What’s better than getting to see Bakso, Animal Kingdom‘s newest tiger cub resident, for yourself? How about seeing Bakso AND some of your favorite Disney characters AT THE SAME TIME! Now, THAT experience is pretty magical!
The Wilderness must be Explored!
Animal Kingdom is not only home to lots of exciting animal trails and attractions, but you can also meet some of your favorite Disney characters in meet-and-greets spread all throughout the park. Well, Disney just combined those two things, and Russell, Carl, and Dug from Pixar’s Up just got to see Bakso for the first time!
The adorable video was posted on the Disney Parks Instagram account, and we can’t get enough! In it, you see Russell, Dug, and Carl all head into the Maharajah Jungle Trek to see Bakso with his mom, Sohni, and we’re freaking out just as much as they are.
If you want to see Bakso in the park, the good news is that he’s usually out every day with Sohni! However, as these are live animals, Disney doesn’t force them out into their public habitat if they don’t want to, and the animals can, of course, choose to stay hidden or sleep as much as they’d like throughout the day.
Bakso and his mom
It’s never a guarantee that you’ll see any animal, especially baby Bakso, but if you’d like the best chance at seeing him, we recommend rope-dropping the Maharajah Jungle Trek (which usually opens around 9 AM) and heading straight to the tiger viewing areas to see him. As it gets warmer outside, cooler morning weather and any rainy day will often be some of the best times to view any active animals, especially Bakso.
Via @drmarkatdisney on Instagram
This is currently a VERY popular attraction, so keep in mind that there will be a LOT of people behind you who want to see Bakso as well. It’s important to be cognizant of how much time you’re spending in front of the viewing windows and let other people have their turn as well. We know it’s hard to pull yourself away because he’s so stinkin’ cute, but other people want to see him just as much as you do, and it’s only fair everyone gets their turn!
Bakso sleeping
Looking for more recent Animal Kingdom news? Check out our posts below!
More Recent Animal Kingdom News!
- Why Is It Taking Disney World Over Two Years to Build the New Tropical Americas Land?
- Beaches and Cream, Citricos and MORE Disney World Restaurants CHANGED This Week
- A Disney World Restaurant Is Temporarily Closing THIS Week
- 2 NEW Permits Hint at Big Change for ‘Zootopia’ Attraction in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has A New Map And It’s Got One Major Change
Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney World news!
Disney Legend Joe Rohde Shares What Goes Into Creating a NEW Land at Disney World!
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What’s your favorite animal in Animal Kingdom? Tell us in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
TRENDING NOW
Recently, Disney shared an important update that may impact a large portion of travelers. Here's...
Smooth out your next MCO departure with these tips!
We're cluing you in to some important rules you need to follow at Disney Springs!
A new Disney and LuluLemon collaboration is finally here and we are obsessed!
Rope drop is different now in Magic Kingdom!
The iconic Magic Kingdom attraction still has some secrets.
Beware of this new airplane travel trend the next time you fly.
A new gaming space is coming to Disney World.
Tomorrow is going to be a HUGE day for Amazon and Disney fans!
We tried the Minnie Mouse petit cake at Disney Springs.
We're going to help you prioritize your time in Magic Kingdom.
Animal Kingdom's new land is coming...but not any time soon.
It's official, Epic Universe will enforce a locker rule for one of its attractions.
Something is about to change in Magic Kingdom -- are you ready?
Learn how you can get your own version of room service at Disney World's hotels.
These rides won't be available for the full month!
A Disney World restaurant has permanently closed.
Here are the biggest Disney news stories from this week!
We are sharing our secrets on how to score those hard to get dining reservations...
Spring seasonal flavors have arrived at L’Artisan Des Glaces and they're TOTAL opposites!