JAMBO! The UN-official AKL Thread ~ UPDATED(short film/pg 8 & slideshow/pg 12)

[tinknme]

Thank you all for the replies on breakfast. Sounds wonderful, I can't wait to try it!

[kimmar067]

tinknme,

We have breakfast at Boma on our first and last mornings at WDW. The food is very good, especially the made-to-order omelets. There are several South African dishes to try. Frunch, Boma's combo juice, is really good. Try the pressed pot of coffee (extra charge). It's one of the best cups of coffee at WDW...


...I agree! The banana toast is awesome, too! :banana:

[ohsodisney]

10 days to go for us :tigger: :donald: :goofy: :simba: :dumbo:

I can't wait ! We will post lots and lots of pictures when we get home. I'm really looking forward to a drink at Victoria Falls , any recommenedations?

This board has been a wealth of information for us. Thank you all so much! :thanks:

[kimmar067]

10 days to go for us :tigger: :donald: :goofy: :simba: :dumbo:

I can't wait ! We will post lots and lots of pictures when we get home. I'm really looking forward to a drink at Victoria Falls , any recommenedations?...


... :confused3 one of EACH??!??! :drinking1

[Michelle2]

I am taking my DMom, DSister, and Dcousin to WDW for their first time, and we are all staying at the AKL for the first time too. :cheer2: :woohoo:

Since we are trying to keep the costs down, we are just getting two standard rooms (My mom likes her privacy LOL). Is there a good recommendation I should request? I already requested connecting rooms but maybe a good location near an elevator, or a pretty garden view? I do not know the ins and outs of this resort, so any info would be great! I want to make things as special for them as possible...that is why we switched to a deluxe! :teeth:

Thanks!

[John's Mom]

ohsodisney,

Try a Victoria Falls Mist. Great drink!

Then, visit the Uzima Springs Pool Bar and have a Nahtazu. Even better!

[tiggrbaby]

I had two Victoria Falls Mist at Boma - yummy! I spent a great deal of time trying to find the recipe on this threaad; what is meant by citrus juice?

[Viki]

Here's one of my favorites:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000045.jpg

[luvfigment]

Here's one of my favorites:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000045.jpg


That is a great picture! My trip is coming up quickly I can't wait!!!

[tinknme]

Wow great picture!

Here's one of my favorites:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000045.jpg

[kimmar067]

Michelle2 ~
I jusr LOVE yer siggie pic....how :crazy: !! There are 2 different trails you could be located at...Giraffe Trail or Ostrich Trail - maybe you'll get an upgrade... :rolleyes:

Viki ~
Thanls for sharing your photo - it's eerie with the fog over the pool early in the AM.... :thumbsup2

[scoutsmom99]

Here's one of my favorites:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000045.jpg
viki that is an awesome picture :thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing it :sunny:

[padisneylover]

Vicki,
Great picture :sunny:

[chr1972]

Vicki,

What an awesome picture!!! Where was that taken from? Your pictures are getting me even more excited about our Sept trip! Thanks for sharing.

[Viki]

Hey, guys, I'm glad you like it. At the time we were staying 5th floor concierge and walking down the hallway when we passed a window and saw that view. We found the closest viewing area, which was very near by - and snapped the photo. pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

We can't wait to go back in August.

[ktink]

Well, I'm still counting down the days.

Has anyone used the babysitting service at AKL, is it called Cubs Den? :confused3 DH and I would like to have a nice dinner one evening and would just like some feed back.

Scoutsmom, Scout is addorable. We have a beautiful black lab ourselves. Her name is Lucy. :goodvibes

[scoutsmom99]

Has anyone used the babysitting service at AKL, is it called Cubs Den? :confused3 DH and I would like to have a nice dinner one evening and would just like some feed back.
I haven't used it, but it is located on the first floor of Zebra Trail by the doors that go our to the Mara and the Pool and I peaked my head in there one day when they were cleaning (in the afternoon) and it looked like they have a lot of fun stuff for the kids to do.

Scoutsmom, Scout is addorable. We have a beautiful black lab ourselves. Her name is Lucy. :goodvibes
Thanks for the compliments :goodvibes

All I keep thinking about is how far away Sept 2nd feels!!! I think I will end up planning my little heart out between now and then.

Has anyone done the culinary tour? How was it and was it worth the time?

[plutospup]

I love that photo of the AKL with the fog! Last December it was cool at WDW. Every morning (6-8am) when I went to the pool it looked like that. The water still felt great, and the hot tubs afterward felt even better!!!!

Scoutsmom...The culinary tour is GREAT! We did it last year and I really enjoyed it. We started off at Jiko, where Chef David explained the cooking area, and then had flatbreads and sauces for us to try. It was very interesting. Next we moved on to Boma where the chef told us about the many different types of food. Of course I loved the samples! Even DD8 enjoyed her special PB&J sample. ...they end the tour with a special dessert sample ...Zebra Domes. You asked if it is worth your time...Oh, yes, well worth your time!

BTW...you can also purchase Zebra Domes at The Mara. They're located in the refrigerator case.

[BraveMom3]

ohsodisney,

Try a Victoria Falls Mist. Great drink!

Then, visit the Uzima Springs Pool Bar and have a Nahtazu. Even better!
I can't wait to try both of these - just 39 more days, and I will be lounging by the pool trying them out! One day and night at AKL just relaxing and gearing down for the rest of our trip. ;)

[scoutsmom99]

Scoutsmom...The culinary tour is GREAT! We did it last year and I really enjoyed it. We started off at Jiko, where Chef David explained the cooking area, and then had flatbreads and sauces for us to try. It was very interesting. Next we moved on to Boma where the chef told us about the many different types of food. Of course I loved the samples! Even DD8 enjoyed her special PB&J sample. ...they end the tour with a special dessert sample ...Zebra Domes. You asked if it is worth your time...Oh, yes, well worth your time!

Ohh I'm adding that to my list of things to do there!!! Sounds like a great tour.

BTW...you can also purchase Zebra Domes at The Mara. They're located in the refrigerator case.
I got those like every day for dessert! Thank goodness for the fridge in the room. One can never have enough Zebra Domes :love:

[padisneylover]

Happy Easter and two week today we will be pulling into our favorite resort :banana: :banana: :banana:

[HockeyGoddess]

Happy Easter all,

padisneylover, you are soooooo lucky only two weeks!!!! :banana:

vicki, i loved your picture of AKL with the fog...awesome :thumbsup2

[scoutsmom99]

Happy Easter Everyone :goodvibes

padisneylover- I'm so jealous! I still have a few months left before I get to go back. I hope you take lots of pictures for us and eat some Zebra Domes.

[luvfigment]

Scoutsmom...The culinary tour is GREAT! We did it last year and I really enjoyed it. We started off at Jiko, where Chef David explained the cooking area, and then had flatbreads and sauces for us to try. It was very interesting. Next we moved on to Boma where the chef told us about the many different types of food. Of course I loved the samples! Even DD8 enjoyed her special PB&J sample. ...they end the tour with a special dessert sample ...Zebra Domes. You asked if it is worth your time...Oh, yes, well worth your time!

BTW...you can also purchase Zebra Domes at The Mara. They're located in the refrigerator case.


While on the culinary tour do you get a lot of samples or just a tast? We are planning on doing this the day we arrival with ADR's at Boma for 7pm and I don't want to be too full on samples to enjoy the meal. TIA. The trip is getting closer and I can't wait. I am enjoying the planning sooo much. :tigger:

[MattNash]

A couple of questions...

Is the culinary tour for concierge level guests only? I know the safaris are.

Also, I was thinking of spending 8 days at Disney, would a split stay between AKL concierge and Poly concierge be worthwhile? Or should I pick one or the other. My dear mother is celebrating her 80th birthday and I thought I'd pull out all the stops :)

Thanks in advance!

[Webbie]

While on the culinary tour do you get a lot of samples or just a tast? We are planning on doing this the day we arrival with ADR's at Boma for 7pm and I don't want to be too full on samples to enjoy the meal. TIA. The trip is getting closer and I can't wait. I am enjoying the planning sooo much. :tigger:

LOL aren't you glad your mother can not keep a secret?? :cool1:

I would like to know from anyone who has done the culinarry tour, what do you get samples of? I also do not want to spoil my appetite but I also don't want to insult the chef. ;)

[plutospup]

While on the culinary tour do you get a lot of samples or just a tast? We are planning on doing this the day we arrival with ADR's at Boma for 7pm and I don't want to be too full on samples to enjoy the meal. :tigger:
I would say it's just a taste. The culinary tour will be a great introduction to Boma prior to your ADR. I believe the tour begins at 4:30, but check the information board near registration to be sure.

The culinary tour is open to everyone. No fee, and no reservations necessary, just show up at the Jiko podium at the appropriate time.

What types of samples will you receive? At Jiko there were several types of flatbreads with various dipping sauces. At Boma it may change from day to day. Don't be shy. If you see something you would like to sample just ask. DD8 even sampled the PBJ! Of course you'll finish with...drumroll please...Zebra Domes! (or something else if you desire) :teeth:

[luvfigment]

Thank you so much for the info...can't wait! I love those Zebra Domes...had them last year, I know my mom will love them too.

[WDW Poly Princess]

The tour includes zebra domes? That makes it a must-do!!!

[kimmar067]

The tour includes zebra domes? That makes it a must-do!!!


.... :thumbsup2

[wendypooh]

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO



DH just told me we could upgrade our Sept. trip to AKL!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2:

I'm so excited!!!!!!! We LOVED it in Jan./Feb. I can hardly wait to get back!!!! OH, Kimmar, those Zebra Domes were awesome!!!!!!!!!!! not to mention the mousse things too.......... :wizard: :wizard: here's hoping we'll get upgraded again!!!!

I'm soooooo excited and happy!!!!!!!!!!! party:

[padisneylover]

I must be the only one who doesn't care for those Zebra Domes. Now my DH can make up for what I don't eat but I much perfer those triangle things with the fruit on them, those I could eat till I drop or explode :rotfl2:


Wendypooh,
Congratulations on your upgrade :banana: Isn't it great to be going back home :goodvibes

[wendypooh]

Wendypooh,
Congratulations on your upgrade :banana: Isn't it great to be going back home :goodvibes

OMG ~~ YES!!!! Thanks!!! I'm so happy, we really did fall in love with it, it is an amazing place. DS is really happy, he loved being in the parade around the lobby in the evenings, and seeing the baby giraffe right outside our room every morning!!! It was super, I can hardly wait till Sept! OH, and I enjoyed the zebra domes, but YES, they are VERY sweet!!!! I kept them in our room fridge, and I'd have a bite or two each day!!! I'm just so excited to be going back............. can ya tell!!!! LOL

[PracPerfPatricia]

:wave2: This is a fabulous website! There is nothing else like it! And this thread about AKL is amazing- a place to talk to other AKL fans!

My family will staying in the AKL for our first time this December! I've been inside but was staying at the WLodge (which I also think is pretty great.)

But thank everyone for all the great photos and restaurant reviews and activities, etc.

I plan to come back often!


POFQ May 1998
BWI November 2001
WL March 2003
Grand Californian (DL) March 2005
AKL December 2006 :yay:

[wendypooh]

I'm so happy to be going back!!!! Here are a couple of our pics from Jan./Feb. Enjoy!!!!




DS checking out the view from our balcony!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_3204.jpg

Here he is looking at the new baby giraffe!! (look to the right)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_3206.jpg

A better pic of the new baby!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2585.jpg

our "towel animal"!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2953.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2955.jpg

My view every morning!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2766.jpg

our room!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2956.jpg

We had the perfect views everyday!!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2777.jpg

[ktink]

Just received our confirmation package in the mail today. It has our bunk bed and non smoking requests listed as well as all the details of the MYW package. It feels good to see it in writing. :goodvibes

[wendypooh]

ktink~ we are going in Sept. too!!!! The 3rd-9th!!! I can hardly wait!!! I just upgraded to AKL today, so I'm waiting on my new confirm papers!!! I requested NON smoking and bunk beds too!!! We thought my Dsis and her family were going to come on this trip for the free dining, so we all booked ASMov. but, she told me today they couldn't go, so DH said we could upgrade............I"m so glad we (he) fell in love with AKL !!!! :thumbsup2

In Jan. we booked a standard view and were upgraded to deluxe bunkbed savannah view!!! Talk about birthday pixie dust!!! I hope we are that lucky again!

[ktink]

ktink~ we are going in Sept. too!!!! The 3rd-9th!!! I can hardly wait!!! I just upgraded to AKL today, so I'm waiting on my new confirm papers!!! I requested NON smoking and bunk beds too!!! We thought my Dsis and her family were going to come on this trip for the free dining, so we all booked ASMov. but, she told me today they couldn't go, so DH said we could upgrade............I"m so glad we (he) fell in love with AKL !!!! :thumbsup2

In Jan. we booked a standard view and were upgraded to deluxe bunkbed savannah view!!! Talk about birthday pixie dust!!! I hope we are that lucky again!


