This actually worked out really well for me. I have to admit, I wasnt sure exactly what Carrie looked like &..because she doesnt post many pictures of herself online &&shame on you Carrie. I knew she would probably recognize me first, since I am kind of unusual, LOL, but this worked out great.
She was brought to our table soon after we arrived and we introduced her to Amanda and Claire and we all chatted. She was really easy to talk to and a big Disney fan as well.
I love your matching t-shirts. They are so cute. Claire looks totally asleep getting on the plane, but wide awake getting off.
Can I tell you that I just got a new computer and your pictures are prettier than ever on this new screen!
I love AKL! So pretty. I know what you mean about feeling like a pack mule (since I am lovingly called the sherpa by some of my DIS friends), because I felt the same way when I checked in at VWL in October. At 1:30 my room wasn't ready and I didn't really feel like checking anything, so I just dragged it around until my room was ready. Makes it hard to take pictures!
I am glad that you both liked AKL. This is probably my favourite WDW resort.
Corinna
I thought something was different about our bus back to the Airport! We must have gotten a newer bus with seatbelts. I figured that maybe I had just not noticed seatbelts on the ride to the resort.
Looks like you guys are off to a great start though! OHH and I LOVE Cheesecake Factory! We had several in Atlanta- and I LOVE it! Their food is just wonderful!!
Just came over from your Comedians with Guitars Trip Report. I have to catch up on this one!
We are sailing on the Dream in February for our first Disney Cruise and can't wait to read about your cruise!!
I'm here and will be back to catch up as soon as I can.
There is a reason I don't post many pictures of myself. I don't like pictures of me, and I am always the person behind the camera. But I may make up for it. I'm toying with the idea of doing my first TR when we go in 2 weeks. We have PhotoPass+ and I could give you a run for your money on how many pictures I take each trip.
It was very nice meeting you, Claire, and Amanda. It was real easy to talk to you guys.
I've been keeping an eye out for your TR and must've skipped past it. I just now found it. I'll try my best to keep up with it.
My biggest complaint about deluxes at Disney &the food courts pretty much suck. They have such a small selection. And it seems most carry the same few items.
Claire and I decided to share a flatbread pizza. I knew it would be big enough for the 2 of us. Claire also LOVES pineapple, so we picked up a container of that for her.
Did you try the African Stew in a bread bowl? That wasn't too bad, but the food court food tends to suck anyway.
Yay! You are at AKL! In a weird way I prefer the food courts at the Deluxes because they are smaller and less overwhelming. But ya...if you had to eat there everyday it would get old!
I love The Mara's African Soup. YUM.
Your pictures of AKL make me homesick! I just love that resort !
I didn't really care for the zebra domes, maybe it was the white chocolate.
The baby pool was a good size for the wee ones. We went out every morning around 7 to use the hot tub. Loved it.
AKL is on the list of places to stay soon!
Trying to keep up with all your reports, now I'm not even sure which one I introduced myself on.
AKL is on my list of dream Disney resorts for sure, all the little details win me over. I love the ceiling decorations in the food court.
It has been several years since I last went to AKL. I don't think Tyler has ever been there. I might try to squeeze in a trip to AKL if we can fit it in. So many things on my list for this trip. But your pictures make me want to go back again. I want to try out the zebra domes. I'm not a fan of white chocolate though.
finally over here - All caught up.
What a journey..... AKL was the only place I think where my room was not ready right away. Or at least wasn't ready when I WAS ready for the room.
I am repeating myself, but I LOVE all the photos you take. Takes me right back to our stays at AKL! We loved it there too.
Unfortunately the mentioned African Stew in a breadbowl is no more. They serve it with rice now and it's not as yummy as in the breadbowl - has to do with the "soaked" breadbowl, which was delish.
I am pretty glad you liked the Zebradomes - I remember the discussion about them in one of your threads. I have yet to try the new ones. Whenever we go and eat at the Mara, I never seem to feel like I would like some!
Thanks for another great update!
Love the AKL pics! Makes me miss it even more!
Glad you liked the Zebra Domes.
I love your photos of AKL and I am glad that you liked the Zebra Domes.
Corinna
Got to love the AKL! We still can't take ANY trip there without stopping by Boma.
Loving your photos of AKL! I have never been over there so I love seeing the photos of the inside! I agree there isn't much of a selection at the Deluxes. Probably because they all have full service restaurants. Although I wasn't overly thrilled with the food court at Pop either.
jenseib said:Well I have been totally ignoring Dis today. I found a super deal on American Girl dolls. There was a rprmo to get 2 of the dolls with book and accessories selling at $124-129 for each doll and the sale was $50 each. This is an unheard of price for these dolls. I bougt 2 of the 1 doll, 1 for Claire and one for my niece and then I thought about it and went back and bought the other dollfor Claire too. I basically got all 3 dolls with shipping for not much more than the full cost of one doll with shipping.
I have been on an excitement high all morning.
I can't keep up either half the time. It might be a day ro two before I post an update on either, so you got some time to breath.
It was so pretty there. I always put things liek that on my list too and don't make it to half of them. The chip and Day sing along is always on my list and I have yet to make there.
I am way behind on yours too. Not a single place was ready for me this time...except Residence Inn but we arrived in the evening there.
Ok, good to know about the stew. I remember seeing it on an all ears menu, but I think I blocked it out knowing that Claire probably wouldn't care for it.
I remember your pictures. It got me hooked.
Yep, we would get them again. not gross like I thought they would be.
We tried Boma too. Stay tuned for that update...which will probably be awhile
I do like Pops food, but not all of it. Most of it is good though. And I like the slection. Mara had like half of that.
My wife tried to get two dolls and they sold out between the time she put them in her cart and checking out. So very sad.