DISNEY WORLD HIDDEN GEMS: Elephant Tour & Tusker House Dining | Animal Kingdom, Caring For Giants

It's time to uncover some more hidden gems in Walt Disney World -- and this time we're headed to Disney's Animal Kingdom! First up, a behind the scenes tour where you get up close with elephants, followed by an underrated character dining experience at Tusker House Restaurant. Join Molly as she spends the day at her favorite park and sharing some less-popular treasures!
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  • @supermrssoup
    @supermrssoup Жыл бұрын

    The coolest thing is Kiyanga was born when I was driving for Kilimanjaro Safaris, it's so cool to see her being a mom and living her best life.

  • @barbwirewebworks
    @barbwirewebworks Жыл бұрын

    Once again Molly gives us a master class in character interactions. She makes it look effortless. That behind the scenes elephant tour is now on my list for our next visit. Thank you for the suggestion.

  • @designdoctor247

    @designdoctor247

    Жыл бұрын

    yes!!!!!!!!!

  • @hillsizz
    @hillsizz Жыл бұрын

    Gotta love Molly in AK video! I also agree Tusker House is underrated! We did it as our character meal last year during our daughter's 1st visit to Disney. The food was delicious and character interactions were plentiful and memory-making! Goofy created a little dancing circle with some kids who didn't see our 2 year-old toddling over but Goofy did and made sure to open up the circle for her and it still brings me to tears to think about! 🥹

  • @zusanlist3623

    @zusanlist3623

    Жыл бұрын

    I love hearing stories like this!

  • @hillsizz

    @hillsizz

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@zusanlist3623 Disney cast members are just a different breed of people. They're some of the best of us! ❤

  • @MicheleKlinger
    @MicheleKlinger Жыл бұрын

    Molly is always in her element in AK, but getting to see her do something so unique is extra special. I was lucky to do Caring for Giants on my last trip and it was one of the most special things I’ve ever done in a Disney park. All the rides/shows/etc are their own magic, but these unique experiences truly make a trip all the more special.

  • @sarahmays9896

    @sarahmays9896

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you make a reservation? I can never get one and my kids are dying to do this!

  • @MicheleKlinger

    @MicheleKlinger

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sarahmays9896 I did! My original plan last trip was the rhino tour, but I learned after the fact that the experience/tour reservations open the same time as dining reservations for your trip, so I missed out on that while caring for giants still had availability

  • @rhondageddis526
    @rhondageddis526 Жыл бұрын

    Molly, I know you hear this all the time, but your delivery of information, inclusion of your audience and passion for what you do shines through in every video. This was great insight. Thank you.

  • @wdwexploreandchill
    @wdwexploreandchill Жыл бұрын

    My mom and I took this tour and loved it sooo much! We still look for our favorite elephant, Donna, every trip. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @Mermare
    @Mermare11 ай бұрын

    I bet the character actors love it when someone actually talks to them. Gives them something fun to do.

  • @alh310185
    @alh310185 Жыл бұрын

    I had no idea tours like this existed in Disney. So glad you're highlighting experiences like this.

  • @designdoctor247

    @designdoctor247

    Жыл бұрын

  • @Vofleck
    @Vofleck Жыл бұрын

    Awwww I recognize that elephant tour Cast Member. She did my Wild Africa Trek. ❤️❤️

  • @MichelleMartin-mr9fl
    @MichelleMartin-mr9fl Жыл бұрын

    Molly thank you for showing all the different offerings that Disney offers about animals. You are the best!

  • @wendyward4227
    @wendyward4227 Жыл бұрын

    Chefs kiss to this video! My favorite character dining is Tusker house and the Caring for Giants experience is on my bucket list. Loved our Keys to the Kingdom tour but my two all time favorite experiences at WDW so far are the Starlight Safari and the Rhino experience (we were lucky enough to have a handler s show us some of the behaviors they teach the rhinos so the vets can do their check ups etc) When you consider the cost of what your average meal or Souvenirs cost in WDW, I feel like these experiences with animals are so worth it - plus the proceeds go back into conservation!

  • @Cajunish
    @Cajunish Жыл бұрын

    The most up close and personal experience I get to experience is magic of Disneys animal kingdom on Disney+. Ur so lucky to do what you do!

