Some of these days I'm going to plan far enough ahead to score a concierge DVC studio so I can do the Sunrise Safari.
Jill in CO
Hi Jill. I'm curious if non-DVC members are able to book villas with CL?? That would be an amazing stay.
What a fantastic way to do your first safari, you do know that you've been spoilt now and won't want to do it any other way though.
Hi Jo! I hate to admit that you may be right!
BTW: I finally read most of your TR and I loved reading about all of the amazing events, tours, press and media events and such. And of course, the castle suite. What an incredible experience!
Ahhhh, you left it hanging!!!! I have been wanting to do this safari forever!! Can't wait to hear all about it. Sure hope you provide lots of details. Loving the photos so far.
Sorry about that! It wasn't intentional. It was really late when I posted. Not sure I remember all the details now since my notes are not too detail oriented!
I can't believe you have never been on the safari at AK! The Sunrise Safari looks super cool so far, can't wait to see more pics!
Hi Melissa! I know, it is so hard to believe. It's one of those things that if you never try it you don't know what you are missing.
We had a wet spot on the ground in our AKL room too! Was it right next to the door leading to the bathroom? I think ours was from a dripping vent above it! It wasn't soaked but it was wet.
I am excited for the safari! I can't believe you have never been on the safari before! I am glad you got to do it.
Hi Rachel! The wet carpet covered the entire dressing area. It was like a pipe leaked under the sink or something. Not sure but it was not quite soaking wet but more than a little damp.
I've enjoyed seeing everyone's photos on the safari but it's never been worked into our plans. Until now...
Just got caught up and loving your photos. Can't wait to see your pics from the sunrise safari!
Hi Tina! Thanks and now that I've posted part 1 with actual animals your wait is over!
I have to say Brenda, for someone who was feeling icky, you still looked pretty fabulous.
Before I read you were feeling better I thought this was going to be one heck of a bumpy safari ride with you feeling queasy. A show for sure for the animals!
I have certainly thought about doing the sunrise safari, but I think I was thinking about it before it became a CL thing. Maybe I'm thinking wrong, but I could have sworn it recently became a little bit harder to do by way of having to stay club level. Oh well, maybe I'll just have to share a room for a night or two with one the Dis gals wanting to stay there some time.
Can't wait to see the rest of your safari.
Hope you had success with your shopping today.
Hi Camille! Awww thanks! Yeah, I was pretty worried but everything worked out fine. It was a bit scary when I saw the raw chicken being fed to the crocs but thankfully I didn't lose it there.
I didn't even know about the safari until not long before our trip. We were already booked CL and I think one of the concierge CM contacted me before our trip and told me about it. It wasn't a tough sell.
Now you have a great idea!!!
You are in luck... animals have now made an appearance in post # 449!
If you didn't ride the safari on those last ten visits, what did you do? The safari is just about the only thing we ever do at AK. But I also have a "been to AK park 10 times" and never done. It is "Finding Nemo" - never seen it. And we have only seen Festival of the Lion King once. We never even knew the show was there until our trip in 2011.
I love that wall paper. It looks like something from the late 1800's when the Europeans were discovering Africa.
Ha ha ha!!! We must have just been riding EE over and over and over!!! Well, that an a few other shows. Honestly, we never really spent that much time at AK park.
Ok, now it's my turn! You've never seen Finding Nemo the musical?? It is a cute show. Very creative. I'm here to admit that although I love FOTLK, I've only seen it once too. Thought for sure we'd make it over there this trip but we didn't.
I agree. I was fascinated the first time we stayed at AKL and took a bunch of photos of the wall paper. I think in my last TR I posted a few.
One more thing to add to my bucket list. Or is it two things? Jinko still looks amazing. I love my ribs. And the safari looks like a gem. Can't wait for your pics.
Hi Sandy! I love ribs too! Jiko's isn't ordinary ribs since they are fall off the bone tender and just amazing! Think of a really good pot roast for the texture. Mmmmm...
You will now officially see more animals if you read on!
6:45am and you and Em look super glam - what is your secret ladies.
Hi Linda! Bathing!
Hard to imagine but I think I may be caught up!!!!
That is a riot that you were plotting a snack and realized you had a whole CL lounge awaiting you!
Bummer that they couldn't fix Em's magic band and that check in took so long but how perfectly lovely that they brought you a mimosa.
Major ick on the wet floor and loud kids, glad you were able to move but still a pain to have to try and do so.
Magical Jiko experience, that's very fun (but I need to go read the review to see what you thought of the amuse!).
I cannot believe you've never been on the safari but at least once you went to do it, you are doing it right! Can't wait to see more.
Hi Cynthia! You must be back from your business trip. (Sure wish I had business trips to Hawaii!)
Yeah, we're goofs!
The welcome mimosa was a nice touch. Maybe if I had more of those the noisy neighbors wouldn't have been as much of a pain!
I know! I know...hard. to. believe.
Mark that one off the list though!
Being sick at Disney is no bueno.
So cool that you got to see backstage Disney!
Can't wait to see what you think of the safari. First thing in the morning is always the best time to go.
Also, so excited that you and Rob are having a Dismeet! LOVED your comment about him rowing the boat
I'll be there Nov. 28-Dec. 2, so I'm pretty sure I just miss you guys (not 100% sure of your dates though)!
Hi Courtney. Yeah, the ick passed quickly enough.
The back stage stuff was quite interesting.
I've heard the morning is a great time for the animals as well. Although some animals are slower to come out of the barns and dorms so mid morning may be better. Interesting stuff.
Awww thanks! Oh man, you are going to miss Rob by 1 Day (I'm sure you've already seen his travel dates by now.) I don't arrive until later on the 5th. Darn!!!!
I just got all caught up! I've been enjoying the summer with my two little ones. Unfortunately it's back to reality on Monday when my maternity time comes to an end. I do love reading about your trips. Wilderness Lodge looks so gorgeous! Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your trip!
Hi KristinAnne! That is so nice to have the summer to enjoy your new baby and your DD. I hope you did ok today going back to work. That's a tough one on mommy! Do you get a transition week to work part time the first week. In CA (at least my company) we offer that to new parents. Men and women.
I'm glad that you've been reading along.
You are such a tease leaving us hanging like that, Brenda.
But you certainly left me anxious to read more.
I didn't mean to do that! Honest. It was late and I was beat and those are my excuses.
One my biggest pet peeves is people putting their arms up on rides. If it is a non photo ride I dont care but why ruin it for others.
2 times on COP, lucky.
I always take welcome mats at each resort every time. It means you are really there. LOL
Nice looking room and view. I love Jambo House, one of my favorites.
I cant believe you have never done the safari. I am so jealous you got to do the tour.
I am caught up again.
Hi Scott. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Ha ha! I can imagine running into that kid at the ride photo display and asking him, do you see what you did to MY ride photo?
Ah, you must approve of CoP then.
I think I recall that you've shared photos of the resort welcome mats too. Great minds and all!
Better than Kidani?? I wouldn't know. We didn't make it over to Kidani.
I'm adding you to my list of Diser's who find it hard to believe! It's true!
Glad to know you are caught up and if you haven't read post #449 you're now behind!
Jambo! Wow!! You never went on the safari?! What did you do?! I hope your first visit to harambe was a good one. very nice that your first venture out there you guys had a row of your own.
Hi Jennifer! Were you just saying "hi" in Swahili?? Cute!
Ha ha! Seriously! What were we doing?
(EE and eating is up there on the list!)