Congrats to you wendypooh. We will be there those exact dates. Hope to see you there. I hope you get the same upgrade this trip and girl, I hope I do too. :goodvibes

[wendypooh]

I hope you get the same upgrade this trip and girl, I hope I do too. :goodvibes

:wizard: :wizard: :wizard: Here's extra Pixie dust for us both!!!! I'm hoping it won't be too busy that week......... I've heard it usually isn't, so we've got that on our side!!! I have every confidence we'll BOTH get upgraded!!!! :stir: LOL

That's cool we'll be there the exact time !! LOL I'm sure we'll see each other! :earboy2:

[kimmar067]

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO



DH just told me we could upgrade our Sept. trip to AKL!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2:

I'm so excited!!!!!!! We LOVED it in Jan./Feb. I can hardly wait to get back!!!! OH, Kimmar, those Zebra Domes were awesome!!!!!!!!!!! not to mention the mousse things too.......... :wizard: :wizard: here's hoping we'll get upgraded again!!!!

I'm soooooo excited and happy!!!!!!!!!!! party:

...that is so awesome, Wendypooh! You'll really love it there during that time of year!

[kimmar067]

:wave2: This is a fabulous website! There is nothing else like it! And this thread about AKL is amazing- a place to talk to other AKL fans!

My family will staying in the AKL for our first time this December! I've been inside but was staying at the WLodge (which I also think is pretty great.)

But thank everyone for all the great photos and restaurant reviews and activities, etc.

I plan to come back often!


POFQ May 1998
BWI November 2001
WL March 2003
Grand Californian (DL) March 2005
AKL December 2006 :yay:

Jambo :wave2: and :welcome: to our happy thread! Pop in as often as you like...... :sunny:

[kimmar067]

...Here are a couple of our pics from Jan./Feb.:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_3204.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_3206.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2585.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2953.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2955.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2766.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2956.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/IMG_2777.jpg

...thanks for sharing your pix; and I just noticed your countdown thingie...KEWL!! :thumbsup2

[Viki]

Anyone hungry?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000048.jpg

[kimmar067]

Anyone hungry?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000048.jpg



....Ooooohhh, aaahhhhh, YUMMY! :hyper:

[mouseaddicts]

We're considering AKL for a future (undated) trip so I thought I'd subscribe! :thumbsup2

[tripplanner2]

Is that picture of breakfast from conceirge?

[Webbie]

Just noticing my count down ticker!! I am getting so excited about staying at AKL. Seeing all the great pictures and hearing all the wonderful stories are making my wait almost impossible. LOL

I did make one mistake on our ressies..I forgot to mention I wanted a non smoking room. I was just not thinking since everything in our state is non smoking. Do I need to call and have them make a note of that or just wait until check in?

[wendypooh]

...that is so awesome, Wendypooh! You'll really love it there during that time of year!


I think I've been forever ruined!!!! LOL, I'm guessing that it won't matter what time of the year!!! When is your next trip??? Hopefully soon!!

[wendypooh]

Anyone hungry?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000048.jpg


YUMMMMM!!!!

[wendypooh]

Just noticing my count down ticker!! I am getting so excited about staying at AKL. Seeing all the great pictures and hearing all the wonderful stories are making my wait almost impossible. LOL

I did make one mistake on our ressies..I forgot to mention I wanted a non smoking room. I was just not thinking since everything in our state is non smoking. Do I need to call and have them make a note of that or just wait until check in?


I would call and have it noted on your reservation!!

[ugadog99]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. I booked pool view although I would ove to have savannah. We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. Can anyone help me with any specific room requests for our pool view? I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!

Thanks,
Melanie

[ktink]

congrats ugadog.

wendypooh, we always go this time of year and as far as the parks go they're not crowded at all. Although Night of Joy begins Sept 8 so you'll notice an increase then but the rest of the week is great. :thumbsup2

[Viki]

Is that picture of breakfast from conceirge?

Yes, it is and there are wonderful hot cereals too.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000049.jpg

[mouseaddicts]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. ... We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. ...I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!




That's funny! MY DD8 also wants to be a vet @ AK when she grows up. We're also thinking of doing a trip to AKL for her on an upcoming trip ~ possibly that same weekend! The things we do for our kids ...... :goodvibes I presume from your nick that she'll be going to UGA. We're in NE GA & that's where our DD plans to attend, although we're a lot further from getting there than you are! :teeth:

We've also thought about checking into the special lunch with an animal keeper for her when she gets a lil bit older. She would ask ONE ZILLION questions!!! :rotfl:

[tripplanner2]

Yes, it is and there are wonderful hot cereals too.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000049.jpg


Wow, thanks for the pictures. Makes me want to upgrade but at this point without the AP discount I don't even know where we are staying. :sunny:

[Viki]

Wow, thanks for the pictures. Makes me want to upgrade but at this point without the AP discount I don't even know where we are staying. :sunny:

Yes, concierge does get pricey, there's no doubt about it.

Here are a couple shots of the concierge lounge:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000046.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000047.jpg

[padisneylover]

Yes, it is and there are wonderful hot cereals too.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000049.jpg

Great photos Vicki any more!!! Check out the countdown track below :banana:
Starting to get things around but don't want to do to much then the time will go slower :)

[padisneylover]

Wendypooh great pictures thanks for sharing :sunny:

[Viki]

Great photos Vicki any more!!! Check out the countdown track below :banana:
Starting to get things around but don't want to do to much then the time will go slower :)

Here were the guys right outside our balcony:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000038.jpg

Here's the early morning view:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000018.jpg

And another:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000032.jpg

[kimmar067]

Viki ~

I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT.....CONCIERGE LOUNGE!!!! My 'home-away-from-home'!! :cloud9: :love:

[kimmar067]

I think I've been forever ruined!!!! LOL, I'm guessing that it won't matter what time of the year!!! When is your next trip??? Hopefully soon!!


I have ressies for August 13-19 for AKL, but now my DH wants to go during XMas...he is head football coach for our peewee football program here in Lodi and the 'season' begins August 1. I tried changing our ressies to the last week in July, but only the WL is available. Don't get me WRONG, I love the WL (after all, I am the "Keeper of the WL FAQs" :teeth: ) but my DFam was so blown away by AKL, they don't really want to stay anywhere ELSE!! I, however, DO NOT want to go during Xmas [:cold: too cold!!], but I have till June 28 to cancel.....send mucho pixiedust: this way, guys :rolleyes: !!

[kimmar067]

I would call and have it noted on your reservation!!

...yes, definitely have it noted on your ressies!

[kimmar067]

We're considering AKL for a future (undated) trip so I thought I'd subscribe! :thumbsup2



...I personally would like to welcome you to our 'happy home' - stop in ANY time....keep enjoying those pix so maybe it will get you in 'the mood' to call and make ressies!

[kimmar067]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. I booked pool view although I would ove to have savannah. We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. Can anyone help me with any specific room requests for our pool view? I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!

Thanks,
Melanie

...you may want to consider "pool view - Zebra Trail"....I think that would work nicely for your family - especially your DD!

[kimmar067]

That's funny! MY DD8 also wants to be a vet @ AK when she grows up. We're also thinking of doing a trip to AKL for her on an upcoming trip ~ possibly that same weekend! The things we do for our kids ...... :goodvibes I presume from your nick that she'll be going to UGA. We're in NE GA & that's where our DD plans to attend, although we're a lot further from getting there than you are! :teeth:

We've also thought about checking into the special lunch with an animal keeper for her when she gets a lil bit older. She would ask ONE ZILLION questions!!! :rotfl:


Well then, you [and ugadog99] MUST make ressies to spend at least one day doing concierge so you can be eligible to sign up for SS...your duaghters will be in 7th heaven!! It's a 'NOT-TO-BE-MISSED' experience, especially for animal lovers!

[scoutsmom99]

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO



DH just told me we could upgrade our Sept. trip to AKL!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2:

I'm so excited!!!!!!! We LOVED it in Jan./Feb. I can hardly wait to get back!!!! OH, Kimmar, those Zebra Domes were awesome!!!!!!!!!!! not to mention the mousse things too.......... :wizard: :wizard: here's hoping we'll get upgraded again!!!!

I'm soooooo excited and happy!!!!!!!!!!! party:

That is so awesome Wendypooh!!! I will be there at the same time (Sept 2-9) with my mother and sister we have a pool view(3rd stay at AKL!!), but I'm hoping for some PD and an upgrade to Savannah. I love your ticker btw I might have to go get one of those for myself. Thanks for sharing your pictures as well.

[scoutsmom99]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. I booked pool view although I would ove to have savannah. We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. Can anyone help me with any specific room requests for our pool view? I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!

Thanks,
Melanie

What a great splurge for your family!!! I have stayed pool view before and I really liked our location on the Zebra Trail. It was close to the elevators to head out to the pool and the Mara. Here is the view we had:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/elle72688/AKLPoolViewRoom.jpg

[kimmar067]

What a great splurge for your family!!! I have stayed pool view before and I really liked our location on the Zebra Trail. It was close to the elevators to head out to the pool and the Mara. Here is the view we had:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/elle72688/AKLPoolViewRoom.jpg



Melanie ~
THIS is what I'm talkin' 'bout! :thumbsup2

[scoutsmom99]

I have ressies for August 13-19 for AKL, but now my DH wants to go during XMas...he is head football coach for our peewee football program here in Lodi and the 'season' begins August 1. I tried changing our ressies to the last week in July, but only the WL is available. Don't get me WRONG, I love the WL (after all, I am the "Keeper of the WL FAQs" :teeth: ) but my DFam was so blown away by AKL, they don't really want to stay anywhere ELSE!! I, however, DO NOT want to go during Xmas [:cold: too cold!!], but I have till June 28 to cancel.....send mucho pixiedust: this way, guys :rolleyes: !!


Kimmar I'm sending mucho PD your way so you can go to WDW and stay at AKL
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[kimmar067]

Hey, isn't that "frunch' in the middle container??!?!? :scratchin

[kimmar067]

Kimmar I'm sending mucho PD your way so you can go to WDW and stay at AKL
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:


...ohhhhhhhhhh, thank yo, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you....... :teeth:

[scoutsmom99]

Here's the early morning view:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000018.jpg


Viki thanks for sharing all of the pictures. The early morning view is my favorite one I love the colors in the pic. One of these days I will have to get myself into concierge at AKL...Something tells me once I do I will never want to go back to a non concierge stay ever again.

[kimmar067]

Viki thanks for sharing all of the pictures. The early morning view is my favorite one I love the colors in the pic. One of these days I will have to get myself into concierge at AKL...Something tells me once I do I will never want to go back to a non concierge stay ever again.

.....::yes:: !!!!!!!

[Viki]

Hey, isn't that "frunch' in the middle container??!?!? :scratchin

You bet your bippy!

[kimmar067]

You bet your bippy!


...oh, you must be mistaking me with someone else....I'd NEVER bet MY bippy! :teeth:

[ugadog99]

Thank you, thank you! I will be sure to request Zebra Trail. We plan on doing AKL concierge for her high school graduation. I just thought she really deserved this special trip for her birthday. She is a great kid who has been through so much in her life. I can't think of a better way to spend her 16th birthday.

[wendypooh]

Hey Everyone :wave2: Glad you liked my pics!!! Now listen girls......... if I thought betting my Bippy would get me to AKL Concierge........... well, let's just say........... I'd be a bettin!!!!!! LOL ;)


We stayed on the Zebra Trail also......... it was fantastic!!! It was room #3578. We had an awesome view, it was perfect. I'd be completely satisfied with the exact same room!!! We were really happy to be on the 3rd floor - the lobby floor, it was really great getting off the bus, walking through that awesome lobby, right to our hallway...... it was great, except the part where we got sidetracked at Zawadi Marketplace... :rolleyes1


Kimmar............... Here's some EXTRA Pixie dust for ya............. good luck!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

[scoutsmom99]

.....::yes:: !!!!!!!
I figured as much!!! I love the new tinkerbell image, but I do miss hoppy pooh!!


ohhh Wendypooh I went to ticker tag how fun. LOL I made my own ticker for AKL because I thought that is what I was supposed to do, but I see they have to approve it first. So I got the same one you do. I love it!!!

[ktink]

Ya'll I'm so sad to say that we've come into some medical expenses. We have changed our package to Pop Century for a savings of $846.60. We have stayed at Pop before and it is clean and the transportation is great. It is no AkL by any stretch of the imagination. But the difference will pay the medical expenses w/ a little left over. I'm so sad but at least I'll still get to go and we got to keep the free dining w/ a preferred room. Thanks for all of your help in the questions I had. DH and I are planning a trip in Feb 07 so maybe we can stay then. :sad2:

[kimmar067]

...... it was great, except the part where we got sidetracked at Zawadi Marketplace... :rolleyes1

.....Hmmmm:scratchin , that's funny, it seemed to happen alot to ME too!