  • @selenerose1988
    @selenerose1988 Жыл бұрын

    I love this tour! I've done it twice and it's been a totally different experience both times and both tour guides had different information that they gave us. Both were so friendly and knowledgeable! We learned so much. It's awesome you got to see both matriarchs! I feel like that's probably a rarer occurrence.

  • @ananunleysmith
    @ananunleysmith Жыл бұрын

    I feel like we need to take a collective moment and appreciate the man’s outfit at 1:18… it’s so on theme

  • @themeparkqueer
    @themeparkqueer Жыл бұрын

    Molly I swear, you guys are always putting out the most relevant content for my upcoming trips 😭 can’t wait to do the Giants tour when we stay at AKL soon!! Thanks for another awesome video! ❤

  • @jessicaclark4922
    @jessicaclark4922 Жыл бұрын

    Your beverage goblin setup was a hidden Mickey 😊 I love how the characters seem to recognize you and are just as excited to see YOU! So, the real question, where can I get Molly tickets? 😁A personal Molly tour, please! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @yaffarealbeauty6089
    @yaffarealbeauty6089 Жыл бұрын

    The Elephant tour looked so great! I can’t get enough of animals either. Stellar character interactions as always! They seemed excited to see you too. 😊

  • @IWillBeHers
    @IWillBeHers Жыл бұрын

    You’ll definitely have to do the Rhino tour too! Especially if you get to see the babies!

  • @designdoctor247
    @designdoctor247 Жыл бұрын

    winnie the pooh and friends is our fav cause Pigglet gives the beat hugs EVER...fav not for the food IMO...not good at all but the characters are priceless! ❤

  • @designdoctor247

    @designdoctor247

    Жыл бұрын

    best not beat lol sorry

  • @carlyejameson1752
    @carlyejameson1752 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely LOVE these hidden gem videos. They are so interesting and full of cool facts. Animal Kingdom is my absolute favourite park of the 4 so it’s always a treat to see new videos!

  • @christinawoods3062
    @christinawoods3062 Жыл бұрын

    You are the best at character interactions. Awesome video as always!

  • @kueagle1
    @kueagle1 Жыл бұрын

    Mollie with this year being the 100th anniversary of the company you should dive into history. That means visiting Marceline and Kansas City. Walt grew up Marceline. He tried unsuccessfully to start his business in Kansas city.

  • @itsLiane
    @itsLiane Жыл бұрын

    Love love love this series with the tours! Molly is still killing it with her videos…giving all the need to know info and making it all fun.

  • @CharleneCTX
    @CharleneCTX Жыл бұрын

    Taking pictures of Donald ... the person in the background looked like he was having a great time watching it, too.

  • @danielvernon8136
    @danielvernon8136 Жыл бұрын

    Loved tusker house when we went a few years ago. Going right before lunch let me have the food I preferred in their breakfast menu and let my wife have the food she preferred in their lunch menu.

  • @janeleslie4192
    @janeleslie4192 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite park as well. It doesn’t get the love it deserves but I’d rather lesser crowds. Great video.

  • @Renee-gk9vo
    @Renee-gk9vo Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been to WDW 70 times and yesterday was my first time ever eating at Tusker House and it was AMAZING! The dinner buffet blew me away! Only bummer was that Goofy skipped over us, luckily it was our 5th character meal of the trip.

  • @danigirl4825
    @danigirl4825 Жыл бұрын

    Love the elephants! Tusker House on the other hand we've decided after trying multiple times, is just not to our flavor palate but love the characters!

  • @angd4268
    @angd4268 Жыл бұрын

    The elephant experience was so amazing. My husband and I did that in 2022. It was so cool as elephants are probably my favorite elephant. For the price I highly recommend it!

  • @alyssaalderson2386
    @alyssaalderson2386 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to do that on our honeymoon. Elephants are my fav! Thanks Molly you are the best!❤

  • @alanarapacz1882
    @alanarapacz1882 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Molly, for another great video and Animal Kingdom Adventure ❤ it's so fun to watch you experience things for the first time 😊 Love this series of park tours/experiences 😍 Would love to see you, Alan and Max do the Steam Train experience and any of the VIP WDW tours 😀

  • @kberger7289
    @kberger7289 Жыл бұрын

    Tusker house is one of our favorites

  • @laulau194
    @laulau194 Жыл бұрын

    Surprised there wasn't more interest in the elephant poop...visitors loved getting hands on with that when I was a zoo educator.

