Next trip I'm booking a resort w/out a pool! *Pg 25 Final DxDP numbers & last update! - The DIS Discussion Forums

AKL LOVER · 05-21-2011, 03:42 PM

Welcome aboard the motorcoah...er, I mean my TR! You're on your way to a magical journey, where children test your patience and not everything goes as planned, but the magic never stops! We hope you'll share some laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and let my family do the driving!

My son couldn't stop quoting the motorcoach recordings, so I thought it only appropriate to start my TR that way!

Now, let's get this TR started!

TR updates:

The who, when, and where for those of you just joining
We're here and staying CL...lead me to the drinks!
It's a 'really lame, outdated ride' world: Part 1
It's a 'really lame, outdated ride' world: Part 2
Not a trip update, but still Disney related!
A Fantasmic night--or was it???
Fuzzy Disney math--DxDP Redux, Days 1 & 2
ToT, TSM and Beauty and the Beast, or BUST!
Hoop Dee Doo or Hoop Dee Don't?!?!
Day 3 Fuzzy Disney Math
Dumbo or Die!
What's a girl gotta do to see some pirates around here???
You Mickey-me Crazy!
What it's like to dine at Jiko with no kids and a FABULOUS waitress named Stephanie...
Day 4 Fuzzy Disney Math
It's my trip and we'll tour how I want to! Part 1
It's my trip and we'll tour how I want to! Part 2
It's my trip and we'll tour how I want to! Part 3
Day 5 Fuzzy Disney Math
Finally a day with no pool--could it be true?!? Part 1
Opps...Jamaica not Disney
Finally a day with no pool--could it be true?!? Part 2
Exactly how does one eat a work of art???
Day 6 Fuzzy Disney Math
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates ride for me?!?
You almost missed the ME for WHAT?!?
The actual trip has ended so why won't the trip home?!?
Day 7 Fuzzy Disney Math
Fuzzy Disney Math that doesn't seem so fuzzy anymore (aka Final DxDP numbers!!)

AKL LOVER · 05-21-2011, 04:06 PM

For those of you just joining...this update is for you!

For those of you following me over from my PTR...thank you! And feel free to skip this update as it may be a bit redundant.

This trip was my family and I's 4th trip to the world. We went from May 2-8. This time, it was just the 4 of us:

DD6

DS4

DH and I

Here were are at MK on on our very first trip:

This trip we stayed at AKL, Jambo house and we had Deluxe Dining. In fact, this is the only resort we've ever stayed at! I know, some people think this is crazy but it works for us for a few reasons:

1) my kids love the animals and DH and I love the deluxe accommodations

2) it just feels like home; I think this is because it will forever remind me of our first family trip--I almost can't stand the idea of going to Disney and NOT going to AKL.

3) We loved how this resort doesn't ever seem to be too crowded and how the busses aren't shared with another resort (just with Kidani now).

4) Frankly, I tend to be a creature of habit...sad, but true!

Although, just because we have always stayed at AKL, doesn't mean that our trips are always the same. Each trip we have stayed in a different type of room. This trip we tried out Club Level!!

I actually learned a lot about planning and touring on this trip--more than I thought I would. Since it was our 4th trip, I assumed I was pretty much an expert at planning a trip for my family...

Boy was I wrong!!

How does a trip work with deluxe dining AND club level? Is club level all it's cracked up to be? Just why am I against pools? Did I see any crazy giraffe races out on the savanna?? These questions and many more will be answered during this adventure of a TR!!

Up next: Is Club Level check-in really better?

AKL LOVER · 05-21-2011, 04:16 PM

I seriously hate photobucket right now. Sorry about the gi-normous picture sizes. I have tried and tried to resize them and make them smaller, but it never changes the size! I think it's because I originally uploaded them too big. GGGRRRR!

emma212010 · 05-21-2011, 04:42 PM

Joining in!!! Sounds like a fun trip!!

It's ok about the pics...I did the same thing on my TR! All of my pics are like IN YOUR FACE!

NMW · 05-21-2011, 04:47 PM

Subscribing

Becc1 · 05-21-2011, 05:17 PM

I'm in can't wait to hear all about your trip!

momabbate · 05-21-2011, 07:24 PM

Woohooo Can't wait to read all about this magical trip.

Lidian · 05-21-2011, 07:45 PM

I'm here, I'm here!

Granted, I may fall behind ... but I am here!!

ScrappyRN · 05-21-2011, 07:50 PM

I'm in. We've toyed with the idea of staying at AKL or AKV, so I can't wait to hear more about the resort. We really fell in love with WL and this year we are staying at BCV to try something new and I'm a little nervous.

