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There is no shortage of cultural foods in the West African Region, and many of their staple dishes derive from their Arab and other European neighbors' influence through colonization over the years. The foods in this region consist of mainly starches, peanuts and oils, but also other fruits veggies, meats, and drinks, as well as spices to taste. Each local area has their own twist on meals, relying on anything from tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers, to palm nut oil, to shea butter. Overall, the ingredients range from baobab tree leaves, cereal grains such as sorghum, millet, and fonio, Cola nuts, guinea fowl, melegueta pepper, okra, rice, and maize. The coastline provides fish for those who are close enough to travel to it, while others rely on cattle.

The Dough Hut seeks to embrace the foods so prevalent in West African culture, as well as to spread their cuisines to all who wish to try them. With many national dishes from each of the countries, some of the items made available at the Dough Hut are as follows. (For a full menu, visit The Dough Hut in person!)

Main Entrees - $6 and up

Culture customs dictate that most of the food be eaten with the hands, but silverware can be provided upon request to your waiter.

Fufu: A dough like mixture that can sometimes be sour is a common dish for many West Africans. Made from cassava, yams, or even combined with cornmeal, it is custom to tear off a small piece of this dough and use it to scoop up soup and then to swallow it whole. Add soup of your choice for $2.00 more.

Jollof Rice: Eaten all over, this rice is made from rice, tomatoes and tomato paste, onion, salt, and red pepper, with your choice of meat mixed in as well. Ask your waiter what the daily selection of meat is!

Kuli Kuli: Made mainly from roasted peanuts, salt, pepper, and spices, this is the national dish of Benin. Sometimes served with sugar, garri (a starch from the cassava root), and water, it can also be made into a salad for an additional $1.50.

Thieboudienne: Mauritania's main dish made from fish, rice and tomato sauce. Other ingredients often include onions, carrots, cabbage, cassava and peanut oil.

Burkinabé cuisine: The national dish of Burkina Faso, this meal is made from sorghum, millet, rice, fonio, peanuts, maize, potatoes, yams, beans, and okra. It can be served with grilled meat, such as mutton, goat, beef, or fish and served with a variety of vegetables ranging from tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, onions, pumpkin,s cucumbers, and more. Ask your waiter about adding any one of these vegetables for just $1.00 more

Drinks

Water - $3.00 for a glass

Sorrel - $3.50

Tamarind Juice- $4.00

Ginger beer - $3.50 a glass

Alcoholic

Palm wine - $3.00 a glass

Local beer of the day - $3.00 a glass

Disclaimer: Raw meats, poultry, and fish, are used for cooking as well as peanuts. If you have any allergies, let your waiter know and he/she will provide an allergen free menu.

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In West Africa, music makes up a large part of its history and culture. The people of this region cherish the ability to make music and create tribal songs. Some modern instruments originated from here, as well as regional ones. These include the modern banjo, the djembe, and the kora which is traditionally played by a jali or griot.

Come to the crafting station, Desert Tunes, located in the Western Africa region of the park to experience this music first hand with live concerts and afterwards, have a chance to interact with the musicians indigenous to Africa as well as have a chance to create your own banjo in the adjacent Crafted Skills station! Impress your friends and family with your new instrument and playing abilities when you attend a banjo playing class for only a $30 dollar upgrade. Don't miss this opportunity, stop by today!

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While the majority of Western Africa is desert, this doesn't stop an abundance of animal life from populating and thriving in this area. From the West African giraffe (white giraffe), Senegal gerbil and fennec foxes, to the jerboas and pygmy hippos, there is certainly many animals being supported on the vastly different ecosystems of Savannah and rain forest. It is a concern for many wildlife preservationists, as well as scientists, the lack of water and rainfall in these areas, and many of the animals are beginning to decrease in population, especially the West African giraffe.

Laugh along and visit with Pumbaa and Timon from The Lion King, in this train ride adventure around the park zoo. See an assortment of animals from the small fennec foxes, to the much larger African Forest Elephant. At each stop, you will be able to ask questions about the animals as well as have a chance to answer trivia questions for a prize! Make sure to pay attention to your DVD player screens in front of you to both map your location and find out key information about the animals as well as current wildlife issues from Timon and Pumbaa too. Select merchandise will only be available for those who join along, so don't opt out and miss your chance. The animals await!

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The clothing and dress varies by each African region, country, and further by local tribes and villages. Men and women also vary in the clothing they are allowed to wear depending upon the geography of where they live and the climate typical to their area. While many Africans wear clothing typical to modern Western culture such as t-shirts and shorts, traditional dress is not forgotten or lessened by this. Many West Africans hem and embroider their clothing which can be made from country cloth, a traditionally hand-spun, hand-dyed and hand-woven textile. These items are vibrant in colors with wonderful designs.

Come to this market style shopping center to purchase traditional West African style dress. For women, you can find things like the lappa: a long skirt tied at the waist, to match with a buppa: a loose-fitting blouse. Don't forget your matching headscarf! The pagne: a wraparound skirt, is similar and can also be found here as well as long colorful dresses. If you plan to make your own, stick around later in the evening to speak to the natives who make this clothing and can provide a short tutorial for an additional small cost. Men can find dress styles such as the via: a round-necked shirt that is paired with either short or long pants. boubous (full length tunics). Headscarves, tunics, cotton robes, turbans and more can be purchased here as well. Bring a little culture back to your town and impress everyone with your new found knowledge of appropriate dress and styles in the Western African region.

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The West Africa region is divided between the Sahara, the Sahel, and the Savannah. The Sahara region consumes most of Mali and Mauritania. The largest group of people who inhabit this vast and dry area are the Tuaregs. The Tuaregs are known for their nomadic lifestyle within the Sahara desert.

In this adventure, join the Tuareg people in some fun dune sliding fun! Grab a carpet or just tumble down on your side, either way, get dizzy with it! Purchase your very own turban to deflect wind and sun burn, or rent one for a cheaper price. To the side, camel races will be occurring, and you will even have an opportunity to watch and bet on a camel of your choice if you purchase! Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity, bring all your friends and slide down a Sahara dune today!!