Number 9 is really FINE! Welcome to AKL LITE - the 'unofficial' FAQ Thread

[tiggrbaby]

Thanks!

We're here! We have a savannah 2-bedroom room on the 4th floor- just a little way from the lobby! PERFECT!!

We've seen giraffes, a zebra, ostriches, and lots of other animals.

It POURED today- but once we were wet, we didn't mind.

At least we don't melt!

Having a wonderful time!

So glad you are having fun!

Yes I think it was a matter of timing. We checked in at 12:00 pm and nothing. That evening it was about 1 am when we got back to the room and still nothing. Morning we did rope drop and were out early and still nothing but on our 3 rd day we came back in the afternoon and the savanna exploded with animals.. Zebras giraffes ostriches and many more. We absolutely loved Kidani. It's my favorite resort now.

Glad to hear things ended up working out for you!

 

[LoveMickey]

I have not gone through all of the 200+ pages but did not see this info on t he first page.

Is there a liquor store close to AKL that we could drive too. Was hoping for one near a Publix.

Thanks

 

[Ckmommy72]

Hello all, we just switched from CBR to AKL, Sept 24-28. We have a standard view (I couldn't convince DH to spring for savannah view). Sooooo looking forward to this trip, I've wanted to stay here since our first trip in 2007.

I requested the 1 queen and a bunk bed configuration. Any idea what our chances of getting it are? Also, any advice on what requests I should make? Close to lobby/elevators? I assume since we have standard we won't be in one of the arms? We'll have a rental car if that makes a difference.

I'm so excited and look forward to reading through the thread and learning all I can about the resort!

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

I have not gone through all of the 200+ pages but did not see this info on t he first page.

Is there a liquor store close to AKL that we could drive too. Was hoping for one near a Publix.

Thanks

I am sure there is one off international drive.. sherbeth rd goes right from AKL to there.. Very easy.
What are you looking for? AKL does sell some liquor

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Hello all, we just switched from CBR to AKL, Sept 24-28. We have a standard view (I couldn't convince DH to spring for savannah view). Sooooo looking forward to this trip, I've wanted to stay here since our first trip in 2007.

I requested the 1 queen and a bunk bed configuration. Any idea what our chances of getting it are? Also, any advice on what requests I should make? Close to lobby/elevators? I assume since we have standard we won't be in one of the arms? We'll have a rental car if that makes a difference.

I'm so excited and look forward to reading through the thread and learning all I can about the resort!

I didn't know they had bunk beds in standard...are you sure that is what you booked? You may have a pool view

 

[Ckmommy72]

I didn't know they had bink beds in standard...are you sure that is what you booked? You may have a pool view

I didn't know either, but I noticed it said a standard had either 2 queens or 1 queen and 1 bunk bed, or 1 king on the website, so I asked when I called to change, and the CM said yes, which would you like to request?

 

[eckero]

Please don't post your room number until AFTER check-out!

We feel "safe" here, but should still remain cautious.

Wow, didn't mean to sound like a stalker.

Just trying to get an idea of what views are like from different rooms.

After checkout is more than fine....

 

[RachelTori]

Wow, didn't mean to sound like a stalker.

Just trying to get an idea of what views are like from different rooms.

After checkout is more than fine....

Oh no, I didn't mean to suggest that! My post was meant as a reminder to everyone!

We never know who might be lurking on these boards - this is a public forum after all. We don't want people putting information out there that could compromise their safety.

 

[tinkermama117]

6 days until we arrive!!! Already checked in online. We requested Arusha savanna and kudu trail. (Not many options to choose from as it's DVC studio in jambo) Good choice? Can't wait to get there!!

 

[dgbg100106]

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2013 and 2014


If you have any updates please let me know...

2013

July
sharon78, 8th-18th, AKL
mamaprincess, 12th – 18th, AKV Jambo
lfortin16, 13th – 20th, AKV Kidani
kimysbug, 13th – 18th, AKL
Kimmy2Disney, 13th – 21st, AKL DDs 2nd birthday!
d's do Disney, 17th – 20th, AKL CL
MichiganDVC, 17th – 21st, Kidani, then BLT
Ted in Halifax, 17th – 30th, AKL Jambo
Z28KatCar, 18th - Aug1st, AKL CL
DisneyDmbNut, 20th, Jambo
tinkermama117, 21st – 26th, Jambo House
loveshoes, 22nd – 31st, AKL
Zuzu03, 23rd – 25th, AKL
Pirate4Ever, 23rd – 25th, Jambo
Shburks, 24th – 28th, AKL CL
Flortlebap, 27th – Aug 3rd, AKL
Anjalee6, 29th – Aug 3rd, AKL
Sarah4291, 29th – Aug 12th, AKL
aVASTGrl, 30th – Aug 4th, AKL
The Marsons, 31st – Aug 4th, AKL Jambo

