AKL concierge vs sav view. What's the diff?

[RichNKatHolly]

Just curious as to what extras I would get if we upgraded to concierge. Thanks!

 

[SeattleMark]

From Deb's AllEars site AKL FAQ:

"AKL's concierge rooms are located on part of floor 5 and all of 6. The actual lounge and staff are located on the 6th floor. The concierge rooms are identical to the deluxe rooms in terms of size and amenities (with a few extra). You can not book a specific concierge view... they are either a pool view or Sunset or Arusha Savannah view. For some odd reason, the lounge was not built with a Savannah view and instead opens to the lobby on the 6th floor.

The lounge is wonderful, large and the food quite good. You also have a selection of South African wines to try as well. The Cast Members can assist you in dining, entertainment or just about any Disney plans you might want to make.

AllEarsNet® staff believe that AKL's concierge lounge is the best at WDW!"

http://allearsnet.com/acc/faq_akl.htm

 

[eddieras]

i just got back from AKL yesterday - did one nite concierge to do the sunset and five savannah. while the food, snacks and especially the Bailey's was excellent i could not justify the additional $$. we paid $419 for the one nite concierge and $166 for the savannah - great rate i know- had coupon code and booked back in february!

our concierge room was on the 5th floor and quite a walk. so i had to walk to the elevator bank that serviced the concierge floor (6th) and then go up one floor.

our savannah room was perfect - 4th floor, and much closer to lobby, pool etc.

however, one aspect that concierge offers is the itinerary planing which was suberb! we got everything requested:
CRT at date and time requested
wishes cruise
illumination cruse (tho had to cancel last minute b/c of sick kids
pirates cruise
FDP
and other PS's
so that part is fantastic--

 

[RichNKatHolly]

Thanks so much for the info! I should have checked all ears.

I think we will keep our sav view room.

 

[Princess Mommy]

I was debating the same for our Dec trip, the $$ is so much and we can't use the safari perks b/c our girls are too young anyway... so Sav view it is!
Thanks!