CAStevens218 · 05-21-2011, 08:04 PM

Great start! I'm in! AKL is definitely one of the top resorts on my list of "to-do's", so I'm excited to hear your take on it!!!

sahm2two · 05-21-2011, 08:32 PM

I'm here!

Can't wait to hear all about the giraffe races!

Aburns8 · 05-21-2011, 09:15 PM

Joining in! Can't wait to hear about your adventure!

Joyciemc · 05-21-2011, 10:02 PM

Yay, you started! Can't wait to hear all about it! And, I'm done housesitting so I can actually read and reply normally!

amandaw · 05-21-2011, 11:05 PM

Joining in on the fun! I can't wait to hear about AKL. I'd really like to try that resort, but my DH has given me a firm "NO" on it. So, I'll live vicariously through you for now....

beebeeryan · 05-22-2011, 07:01 AM

Followed over, can't wait to hear about the trip. I'd love to try AKL someday, it just seems so far out, but looks beautiful and peaceful, maybe that makes up for it.

05-21-2011, 03:42 PM	#1
AKL LOVER Are we there yet?? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 979	*Next trip I'm booking a resort w/out a pool! Pg 25 Final DxDP numbers & last update!** Welcome aboard the motorcoah...er, I mean my TR! You're on your way to a magical journey, where children test your patience and not everything goes as planned, but the magic never stops! We hope you'll share some laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and let my family do the driving! My son couldn't stop quoting the motorcoach recordings, so I thought it only appropriate to start my TR that way! Now, let's get this TR started! TR updates: The who, when, and where for those of you just joining We're here and staying CL...lead me to the drinks! It's a 'really lame, outdated ride' world: Part 1 It's a 'really lame, outdated ride' world: Part 2 Not a trip update, but still Disney related! A Fantasmic night--or was it??? Fuzzy Disney math--DxDP Redux, Days 1 & 2 ToT, TSM and Beauty and the Beast, or BUST! Hoop Dee Doo or Hoop Dee Don't?!?! Day 3 Fuzzy Disney Math Dumbo or Die! What's a girl gotta do to see some pirates around here??? You Mickey-me Crazy! What it's like to dine at Jiko with no kids and a FABULOUS waitress named Stephanie... Day 4 Fuzzy Disney Math It's my trip and we'll tour how I want to! Part 1 It's my trip and we'll tour how I want to! Part 2 It's my trip and we'll tour how I want to! Part 3 Day 5 Fuzzy Disney Math Finally a day with no pool--could it be true?!? Part 1 Opps...Jamaica not Disney Finally a day with no pool--could it be true?!? Part 2 Exactly how does one eat a work of art??? Day 6 Fuzzy Disney Math Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates ride for me?!? You almost missed the ME for WHAT?!? The actual trip has ended so why won't the trip home?!? Day 7 Fuzzy Disney Math Fuzzy Disney Math that doesn't seem so fuzzy anymore (aka Final DxDP numbers!!) __________________ Current PTR--Unfortunately my family STILL thinks I'm crazy ...a double PTR! Current TR--'Because we're Disney veterans!' April 2012 My family thinks I'm crazy...but I know you all won't! A May 2011 PTR Next trip I'm booking a resort without a pool! --the TR! Last edited by AKL LOVER; 11-01-2011 at 07:42 PM.

05-21-2011, 04:06 PM	#2
AKL LOVER Are we there yet?? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 979	For those of you just joining...this update is for you! For those of you following me over from my PTR...thank you! And feel free to skip this update as it may be a bit redundant. This trip was my family and I's 4th trip to the world. We went from May 2-8. This time, it was just the 4 of us: DD6 DS4 DH and I Here were are at MK on on our very first trip: This trip we stayed at AKL, Jambo house and we had Deluxe Dining. In fact, this is the only resort we've ever stayed at! I know, some people think this is crazy but it works for us for a few reasons: 1) my kids love the animals and DH and I love the deluxe accommodations 2) it just feels like home; I think this is because it will forever remind me of our first family trip--I almost can't stand the idea of going to Disney and NOT going to AKL. 3) We loved how this resort doesn't ever seem to be too crowded and how the busses aren't shared with another resort (just with Kidani now). 4) Frankly, I tend to be a creature of habit...sad, but true! Although, just because we have always stayed at AKL, doesn't mean that our trips are always the same. Each trip we have stayed in a different type of room. This trip we tried out Club Level!! I actually learned a lot about planning and touring on this trip--more than I thought I would. Since it was our 4th trip, I assumed I was pretty much an expert at planning a trip for my family... Boy was I wrong!! How does a trip work with deluxe dining AND club level? Is club level all it's cracked up to be? Just why am I against pools? Did I see any crazy giraffe races out on the savanna?? These questions and many more will be answered during this adventure of a TR!! Up next: Is Club Level check-in really better? __________________ Current PTR--Unfortunately my family STILL thinks I'm crazy ...a double PTR! Current TR--'Because we're Disney veterans!' April 2012 My family thinks I'm crazy...but I know you all won't! A May 2011 PTR Next trip I'm booking a resort without a pool! --the TR! Last edited by AKL LOVER; 05-21-2011 at 04:43 PM.