August
Z28KatCar, July 18th - 1st, AKL CL
Flortlebap, July 27th – 3rd, AKL
Anjalee6, July 29th – 3rd, AKL
Sarah4291, Jul 29th – 12th, AKL
aVASTGrl, July 30th – 4th, AKL
Willem, Jul 30th – 10th, AKL
The Marsons, July 31st – 4th, AKL Jambo
Koh1977, 2nd – 9th, AKL
Minnesota!, 9th – 11th, AKL
333disneymom, 9th-13th, AKV Kidani
Grumpymom73, 9th -13th, AKL CL
Pink Flamingo, 9th – 11th, AKV Jambo
MICKEY'S DREAMERS, 10th – 21st, AKL
Pink Flamingo, 11th – 19th, BWI
DonnaDuck333, 11th – 23rd, Jambo House
333disneymom, 13th – 19th, BCV
Etail, 15th – 18th, Kidani
Ginamarie, 18th – 25th, Kidani
Disneyfool_1202, 21st, Kidani
Gillenkl, 21st – 24th, AKL
ParrotBill, 21st – 24th, Kidani
ParrotBill, 24th – 31st, BCV
Xmansmom13, 24th – 28th, at the ASM
rquebral, 21st – 28th, Kidani
WeCantWait, 22nd – 30th, AKL
Render, 25th – Sept 5th, AKL Disneymoon
RachelTori, 27th – Sept 3rd, AKV-CL & CSR
Xmansmom13, 28th – 31th, AKL

September
RachelTori, Aug 27th – 3rd AKV-CL & CSR
s3rndpt, Aug 31st – 2nd, AKL
beachgrl001, 2nd – 10th, AKV
ruadisneyfan2, 4th – 8th, AKL
Grumpy Grandma, 5th – 12th, AKV Jambo
Wicket's Mom, 9th – 13th, AKL CL
Letthewookiewin, 9th – 14th, AKL
JESSketeer, 13th – 21st, AKL
Stackyallred, 14th – 21st, Kidani
DISzy, 14th – 21st, AKL CL
4xmom, 14th – 21st, AKL Kidani
RapunzelsGoodMom, 14th, AKL
RapunzelsGoodMom, 15th – 20th, BLT
Wiserabbit, 15th – 21st, AKL
MickeyNicky25, 15th – 22nd, Jambo
Princess Hooper, 17th – 24th, AKL
Dawnywog, 18th – 26th, Jambo
Paula Sedley-Burke, 19th - Oct 3rd, SSR, Disney Dream, and AKV
country-mom-of-4, 20th – 28th, Kidani
tlkscott, 20th – 28th, AKL
CuteAndFluffy, 25th – Oct 1st, AKL
gilsan 25th – Oct 2nd , Kidani
franandaj, 29th - Oct 2nd, VWL

October
Paula Sedley-Burke, Sept 19th - 3rd , SSR, Disney Dream, and AKV
gilsan Sept 25th – 2nd , Kidani
franandaj, 2nd - 7th, BCV
heidijanesmith, 3rd – 12th, AKL CL
disneynanacat, 11th -12th, Kidani
flinkerfrosch, 15th – 22nd, AKL
anjalee6, 16th – 20th, AKL
mara61, 18th – 26th, Kidani
karmacats, 20th -24th, AKL CL
karmacats, 24th -27th, Disney Dream CL
flinkerfrosch, 22nd – 27th , Poly
wendypooh, 22nd – 26th, BCV
Twelvevman, 23rd – 29th, AKL CL
N365PA, 24th – 26th, Kidani
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 24th – 28th, AKL Jambo CL
LuvMinnie, 27th – Nov 2nd, Kidani
Cinderella1122, 31st - Nov 5th, Jambo

