AKL Bound...See you next Saturday!!!

[MaryAz]

I hope I can remember all I wanted to comment on. Love the Mickey luggage-hubby even said it was cute. Also like the countdown calander. Belle dress is gorgeous. Thanks for posting ur dining choices-always helps in my decision making.
Prayers for Ava and her family
We arrive on the 16th as well but not until late aft. Sorry we will not be there at the same time.

 

[IluvXU]

Saturday, May 9th
Check in at AKL
Mara dinner

Sunday, May 10th ( Mother’s Day)
Chef Mickey’s for breakfast 8:30
Epcot
Dinner at Markeash*5:30

Monday, May 11th
CRT for breakfast (pd) 8:30
Magic Kingdom
Columbia Harbor House

Tuesday, May 12th
DHS*
Ohana 6:30

Wednesday, May 13th
Boma 9:00
Pool during the day
Epcot evening Le Cellier 6:30

Thursday, May 14th
Flame Tree BBQ (eary lunch)
Animal Kingdom
Boma for dinner 6:30

Friday, May 15th
Crystal Palace for lunch 11:30
Magic Kingdom

Saturday, May 16t
Mara breakfast
Fly home

So AKL now? You have some great dining plans LeCellier, Crystal Palace, OHana's, CRT, Chef Mickeys are all my kids favorite and DH too! Good luck!

 

[bertegirl]

So background....when we made our original and I mean original reservations AKL only had savannah rooms and that was way too much. So we went with WL. Then we had a mishap with our flights and had to adjust our dates. WL wasn't available so our TA put us at POFQ (my choice). I haven't been in love with the idea...so I have been doing some checking around. Found out AKL was now available for our dates, with a pool view. Same as what we were paying at WL originally. So we are switching. "hopefully" Waiting on the final confirmation. I love the queen beds, dining choices, zero depth entry pool and just the photos in general. What a beautiful hotel. WL is so similar to the woods up north...that it may have felt too much like home. Plus my DD is loving all the kids activites we have been reading about that take place at the AKL. Off to this food photo thread I have so much about. If I can find it????

 

[bertegirl]

Ok so I should have known...headed over to food thread. Tuttu Italia has a photo of my all time favorite food. Pasta with proschutto (sp) peas, etc. LOVE!!! Totally going to have to change my choices.

 

[autumnpalm]

Subbing!!!

 

[bertegirl]

Saturday, May 9th
Check in at AKL
Mara dinner

Sunday, May 10th ( Mother’s Day)
DHS
Chef Mickey’s for breakfast 8:30
BOMA 6:30

Monday, May 11th
MAGIC KINGDOM
CRT for breakfast (pd) 8:30

Tuesday, May 12th
AKL
YAK AND YETI 12:30

Wednesday, May 13th
Pool during the day
Ohana 6:30

Thursday, May 14th
EPCOT
LE CELLIER 11:15
BIERGARTEN 6:30

Friday, May 15th
Magic Kingdom
TONYS TOWN SQUARE 11:30

Saturday, May 16t
Mara breakfast
Fly home

 

[MeMom]

I didn't pay attention to you having a pre-trip report going. Sorry it took me so long.

Congratulations on getting AKL! I think you'll love it. Have a zebra dome for me while you're there.

We will keep little Ava and her family in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[wlwilliams9]

Ok so I should have known...headed over to food thread. Tuttu Italia has a photo of my all time favorite food. Pasta with proschutto (sp) peas, etc. LOVE!!! Totally going to have to change my choices.

We ate at Tutto Italia last May and all I have to say is YUM!! It was so good and a value on the DDP, we are eating there again this May!

 

[bertegirl]

SO THE ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE IT IS....YEAH...YIPPIE... POOL VIEW. WE CAN HARDLY WAIT. GETTING SO CLOSE TO DOUBLE DIGITS.

 

[bertegirl]

Can anyone tell me if there is a site for AKL like there are for some other resorts and not just a thread?

 

[lilyfrog73]

I'm so jealous. I'd love to stay at AKL. Oh well, maybe next time. I'll have to live it through your trip report.

 

[racefanof88]

I want to stay at AKL so bad. We were going to try there until 3 of us going in March turned into 6 of us going in May . I am looking forward to the cabins but I would really like to do AKL.

OH well, maybe next time.

 

[Charleston Princess]

Sounds like you are going to have an absolutely fabulous time! Just fabulous! AKL is my dream resort, so I can't wait to hear all about it!

There is a thread for AKL like the other ones:
AKL FAQ Thread

Here is one full of photos:
AKL Photo Thread

 

[wlwilliams9]

YAY! You get to start your countdown calendar today!!

Do you have the link to the cake thread. I can't find it anywhere!

 

[sugar1967]

Just found your PTR and enjoying your planning so far! I remember reading that your son is having his birthday while you are there. My daughter will also be celebrating her birthday (12th) while we are there. I don't think you mentioned taking advantage of the "What are you Celebrating" promotion. Make sure you do!!! Have your TA let Disney know the birthday date and they will do something special for your son at the hotel. (We are also staying at AKL). And because you have bought your park tickets as part of your package, you can't take advantage of the free park ticket but you can pick from a couple of other things. You can get a Disney gift card worth the same amount as a one day park pass or you can get a Magical Fast pass for one park for up to 5 people that you can use on the birthday day. You do have to register your son ahead of time on the Disney website to get this though. Check it out and see if it works for you!

 

[bertegirl]

Thanks...they don't do anything they said when you are under 3, though. Austin will only turn 1.

 

[bertegirl]

Today is 100 days
Tomorrow the double digit dance

 

[englishrose47]

In 9 days I'll be in double digits !!

 

[lilyfrog73]

Your May hours are posted!!!! Happy planning!!!

 

[bertegirl]

Why can't I see the hours?