  • @robertsandybeach9990
    @robertsandybeach9990 Жыл бұрын

    I love the character meal at Epcot, food and service were great..the Character meets were priceless..and they came around a lot.

  • @basicleighdisney5643
    @basicleighdisney5643 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this video, Molly! I think having options for tours is one of the best things Disney does. It opens up a whole new level of experiencing Disney and the feel of being in a small group is so much more personal than what you get anywhere else inside the park. Speaking of personal experiences, character dining is another great option so I'm glad you combined those 2 specifically in one video!! I LOVE Tusker House, but it's not my favorite character dining experience. It does run a close second to my favorite, though, which is Garden Grill! There is just nothing like having Chip and Dale as part of character dining, imo! They are so mischievous and I'm living for it! Also my favorite character interaction with my daughter happened at Garden Grill, when Dale played a game of tic-tac-toe with her! The food is really good, too, and also at Tusker House, which is more unique than your average character dining buffet. The other character dining experience that's super close in the running to those 2 is Crystal Palace! As far as location, the winner definitely goes to Cinderella's Royal Table, but other than location, the food isn't worth the price. But being surrounded by princesses IN Cinderella castle is pretty magical! I could go on with others, but my post is long enough already! Lol Just sharing some feedback from experience and because you asked us about it! 😂

  • @tlcholistic
    @tlcholistic Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for doing these “extras” videos! I’m trying to decide between Up Close with Rhinos and Caring for Elephants for my upcoming trip. I would love to see more content like this! It really helps with planning.

  • @EmmaGranger99
    @EmmaGranger99 Жыл бұрын

    Just before you said braised collards, you said “some” and then paused for a while. And my brain immediately filled in the silence with “body once told me” 😂

  • @zebzamboni
    @zebzamboni Жыл бұрын

    I did the Caring For Giants tour in January and it was one of the highlights of my trip. We got lucky that one of the child elephants got zoomies and chased a bird.

  • @jennifergardner2566
    @jennifergardner2566 Жыл бұрын

    This is on my list next time I bring my nephew who wants to be a vet for large animals and just did a trip to Fredricksberg elephant reserve. Right up his ally I think! So glad to see something on it. Excited to see you do the Rhino one someday cause that’s on the list too

  • @downtoearthmomma3397
    @downtoearthmomma3397 Жыл бұрын

    We did the caring for giants this past February. Loved it!! Our tour guide did say one of the females was currently about a year along in her pregnancy with another year to go. Crazy. So worth the money for this tour.

  • @lovestodive1879
    @lovestodive1879 Жыл бұрын

    So glad you did that tour, I've been wondering what it was like, on my list now.

  • @queenie4724
    @queenie4724 Жыл бұрын

    Really interesting video! Love elephants so much, one of my favorite animals. Thanks for the video and information!

  • @user-nt2kr9ex7z
    @user-nt2kr9ex7z Жыл бұрын

    We had the same tour guide. She did such a good job especially with the kids. Really good experience. Tusker House is our favorite restaurant !

  • @frostus27
    @frostus27 Жыл бұрын

    We had breakfast at Tusker House last year right after our safari ride. One of our favorite meals of our trip!

  • @elainebower8776
    @elainebower8776 Жыл бұрын

    We love Tusker House! The food is wonderful and interesting for more adventurous eaters and there is plenty for those of us that want to eat only familiar food. The character interactions are terrific. We saw each character multiple times for extended interaction. My grandchildren loved it, too!

  • @alisonhall2412
    @alisonhall2412 Жыл бұрын

    The elephants are my favorite & now I can't wait to do this tour with my family ❤️

  • @nancyhauber7070
    @nancyhauber7070 Жыл бұрын

    I did that tour a few years ago. Loved it!

  • @emilyfrumker9527
    @emilyfrumker9527 Жыл бұрын

    What a cool elephant experience I like it as an animal lover

  • @user-xh5dk2zk9i
    @user-xh5dk2zk9i Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Molly! I am going to do some of these experiences. I love Elephants!

  • @erikapoulin2330
    @erikapoulin2330 Жыл бұрын

    My daughter loves Animal Kingdom and elephants are her favorite animal. So this is right up her alley!!!

  • @bdchiaccio
    @bdchiaccio Жыл бұрын

    I had never heard of this and I have an autistic adult son who would love it and the price is right so we are probably going to try this on our next trip.