November
Cinderella1122, Oct 31st - 5th, Jambo
PNO4TE, 1st AKL CL
PNO4TE, 2nd – 9th, BC
RachelTori, 2nd – 9th, Swan and BCV
Barnabas T Bullion 7th – 11th, AKL Jambo
rquebral, 7th – 12th, Jambo
drujaz, 6th – 15th, AKV Kidani
tiggerlvr27, 11th – 15th, AKL
Tinker326, 12th – 19th, Kidani
Irishlisa, 15th – 18th, GV Kidani
patclairesmom, 27th – 29th, Kidani
patclairesmom, 29th – Dec 3rd, AKV Jambo
saratogastehr, 29th – Dec 6th, AKL Jambo
CupcakeKelly, 30th, BLT
Disneyholic, 30th – Dec 2nd, Kidani (after our 7 night DCL Western Caribbean Cruise on the Fantasy)
Racemom17, 30th – Dec 4th, AKL

December
patclairesmom, Nov 29th – 3rd, AKV Jambo
saratogastehr, Nov 29th – 6th, AKL Jambo
CupcakeKelly, 1st – 6th, AKV
eagles1281, 1st – 6th, Kidani
kellyg403, 1st – 8th, AKL CL
mmafan, 3rd – 12th, AKL Jambo
opal6779, 4th – 9th, AKL
Pinkocto, 6th – 10th, Grand Floridian villas
thornton0511, 6th -14th, AKL
Pghsteelerfan, 7th -14th, AKV Jambo
dansamy, 8th – 13th, Kidani
Lorelei528, 7th - 14th, AKL
Heidijanesmith, 16th – 23rd, AKL CL
amberg@eastlink.ca, 17th – 31st, AKL
lovin'fl, 20th – 25th, AKV Kidani
Bluesky1997, 26th – 29th, AKL CL


2014

January
Ckrisie, 16th – 19th, Jambo House, Honeymoon….
connors95, 17th – 25th, AKV
eckero, 18th – 21st, Kidani
AquaDame, 19th -24th, Jambo House
Tarak, 20th – 27th, Kidani
Singastory, 24th – 27th, Jambo House
my2disneyboys, 25th – Feb 1st , Jambo

February
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 20th – 24th, AKL CL (Running Princess ½ Marathon)

March
Cheesemouse, 20th – 22nd, AKV
XMom, 22nd – 29th, AKL Kidani
Eacosper, 22nd – 29th, AKL
AlohaAnnie, 28th – Apr 5th, Jambo

April
AlohaAnnie, Mar 28th – 5th, Jambo

May
June
Grandma Rainbow, 18th – 21st, AKL
1971DBday, 19th – 28th, AKV
July
YCFAN, 26th – 28th , Royal Assante Suite & 2 additional CL rooms


August
September
October
Tarcc, 25th - Nov 8th, AKL
November
December
nadira36, Nov 30th – 12th, AKL, DD will turn 8….

 

[Mayhem1976]

I didn't know either, but I noticed it said a standard had either 2 queens or 1 queen and 1 bunk bed, or 1 king on the website, so I asked when I called to change, and the CM said yes, which would you like to request?

I haven't stayed yet, going in November...but I thought bunk bed rooms was a separate catagory and cost more then standard. Maybe if they aren't full they will upgrade? but if you are paying for that catagory, I would think you will get it.
Also when I look at standard, it says 2 queens or king with daybed.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2013 and 2014

If you have any updates please let me know...

2013

July
sharon78, 8th-18th, AKL
mamaprincess, 12th – 18th, AKV Jambo
lfortin16, 13th – 20th, AKV Kidani
kimysbug, 13th – 18th, AKL
Kimmy2Disney, 13th – 21st, AKL DDs 2nd birthday!
d's do Disney, 17th – 20th, AKL CL
MichiganDVC, 17th – 21st, Kidani, then BLT
Ted in Halifax, 17th – 30th, AKL Jambo
Z28KatCar, 18th - Aug1st, AKL CL
DisneyDmbNut, 20th, Jambo
tinkermama117, 21st – 26th, Jambo House
loveshoes, 22nd – 31st, AKL
Zuzu03, 23rd – 25th, AKL
Pirate4Ever, 23rd – 25th, Jambo
Shburks, 24th – 28th, AKL CL
Flortlebap, 27th – Aug 3rd, AKL
Anjalee6, 29th – Aug 3rd, AKL
Sarah4291, 29th – Aug 12th, AKL
aVASTGrl, 30th – Aug 4th, AKL
The Marsons, 31st – Aug 4th, AKL Jambo

