Now that you're feeling real sorry for us and all (Ha!), I'll share the sad news that we were only able to see 2 attractions and eat lunch before the skies opened up and dumped massive amounts of rain on us. Luckily, they were the two best rides in the park, Expedition Everest and the Kilimanjaro Safari. 
Katie and Emily were both a bit nervous before Everest, but they weren't about to miss out on the experience. Jack, however, was more than happy to let the opportunity pass him by. Maybe in a few more years, his adventurous side will come out. Jax was more than happy to have to have some company while waiting on those of us that met the height requirement.
On the safari, the kids (especially Baylor) were all excited to get up close and personal with the animals. What's funny is that some of the animals were experiencing the same sense of excitement and wonder when it came to the park guests. The ostriches, for example, were laying directly next to the road watching as each truckload of guests cruised by. In that moment, it was clear that we were their entertainment! The lions, however, were less than thrilled about our presence. They couldn't be bothered to raise their heads from their naps and thrill us with a glimpse of their pride.
The hippos were a sight to see though. Baylor was so impressed by them that he actually shouted, "Hippo!" as we passed. I'm not sure that I even realized he knew that word. Maybe he was clued in by the rest of us shouting, "Hippo!" and pointing. Regardless, he knows the word now!
There were a quite a few baby elephants on the range. So I guess it's safe to assume that the adult elephants are happy with their habit.
When the sky opened up (at 1:00pm on the dot just as our iPhone Weather Channel app predicted), we made a mad dash for the Lion King show. To our disappoint, we discovered that Disney does not open the doors early even in the event of a torrential downpour. Thanks, Disney! I guess they want to make sure that everyone ends up spending $7/each on a rain poncho. They made a small fortune that day on those flimsy plastic sheets!
Once inside, we shed our soaking wet ponchos and enjoyed the Broadway-caliber performance. Baylor clapped and danced his way through the entire production. I was certain they would invite him to join in the fun, but the offer never arrived. Almost as soon as we started to finally feel dry, the show ended and we were forced back into the monsoon. It was at that very moment, that we decided to call it a day, bringing our Disney adventure to a close. It was fun while it lasted, rain & all. However, next time, I'll trust the Weather Channel when it says 90% chance of rain and suggest a Plan B that's indoors!
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