  • @stacyjeffrey
    @stacyjeffrey Жыл бұрын

    I've been debating if I wanted to go to Tusker house on our upcoming trip and your video convinced me to do a breakfast! Thanks for your honest content and fabulous attitude. 💜

  • @donburks4464
    @donburks4464 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing love to see you do more tours

  • @The_Alexandra_B
    @The_Alexandra_B Жыл бұрын

    We have Tusker House reservations for our trip in July! We last went in May 2018 and loved it. 55 days left!

  • @charlieharr6032
    @charlieharr6032 Жыл бұрын

    Donalds evil laugh is so precious 😂

  • @KioroBlast
    @KioroBlast Жыл бұрын

    My boyfriend and I went on the Elephant Tour during our very first visit. We got lucky and the whole group of female elephants got really close and walked past the viewing platform. He has a selfie with the elephants and loves the name poop-tag that we go to keep. It was an amazing tour and learning all those fun facts was a great time! We also saw one of the boys in the distance laying down to take a nap.

  • @tanyaosterman
    @tanyaosterman Жыл бұрын

    I loved the elephant tour! I highly recommend it!

  • @joannebush4491
    @joannebush4491 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting us know about the elephant adventure. My husband would love it. have to do it the next time we come back to WDW.

  • @disneynutd1609
    @disneynutd1609 Жыл бұрын

    Molly this is such a cool experience. Okay I’ve been avoidingTusker house thinking it wasn’t so great but after your review it’s now on my list for next trip 💐❤️

  • @castleinabox
    @castleinabox Жыл бұрын

    Going to Tusker House on my trip next week, and this video helped me a lot!

  • @suzie5353
    @suzie5353 Жыл бұрын

    We've been thinking about doing this tour on our next trip. We are sold! We love all your videos, but think it's so great that you are highlighting experiences like this!

  • @amysears1829
    @amysears1829 Жыл бұрын

    I Love Tusker House!!! Animal Kingdom is for sure my favorite park!!❤🎉

  • @GracieTyTravels
    @GracieTyTravels Жыл бұрын

    Loved this video ❤ elephants are my absolute favorite 😍

  • @TheHilliardFam
    @TheHilliardFam Жыл бұрын

    After watching this video, our daughter is dying to go eat at Tusker House now. We will have to take her next time we go to WDW!

  • @amandad5644
    @amandad5644 Жыл бұрын

    Note to self…never be on a team against Molly in a competitive game of charades. She’s got serious skills interpreting signals and movement!

  • @bmsh14
    @bmsh14 Жыл бұрын

    Loving these experiences videos would also love some “small what’s in my park bag” video or even your collector mug/cup collection (we know you have a lot Molly!)

  • @brandonvieira8114
    @brandonvieira8114 Жыл бұрын

    Elephants are my favourite animal and I did not know this existed! Definitely on my list whenever I go back 🐘

  • @lampwick-lounge
    @lampwick-lounge Жыл бұрын

    The new mics are working great! Thought you could use a little feedback on them….get it?!?! 😂

  • @jenzayas4959
    @jenzayas4959 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, i love this vlog

  • @ellentierney1253
    @ellentierney1253 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video !!! Thanks Molly !!!

  • @amyandaugust
    @amyandaugust Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh I love Tusker house... Haven't been in so many years.

  • @maureenramsey5919
    @maureenramsey5919 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video and didn’t know theses tours existed

  • @ErinGetty
    @ErinGetty Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh!!! I legit just did caring for giants last week!!!! It was AMAZING

  • @sadtomato8063
    @sadtomato8063 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this!

  • @ContempoCoding
    @ContempoCoding Жыл бұрын

    I loved the elephant tour! But I did it in August and will advise -- those vans to get to the elephants were BRUTALLY hot!! If you go in the summer, do NOT forget the fans, water, and cooling towels!!

  • @tinawilliams6469
    @tinawilliams6469 Жыл бұрын

    I loved Tucker house in AK. My favorite character dining is at fort wilderness lodge. Storybook dining. Magical

  • @PrincessMeggala0913
    @PrincessMeggala0913 Жыл бұрын

    Those elephants!!!!! Also I need to add Tusker House next trip!

  • @Disney_momlife
    @Disney_momlife Жыл бұрын

    🐘 love this!

  • @jocelyntouma3273
    @jocelyntouma3273 Жыл бұрын

    Excited to try Tusker House in August! Can’t decide between breakfast or lunch/dinner.