Kimmar............... Here's some EXTRA Pixie dust for ya............. good luck!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:


....shucks :blush: , THANKS!

[kimmar067]

I figured as much!!! I love the new tinkerbell image, but I do miss hoppy pooh!!

...I'll keep the TInk till I get bored with it.....


...ohhh Wendypooh I went to ticker tag how fun. LOL I made my own ticker for AKL because I thought that is what I was supposed to do, but I see they have to approve it first. So I got the same one you do. I love it!!!

...hey, mebbe if I include a countdown thingie in MY siggie, it'll bring me good luck... :confused3 ...can't 'hoit'....

[scoutsmom99]

Ya'll I'm so sad to say that we've come into some medical expenses. We have changed our package to Pop Century for a savings of $846.60. We have stayed at Pop before and it is clean and the transportation is great. It is no AkL by any stretch of the imagination. But the difference will pay the medical expenses w/ a little left over. I'm so sad but at least I'll still get to go and we got to keep the free dining w/ a preferred room. Thanks for all of your help in the questions I had. DH and I are planning a trip in Feb 07 so maybe we can stay then. :sad2:
That is a bummer, but like you said at least you are still able to go and you can always visit AKL and do breakfast at Boma or maybe dinner at Jiko. Here is PD pixiedust: for AKL in Feb 2007.

[kimmar067]

Ya'll I'm so sad to say that we've come into some medical expenses. We have changed our package to Pop Century for a savings of $846.60. We have stayed at Pop before and it is clean and the transportation is great. It is no AkL by any stretch of the imagination. But the difference will pay the medical expenses w/ a little left over. I'm so sad but at least I'll still get to go and we got to keep the free dining w/ a preferred room. Thanks for all of your help in the questions I had. DH and I are planning a trip in Feb 07 so maybe we can stay then. :sad2:


....Ohhhhh, that's too bad; I know how much of a let-down it must be, when you've had your heart set on one thing and must now "settle" for another....is there any wayyou can do a split-stay?? :confused3 . If not, make a ressie or two to have breakfast or dinner at AKL...I know it's not like STAYING there, but at least you will get to visit..... :rolleyes2

I also hope that the 'medical expense' isn't life-threatening or serious...prayers and pixiedust: to you and your family..... :rolleyes:

[ktink]

Thanks Scoutsmom & Kimmar. The girls are actually excited about staying at Pop, they like the IN YOU FACE theming there and DH could care less where we stay. I thought about going to a mod but we've been lucky enough to get the $39 air fare from SW for the past 2 years so the difference in mod and value would pay the $394 air fare.

I'm the only one out of the whole bunch that could lay down and cry. But one things for sure I can still hope for Feb.

The medical expenses are just for some tests that DH had run. He has high blood pressure so they did the stress test and all sorts of stuff beings that he's only 34. He's checked out fine though.

[wendypooh]

Ya'll I'm so sad to say that we've come into some medical expenses. We have changed our package to Pop Century for a savings of $846.60. We have stayed at Pop before and it is clean and the transportation is great. It is no AkL by any stretch of the imagination. But the difference will pay the medical expenses w/ a little left over. I'm so sad but at least I'll still get to go and we got to keep the free dining w/ a preferred room. Thanks for all of your help in the questions I had. DH and I are planning a trip in Feb 07 so maybe we can stay then. :sad2:


Hey ~~ Sorry to hear you can't stay at AKL (with me :guilty: ) Seriously, though, I hope your DH is feeling better, AND you will enjoy POP, it looks cool. We've stayed at ASMov. a few times and DS loved it. You guys will still have to come over to AKL and look around, it is gorgeous. Try Boma if you can, or you can get the african stew at Mara........ it is sooooooooo good, I'm really looking forward to that again!!!

[wendypooh]

ohhh Wendypooh I went to ticker tag how fun. LOL I made my own ticker for AKL because I thought that is what I was supposed to do, but I see they have to approve it first. So I got the same one you do. I love it!!!


I see that......... at first I thought it was my post..........LOL I only wish it looked like the pic. on the tickertag....... it's much more vibrant....... oh well!! I tried to make my own too.......... but, like you said, it has to be "approved"??? LOL I'm confused, I see you are going the same time as me....... were there 3 of us going at the exact same time??? I thought ktink was going too......... ?? anyway, looks like we'll at AKL at the exact same time......... COOL!!!

[wendypooh]

[QUOTE=kimmar067



...hey, mebbe if I include a countdown thingie in MY siggie, it'll bring me good luck... :confused3 ...can't 'hoit'....[/QUOTE]

HUMMMM ~~~ YUP, you should try it!!! LOL :wizard:

I'll whip up the potion :stir: ......... you add the siggie thingie, here's some pixie dust :wizard: OK, a double dose, pixiedust:, all the other girls, let's pray :worship: ......... then we can send mind altering vibes to Kimmar's DH :teleport: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo


Yeah, I've got a little too much time on my hands today!!!! LOL

[Princess Mindy]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000018.jpg


Ok who else starting singing "Circle of Life" from Lion King when they saw this pic? :blush: Absolutely beautiful!!

I am so excited by this thread. I am going to spend the latter half of my September visit at AKL and I can't wait. This will be my very first (that I remember) WDW Deluxe experience! :cheer2: :banana: I've got a savannah view standard room and my really friendly CM booked me for the giraffe paddock. Anyone know where this is in the AKL?
Thanks for this thread and all the lovely pictures!

[ktink]

Hey ~~ Sorry to hear you can't stay at AKL (with me :guilty: ) Seriously, though, I hope your DH is feeling better, AND you will enjoy POP, it looks cool. We've stayed at ASMov. a few times and DS loved it. You guys will still have to come over to AKL and look around, it is gorgeous. Try Boma if you can, or you can get the african stew at Mara........ it is sooooooooo good, I'm really looking forward to that again!!!


We're still going to keep our ADR for breakfast @ Boma, can't wait to try some frunch. DH told me at lunch that we could still stay at AKL but I just can't justify that I pinch as many pennies as I can. But I'm going to have a talk w/ dd's this afternoon and we may go for a moderate. I think I can do that without feeling guilty.

[mouseaddicts]

Well then, you [and ugadog99] MUST make ressies to spend at least one day doing concierge so you can be eligible to sign up for SS...your duaghters will be in 7th heaven!! It's a 'NOT-TO-BE-MISSED' experience, especially for animal lovers!


Uhhhh ...... what's SS? :confused3 Sorry to ask a silly question, but when you don't know - you don't know!

[Mickey Fanatic]

Whew! Finally made it through the entire thread! This is a great place, I have found so much information about AKL.

We are stayiing there next month for the first time! :woohoo: It will be our first time in a deluxe! Only 26 more days! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Thank you for all your hints and tips! :thumbsup2

[scoutsmom99]

Thanks Scoutsmom & Kimmar. The girls are actually excited about staying at Pop, they like the IN YOU FACE theming there and DH could care less where we stay. I thought about going to a mod but we've been lucky enough to get the $39 air fare from SW for the past 2 years so the difference in mod and value would pay the $394 air fare.

I'm the only one out of the whole bunch that could lay down and cry. But one things for sure I can still hope for Feb.

The medical expenses are just for some tests that DH had run. He has high blood pressure so they did the stress test and all sorts of stuff beings that he's only 34. He's checked out fine though.

I'm glad your husband is ok :goodvibes Just tell yourself you will get to AKL one of these days. It took me 3 years before I got a stay at AKL...now the problem is that I really don't want to stay anywhere else!!

[scoutsmom99]

I see that......... at first I thought it was my post..........LOL I only wish it looked like the pic. on the tickertag....... it's much more vibrant....... oh well!! I tried to make my own too.......... but, like you said, it has to be "approved"??? LOL I'm confused, I see you are going the same time as me....... were there 3 of us going at the exact same time??? I thought ktink was going too......... ?? anyway, looks like we'll at AKL at the exact same time......... COOL!!!

LOL! I wish it was more vibrant as well...it looked kinda reflective in the preview, but it looks so dull here and my heart I picked out isn't red either. Oh well hopefully, mine will be approved (not that it is any different!). I will be there at the same time you are (Sept 2-9).

[scoutsmom99]

Uhhhh ...... what's SS? :confused3 Sorry to ask a silly question, but when you don't know - you don't know!

I believe she is referring to the Sunrise Safari (there is also a sunset safari, but that is 16 and older(just done at AKL and not AK)). This is from All Ears Net:

What is the Sunrise Safari?

Sunrise Safari Breakfast Adventure is available to concierge guests only. The tour, along the safari ride path, lasts about 45 minutes and includes multiple stops so that you can stand up and take many pictures. Each of the animals along the way is described in great detail, since there is plenty of time. The Adventure is available on Sunday and Thursdays.

After the Safari, you go to Tusker House for a breakfast buffet which includes both standard American and African items. Each person also gets a FastPass to Kilimanjaro Safari to experience it "the regular way".

Betty Queen writes: Just came back from an AKL concierge, and wanted to report that the Sunrise Safari increased in price to $55 per person on November 1, 2005. (Wouldn't deter us a bit...it was wonderful as always!)

Bill Leska writes: We just returned from a six night stay at AKL, where we did the Sunrise Safari twice. It was that great! Here are a couple of updates you may want to consider:

The fact sheet said that there was a limit of 28 persons. This wasn't the case for either of our safaris. One of them had 55 people and the other had about 50. However, there does appear to be a limit to the number of people: We went on the safari on a Saturday and like it so much, we booked it again for the following Tuesday. As the Concierge was setting things up, he mentioned that it looked good, because there wasn't anyone on the waiting list. (Having a waiting list indicates to me that there is a limit of some kind.)

As I mentioned, we had a great time on the safari and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who enjoys the Animal Kingdom's Kilimanjaro Safari. The Sunrise Safaris were the highlight of our trip.

It can be booked up to 90 days out, by contacting AKL concierge directly (once you have your room reservation).

[PracPerfPatricia]

I'll be staying at AKL 12/14-12/20 (7 nights ) :cloud9: with dh, dd 12, ds 4. We arrive at the airport on the 14th at 1 so I guess we'll be at the Lodge by 4? I'd love to be able to to the great culinary tour you've all raved about!

I wasn't planning to make dinner reservations for that night at Boma till about 7, since we only have to walk back to our room. :cool1: Does anyone have a sense of Boma's peak dinner time?

(Also are reservations required for breakfast? The day after we do the MVMCP, I think we'll sleep in 7:30 (lol) and eat a leisurely breakfast and then go to World Showcase in time for its 11 am opening.)

Later in the week I wanted to make an ADR for Jiko just for myself and DH, probably at 8. (My daughter would probably like it-she is a little gourmand but my son's idea of fine dining includes chicken fingers and french fries.) I was planning on making a reservation at Artist's Point In WL for all four of us which I think will be ok, but my impression is that Jiko might be a little more sophisticated? (I thought one night we would check out the holiday decorations at the WLodge and the Grand Floridian and Artist's Point seemed like a great place to eat and I also love the WLodge.)

Is it fairly easy to get a cab to go from the AKL to the WL?

All of the activities everyone has written about sound like so much fun! The kids will love the cookies. Are the stories for kids or adults or both? It seems like there are some indoors and some outdoors? Is there a place to get hot chocolate or Irish Coffee or other such type of thing (for big kids)?

Does any one know what the cultural Safari is?

I'm a little overly excited-I feel like a hyped up 8 year old! :Pinkbounc
We just came back from a week's stay in London last month and I might even be more excited about this-is that pathetic? :blush:

All right I better pace myself now...have a while till trip!

Thanks
Patricia

[scoutsmom99]

Hello :wave2: Patricia,

:welcome: to the dis and the AKL thread!!

I'll be staying at AKL 12/14-12/20 (7 nights ) :cloud9: with dh, dd 12, ds 4. We arrive at the airport on the 14th at 1 so I guess we'll be at the Lodge by 4? I'd love to be able to to the great culinary tour you've all raved about!
I have never been to the lodge when they have all of the holiday decor out, but it looks amazing and I hope you share pics when you come back from your trip!!! Depending on your mode of tranpostation I would say you could be at AKL as early as 2-2:30pm.

I wasn't planning to make dinner reservations for that night at Boma till about 7, since we only have to walk back to our room. :cool1: Does anyone have a sense of Boma's peak dinner time?
Peak dinner hours for disney are between 6-8pm. I would reccomend making an advanced dining reservation (ADR) at the 180 day mark. Remember you can always change or cancel the reservation.

