One of the great things about Disney are the hidden surprises. One of these is the Wilderness Explorer Challenge at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This free (yes, FREE) activity is designed for kids, but is truly interesting enough to keep all entertained.
Start off by picking up your Wilderness Explorers Handbook right at the bridge to Discovery Island.
Easy instructions are on the first page. Essentially to go to a Badge location, all of which are listed on the map on the page following the instructions.
You complete an activity and the costumed cast member will give you a sticker to place on the page with the activity.
Guides are dressed in uniforms such as Russell wore in the movie 'Up".
One of the badges involves the Kilimanjaro Safari ride, so try and get your handbook before heading out on that.
This is not a tiny flimsy book, but has 42 pages chock full of fun and educational activities such as: Hiking Badge, Conservation Badge, Asian Culture Badge, Ham Radio Badge and so much more.
There's even a Signaling Badge to learn about signal flags..Yes, you can have Fun With Flags at Walt Disney World.
We didn't touch the surface on this activity, and I think it would be hard to accomplish it all during one day at the park. I guess we'll have to just go back!