  • @amateurmom5111
    @amateurmom5111 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE that hat!!

  • @itsmegmoore8798
    @itsmegmoore8798 Жыл бұрын

    Love love love the hat!!

  • @pigeonplumtree3
    @pigeonplumtree3 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Molly! Tusker House looks so awesome 🥰 Storyteller's Cafe at Disneyland is my favorite character dining so far, but I haven't been to Toplolino's or Storybook Dining yet.

  • @MissMyMusicAddiction
    @MissMyMusicAddiction Жыл бұрын

    I had no idea. Another cool video from the Mam

  • @Abbyalme27
    @Abbyalme27 Жыл бұрын

    Love you guys❤

  • @mrstar666
    @mrstar666 Жыл бұрын

    We did the caring for giants tour and loved it! And we got to see the avatar hidden Mickey that can only be seen backstage

  • @SandraA1
    @SandraA1 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to see you go Horseback Riding at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort...!!!

  • @spiritedreviewexc
    @spiritedreviewexc Жыл бұрын

    I got super emotional when i first walked into Animal Kingdom cause it was my actual first time in AK and just i was so happy to go and everyone was super friendly! it was strange

  • @logansrundquist
    @logansrundquist Жыл бұрын

    So cool! Funny enough, I just did an elephant encounter tour in Texas and they had Asian elephants! So interesting to see and hear the difference between the two species. Apparently, Asian elephants have more in common with woolly mammoths and African elephants have more in common with mastodons, than they do with each other (genetically speaking). Wild!

  • @brittanyjames4768
    @brittanyjames4768 Жыл бұрын

    gotta love that hidden mickey in the three drinks

  • @Hetchel
    @Hetchel Жыл бұрын

    Watching and/or hearing people eat usually makes me sick. Molly is the only exception! So enjoy these reviews and will happily watch her eat every bite!

  • @kyraharris1265
    @kyraharris1265 Жыл бұрын

    Have you heard of the Myakka Elephant Ranch in southern FL? Fantastic organization & wonderful experiences available where you can do a lot more than look at them from several yards away. I got to give 2 of the 3 elephants there a bath, including what I'm calling a pachyderm pedicure!

  • @kates7277
    @kates7277 Жыл бұрын

    TUSK-er house + elephants = a MAM-azing Sunday! 🐘 Happy Mother’s Day to all!

  • @hunnicuttbj
    @hunnicuttbj Жыл бұрын

    Molly, this is probably a really dumb question but if anyone will know/have advice it's you. When doing buffets solo, what's the best way to indicate that the table is still occupied if you get up to get another plate of food? I'm planning my first solo trip, and now I'm considering doing Tusker House (after this video), but I've never done a buffet alone. I don't want anyone to think I'm skipping out on the bill!

  • @phantomx3.0
    @phantomx3.0 Жыл бұрын

    my new life goal is to go on all the unique tours disney has to offer.

  • @meganv6751
    @meganv6751 Жыл бұрын

    Molly, love love love your hat❤

  • @chantalt9431
    @chantalt9431 Жыл бұрын

    Always thanking you so much for everything and this, for all these years. I can't help but mention that in this video, you look sad or emotional... Is it for the elephants?? Cedi says, thank you again for all this generosity...

  • @Aethuviel
    @Aethuviel3 ай бұрын

    You said one elephant might be pregnant and this was 11 months ago, so I went to google to check - turns out the baby was born in February! They're pregnant for ~21 months, really surprised they didn't know for sure she was pregnant 9 months before the birth.

  • @wastelessmama951
    @wastelessmama951 Жыл бұрын

    I do love Tusker house, but Topolino’s Terrace takes the Mickey waffle in my opinion! ❤ great video!

  • @justins9886

    @justins9886

    Жыл бұрын

    Love Topolino’s for breakfast. Was sad to hear they no longer allow you to try as many entrees as you’d like. It was always nice getting the half portions of the other dishes and my filet. And I love the bread bucket and butter spreader.

  • @kmbarnett1200
    @kmbarnett1200 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant vid, love love Elephants! But, can we take sec. Molly has gone an actual African Safari? How did that get lost!??? And there's video evidence? Ish? 😍😎😍

  • @andreasmith5396
    @andreasmith5396 Жыл бұрын

    Ooooooo I love elephants 🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘

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