Also are reservations required for breakfast? The day after we do the MVMCP, I think we'll sleep in 7:30 (lol) and eat a leisurely breakfast and then go to World Showcase in time for its 11 am opening.)
Reservations or ADR's as Disney calls them are not required for any restaurant, but it is highly reccomended that you do make one. Basically an ADR means they will give you the next available table for your size. If you just walk in you may risk not getting a table or waiting awhile (not that the breakfast is always that full there).

Later in the week I wanted to make an ADR for Jiko just for myself and DH, probably at 8. (My daughter would probably like it-she is a little gourmand but my son's idea of fine dining includes chicken fingers and french fries.) I was planning on making a reservation at Artist's Point In WL for all four of us which I think will be ok, but my impression is that Jiko might be a little more sophisticated?
Jiko does have a children's menu as well that has mac and cheese, PB&J, etc. IMHO Jiko and Artist Point are both the same level of sophistication...plus they are both very tasty!!

Is it fairly easy to get a cab to go from the AKL to the WL?
Yes they will just call up the next availble cab for you at the bell stand.

Are the stories for kids or adults or both? It seems like there are some indoors and some outdoors?
They are for both ages

Is there a place to get hot chocolate or Irish Coffee or other such type of thing (for big kids)?
They have this in the Mara (aka food court) if my memory serves me right

Does any one know what the cultural Safari is?
I have never done that so maybe someon who has can tell you about it.

I'm a little overly excited-I feel like a hyped up 8 year old! :Pinkbounc We just came back from a week's stay in London last month and I might even be more excited about this-is that pathetic? :blush:
:lmao: nothing pathetic about that...think about how much fun you will have planning this trip :cloud9:

[wendypooh]

I will be there at the same time you are (Sept 2-9).

Hey, I was hoping I wasn't nuts!!! I thought there were 3 of us originally staying the same time!!! LOL

I'm trying (with surprisingly) good results in getting DH to add more days to make a full 10 days, SO, keep everything crossed for me!!!! It is funny how receptive he is so far!!!! :cool1:

[scoutsmom99]

Hey, I was hoping I wasn't nuts!!! I thought there were 3 of us originally staying the same time!!! LOL

I'm trying (with surprisingly) good results in getting DH to add more days to make a full 10 days, SO, keep everything crossed for me!!!! It is funny how receptive he is so far!!!! :cool1:

I will keep my fingers crossed for you :wizard: :wizard: I wish we were staying longer, but my sister could not get more than a week at the time! I'm planning a solo trip at the end of September for Food and wine and MNSSHP so I'm hoping if AP rates come out they have a decent rate for AKL so I can stay again!!!

[mickey@dvc]

Ok for all you AKL experts here, I have one question: We will be driving 550 miles to get to WDW, so we will have our truck. When we stayed at POR, we had about 130 miles of just park-to-park miles on the truck. We have a gas guzzler (Nissan Titan, Largest truck on the market), so will we be better off to take busses to and from AKL when we don't have ADR's, or just take the truck everywhere the whole time?

[plutospup]

AKL bus service is very good, especially since they don't share with other resorts. It is by far faster to take a Disney bus to MK than a car. The only questionable route I have found is to Downtown Disney. So...leave the driving to Disney. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

[kimmar067]

....but we've been lucky enough to get the $39 air fare from SW for the past 2 years so the difference in mod and value would pay the $394 air fare. ...

....:earseek: Holy schmokes!! Costs more 'n'that to fill up my gas tank!! :scared1:


....The medical expenses are just for some tests that DH had run. He has high blood pressure so they did the stress test and all sorts of stuff beings that he's only 34. He's checked out fine though.

.... :thumbsup2 I know what THAT's like...2 yrs ago, my DH was rapidly losing weight [along with other symptoms] and went through a series of all kinds of tests...finally it was determined that he has Celiac Sprue, and, since then, he is doing much better..... :rolleyes:

[kimmar067]

....or you can get the african stew at Mara........ it is sooooooooo good, I'm really looking forward to that again!!!

.....yes ::yes:: it comes in a 'bowl' of crusty bread....DEE-lish! :yay:

[kimmar067]

HUMMMM ~~~ YUP, you should try it!!! LOL :wizard:

I'll whip up the potion :stir: ......... you add the siggie thingie, here's some pixie dust :wizard: OK, a double dose, pixiedust:, all the other girls, let's pray :worship: ......... then we can send mind altering vibes to Kimmar's DH :teleport: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo


Yeah, I've got a little too much time on my hands today!!!! LOL


....... :lmao: :rotfl2:

[kimmar067]

PrafPerfPatricia ~
I personally would take the bus to MK and then take the ferry to WL - it's a lovely boat ride, and you can do it leisurely....(or perhaps, do tht on the way BACK.... :confused3 ) . I also agree with plutospup that the bus to DTD is a little longer, but my epxerience has been that buses from ALL the resorts take longer (with the exception of DxL) to get to and from DTD.....

[mouseaddicts]

Thanks for answering my questions scoutsmom!!! :wave:

We're thinking of doing AKL Sept 1-4, but we haven't fully made up our minds. We are definitely going to stay there, just a matter of when .....

Quick questions - WHEN/IF AP rates come out, do they also apply to concierge? The SS really sounds neat, but we've just never shelled out the extra $$$ to do concierge.... :confused3 DH would LOVE to, but I'm a bit iffy myself.

[wendypooh]

I will keep my fingers crossed for you :wizard: :wizard: I wish we were staying longer, but my sister could not get more than a week at the time! I'm planning a solo trip at the end of September for Food and wine and MNSSHP so I'm hoping if AP rates come out they have a decent rate for AKL so I can stay again!!!


Thanks!! I"m hoping he'll go for it!!! It's looking good ~~ ;)

We are thinking of getting AP's, since we go so often!! I do hope they offer good rates for you!!!! It's a great feeling ~ going "home"!!! :wizard:

[wendypooh]

Ok for all you AKL experts here, I have one question: We will be driving 550 miles to get to WDW, so we will have our truck. When we stayed at POR, we had about 130 miles of just park-to-park miles on the truck. We have a gas guzzler (Nissan Titan, Largest truck on the market), so will we be better off to take busses to and from AKL when we don't have ADR's, or just take the truck everywhere the whole time?


We actually never drive once we get to our resort!! We park, and don't see our car again till we leave! The transportation is great, we've never had a problem with it. I wouldn't drive anywhere if I didn't absolutely have too!!!

[Kitka]

I just had to pop in to say - 3 more days to AKL! We leave at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning!

:cool1:

:cheer2:

:hippie:

[MILEMRKR63]

Hi~

Booked a standard room for 5/31-6/7 for my buddy and I.

How are the standard rooms, the views, and how is the resort with complimentary upgrades. We don't expect anything more than what we booked and are confident we will have a blast. Having said that, we prefer to be in a room near the lobby and close to the bus area since we tend to partake in "spirits" at night at Pleasure Island and when doing the walk of shame, we would like it to be short hehe. Any sugestions for room location requests for a room located off the lobby area?

We were originally booked at our fav resort GF but we despise the long bus shared bus rides to any area not linked by the monorail. Can't stand the fact the we stood on the bus most everywhere we went from GF due to it being the last stop to/from everywhere.

We are excited to try a new resort and a new experience.

Thanks for any info on the standard rooms.

[kimmar067]

Hi~

Booked a standard room for 5/31-6/7 for my buddy and I.

How are the standard rooms, the views, and how is the resort with complimentary upgrades. We don't expect anything more than what we booked and are confident we will have a blast. Having said that, we prefer to be in a room near the lobby and close to the bus area since we tend to partake in "spirits" at night at Pleasure Island and when doing the walk of shame, we would like it to be short hehe.
..... :lmao:

Any sugestions for room location requests for a room located off the lobby area?

We were originally booked at our fav resort GF but we despise the long bus shared bus rides to any area not linked by the monorail. Can't stand the fact the we stood on the bus most everywhere we went from GF due to it being the last stop to/from everywhere.

We are excited to try a new resort and a new experience.

Thanks for any info on the standard rooms.

...LBI - MILEMRKR63, LBI - MILEMRKR63, LBI - MILEMRKR63.....ohhhhh, I get it, it's "63" on the GSP! :rotfl:

You may want to request Giraffe Trail - near lobby, so that you can be near the bus. Actually, the bus stop is down the walkway to your left as you leave the AKL lobby - not a far walk at all! I loved the fact the AKL didn't share buses with any other resort....have fun!

[PracPerfPatricia]

Dear Scoutsmom and Kimmar,

Thanks for your above responses.

I'm sure this have has been covered and probably beaten to death but do you think a car is necessary when staying at AKL?

We aren't planning on leaving the Disney property-but I do want to come back from the parks to the Lodge to take a relaxation break-is t his doable?

We only plan on really going out on 2 nights, once to the Boardwalk and once to dinner to the Wilderness Lodge.

DH looks at this as an opportunity not to have to drive and even though he denies it my driving makes him nervous...

but if it would make life easier we could rent a car for a week.

Has there every been a consensus reached on this issue?

Thanks,

Patricia

[scoutsmom99]

Patricia,

I would not think a car is nescessary. I always let Disney do the driving while I'm there. The busses run very freqently every 15-20 minutes and more often at park opening and closing time. At the theme parks they have bus dispatchers as well so if the AKL bus line is getting long they are great about getting a bus there to get people back to the resort. I always try to take a mid afternoon swim/relaxation break and I think staying on property with the busses is such an added bonus for this.

As far as travling to other areas depending what time you go at you can use AK (not sure about December hours, but Ak seems to close around 5-6pm)for a hub. Just take the AKL bus to AK get off the bus and get in line for the resort you want. Also as Kimmar suggested take a bus to MK and then use the boat launch to reach the WL. Remember you can always take a cab if you need to, but I would plan on leaving about an houto forty five minutes before your reservation at WL to ensure you get there on time.

Plus if for some reason you decide you need to rent a car once you are there it can be easily arranged. The Swan and Dolphin hotels have car rentals available and also you can rent cars nearby the Ticket and Tranporation Center (by the MK)...they will even pick you up at your resort with a small bus and bring you there to get your car.

[scoutsmom99]

Ok for all you AKL experts here, I have one question: We will be driving 550 miles to get to WDW, so we will have our truck. When we stayed at POR, we had about 130 miles of just park-to-park miles on the truck. We have a gas guzzler (Nissan Titan, Largest truck on the market), so will we be better off to take busses to and from AKL when we don't have ADR's, or just take the truck everywhere the whole time?


I agree with Plutospup and Wendypooh AKL has fabulous transportation! The best I have ever experienced!!

[wendypooh]

I just had to pop in to say - 3 more days to AKL! We leave at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning!

:cool1:

:cheer2:

:hippie:

3 more days ~~ you lucky thing!!! Have FUN!!!!!!!!!

[wendypooh]

Dear Scoutsmom and Kimmar,

Thanks for your above responses.

I'm sure this have has been covered and probably beaten to death but do you think a car is necessary when staying at AKL?

We aren't planning on leaving the Disney property-but I do want to come back from the parks to the Lodge to take a relaxation break-is t his doable?

We only plan on really going out on 2 nights, once to the Boardwalk and once to dinner to the Wilderness Lodge.

DH looks at this as an opportunity not to have to drive and even though he denies it my driving makes him nervous...

but if it would make life easier we could rent a car for a week.

Has there every been a consensus reached on this issue?

Thanks,

Patricia

Hi Patricia ~

I know this wasn't directed at me, but If I may............ like I posted earlier, once we arrive at our resort we never use our car again till we leave. We like using Disney transportation, it's really actually convenient and we've never had a problem with wait times, room, etc. AKL also does not share buses with other resorts, which makes it really nice and faster. I'd say, no need at all to rent a car!!! Plus, with the cost of gas........ :scared:
Enjoy someone else having to deal with the traffic!!! Have a great time!!!

OH, I do agree with the other post about leaving about an hour early for any ADR's, you want to make sure you get there in ample time....... and if you are early, you can always explore a little bit!!!

[wendypooh]

Hi~

Booked a standard room for 5/31-6/7 for my buddy and I.

How are the standard rooms, the views, and how is the resort with complimentary upgrades. We don't expect anything more than what we booked and are confident we will have a blast. Having said that, we prefer to be in a room near the lobby and close to the bus area since we tend to partake in "spirits" at night at Pleasure Island and when doing the walk of shame, we would like it to be short hehe. Any sugestions for room location requests for a room located off the lobby area?

We were originally booked at our fav resort GF but we despise the long bus shared bus rides to any area not linked by the monorail. Can't stand the fact the we stood on the bus most everywhere we went from GF due to it being the last stop to/from everywhere.

We are excited to try a new resort and a new experience.

Thanks for any info on the standard rooms.


