I don't remember the details of our trip enough to do a lengthy report, but I wanted to mention a few things.
The AKL is absolutely beautiful. The smell in the air makes you hungry all the time. I can't say enough about the decor and the wonderful staff. The only c/o I have is that we had the same sheets on the beds for 3 nights. Is this usual practice? I knew because of a candy apple stain made by my DS.
Also, on the 5th night, I woke up at 4 am with terrible stinging on my toe. Something stung me. I turned on the lights and lifted the blankets, but couldn't find the culprit. It's still hurting now.
Our room was 3486. We did get a free upgrade w/o asking. He said we were at the end of the animal trail. I couldn't believe how perfect this spot was. It was at the end of the hall next to the pool. So we were overlooking the hot tub, the savannah, and w/in close walking to the pool. Oh, one more thing... you can hear the people urinating in the room above you at night. My DH and I were laughing so hard! We really did love the lodge!!!!!
On our first night, we went to Chef Mickeys. I didn't have a PS, but when I called she said she could work us in (just DS and myself). We waited less than 10 min. I was very excited, because I knew the popularity of this place. I'd heard rave reviews about how wonderful it is. I don't know if they were just extremely busy, but it was the worst character meal ever. The food was the worst on our whole trip. (I usually like most any foods...not picky at all.)
DS loved the ice cream bar with all the different toppings. The characters really rushed through. We only saw Donald, Chip, and Minnie at our tables. We were there for 1 1/2 hrs. We were paying with our hotel issued card, but the machine was broken. It finally did work.
On Saturday, we went to Epcot. We went on this same Sat. last year and there was nobody there. We loved it. We got there right at opening time and rode many rides without any wait!
The crowds came around lunch time, but never too packed!
By the time we were almost through the world showcase, my 6y/o DS was wanting to be carried. He held out w/o much fuss. We always went back to the resort in the afternoon for R&R, and a swim. This works wonders for our whole family.
The AKL pool was never too crowded and the lifeguards were really observant! I couldn't believe how much training the guys get. I spoke with one of the instructors and watched them practice fake accident scenarios.
On Sunday, we went to MK. Busy, but not unmanageable. We went to FL first and did the kiddie rides, the went to Splash Mt. with only a 20 min. wait. My DH took DS and he loved it.
By the time we got to toontown, there was a very large crowd.
On Monday to AK. (I think this was an EMH day). The crowds were awful! We only rode safari and triceratops spin. We left around 1pm. That night we ate at Boma's at the lodge. It was wonderful!!!!! I didn't manage to get a good case of stomach cramps and diarrhea about 30 min. later, but was fixed the next morning. My son really liked the selections they had for the kids.
The desserts were wonderful!!
I know we did Illuminations and Fantasmic at some point. They are both wonderful!!!
To BB on Wed.
They closed he rides for about 20 min. while a thunderstorm blew over. My son loves this waterpark!
Back to MK on Thurs. Much more crowded than Sunday, but not too bad.
Dole whips are wonderful.
We went to DTD on Thurs. afternoon. Forecast for Thunderstorms, but we only got a short shower. Very nice.
Hope this helps someone out there!
The AKL is absolutely beautiful. The smell in the air makes you hungry all the time. I can't say enough about the decor and the wonderful staff. The only c/o I have is that we had the same sheets on the beds for 3 nights. Is this usual practice? I knew because of a candy apple stain made by my DS.
Also, on the 5th night, I woke up at 4 am with terrible stinging on my toe. Something stung me. I turned on the lights and lifted the blankets, but couldn't find the culprit. It's still hurting now.
Our room was 3486. We did get a free upgrade w/o asking. He said we were at the end of the animal trail. I couldn't believe how perfect this spot was. It was at the end of the hall next to the pool. So we were overlooking the hot tub, the savannah, and w/in close walking to the pool. Oh, one more thing... you can hear the people urinating in the room above you at night. My DH and I were laughing so hard! We really did love the lodge!!!!!
On our first night, we went to Chef Mickeys. I didn't have a PS, but when I called she said she could work us in (just DS and myself). We waited less than 10 min. I was very excited, because I knew the popularity of this place. I'd heard rave reviews about how wonderful it is. I don't know if they were just extremely busy, but it was the worst character meal ever. The food was the worst on our whole trip. (I usually like most any foods...not picky at all.)
DS loved the ice cream bar with all the different toppings. The characters really rushed through. We only saw Donald, Chip, and Minnie at our tables. We were there for 1 1/2 hrs. We were paying with our hotel issued card, but the machine was broken. It finally did work.
On Saturday, we went to Epcot. We went on this same Sat. last year and there was nobody there. We loved it. We got there right at opening time and rode many rides without any wait!
The crowds came around lunch time, but never too packed!
By the time we were almost through the world showcase, my 6y/o DS was wanting to be carried. He held out w/o much fuss. We always went back to the resort in the afternoon for R&R, and a swim. This works wonders for our whole family.
The AKL pool was never too crowded and the lifeguards were really observant! I couldn't believe how much training the guys get. I spoke with one of the instructors and watched them practice fake accident scenarios.
On Sunday, we went to MK. Busy, but not unmanageable. We went to FL first and did the kiddie rides, the went to Splash Mt. with only a 20 min. wait. My DH took DS and he loved it.
By the time we got to toontown, there was a very large crowd.
On Monday to AK. (I think this was an EMH day). The crowds were awful! We only rode safari and triceratops spin. We left around 1pm. That night we ate at Boma's at the lodge. It was wonderful!!!!! I didn't manage to get a good case of stomach cramps and diarrhea about 30 min. later, but was fixed the next morning. My son really liked the selections they had for the kids.
The desserts were wonderful!!
I know we did Illuminations and Fantasmic at some point. They are both wonderful!!!
To BB on Wed.
They closed he rides for about 20 min. while a thunderstorm blew over. My son loves this waterpark!
Back to MK on Thurs. Much more crowded than Sunday, but not too bad.
Dole whips are wonderful.
We went to DTD on Thurs. afternoon. Forecast for Thunderstorms, but we only got a short shower. Very nice.
Hope this helps someone out there!
