AKL Help!

[Slinky_dogg]

Just booked AKL Standard vew(parking lot). My question is,since its my DH's bday should I stay just standard and enjoy being at AKL or would I miss out on making it memorable if I dont get a savannah(sp?) view room? Also,since its his bday could I ask for a upgrade. I know its a popular resort, I dont mind paying a little more if I have to though. HELP!
thanks

 

[johnsonet]

Hello...I just booked AKL standard as well. I could not pass up the Passholder rate during Value season. Having stayed at AKL twice before - once concierge savanna view and once regular savanna view, I am willing to give up the view this trip in order to keep the cost way down . And we will be by the pool or in the parks the entire trip. If you haven't been before and it's a special occasion, I would consider booking savanna view but the cost of the standard views is so great, I personally don't mind forgoing the view this time. The hotel is gorgeous and loaded with amenities and things to do. It really just depends on your budget and what importance you place on your view. But watching the animals from your balcony definitely does enhance your stay Good luck!

 

[ADisneygirl]

Hi Slinky_dogg.

I think you will be happy staying at the AKL in any room. There is a good chance that you may be upgraded anyway upon check-in. I read here on these boards how there are only a small percentage of standard view rooms, and they overbook them, which means that they upgrade to pool view or savannah view more often than most resorts upgrade.

I see you live in Florida --so you are probably getting a Fl Resident discount (same as an AP discount). Maybe to play it safe you might want to think about reserving a savannah view room if you think you would be unhappy if you don't get an upgrade. The upgrades happen, just not to everyone. Better to reserve what you can live with, than go and chance being disappointed.

We stayed at the AKL last summer after our cruise, and we reserved a standard view room. We were accepting of the fact that we would have to leave our room to see the animals, but we knew that there were many places to view them from, so we were ok with it. We did happen to get upgraded to a savannah room, which was wonderful and magical, especially since we hadn't requested it or said a word at check-in. The CM just said "your room is ready and we have upgraded you to a savannah room view". "Wow!" was our shocked response, and as soon as our jaws were lifted off the floor we went to our room.

Reserve what you will be happy with, and if an upgrade happens, your trip will only be more magical.

 

[Slinky_dogg]

Thankx guys
DH said he didnt care for a view as long as we're @ disneyworld!
We'll just be happy that we got an awesome FL resident rate here,and who knows maybe some pixie dust will come our way,if not,then as they say...
A bad day in disney is better than a bad day anywhere else!

 

[Jo-Jo21]

It couldn't hurt to make sure it is mentioned on your reservation that you are celebrating a birthday - may help blow that pixie dust in your direction. You can't go wrong at AKL though. We've stayed in both standard and savannah view and always had an enjoyable time.