MILEMRKR63 ~ HI!! I have NO doubt you will love your new experience at AKL. It is a gorgeous resort, we fell in love with it!!! I suggest that if you haven't already done so...... Call and have them note on your reservation your request....... that you want to be near the lobby and bus stop. (I'd try for the 3rd floor which is lobby level, it's a pretty straight shot from the bus stop into the lobby, if your room is on this floor that might be good for you).

As for being upgraded, usually, from what I've read/ heard and happily experienced, AKL, does try to do this. However, with that said, your dates are for what I assume is a busier time frame, so, I wouldn't count on it....... again, it still does NOT hurt to ask if there are any complimentary upgrades when you check in. We went to AKL in Feb. and I had booked a standard view room, however, I also noted on my resv. that I MUST have a non-smoking room (for med. reasons) and I requested bunk beds...... (DS6) ;) Anyway, at check in we were complimentary upgraded to a deluxe bunkbed savannah view room, NO I did not ask for it, but I was indeed prepared too!!! ;) I have NO problem asking, what's the worst that can happen??? I only wanted to make sure, even if we did get the standard room, that it was not facing the parking lot! KWIM ~~ Anyway, IT was fantastic!!!

So, it does happen, just not sure how much it happens during a busier time. Good Luck!!! Have a Victoria Falls Mist for me!!!! ;)
Here's some Pixie Dust for ya........... :wizard:

[padisneylover]

I just had to pop in to say - 3 more days to AKL! We leave at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning!

:cool1:

:cheer2:

:hippie:

Have a great trip and save some food for me :rotfl2:

[padisneylover]

Hi Patricia,
This wasn't directed to me either but since we are all friends here I will chime in anyhow.
After 4 stays and 5 coming up real shortly I can say we have never used a car and haven't ever felt the need to. We have been there both busy and slow times and found the bus transportation to be great. This time will be different for us since DH will be using an ECV but hopefully that won't change things. We did diner at the Boardwalk area once and also the Wildnerness Lodge. What I did was make sure when I made my PS for each I looked at the park hours for the closest and planned them around that. For instance I planned our night at WL for a night that MK was EH and that way I could take the bus to the MK and hop on the boat to WL and enjoy a nice relaxing diner, take the boat back and hop on the bus back to AKL. I did the same with our reservation at the Beach Club. I took the boat from MGM to the Beach Club and back then hoped the bus from MGM back to AKL. I did allow an hour and half from AK to the diner and had more than ample time in fact we were very early for both diners and were luck to get in. Also, we found taking the boats a nice change and also allowed us to see some different sights.
Kathe

[kimmar067]

Okay guys, don't get your panties in a dither...just trying the ticker out for size.....[sooo, whatdja think??!?!? :hyper: ]

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[kimmar067]

Hi Patricia,
This wasn't directed to me either but since we are all friends here I will chime in anyhow.
After 4 stays and 5 coming up real shortly I can say we have never used a car and haven't ever felt the need to. We have been there both busy and slow times and found the bus transportation to be great. This time will be different for us since DH will be using an ECV but hopefully that won't change things. We did diner at the Boardwalk area once and also the Wildnerness Lodge. What I did was make sure when I made my PS for each I looked at the park hours for the closest and planned them around that. For instance I planned our night at WL for a night that MK was EH and that way I could take the bus to the MK and hop on the boat to WL and enjoy a nice relaxing diner, take the boat back and hop on the bus back to AKL. I did the same with our reservation at the Beach Club. I took the boat from MGM to the Beach Club and back then hoped the bus from MGM back to AKL. I did allow an hour and half from AK to the diner and had more than ample time in fact we were very early for both diners and were luck to get in. Also, we found taking the boats a nice change and also allowed us to see some different sights.
Kathe



....yeah ::yes::, what SHE said ! :teeth:

[Viki]

Okay guys, don't get your panties in a dither...just trying the ticker out for size.....[sooo, whatdja think??!?!? :hyper: ]

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Very, Very handsome!!!

[kimmar067]

Very, Very handsome!!!

.... :blush: ....kinda hoping it'll bring me good luck.....

[scoutsmom99]

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:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: It is gorgeous Kimmar!!! Here is some additional PD for you pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[tinknme]

I want one! :thumbsup2


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[Nancyg56]

Okay guys, don't get your panties in a dither...just trying the ticker out for size.....[sooo, whatdja think??!?!? :hyper: ]

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I like it a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nancyg56]

I just had to pop in to say - 3 more days to AKL! We leave at 6:30 a.m. Sunday morning!




I am sooooooo jealous! I loved AKL. Have a magical trip and take lots of pics! :goodvibes

[PracPerfPatricia]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my transportation question-the more the merrier-I always appreciate all the info/help I can get!

I keep checking this AKL lodge thread and I've gone back and read up to about page 50-there is an amazing amount of great info-you know stuff you can't get from guidebooks-no matter how well done they are.

This thread is responsible for us choosing the AKL (I had to convince my husband and daughter to try something different-they love the WL, as do I.

The photos and great info on this thread made it possible for me to do it!
And now everyone is Psyched! (even my 3 1/2 year old who will be 4 by the time we go in December-but I don't dare tell him we're definately going (although he gets sometime is up!) or he'll be packing!

Oh dear, December does seem such a long time away.....

A big thanks for everyone's help :wave:

Patricia

[kimmar067]

I want one! :thumbsup2


...go to Tickertag.com.....

[kimmar067]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my transportation question-the more the merrier-I always appreciate all the info/help I can get!

...you are quite welcome!:thumbsup:

...I keep checking this AKL lodge thread and I've gone back and read up to about page 50-there is an amazing amount of great info-you know stuff you can't get from guidebooks-no matter how well done they are.

....that's because you are getting the info 'straight from the horse's mouth', so to speak....

...This thread is responsible for us choosing the AKL (I had to convince my husband and daughter to try something different-they love the WL, as do I.

The photos and great info on this thread made it possible for me to do it!
And now everyone is Psyched! (even my 3 1/2 year old who will be 4 by the time we go in December-but I don't dare tell him we're definately going (although he gets sometime is up!) or he'll be packing!

Oh dear, December does seem such a long time away.....

A big thanks for everyone's help :wave:

Patricia

...now you need to get a countdown thingie.....:teeth:

[PracPerfPatricia]

I just made a ticker tag (it was very exciting) but when I tried to post it to a message I got a message saying I haven't posted enough messages to upload URLs?


I want one......................

Has anyone seen a message like this before?

Patricia

[kimmar067]

I just made a ticker tag (it was very exciting) but when I tried to post it to a message I got a message saying I haven't posted enough messages to upload URLs?


I want one......................

Has anyone seen a message like this before?

Patricia


I'm not sure, but I think you have to post at least 100 posts before you can do so....as you can see by my post number, it's been quite a while for ME! Best advise I can give you is: Get crackin' at that keyboard, young lady! :teeth:

[wendypooh]

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YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Looks Good!!!!

[kimmar067]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!! Looks Good!!!!


....Oooooh, I just noticed YOURS - the 'sparkly' "We're Going Back...." one... :thumbsup2

[kimmar067]

http://z.about.com/d/travelwithkids/1/0/y/S/DAKLlobby1.jpg

[padisneylover]

http://z.about.com/d/travelwithkids/1/0/y/S/DAKLlobby1.jpg


Love the picture and the new tag. Great job :banana:

:cool1: :cool1: Nine more days till I walk in that wonderful lobby :cool1: :cool1:

[wendypooh]

....Oooooh, I just noticed YOURS - the 'sparkly' "We're Going Back...." one... :thumbsup2


;) I think it's cute!!!

[Viki]

Love the picture and the new tag. Great job :banana:

:cool1: :cool1: Nine more days till I walk in that wonderful lobby :cool1: :cool1:

Ah ... four more months and I'll be right there! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[wendypooh]

http://z.about.com/d/travelwithkids/1/0/y/S/DAKLlobby1.jpg


OHHH........... I always love it when you post pics of my FAV. place!!!! Gorgeous!! It does make me miss it......... it's gonna be a looooooooooong 4 months!!

[Viki]

Aren't we pretty! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000057.jpg

[wendypooh]

Ah ... four more months and I'll be right there! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Hi Viki ~~

I see you are at 4 months too!!!! I can hardly wait!!! I don't know if I'll make it the entire summer................ :sad1:

[wendypooh]

Aren't we pretty! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000057.jpg


Is that the "mask" decorated for christmas??? or something else?? Oh, and yes, you guys are "pretty"!!!!

[Viki]

Hi Viki ~~

I see you are at 4 months too!!!! I can hardly wait!!! I don't know if I'll make it the entire summer................ :sad1:

Yes, I saw that. I wonder if we're going to overlap for a few days? We're down 8/25-9/3.

We're standing at the base of the Christmas tree. Is there a mask underneath???

[tinknme]

Ok what am I doing wrong :teeth: I made the tag & copied the bb code. When I paste it into my signature all that shows is the url not the tag, help!


...go to Tickertag.com.....

[luvfigment]

Ok not to totally copy everyone else but I had to join the club with the ticker! I love it and think it is so cute! I can't believe my trip is coming up so quickly I can't wait! We just added the Behind the Seeds Tour at EPCOT for our trip. :goofy:

One more thing does anyone know if it is still Stitch and Mickey on the wake up calls or is it just Mickey?

[ohsodisney]

4 more days! We can't wait . :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

Thanks everyone for the drink tips . I love Kimmars , I think we'll try them all :)

I'm so glad I found these boards !!!!!!!!! ! 1 week till our Disney 7 day cruise !

[tinknme]

Not sure what was wrong, but I got it now :banana:

[stephwynn]

Just had to grab myself one of the AKL tickers too! Starting to get panicky about not having all my plans made! Yikes not too much longer for me either!

[mamalle]

Does anyone have the daily activities for the kids again? thanks in advance :sunny:

[J Lynn]

I just made a ticker tag (it was very exciting) but when I tried to post it to a message I got a message saying I haven't posted enough messages to upload URLs?


I want one......................

Has anyone seen a message like this before?

Patricia
I hadn't posted a whole lot before I was able to have the sigs I wanted. Just keep trying, you'll get there!

[padisneylover]

Aren't we pretty! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/VikiLee/WDW2005/P1000057.jpg


Hi Neighbor to the South. We are coming your way in just a few days. We are leaving from the 30th Street station after a night at the Hampton out by the airport. How is gas down there? I hear there are shortages and now wonder if we should take the bus vs driving down. I really wanted to spend Friday at Longwood before checking into the Hampton.

Also, what a nice looking family you have and what a great place to take a picture at.

[padisneylover]

4 more days! We can't wait . :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

Thanks everyone for the drink tips . I love Kimmars , I think we'll try them all :)

I'm so glad I found these boards !!!!!!!!! ! 1 week till our Disney 7 day cruise !


Doing the happy dance for you :banana: :banana: :banana: and sending you some pixie dust for a magical trip :wave2:

[padisneylover]

Well I guess I should start planning another trip since I want one of those new strips everybody is showing off :sunny: DH will kill me for sure :confused3

[kimmar067]

Well I guess I should start planning another trip since I want one of those new strips everybody is showing off :sunny: DH will kill me for sure :confused3


..... :lmao:


(He-e-e-e-e-y, let's not get GREEDY, now....uhhhh, don't I see one in yer siggie, NOW?!??!) :teeth:

*brainstorm! * Ya know, with all of us sportin' a nice new AKL ticker, we should call ourselves "THE WILD BUNCH".......pixiedust: so that the Tag Fairy gives us a visit and bestows us a TAG...... :rolleyes:

[kimmar067]

4 more days! We can't wait . :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

Thanks everyone for the drink tips . I love Kimmars , I think we'll try them all :)

I'm so glad I found these boards !!!!!!!!! ! 1 week till our Disney 7 day cruise !


.....KEWL!! :thumbsup2

tinknme ~
Love the new ticker! WoohoO! :woohoo:

ohsodisney ~
:drinking1 Don't drink too much of THIS, or you'll wind up needing THIS: :coffee: ... :teeth:

Viki ~
Ni-i-i-i-i-ce family! :thumbsup2

[scoutsmom99]

I just made a ticker tag (it was very exciting) but when I tried to post it to a message I got a message saying I haven't posted enough messages to upload URLs?


I want one......................

Has anyone seen a message like this before?

Patricia

If you use the BB code it should work. And to have it in your signature you need to click on user CP (right side of the bar up above) and then click signature and paste it in there and you should be good to go.

[padisneylover]

..... :lmao:


(He-e-e-e-e-y, let's not get GREEDY, now....uhhhh, don't I see one in yer siggie, NOW?!??!) :teeth:

*brainstorm! * Ya know, with all of us sportin' a nice new AKL ticker, we should call ourselves "THE WILD BUNCH".......pixiedust: so that the Tag Fairy gives us a visit and bestows us a TAG...... :rolleyes:


Great idea after all we are wild after animals :lmao:

[tinknme]

Thank you! Hope you don't mind that I borrowed your idea :teeth:


[QUOTE=kimmar067]
tinknme ~
Love the new ticker! WoohoO! :woohoo:

[Viki]

Hi Neighbor to the South. We are coming your way in just a few days. We are leaving from the 30th Street station after a night at the Hampton out by the airport. How is gas down there? I hear there are shortages and now wonder if we should take the bus vs driving down. I really wanted to spend Friday at Longwood before checking into the Hampton.

