Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Hidden Tranquility
I made one of my frequent forays to Animal Kingdom this past weekend, and discovered an area that offered good food, a great view of the park and a place that provided all the tranquility of a Zen garden.
Between Asia and DinoLand you will find the Flame Tree Barbeque counters. After purchasing your food, follow the path to the left hand side taking you behind and down the side. Follow the trail round to the right and keep going and you will arrive at lovely waterfall, raised stone pond and a view across the river of Everest. There are ducks and other water fowl there and it is just a restful area away from the throng.
I felt like Indiana Jones uncovering a lost continent, but then I ran into someone that looked suspiciously like my boss, just proving that when it comes to undiscovered Orlando he really is the ape man … LOL.
Here is the menu from Flame Tree … great food … especially the beans.
Flame Tree Favorites
All meat seasoned with special Flame Tree Special BBQ Rub
1/2 Slab of St. Louis Ribs served with baked beans and corn muffin – $8.99
Smoked 1/2 Chicken served with baked beans and corn muffin – $7.99
Beef or Pork Sandwich served with baked beans $7.29
Chilled Offerings
Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich – sliced turkey breast served on a multi-grain bun with cole slaw $7.29
Mixed Green Salad with Barbecue Chicken — crisp greens and tomato with balsamic vinaigrette dressing in a toasted garlic shell $7.19; without chicken $5.19
Fruit Plate – seasonal sliced fruit plate served with honey yogurt $6.99
Side Orders
Cole Slaw – $1.69
Corn Muffin $2.29
French Fries – $3.49
Onion Rings – $3.79
Desserts
Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade – $2.99
Key Lime Pie – $3.59
Chocolate Cake – $3.59
Beverages
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Light Lemonade, Iced Tea $2.09/$2.39
Animal Topper Sports Bottle $6.79
Bottled Water $1.25 and $2.00
Nescafe Coffee $1.89
Hot Tea – $1.89
Hot Cocoa – $1.69Bud Light – $5.25
Safari Amber Specialty Brew – $5.75
Wine: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot $6.10
For Guests Ages 3-9
All meals include choice of 2 sides: grapes, carrot sticks, applesauce or fruit punch gelatin
Choice of: 1% milk, Small Bottled Water or Apple Juice
Baked Chicken Wings $4.49
Hot Dog $4.49
Chocolate Chip Cookie or Soft Drink substituted upon request.
