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Peace Mickey Lovers · 02-13-2013, 02:28 PM

Hi All,
Looking for some suggestions on things to do at AKL with my children. Things that are offered only to guests that would make the trip really spactular.
thank
Lisa

stink · 02-13-2013, 05:52 PM

My nephews 8 & 6 loved the Kidani pool activities that were offered. After participating they passed out bracelets and beads. We also like the campfire circle and I think they did some kind of craft in the lobby at Jambo House. There is a list of resort activates given to you when you check in. AKL is outstanding, wish I was going back this year.

Pier60 · 02-16-2013, 08:13 PM

Is there enough to do for the entire day? My wife and daughter will be at the park while Im at the hotel with the new baby.

T. Baker · 02-16-2013, 11:41 PM

They have activities in the afternoon --- art activities---different stations. There is a huge medalion inside the front doors. You are going to walk over it many times. Well -- it is metal and has animals, trees, etc. on it and you can make rubbings. They give you paper, crayons, etc. and have someone show you what to do. Saw some great pictures being created by adults and children. There were other stations also.

In the evening, they have african drum lessons starting in the gift shop and children each have a drum and follow african dressed man through the lobby beating the drums and then sit on the floor in a circle and learn some more. At Christmas they turned off the Christmas tree lights and had those children say magic words and beat the drums to get the lights to come back on.

They have people at various times of the day in different places that tell you about their country and answer questions.

There are more things and you can ask the conciegre for a list and times of things to do. It was a great time.

cefcdana · 04-17-2013, 11:05 PM

From things I found online, Boma used to offer a free culinary tour. Not sure if they still do it or not but sounds like fun if they do! Enjoy your stay. I have always wanted to stay there. I think they also have nighttime viewing of the animals with special binoculars or glasses or something.

02-13-2013, 02:28 PM	#1
Peace Mickey Lovers Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 418	Activities at Animal Kingdom Lodge Hi All, Looking for some suggestions on things to do at AKL with my children. Things that are offered only to guests that would make the trip really spactular. thank Lisa __________________ DH: RIP 5/12/11:MEDDDD:stitch 1993 PO HONEYMOON,1997 PO,1998: OKW1999 2000 2001,2002,2003,2004,AK 2005,WL 2006,BWV2007,WL OKW,2008 BWV,2009 AKL,DCA11,OKW 12 BWV&AKV13

02-13-2013, 05:52 PM	#2
stink Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 380	My nephews 8 & 6 loved the Kidani pool activities that were offered. After participating they passed out bracelets and beads. We also like the campfire circle and I think they did some kind of craft in the lobby at Jambo House. There is a list of resort activates given to you when you check in. AKL is outstanding, wish I was going back this year. __________________ Offsite 1984, 1986, 1990, Y & B Club1995,1998,2000, WL 1999, GF 2003, Discovery Cove 2002 2004 DVC Owner @ Saratoga Springs & AKL Too many trips to keep track of !!! THE BEST MAGIC is UNEXPECTED

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02-16-2013, 08:13 PM	#3
Pier60 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 69	Is there enough to do for the entire day? My wife and daughter will be at the park while Im at the hotel with the new baby.

02-16-2013, 11:41 PM	#4
T. Baker Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 45	They have activities in the afternoon --- art activities---different stations. There is a huge medalion inside the front doors. You are going to walk over it many times. Well -- it is metal and has animals, trees, etc. on it and you can make rubbings. They give you paper, crayons, etc. and have someone show you what to do. Saw some great pictures being created by adults and children. There were other stations also. In the evening, they have african drum lessons starting in the gift shop and children each have a drum and follow african dressed man through the lobby beating the drums and then sit on the floor in a circle and learn some more. At Christmas they turned off the Christmas tree lights and had those children say magic words and beat the drums to get the lights to come back on. They have people at various times of the day in different places that tell you about their country and answer questions. There are more things and you can ask the conciegre for a list and times of things to do. It was a great time.

04-17-2013, 11:05 PM	#5
cefcdana Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 62	From things I found online, Boma used to offer a free culinary tour. Not sure if they still do it or not but sounds like fun if they do! Enjoy your stay. I have always wanted to stay there. I think they also have nighttime viewing of the animals with special binoculars or glasses or something.