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disneyderns · 11-01-2009, 10:23 PM

We are going to be going to the world in Oct of 2010, but may be in Orlando over Spring Break...Does Disney allow you to drive to their resorts, get out and walk around, etc.? What do I say to the gate person?

GreenTeaFrappe · 11-02-2009, 11:52 AM

They do allow it

Just tell them your purpose, too see where you'd like to spend money in the future

Have fun checking out the resorts

Lynne M · 11-02-2009, 12:52 PM

All of the resorts are open to the public and welcome visitors. You can walk around and explore, shop, dine, and even use recreational facilities like boat or bike rentals. The only thing that the resorts don't allow visitors to do is use the pools.

Some of the deluxe resorts near theme parks will issue a 3-hour parking pass so that visitors won't use their parking lots to avoid paying for parking at the theme parks.

Just tell the guard that you'd like to check out the resort. They'll ask you to show a photo ID, and then they'll let you right in.

goofy Jr. 88 · 11-02-2009, 03:00 PM

It is my understanding that AKL will only let you on their property if you have a room or meal reservation. This is due to people wanting to "just come see the animals".

Can anyone please confirm or deny?!?!?

Dan

Lynne M · 11-02-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofy Jr. 88

It is my understanding that AKL will only let you on their property if you have a room or meal reservation. This is due to people wanting to "just come see the animals".

Can anyone please confirm or deny?!?!?

Dan

That was the case when the resort first opened, but not any more. Visitors are welcome. But I will say that AKL has some of the best restaurants on property (Boma, Jiko, Sanaa), and it's well worth giving one of them a try if you're going to be at AKL anyway.

goofy Jr. 88 · 11-02-2009, 03:35 PM

Lynne,
Thanks for bringing me up to speed with AKL.
We are making plans to stay there Aug. 2010 and our family is very excited.

Dan

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GreenTeaFrappe Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 23	They do allow it Just tell them your purpose, too see where you'd like to spend money in the future Have fun checking out the resorts

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11-02-2009, 12:52 PM	#3
Lynne M Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: King of Prussia, PA Posts: 4,450	All of the resorts are open to the public and welcome visitors. You can walk around and explore, shop, dine, and even use recreational facilities like boat or bike rentals. The only thing that the resorts don't allow visitors to do is use the pools. Some of the deluxe resorts near theme parks will issue a 3-hour parking pass so that visitors won't use their parking lots to avoid paying for parking at the theme parks. Just tell the guard that you'd like to check out the resort. They'll ask you to show a photo ID, and then they'll let you right in.

11-02-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
goofy Jr. 88 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 1317 miles from Disney Posts: 51	It is my understanding that AKL will only let you on their property if you have a room or meal reservation. This is due to people wanting to "just come see the animals". Can anyone please confirm or deny?!?!? Dan

11-02-2009, 03:35 PM	#6
goofy Jr. 88 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 1317 miles from Disney Posts: 51	Lynne, Thanks for bringing me up to speed with AKL. We are making plans to stay there Aug. 2010 and our family is very excited. Dan