Also, what a nice looking family you have and what a great place to take a picture at.

Hi, friend, I actually left Telford this morning and am now sitting in Cleveland, teaching for the week. When I left this morning, there was plenty of gas. When I hit Ohio it started to dry up and I had to use premium rather than regular. Generally, my take on Telford is that folk are sensible and there won't be any mad rush. I hope this helps!

[kimmar067]

Thank you! Hope you don't mind that I borrowed your idea :teeth:


[QUOTE=kimmar067]
tinknme ~
Love the new ticker! WoohoO! :woohoo:


...not at all....we are a SHARING 'Wild Bunch"!! :rotfl:

BTW ~ tinknme, I love to look at your siggie pic; it is so tranquil..... :love: :cloud9:

[kimmar067]

Room Layouts:
STANDARD - TWO QUEEN BEDS STANDARD - ONE QUEEN BED & ONE BUNK BED
http://www.mousepal.com/ParkPics/Animal%20Kingdom%20Lodge/Animal%20Kingdom%20Lodge%20Room.jpg
STANDARD - ONE KING BED DELUXE - ONE QUEEN BED, ONE BUNK BED & ONE DAY BED

DELUXE - TWO QUEEN BEDS DELUXE - ONE KING BED & ONE DAY BED

I know that, from time to time, DISers ask about room layouts...hope this helps!

Here's a pic of the Zawadi Marketplace:

http://www.mousepal.com/ParkPics/Animal%20Kingdom%20Lodge/Gift%20Shop.jpg

[kimmar067]

I thought I'd share this great view of the pool:

http://www.hayneswhaley.com/project_images/DisAnKingpp.jpg

[tinknme]

I loved looking around in here! Thank you for the compliment on my picture :goodvibes




Here's a pic of the Zawadi Marketplace:

http://www.mousepal.com/ParkPics/Animal%20Kingdom%20Lodge/Gift%20Shop.jpg

[tinknme]

Wow my boys are going to be so surprised when they see this! I'm still not telling them that we are staying here, till we arrive :teeth: I did not swim in the pool, but I did partake in the hot tub with a pinacolda :thumbsup2

I thought I'd share this great view of the pool:

http://www.hayneswhaley.com/project_images/DisAnKingpp.jpg

[kimmar067]

Wow my boys are going to be so surprised when they see this! I'm still not telling them that we are staying here, till we arrive :teeth: I did not swim in the pool, but I did partake in the hot tub with a pinacolada :thumbsup2

...don't you think that, once they see THIS http://www.johnswdwpage.com/images/Resorts/AKL/AKL.jpg they will figure it out for themselves??? :teeth:

[kimmar067]

Christmas at AKL, anyone??

http://mk23.image.pbase.com/u19/sdommin/upload/8882127.IMG_0230prc.jpg

[tinknme]

:rotfl2: I am just hoping that they don't pay attention to the me tags! When we left AKL for the airport we made one stop at Pop Century. Do you know if they stop here before going to AKL? Beings they think we are staying at Pop I thought this would be perfect. They would be ready to get off the bus & then I could tell them :teeth:


...don't you think that, once they see THIS http://www.johnswdwpage.com/images/Resorts/AKL/AKL.jpg they will figure it out for themselves??? :teeth:

[padisneylover]

Hi, friend, I actually left Telford this morning and am now sitting in Cleveland, teaching for the week. When I left this morning, there was plenty of gas. When I hit Ohio it started to dry up and I had to use premium rather than regular. Generally, my take on Telford is that folk are sensible and there won't be any mad rush. I hope this helps!

Thanks for the information. Wow you sure move around a bit :)

[padisneylover]

Question for all you vetern concergie people. Since this is our first stay at this level I am not sure what to do at check in. We will be arriving by town car. Do we go to the regular desk or what to get up to the concergie level?

FOUR MORE DAYS TILL WE LEAVE FOR AKL :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[J Lynn]

Just a reminder: AKL will be featured on Travel Channel April 25 @ 11:30 AM EST! :banana:

[dmaz]

Hi everyone,
We are so excited for our first stay at AKL. The pictures are spectacular.
I posted this on the restaurants board but didn't get any response. Hopefully someone will be able to help me here.
We will be staying at the AKL in May and I know we will want to eat at Boma for breakfast. It's a must do for dinner - I already have my PS. I didn't think that I would need one for breakfast, but after reading these boards I'm starting to see that it's very popular.
Should I make my PS now or can I wait to see when I get there?
Thanks for all the great info on the lodge. We loved the WL and expect to love AKL as well.

[padisneylover]

Hi everyone,
We are so excited for our first stay at AKL. The pictures are spectacular.
I posted this on the restaurants board but didn't get any response. Hopefully someone will be able to help me here.
We will be staying at the AKL in May and I know we will want to eat at Boma for breakfast. It's a must do for dinner - I already have my PS. I didn't think that I would need one for breakfast, but after reading these boards I'm starting to see that it's very popular.
Should I make my PS now or can I wait to see when I get there?
Thanks for all the great info on the lodge. We loved the WL and expect to love AKL as well.

Hi,
When are you going in May? If it is early May and you eat early meaning before 8 I have found you don't need a PS. Another thing I have done is run down in the morning when I go for my first coffee and make a PS then and have never had a problem if I tell them I am staying there. If you are eating after 8 then I would say yes make a PS just to be safe.

[dmaz]

Thanks we're early risers. I usually get my coffee as soon as they open - so that would probably work for us. Last year at our WL stay I found myself waiting for them to open on a # of occasions.

[Dogslider]

Question for all you vetern concergie people. Since this is our first stay at this level I am not sure what to do at check in. We will be arriving by town car. Do we go to the regular desk or what to get up to the concergie level?

FOUR MORE DAYS TILL WE LEAVE FOR AKL :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Just tell the bellhop when you pull up and they will take care of you from there. No need to wait in line at the front desk!

[kimmar067]

Question for all you vetern concergie people. Since this is our first stay at this level I am not sure what to do at check in. We will be arriving by town car. Do we go to the regular desk or what to get up to the concergie level?

FOUR MORE DAYS TILL WE LEAVE FOR AKL :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

...when you pull up to the front door and the CM's greet you, let them know you are staying concierge - they can then direct you as to where to go (there are actually TWO different locations - one right outside the front door to your left, and another immediately to the left when you enter the lobby[not part of the check-in counter after you enter the lobby] that is kinda 'tucked away' in the corner...)

Woohoo :woohoo: ...you are doin' the "SINGLE-DIGIT" Dance... :banana: :cool1:

[kimmar067]

Just a reminder: AKL will be featured on Travel Channel April 25 @ 11:30 AM EST! :banana:

... :thumbsup2 THANKS! I thought that it was for TODAY.... :rolleyes2

[kimmar067]

Hi everyone,
We are so excited for our first stay at AKL. The pictures are spectacular.
I posted this on the restaurants board but didn't get any response. Hopefully someone will be able to help me here.
We will be staying at the AKL in May and I know we will want to eat at Boma for breakfast. It's a must do for dinner - I already have my PS. I didn't think that I would need one for breakfast, but after reading these boards I'm starting to see that it's very popular.
Should I make my PS now or can I wait to see when I get there?
Thanks for all the great info on the lodge. We loved the WL and expect to love AKL as well.

...it has been my experience that, if you love the WL, you will also fall in love with AKL! :thumbsup2 . As for your breakfast ressies, I would deifinitely call ahead to make them, just for peace of mind....

[kimmar067]

Thanks we're early risers. I usually get my coffee as soon as they open - so that would probably work for us. Last year at our WL stay I found myself waiting for them to open on a # of occasions.


....mebbe they should give you a key, so YOU can open up for them and get that coffee percalatin' !! :teeth: (if you want just coffee in the AM, you can always go to Mara, which is located across from the pool...)

[dmaz]

:rotfl2:
The funny thing is I probably wouldnt mind putting it up!
My kids are extremely early risers at home and I can't seem to break out of it even when we're away.
Was considering asking if concierge was available for our first night so DH could do Sunrise Safari. We will be there the end of May. I'm figuring I should't get my hopes up.

[kimmar067]

...you can call ahead to ask if concierge is available (more than likely, it will be). However, you must be staying 'concierge' on the day you plan on 'doing' SS....plus, you should be aware that SS is an extra fee, it is NOT included in concierge; concierge only ALLOWS you to be eligible for it....I would call right away, since it gets booked pretty quickly...

[padisneylover]

Also in May SS is only on Thurs and Sundays.

[kimmar067]

Also in May SS is only on Thurs and Sundays.

.... :thumbsup2 thanks!

[purpliequeen]

Yay!

My parents just bought airfare for our trip this August and they were able to book it so that we will be able to keep our ADR for Boma's breakfast on the last day of our trip. We're also staying concierge level and I was wondering if it even makes sense to eat breakfast at Boma, as I have been hearing that the concierge offerings are excellent and more than sufficient. Any advice?

Tinknme~ Your idea on suprising the kids sounds great. I wish I could see their faces! :goodvibes

Kimmar~ Thanks for the awesome photos. You do such a good job maintaining this thread.

Raina

[wendypooh]

Yes, I saw that. I wonder if we're going to overlap for a few days? We're down 8/25-9/3.

We're standing at the base of the Christmas tree. Is there a mask underneath???


Hi Viki ~

We actually check in on the 3rd, do you check out on the 3rd?? Anyway, you know the big mask in the lobby ~~ I was just wondering if that was it behind you decorated for christmas.......... If it's a tree then I guess not!! My DS was SOOOOO fascinated with that mask....... ( we watched the disc. channel show about AKL about 500 times before we went so he thought he was a "mask" expert!!!) LOL

[wendypooh]

[QUOTE=kimmar067
*brainstorm! * Ya know, with all of us sportin' a nice new AKL ticker, we should call ourselves "THE WILD BUNCH".......pixiedust: so that the Tag Fairy gives us a visit and bestows us a TAG...... :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]


Looks like I started something!!!! LOL

OK the Wildbunch it is..........!!! Come on tag fairy!!!!! :wizard: :wizard:

OK Kimmar.......... is DH cracking yet????

[tinknme]

Oh I will be at work :rolleyes: I will have to see when it is on again.

Just a reminder: AKL will be featured on Travel Channel April 25 @ 11:30 AM EST! :banana:

[wendypooh]

Well I guess I should start planning another trip since I want one of those new strips everybody is showing off :sunny: DH will kill me for sure :confused3


You have to come back and tell us all about Concierge!!!!!! I want to stay, but trying to convince DH................. :rotfl2: MAYBE.................. if he reads about how wonderful it is from a boardie................ then I may just get lucky!!!!!!!!!! LOL

NOT too much longer now!!!!! :cheer2: Have FUN!!!!

[wendypooh]

Doing the happy dance for you :banana: :banana: :banana: and sending you some pixie dust for a magical trip :wave2:


ME TOO!!! Have FUN!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[wendypooh]

4 more days! We can't wait . :cool1: :banana: :cheer2:

Thanks everyone for the drink tips . I love Kimmars , I think we'll try them all :)

I'm so glad I found these boards !!!!!!!!! ! 1 week till our Disney 7 day cruise !


Have FUN FUN FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1:

[wendypooh]

I thought I'd share this great view of the pool:

http://www.hayneswhaley.com/project_images/DisAnKingpp.jpg


LOVE the pool!!!!! DS is dying to get to go on the slide ~~ he went swimming in Feb. but not on the slide.......... it was a spur of the minute late at night little dip........... no swim trunks, no earplugs, no towels............... :confused3 hopefully this time we can make a whole day of the pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

[wendypooh]

Wow my boys are going to be so surprised when they see this! I'm still not telling them that we are staying here, till we arrive :teeth: I did not swim in the pool, but I did partake in the hot tub with a pinacolda :thumbsup2

Your boys will love LOVE it!!!!!!!!!! DS did, but we didn't have his earplugs so he couldn't really swim........ he just got to go in enough to get wet~~~ how old are your boys......... DS is 6........... to bad we won't be there at the same time......... they will love AKL though............ DS just LOVED it, and is sooooo excited to be going back.

Make sure they do the night vision goggle thing........... and the parade around the lobby........... that is cute and they get a participation certificate, it's neat!!! There are a ton of activities they can do. DS is interested in doing the adventure camp this time!!!! I'm going to find out about this............. but, I think we are going to let him!!!!