05-21-2011, 04:16 PM	#3
AKL LOVER Are we there yet?? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 979	I seriously hate photobucket right now. Sorry about the gi-normous picture sizes. I have tried and tried to resize them and make them smaller, but it never changes the size! I think it's because I originally uploaded them too big. GGGRRRR! __________________ Current PTR--Unfortunately my family STILL thinks I'm crazy ...a double PTR! Current TR--'Because we're Disney veterans!' April 2012 My family thinks I'm crazy...but I know you all won't! A May 2011 PTR Next trip I'm booking a resort without a pool! --the TR!

05-21-2011, 04:42 PM	#4
emma212010 If your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme. Can you feel the love tonight? Ohana means family. Hakuna Matata! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 1,194 miles from the Magic Kingdom Posts: 1,006	Joining in!!! Sounds like a fun trip!! It's ok about the pics...I did the same thing on my TR! All of my pics are like IN YOUR FACE! __________________ 1997-POFQ (First Visit!), 1998-ASMo, 2001-ASM, 2003-POFQ, 2003-CBR, 2005-offsite, 2006-offsite, 2007-Poly & offsite, 2009-POR, 2010-Dolphin & Poly, 2012- POP & POFQ, 2013-Dolphin Moving Mom to FL and DBF's first Disney trip June 2013 PTR (Current) Mother/Daughter June 2012 PTR and TR Graduation/Anniversary Trip July 2010 TR

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05-21-2011, 05:17 PM	#6
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05-21-2011, 07:24 PM	#7
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05-21-2011, 07:45 PM	#8
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05-21-2011, 07:50 PM	#9
ScrappyRN Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 294	I'm in. We've toyed with the idea of staying at AKL or AKV, so I can't wait to hear more about the resort. We really fell in love with WL and this year we are staying at BCV to try something new and I'm a little nervous. __________________ Me(42), DH(42),:DS(11), 1975, 1976, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1989- Offsite 9/04- SSR, 5/06- SSR, 12/07-SSR, 10/08-SSR, 10/09-WL, 6/10-WLV, 8/10-WL, 11/10-POFQ, 8/11-BCV, 11/11-CSR, 6/12- BWV, 9/12- SSR, 5/13-BWV, 8/13-Aulani

05-21-2011, 08:04 PM	#10
CAStevens218 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 680	Great start! I'm in! AKL is definitely one of the top resorts on my list of "to-do's", so I'm excited to hear your take on it!!! __________________ ~~Christin~~ November 1997 All Star Sports * January 2009 Pop Century * December 2010 All Star Music * January 2012 Pop Century * July/August 2012 Port Orleans Riverside/Beach Club * February/March 2013 All Star Sports/Art of Animation Are You Sure That Snow is Fake? December 2010 Trip Report We Are Flying 1000 Miles to Run 13?!? January 2012 Trip Report This Relaxation Thing Looks GOOD On Us!! July/August 2012 Honeymoon Trip Report I'm Just SO HAPPY To Be Here!!! February/March 2013 Trip Report - IN PROGRESS!

05-21-2011, 08:32 PM	#11
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amandaw DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 4,052	Joining in on the fun! I can't wait to hear about AKL. I'd really like to try that resort, but my DH has given me a firm "NO" on it. So, I'll live vicariously through you for now.... __________________ 2012 Trip Report: Well, this trip was...different. UPDATE - 4/3! Link to Pre-Trip Report: I finally figured out how to get DH excited about Disney! WE'RE BACK! 10/7 What's for dinner? ADR CHANGERS: Because there are just too many good options! My first ever trip report: We Survived! 9 days of land & sea with a 3 yr old!

05-22-2011, 07:01 AM	#15
beebeeryan DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 552	Followed over, can't wait to hear about the trip. I'd love to try AKL someday, it just seems so far out, but looks beautiful and peaceful, maybe that makes up for it. __________________ Barbara , DH , DS 10 DS 7 DS's Magic Moment Aug 1984 ~ Dec 1992 ~ May 1998 (POFQ) ~ Aug 2010 (VWL-Video) ~ Aug 2011 (CR) PTR Video TR~ Aug 2013 (YC)

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