August
Z28KatCar, July 18th - 1st, AKL CL
Flortlebap, July 27th – 3rd, AKL
Anjalee6, July 29th – 3rd, AKL
Sarah4291, Jul 29th – 12th, AKL
aVASTGrl, July 30th – 4th, AKL
Willem, Jul 30th – 10th, AKL
The Marsons, July 31st – 4th, AKL Jambo
Koh1977, 2nd – 9th, AKL
Minnesota!, 9th – 11th, AKL
333disneymom, 9th-13th, AKV Kidani
Grumpymom73, 9th -13th, AKL CL
Pink Flamingo, 9th – 11th, AKV Jambo
MICKEY'S DREAMERS, 10th – 21st, AKL
Pink Flamingo, 11th – 19th, BWI
DonnaDuck333, 11th – 23rd, Jambo House
333disneymom, 13th – 19th, BCV
Etail, 15th – 18th, Kidani
Ginamarie, 18th – 25th, Kidani
Disneyfool_1202, 21st, Kidani
Gillenkl, 21st – 24th, AKL
ParrotBill, 21st – 24th, Kidani
ParrotBill, 24th – 31st, BCV
Xmansmom13, 24th – 28th, at the ASM
rquebral, 21st – 28th, Kidani
WeCantWait, 22nd – 30th, AKL
Render, 25th – Sept 5th, AKL Disneymoon
RachelTori, 27th – Sept 3rd, AKV-CL & CSR
Xmansmom13, 28th – 31th, AKL

September
RachelTori, Aug 27th – 3rd AKV-CL & CSR
s3rndpt, Aug 31st – 2nd, AKL
beachgrl001, 2nd – 10th, AKV
ruadisneyfan2, 4th – 8th, AKL
Grumpy Grandma, 5th – 12th, AKV Jambo
Wicket's Mom, 9th – 13th, AKL CL
Letthewookiewin, 9th – 14th, AKL
JESSketeer, 13th – 21st, AKL
Stackyallred, 14th – 21st, Kidani
DISzy, 14th – 21st, AKL CL
4xmom, 14th – 21st, AKL Kidani
RapunzelsGoodMom, 14th, AKL
RapunzelsGoodMom, 15th – 20th, BLT
Wiserabbit, 15th – 21st, AKL
MickeyNicky25, 15th – 22nd, Jambo
Princess Hooper, 17th – 24th, AKL
Dawnywog, 18th – 26th, Jambo
Paula Sedley-Burke, 19th - Oct 3rd, SSR, Disney Dream, and AKV
country-mom-of-4, 20th – 28th, Kidani
tlkscott, 20th – 28th, AKL
CuteAndFluffy, 25th – Oct 1st, AKL
gilsan 25th – Oct 2nd , Kidani
franandaj, 29th - Oct 2nd, VWL

October
Paula Sedley-Burke, Sept 19th - 3rd , SSR, Disney Dream, and AKV
gilsan Sept 25th – 2nd , Kidani
franandaj, 2nd - 7th, BCV
heidijanesmith, 3rd – 12th, AKL CL
disneynanacat, 11th -12th, Kidani
flinkerfrosch, 15th – 22nd, AKL
anjalee6, 16th – 20th, AKL
mara61, 18th – 26th, Kidani
karmacats, 20th -24th, AKL CL
karmacats, 24th -27th, Disney Dream CL
flinkerfrosch, 22nd – 27th , Poly
wendypooh, 22nd – 26th, BCV
Twelvevman, 23rd – 29th, AKL CL
N365PA, 24th – 26th, Kidani
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 24th – 28th, AKL Jambo CL
LuvMinnie, 27th – Nov 2nd, Kidani
Cinderella1122, 31st - Nov 5th, Jambo

November
Cinderella1122, Oct 31st - 5th, Jambo
PNO4TE, 1st AKL CL
PNO4TE, 2nd – 9th, BC
RachelTori, 2nd – 9th, Swan and BCV
Barnabas T Bullion 7th – 11th, AKL Jambo
rquebral, 7th – 12th, Jambo
drujaz, 6th – 15th, AKV Kidani
tiggerlvr27, 11th – 15th, AKL
Tinker326, 12th – 19th, Kidani
Irishlisa, 15th – 18th, GV Kidani
patclairesmom, 27th – 29th, Kidani
patclairesmom, 29th – Dec 3rd, AKV Jambo
saratogastehr, 29th – Dec 6th, AKL Jambo
CupcakeKelly, 30th, BLT
Disneyholic, 30th – Dec 2nd, Kidani (after our 7 night DCL Western Caribbean Cruise on the Fantasy)
Racemom17, 30th – Dec 4th, AKL

