After his turns as a Jungle Cruise Skipper and a Disneyland Railroad conductor, Josh Gad took over Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Josh Gad Joins Kilimanjaro Safaris

In a new video posted by Disney Parks, Gad feeds a rhino and then becomes a Kilimanjaro Safaris guide. Gad, the voice of Olaf in the “Frozen” franchise, has a nametag listing his hometown as Arendelle. Unlike during his stints as Skipper and conductor, Gad is forced to wear an “Earning My Ears” ribbon (which he notes he earned 43 years ago) and he’s not allowed to drive the safari truck.
Gad, with help from Cast Member Matthew, entertains guests with made-up animal facts and a rendition of the famous “Circle of Life” opening. Watch the video below.
Disney began inviting Gad to different Cast Member roles after he mentioned that he was rejected for the role of Jungle Cruise skipper during his Disney Legend acceptance speech at D23 Expo 2022.
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