/29 and it was an awesome experience. The keeper that met with us was so in love with the rhinos and getting to pet one was the highlight of our trip. We got to see the new male Dugan. No pictures because it was backstage, but we also did the Caring for Giants experience and this one blew that one out of the water in my opinion. All money goes to conservation so it's a win win in my book.

 

[StuckinPA]

It was close, as there was only one day open during our June trip, but reserved two spots for the Up Close with Rhinos tour. This was my MUST Do and I'm so excited. Anyone done it? Reviews? Tips?