[tinknme]

This is my plan as well :thumbsup2 Oh I can't wait, I can't wait :Pinkbounc


hopefully this time we can make a whole day of the pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana:

[tinknme]

My boys are 12 & 9. I get excited just thinking about how excited they will be lol I think they will enjoy the extra activities there, so I am hoping they will agree to spending a whole day just lounging around the resort. Ahhh sounds so relaxing..........


Make sure they do the night vision goggle thing........... and the parade around the lobby........... that is cute and they get a participation certificate, it's neat!!! There are a ton of activities they can do. DS is interested in doing the adventure camp this time!!!! I'm going to find out about this............. but, I think we are going to let him!!!!

[padisneylover]

You have to come back and tell us all about Concierge!!!!!! I want to stay, but trying to convince DH................. :rotfl2: MAYBE.................. if he reads about how wonderful it is from a boardie................ then I may just get lucky!!!!!!!!!! LOL

NOT too much longer now!!!!! :cheer2: Have FUN!!!!

I will be sure to post here and also plan on taking lots of pictures with my new digital camera. Just finished the heavy packing and just have odds and ends for Wed night. Since I have to work till Thurs. at 10 when I am cutting out of work (advantage of being boss :rotfl2: ) I don't want to have to do it when I am tired after work. Now the waiting gets worse.

[padisneylover]

Yay!

My parents just bought airfare for our trip this August and they were able to book it so that we will be able to keep our ADR for Boma's breakfast on the last day of our trip. We're also staying concierge level and I was wondering if it even makes sense to eat breakfast at Boma, as I have been hearing that the concierge offerings are excellent and more than sufficient. Any advice?

Tinknme~ Your idea on suprising the kids sounds great. I wish I could see their faces! :goodvibes

Kimmar~ Thanks for the awesome photos. You do such a good job maintaining this thread.

Raina

I wondered the same thing about breakfast as well but went ahead and booked it for our last day since I can always cancel it. Since we are taking the train and it is always late getting into Orlando I figured we might miss lunch so maybe a late breakfast with one of those wonderful omletts will tide us over :goodvibes

[wendypooh]

I will be sure to post here and also plan on taking lots of pictures with my new digital camera. Just finished the heavy packing and just have odds and ends for Wed night. Since I have to work till Thurs. at 10 when I am cutting out of work (advantage of being boss :rotfl2: ) I don't want to have to do it when I am tired after work. Now the waiting gets worse.


OHHHH, I'm so jealous you are going back so soon!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful time, enjoy concierge, take tons of pics!!!! Have a zebra dome for me and if you are inclined a victoria falls mist!!!! :wizard: :wizard:

Have a magical trip!!

[tinknme]

I meant to ask, what is the adventure camp?

DS is interested in doing the adventure camp this time!!!! I'm going to find out about this............. but, I think we are going to let him!!!!

[padisneylover]

OHHHH, I'm so jealous you are going back so soon!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful time, enjoy concierge, take tons of pics!!!! Have a zebra dome for me and if you are inclined a victoria falls mist!!!! :wizard: :wizard:

Have a magical trip!!

Thanks Wendy and everybody else in the "Wild Bunch" for the good wishes. Now where is that tag ferry so we can wear our labels in pride :cheer2: :cheer2:

[wendypooh]

My boys are 12 & 9. I get excited just thinking about how excited they will be lol I think they will enjoy the extra activities there, so I am hoping they will agree to spending a whole day just lounging around the resort. Ahhh sounds so relaxing..........


They will absolutely LOVE it!!!! Maybe they'd be interested in the adventure camp, while you lounge by the pool, then afterwards they could join you!!!!

The Adventure Camp is an interactive camp where they go on a private lodge tour with special animal viewing, lunch, and real ostrich egg painting. I have no idea about price, since we didn't do it in feb. but, I'm trying to find out.

Kimmar???????????? do you know??????? ;)

I'm so happy and excited for you............. I know it's all DS talks about, he is sooo excited to be going again!!! :wizard: :wizard: Here's some pixie dust for surprising your boys!!!

[tinknme]

You all keep mentioning this, I just might have to try one!

if you are inclined a victoria falls mist!!!! :wizard: :wizard:

Have a magical trip!!

[wendypooh]

Thanks Wendy and everybody else in the "Wild Bunch" for the good wishes. Now where is that tag ferry so we can wear our labels in pride :cheer2: :cheer2:


:grouphug: You are welcome!!!! I guess we need to "roar" a little louder so the tag fairy can hear us!!!!

[tinknme]

Thank you! I need to find out more about this :)

[QUOTE=wendypooh]They will absolutely LOVE it!!!! Maybe they'd be interested in the adventure camp, while you lounge by the pool, then afterwards they could join you!!!!

The Adventure Camp is an interactive camp where they go on a private lodge tour with special animal viewing, lunch, and real ostrich egg painting. I have no idea about price, since we didn't do it in feb. but, I'm trying to find out.

[wendypooh]

You all keep mentioning this, I just might have to try one!


OH Lord Girl~~~ You have NO idea!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

AKL + Victoria Falls Mist + Zebra Domes = SHEER HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cloud9:

[tinknme]

Sounds good to me :teeth:

OH Lord Girl~~~ You have NO idea!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

AKL + Victoria Falls Mist + Zebra Domes = SHEER HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cloud9:

[plutospup]

After being transferred 3 times, and being on hold about 15 minutes (I love my free minutes!) I finally talked to someone familiar with AKL's Adventure Camp!

AKL Adventure Camp...$70 (includes $30 cost of ostrich egg). Children 6-14 will love this interactive adventure. Camp includes real ostrich egg painting, private Lodge tour with special animal viewing, and buffet lunch (not in Boma, but includes sandwiches & wraps) overlooking the Savannah. Currently takes place on Wednesday.

[kimmar067]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... :rolleyes2 [jk.. :teeth: ]

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!? :scratchin

[plutospup]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... :rolleyes2 [jk.. :teeth: ]

WooHoo Kimmar! :cool1: Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!? :scratchin

Oh Tag Fairy....over here dear Tag Fairy. :wizard:

Hopefully, I will soon be able to make our AKL ressie for early August, and I will be able to add the new ticker to my signature.

[Enna]

Do you think the tag fairy would show up if I mentioned that I was going to have a one-night stand at the AKL?

Ok....really...the whole family will be having a one-night stand in AKL Concierge with me, but that would take all of the drama out of the tag line, wouldn't it? After all, bunk beds and savannah surveillence cameras don't exactly spell romance....


Now, how do I get me one of those snazzy AKL tickers?

[scoutsmom99]

Hey Guys,

I'm so excited!! I didn't realize when you go to ticker tag that they had to approve your ticker before they put it on the site. Well mine got approved...was kinda funny *** I saw it in another diser's siggie and I was like hey that looks familar...well now I can't even get the darn thing to work :sad2:

ETA I'm happy I finally got it to work :banana: :banana: :banana: Funny though it looked very bright when I made it in Photoshop, but now that it is posted it is not as shiny. Anyways if anyone wants one it is on page 24 of the ticker tag site obviously by Lisa :) Ok now I have to go back and catch up on the thread.
http://tickertag.com/tickers/60363/ticker.png (http://www.tickertag.com)

[scoutsmom99]

I thought I'd share this great view of the pool:

http://www.hayneswhaley.com/project_images/DisAnKingpp.jpg
...don't you think that, once they see THIS http://www.johnswdwpage.com/images/Resorts/AKL/AKL.jpg they will figure it out for themselves??? :teeth:

Kimmar these are both grogeous pics!!! I wanna be there now eating Zebra Dome and drinking a Victoria Falls Mist :moped:

[scoutsmom99]

Just a reminder: AKL will be featured on Travel Channel April 25 @ 11:30 AM EST! :banana:


Ohh I'm writing this down. Is this the great hotels one with Samantha Brown?

[scoutsmom99]

Ok I'm attempting one jumbo post here:

kimmar067 :cheer2: Congratulations on 10K!!! That is amazing :cheer2: The TF should make his/her way over to the thread pixiedust: pixiedust: I know I wouldn't mind an AKL themed tag. Go Wildbunch :woohoo:

padisneylover I'm so jealous. I will be looking forward to hearing your review on AKL CL. I hope you do take lots of pics to share with us :sunny:

dmaz I agree with kimmar that it might be nice to make them just for peace of mind you can always cancel them if need be. Boma for breakfast is a must do for me. They have the most fantastic juice that was called Frunch, but they changed the name.

Viki Viki I check in on the 2nd so maybe we will see ya there :wave:

tinknme What an awesome suprise for your boys. I'm sure they will love the resort.

wendypooh
OH Lord Girl~~~ You have NO idea!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
AKL + Victoria Falls Mist + Zebra Domes = SHEER HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cloud9:
:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: I wish I could wake up tomorrow and enjoy a Vicotria Falls Mist and some domes :cloud9:

[scoutsmom99]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... :rolleyes2 [jk.. :teeth: ]

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!? :scratchin


Maybe we can lure the TF over with boozy drinks (Nathazus and Victoria Falls Mists no doubt) :drinking1 and lots of great desserts...zebra domes anyone???

[stephwynn]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... :rolleyes2 [jk.. :teeth: ]

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!? :scratchin


I found this thread a while ago, just after I booked my AKL stay, and at that time, (and it doesn't seem that long ago) kimmar you had just posted 9000! Where do you find the time? I sit and read this every night before bed, trying to catch up on what I have missed, and hardly have time to do that, never mind posting!!!

I'm with you on the TF though! What brings them out?

I'm relatively new to the boards, so not sure how that works :confused3

Looking forward to using some of this great info that I have learned on our trip in June/July!!! :cheer2:

Thanks for all the pics too!

[J Lynn]

Oh I will be at work :rolleyes: I will have to see when it is on again.
Can you say "TiVo"? :goodvibes

[J Lynn]

Ohh I'm writing this down. Is this the great hotels one with Samantha Brown?
You got it! :thumbsup2

[mamalle]

Does anyone have the daily activities for the kids again? thanks in advance
__________________

just bumping up again for anyone that can answer this for me! Im trying to plan our days at the resort so the kids can participate. thanks

[plutospup]

Activities...There is a lot to do at AKL! First of all there are "children's activities" where they receive a "bead" for attending. The beads look like ladybugs, giraffes, pink flamingo balls, etc. After completing all 5 events (various times of the day) they receive a special totem bead. It makes a nice souvenier. Quite frankly, as an adult I enjoyed watching the kids during the activities i.e. Flamingo feeding, Track the Animals, Garden Safari, Music of the Savanna, Wildlife Games. Non-Bead activities included "Night vision goggles"-a must do!, T-shirt painting, African doll making, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, Zawadi Marketplace Primal Parade, Storytelling by the Fire Pit, and so much more! The African CM's were a part of most activities,and would offer a special card showing where there are from. They were wonderful!



Also there are pool games, and miscellaneous activities in the lobby such as Medallion rubbing, and "Guess What This Is?" (Rhino horn, Giraffe vertebrae, etc)

[bjakmom]

:sad: Oh No. . . Comcast took away our Travel Channel !!! Does anyone have the ability to make an extra tape or DVD? I would gladly reimburse - or exchange for one of my parade or show tapes.
Taking DNeph (8) for 2 nights at AKL in June (my 3rd stay, his 1st :goodvibes ). We're doing 2 nights at BCV for SWW at MGM and then moving over to AKL to enjoy the lodge, do sunrise safari and ride EE as many times as we can :banana: :banana: :banana: !! He is an animal lover (even goes to zoo camp every summer) and just finished studying Africa in school this year - this trip is going to be so wonderful - he is soooo excited and I would love to watch the show with him ! If anyone can help, please PM me! :smooth:

:disrocks: UPDATE: A WONDERFUL DISER is making me a copy !! :love: :thanks:

[kimmar067]

Do you think the tag fairy would show up if I mentioned that I was going to have a one-night stand at the AKL?

....:earseek:

...Ok....really...the whole family will be having a one-night stand in AKL Concierge with me, but that would take all of the drama out of the tag line, wouldn't it? After all, bunk beds and savannah surveillence cameras don't exactly spell romance....

...Whew!! :p


...Now, how do I get me one of those snazzy AKL tickers?

...go to Tickertag.com..... :thumbsup2

[padisneylover]

After being transferred 3 times, and being on hold about 15 minutes (I love my free minutes!) I finally talked to someone familiar with AKL's Adventure Camp!

AKL Adventure Camp...$70 (includes $30 cost of ostrich egg). Children 6-14 will love this interactive adventure. Camp includes real ostrich egg painting, private Lodge tour with special animal viewing, and buffet lunch (not in Boma, but includes sandwiches & wraps) overlooking the Savannah. Currently takes place on Wednesday.