December
patclairesmom, Nov 29th – 3rd, AKV Jambo
saratogastehr, Nov 29th – 6th, AKL Jambo
CupcakeKelly, 1st – 6th, AKV
eagles1281, 1st – 6th, Kidani
kellyg403, 1st – 8th, AKL CL
mmafan, 3rd – 12th, AKL Jambo
opal6779, 4th – 9th, AKL
Pinkocto, 6th – 10th, Grand Floridian villas
thornton0511, 6th -14th, AKL
Pghsteelerfan, 7th -14th, AKV Jambo
dansamy, 8th – 13th, Kidani
Lorelei528, 7th - 14th, AKL
Heidijanesmith, 16th – 23rd, AKL CL
amberg@eastlink.ca, 17th – 31st, AKL
lovin'fl, 20th – 25th, AKV Kidani
Bluesky1997, 26th – 29th, AKL CL

2014

January
Ckrisie, 16th – 19th, Jambo House, Honeymoon….
connors95, 17th – 25th, AKV
eckero, 18th – 21st, Kidani
AquaDame, 19th -24th, Jambo House
Tarak, 20th – 27th, Kidani
Singastory, 24th – 27th, Jambo House
my2disneyboys, 25th – Feb 1st , Jambo

February
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 20th – 24th, AKL CL (Running Princess ½ Marathon)

March
Cheesemouse, 20th – 22nd, AKV
XMom, 22nd – 29th, AKL Kidani
Eacosper, 22nd – 29th, AKL
AlohaAnnie, 28th – Apr 5th, Jambo

April
AlohaAnnie, Mar 28th – 5th, Jambo

May
June
Grandma Rainbow, 18th – 21st, AKL
1971DBday, 19th – 28th, AKV
July
YCFAN, 26th – 28th , Royal Assante Suite & 2 additional CL rooms

August
September
October
Tarcc, 25th - Nov 8th, AKL
November
December
nadira36, Nov 30th – 12th, AKL, DD will turn 8….

Actually I have an update for 2014

September 18 - 25 SSR
September 25 - October 2nd AKV - Kidani

Thank you!

 

[dgbg100106]

Actually I have an update for 2014

September 18 - 25 SSR
September 25 - October 2nd AKV - Kidani

Thank you!

i have added you
September
Paula Sedley-Burke, 18th - 25th, SSR
Paula Sedley-Burke, 25th - Oct 2nd, AKV - Kidani

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

i have added you
September
Paula Sedley-Burke, 18th - 25th, SSR
Paula Sedley-Burke, 25th - Oct 2nd, AKV - Kidani

Thank you! You deserve an old fashioned for that

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

Oh no, I didn't mean to suggest that! My post was meant as a reminder to everyone!

We never know who might be lurking on these boards - this is a public forum after all. We don't want people putting information out there that could compromise their safety.

yeah, I posted my room number while I was there...and I thought about it..that was probably dumb if someone wanted to stalk me..but then again, I wasn't super worried..I am a member of the NRA! LOL

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

and I will be back THIS WEEK!!!!!!

 

[dgbg100106]

Thank you! You deserve an old fashioned for that

Yes, I agree with you on that one... It would be better having one at the resort...

 

[dgbg100106]

yeah, I posted my room number while I was there...and I thought about it..that was probably dumb if someone wanted to stalk me..but then again, I wasn't super worried..I am a member of the NRA! LOL

Sending you a PM.....

 

[mirage0306]

ummmm, here's something of an odd question.

i ordered a gift card last wednesday (july 10) and after realizing it would never make to our house by the time we leave (sat), i called and had the delivery address changed to AKL so we'd have the gift card when we're there. the representative said it *should* arrive around 7/23 - 7/24.

However, it still hasn't even shipped. We check out on the 28th. If it hasn't arrived by then, is there any way I can get AKL to forward it to me at home so we can use it for a later trip?

I am SUCH an idiot for ordering this stupid thing so close to our dates, but I thought 9-10 days would be enough. And it's apparently not. I can't just write off the amount of the GC--it's a lot of money. Do you think AKL will help in case it gets there after we leave?

Thanks. ugh, just kicking myself for being so stupid to cut it so close.

 

[Kanga1]

Some of the pictures of the rooms at AKL I am seeing online (regular rooms, not DVC) show a dresser, or chest of drawers, in that empty space as you walk in the door. Do all of the rooms have this? Do ANY of the rooms have this now? We stayed at WL last December and that dresser was a nice addition!