That sounds like so much fun I wonder if an old lady could sneak in and they wouldn't notice the age :rotfl2: I could tell them I am a mature 14 :confused3

[padisneylover]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... :rolleyes2 [jk.. :teeth: ]

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!? :scratchin

WTG Kimmar.
Oh tag ferry come over to tag us please :cheer2: :cheer2:

[padisneylover]

Just a bump to the front in hopes the tag ferry will spot us :banana:

Hey we made page 99 of this thread now onto the big numbers as my countdown gets smaller :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[wendypooh]

After being transferred 3 times, and being on hold about 15 minutes (I love my free minutes!) I finally talked to someone familiar with AKL's Adventure Camp!

AKL Adventure Camp...$70 (includes $30 cost of ostrich egg). Children 6-14 will love this interactive adventure. Camp includes real ostrich egg painting, private Lodge tour with special animal viewing, and buffet lunch (not in Boma, but includes sandwiches & wraps) overlooking the Savannah. Currently takes place on Wednesday.


Thank You for finding out!!!! That sounds good to me, I'm sure DS will enjoy it!!! Now your gonna kill me............ but here goes, do you know what time on wed.??? LOL :blush:

[wendypooh]

Also there are pool games, and miscellaneous activities in the lobby such as Medallion rubbing, and "Guess What This Is?" (Rhino horn, Giraffe vertebrae, etc)


I really shouldn't let DH sit next to me when I read this board!!!! LOL
Can you guess what he said about this post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) Yeah, something about "medallion" rubbing, and "guess what this is" games REALLY appeal to him........... :rolleyes1 LOL :rotfl2: :thumbsup2


Ok Ok I'm shameless, I'll do whatever it take to get the tag fairy over here!!!!!!!

[wendypooh]

Hey Guys,

I'm so excited!! I didn't realize when you go to ticker tag that they had to approve your ticker before they put it on the site. Well mine got approved...was kinda funny *** I saw it in another diser's siggie and I was like hey that looks familar...well now I can't even get the darn thing to work :sad2:

ETA I'm happy I finally got it to work :banana: :banana: :banana: Funny though it looked very bright when I made it in Photoshop, but now that it is posted it is not as shiny. Anyways if anyone wants one it is on page 24 of the ticker tag site obviously by Lisa :) Ok now I have to go back and catch up on the thread.
http://tickertag.com/tickers/60363/ticker.png (http://www.tickertag.com)


I'm gonna go update mine............ yours looks great......... mine just looks washed out or something?? Thanks!!

[scoutsmom99]

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just bumping up again for anyone that can answer this for me! Im trying to plan our days at the resort so the kids can participate. thanks


I hope this helps :sunny: Here is a list(might not be current though, but it will give you some idea):

Morning Actvities:
-Horticulture Activity 9:00am Arusha Rock (Every Wednesday)
-Flamingo Activity 9:30am Flamingo Pond (Bead activity)
-Animal Tracking Activity 11:30-1:00pm Arusha Rock (Bead Activity)
-Arts and Crafts With Lifegaruds 12:00pm Uzima Pool Deck
-Medallion Rubbing 12:30pm Lobby
-Cookie Decorating 1:00pm Boma Restaurant
-Spirit of Africa Art Tour 2:30pm Ogun's Firepit
-Garden Safari 2:00-4:30pm (Bead Activity)

Afternoon Activites
-African Games or Crafts 3:00pm Uzima Piool Deck
-Culinary Tour of Africa 4:00pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 3:45 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Jiko Podium
-Music of the Savannah 5:00pm Sunset Savanah Lounge (Bead Activity)
-Family Fun and Games 6:00pm Contact Lifegaurds for more info
-African Folktales 6:30pm Arusha Rock Firepit
-Wildlife Games 7:15pm Sunset Savanah Lounge (Bead Activity)
-Primal Parade 7:50pm Zawadi Marketplace
-Cultural Safari 8:30pm Sunset Lounge
-Animal Viewing With Night Vision 8:30-11:00pm Uzima Savanah

[scoutsmom99]

I'm gonna go update mine............ yours looks great......... mine just looks washed out or something?? Thanks!!

Yeah I loved the other one on the site, but here it is so washed out!!

[mamalle]

thanks so much- Im trying to figure our the days we will be hanging out at the resort

[tripplanner2]

Thank You for finding out!!!! That sounds good to me, I'm sure DS will enjoy it!!! Now your gonna kill me............ but here goes, do you know what time on wed.??? LOL :blush:


I am interested in the camp. Does anyone know how long it lasts? I have been trying to stay away from this thread because I am still not sure if we can afford to stay at AKL for our trip and don't want to be anymore disappointed when it doesn't work out. I would also like to know if they are strick with the ages. My second daughter will be 6 in November but I couldn't send one without the other.

[disneytraveler]

Oh great a list of activities .I hope to spend some time at the lodge to. The storytelling and nightvision sounds great! :wizard:

[dm220]

ok im sure this has been already asked, how do i add the neat animal kingdom trip ticker to my post?, ty

[dmaz]

kimmar067 Congrats on the post!
I hope I remember tomorrow at 11:30.
We just told our kids today that we will definately be going next month.
They will be so excited to watch it. My 2 1/2 yr old DS has been dreaming about going to Disney. When he wakes up from sleeping in the car he starts crying because we are not there.
Funny he was only 1 1/2 when we went last. He can't remember...can he?

scoutsmom99 Thanks for the schedule.
We will definitely participate in some of those activities on our resort day/

[scoutsmom99]

ok im sure this has been already asked, how do i add the neat animal kingdom trip ticker to my post?, ty


Go to www.tickertag.com They do make you register(just e-mail and a password), but I just used my junk e-mail for it. then just log in and create away I made the one on page 24 by lisa (can you tell I'm excited they approved it :love: ), but there is another one as well on there.

[scoutsmom99]

I am interested in the camp. Does anyone know how long it lasts?

It is from 10:00am-2:00pm every Wednesday

[dm220]

ty i like your ticker and have just added it, ty for the ticker

[IMN2DSNY]

It's taken me 3 days to get through all of the posts on this thread, but b-o-y was it worth it. I'm new to the boards, but I have really enjoyed all of the info and pics of AKL. To all you veterans out there...

THANK YOU!!

I booked Sept 25-Oct 5 with free dining :banana: and can't wait!!!! I've eaten at Boma twice for dinner, but now I'm wanting to try breakfast too. :scratchin I'll have to do the ADR's all over again if I do that :eek:

Hmm, will have to consult the spreadsheet itinerary :teeth: and see if I can work it out. I haven't stayed long at the Lodge, but just long enough to take a few pics...which I would share, but I don't have enough posts yet.

I'll keep posting til I git 'er done! :goodvibes

[Angel16]

Has anyone here been to AKL for Christmas? We have a trip planned for the holidays. We will be at AKL for 7 nights, 8 heavenly days.

If I am not careful I will have to join ZDA by the time I get home. (Zebra Dome Annomonous)

:cool1:

[MattNash]

I just booked at AKL for May 8-14! I asked for the Florida Resident price and they said "Standard Savannah view with two queen beds - $230/night"! :banana:

I could NOT be happier! Let's hear it for the Florida Resident discount! :cool1:

I'm just sad that the entire resort is booked SOLID for the weekend of May 6-7. Only one $1200/night room available in the Contemporary tower. No thanks!

-------------

As for Christmas, I was there last year just before Christmas and it was beyond magical! And not too crowded until just before we left. Some friends who went down between Christmas and New Years reported that the parks were closed for being "full" and the throngs were thick and heavy.

I'd try for earlier in December :)

[scoutsmom99]

ty i like your ticker and have just added it, ty for the ticker

:thumbsup2 Looks Great

[stephwynn]

Has anyone been there over the 4th of July....and found the parks "full" and not able to enter? I was so excited, and booked this trip on a whim, on points......all of it.......that I got carried away, and booked it to leave on my DD and her friend's LAST DAY OF HIGH SCHOOL!!! :yay: We are taking both DD's and a friend for each.

It wasn't until a couple of weeks later (we are in Canada), :blush: that I actually gave my head a shake and realized that we would be there over the 4th... :confused3

Does anybody have any recommendations on what we should plan for that day? Maybe a waterpark day? Or half day park half day lodge? Still trying to figure it all out.

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks!!

PS...tag fairy........oh tag fairy..........where are you?????????? :rotfl:

[plutospup]

Congratulations to all of the AKL Lodge faithful...we've made it to page 100 Thanks to all who have contributed! Special thanks to Kimmar, too!

Zebras, Kudzu, and Giraffes, Oh My!

I'm sure it's taking the tag fairy a long time to read through this entire thread :wizard:

[Viki]

Has anyone here been to AKL for Christmas? We have a trip planned for the holidays. We will be at AKL for 7 nights, 8 heavenly days.

If I am not careful I will have to join ZDA by the time I get home. (Zebra Dome Annomonous)

:cool1:


Christmas at AKL is absolutely beautiful. If you look back a couple pages you'll see my family standing at the base of the AKL Xmas tree. The entire lodge is beautifully appointed with African holiday decorations. Very, very nice.

And, hey, 100 PAGES!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Mickey Fanatic]

I had to add the AKL ticker too! :thumbsup2

21 days and counting! Can't wait! :woohoo:

[kimmar067]

That sounds like so much fun I wonder if an old lady could sneak in and they wouldn't notice the age :rotfl2: I could tell them I am a mature 14 :confused3


....Ri-i-i-i-i-ght!!! :teeth:

ATTENTION!!!!
AKL 'faithful' - turn on your TV's to the Travel Channel to get a 'taste' of the AKL!!!!!

[QJ411]

We're headed to AKL for the first time ever!!!! In the past, we've mostly stayed at WL (our true love!) but this time we figured since we've always wanted to try AKL, we may as well try this time! We're so excited, it'll be DH and I with our little DD (6 mth. old) and we also got the Savannah view for $230 w/ our APs, but I noticed MATTNASH mentioned that it was standard Savannah view...is there a major difference? Is there a special 'section' we can try to request for?

Also, since we'll be with our little one, I think most of our dinning would be done at the resort, how are the restaurants and food? :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

Any tips on staying at AKL w/ a little one too? THANKS!!! :thumbsup2

[dm220]

the akl is on the travel channel right now and i cant wait...... yeahhhhhhhh

[MattNash]

We're headed to AKL for the first time ever!!!! ... we also got the Savannah view for $230 w/ our APs, but I noticed MATTNASH mentioned that it was standard Savannah view...is there a major difference? Is there a special 'section' we can try to request for?

Also, since we'll be with our little one, I think most of our dinning would be done at the resort, how are the restaurants and food?

I don't have an annual pass, just Florida residency. I guess it's the same discount :)

As for Standard Savannah, there's a Deluxe Savannah View too. It's my understanding that all that means is a slightly larger room. There are also concierge rooms, and 1 and 2 bedroom suites that won't cost you any more than you could probably raise with a 2nd and 3rd mortgage on your home :)

The restaurants at AKL are some of the best at the whole Disney resort and there's a culinary tour you can take that let's you tour the kitchens, sample some food, and talk about the food prep!

I don't know about traveling with little ones, but I'll be traveling with my 80-yr-old mother and when we were there at Christmas, she had a GREAT time! :)

And you can't beat the view ;)

[wintergreen]

Has anyone been there over the 4th of July....and found the parks "full" and not able to enter? I was so excited, and booked this trip on a whim, on points......all of it.......that I got carried away, and booked it to leave on my DD and her friend's LAST DAY OF HIGH SCHOOL!!! :yay: We are taking both DD's and a friend for each.

It wasn't until a couple of weeks later (we are in Canada), :blush: that I actually gave my head a shake and realized that we would be there over the 4th... :confused3

Does anybody have any recommendations on what we should plan for that day? Maybe a waterpark day? Or half day park half day lodge? Still trying to figure it all out.

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks!!

PS...tag fairy........oh tag fairy..........where are you?????????? :rotfl:

Stephwynn, we'll be right there with you! Staying at VWL from July 1-4, then transferring to AKL July 5-8. From what I have read on the boards, it will be CROWDED on July 4. That is not deterring us however!!! We are going to avoid MK on the 4th, but other than that, just planning to turn on the patience. I have heard that parks may be closed if they reach capacity later in the day, so you might want to do whatever park you want to do that day early, then hang at the resort for the p.m. (although, you might want to position yourselves somewhere that you can view fireworks in the evening). Allearsnet.com has a good write-up on tips for WDW on the 4th. Hope to see you there!

[wendypooh]

It is from 10:00am-2:00pm every Wednesday


Thanks for finding out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kimmar067]

....Ri-i-i-i-i-ght!!! :teeth:

ATTENTION!!!!
AKL 'faithful' - turn on your TV's to the Travel Channel to get a 'taste' of the AKL!!!!!



...did anyone get to watch it??!?!? :hyper: I DID!!!