AKL Kilimanjaro Club

[kribit]

Does anyone know if all these rooms have Savannah views? I presume since they are concierge level rooms that they do have views of the animals, but you never know.

Thanks!!

 

[BCV23]

Reports are that all club level rooms will have Savanna views now except for some AKV club level rooms. 40% of those 6th floor villas will have pool view when they open.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I was told that not all club level rooms in AKV do NOT have Savanna views
Its not guaranteed...so we went with Savanna view..I would hate to disappoint DD10 on her b day trip! Is it the same for lodge rooms on Club level?

 

[kribit]

Interesting. That seems like a lot of money for extra snacks.

I think if we decide to go with AKL our trip after next, we'll just go with the Savannah View then.

Thanks!!

 

[pilferk]

I was told that not all club level rooms in AKV do NOT have Savanna views
Its not guaranteed...so we went with Savanna view..I would hate to disappoint DD10 on her b day trip! Is it the same for lodge rooms on Club level?

AKV is a 60/40 split. There are 5 2br lockoffs on the 6th floor that make up the sum total of the villas concierge rooms. 3 of the 2BR lockoffs face the Sunset Savannah, 2 face the pool.

AKL concierge, however, is 100% Savannah view now. For awhile, there were some smoking designated standard concierge rooms that were pool view, but with the change in smoking policy, they swapped around inventory and ALL the rooms are savannah view.

 

[pilferk]

Interesting. That seems like a lot of money for extra snacks.

I think if we decide to go with AKL our trip after next, we'll just go with the Savannah View then.

Thanks!!

I'm not sure if you're being serious or not but...

It's more than just extra snacks. You get access to a first class (IMHO, best on property) IPO staff to make your ADR's, get you Cirque tickets, plan any "special" things (cruises, etc) you want and put together your own personal itinerary for you. You also get use of the lounge (the snack you mentioned) and turndown service. But MOST importantly, you get a crack at booking the sunrise safari at AK. Just that one option is, IMHO, ALMOST worth the extra $$...and along with the other things you get make sit a pretty decent deal.

 

[lilyv]

AKV is a 60/40 split. There are 5 2br lockoffs on the 6th floor that make up the sum total of the villas concierge rooms. 3 of the 2BR lockoffs face the Sunset Savannah, 2 face the pool.

AKL concierge, however, is 100% Savannah view now. For awhile, there were some smoking designated standard concierge rooms that were pool view, but with the change in smoking policy, they swapped around inventory and ALL the rooms are savannah view.

Thanks for the info. DH and I have been thinking about going with concierge, however, I was concerned about whether all the rooms are savanna view. Since they now are, I guess we really have some serious thinking to do.

 

[Oh Kay!]

AKV is a 60/40 split. There are 5 2br lockoffs on the 6th floor that make up the sum total of the villas concierge rooms. 3 of the 2BR lockoffs face the Sunset Savannah, 2 face the pool.

AKL concierge, however, is 100% Savannah view now. For awhile, there were some smoking designated standard concierge rooms that were pool view, but with the change in smoking policy, they swapped around inventory and ALL the rooms are savannah view.

Wait, I'm confused. I thought all the rooms on the 5th and 6th floors were DVC. I would appreciate it if you could explain to me (very slowly ) where the concierge rooms are located. My kids would love to stay at AKL.

 

[pilferk]

Wait, I'm confused. I thought all the rooms on the 5th and 6th floors were DVC. I would appreciate it if you could explain to me (very slowly ) where the concierge rooms are located. My kids would love to stay at AKL.

You got it right.

AKV (which is the Animal Kingdom Villas....the DVC part of the resort) has a 60/40 split in concierge room views. They're all on the 6th floor. AKV is the first DVC resort to offer concierge DVC room types.

AKL's (which is the Animal Kingdom Lodge....the hotel part of the resort) concierge rooms are 100% savannah view. All those rooms are on the 4th floor. I THINK they're all close to the lobby, overlooking the Arusha savannah, but I'm not entirely sure.

 

[Daydreamer64]

AKL concierge, however, is 100% Savannah view now. For awhile, there were some smoking designated standard concierge rooms that were pool view, but with the change in smoking policy, they swapped around inventory and ALL the rooms are savannah view.

Terry ( AKL IP ) confirmed this for us as we paid for a standard room concierge - I emailed and asked as we want a Savannah view- they said all concierge rooms are savannah view- these rooms are NOT AKV, just standard KC rooms- HTH

 

[kribit]

I'm not sure if you're being serious or not but...

It's more than just extra snacks. You get access to a first class (IMHO, best on property) IPO staff to make your ADR's, get you Cirque tickets, plan any "special" things (cruises, etc) you want and put together your own personal itinerary for you. You also get use of the lounge (the snack you mentioned) and turndown service. But MOST importantly, you get a crack at booking the sunrise safari at AK. Just that one option is, IMHO, ALMOST worth the extra $$...and along with the other things you get make sit a pretty decent deal.

I was kidding, but I really didn't want to spend the money if I didn't have a view of the animals. Actually, I don't care but DH and my kids would be disappointed. I really like the idea of having a "private" area to enjoy a snack or drink. I know they said that concierge includes snacks but I read somewhere (can't recall where) that they have hot foods. Does anyone know what this entails. I was seriously considering going without the dining plan next time and trying to determine if it's worth it. I think in the interim, I'm going to do a search on what exactly is included in the concierge price. I looked at the GF and it was almost 10K so I figure they must include something good.

 

[Kimberle]

We just spent a week there last month. All Club level rooms are Savannah views on the 4th floor.

Club level is wonderful!

 

[SharonLowe]

I was kidding, but I really didn't want to spend the money if I didn't have a view of the animals. Actually, I don't care but DH and my kids would be disappointed. I really like the idea of having a "private" area to enjoy a snack or drink. I know they said that concierge includes snacks but I read somewhere (can't recall where) that they have hot foods. Does anyone know what this entails. I was seriously considering going without the dining plan next time and trying to determine if it's worth it. I think in the interim, I'm going to do a search on what exactly is included in the concierge price. I looked at the GF and it was almost 10K so I figure they must include something good.

The food isn't really a meal replacement other than b'fast for us since all we need is bagels, fruit, cereal, etc. But, having the dining plan and CL is overkill - the evening foods are a great appetizer and can be a meal if you don't eat much. Yes, they have hot food. And, yes, they have wine in the evening and cordials and desserts later. It really depends on how much time you plan to spend at the resort. We don't do CL for the food offerings other than b'fast; we do it for the best IPO staff at WDW and the sunrise safari. The food however is very good. My DD and I are doing a quicky trip in November with an AP rate. I'm already thinking I will miss the CL and our b'fasts.

 

[lilyv]

I shouldn't keep reading here...I really shouldn't....BUT, I keep thinking for our Oct 08 trip maybe we'd do CL for 3 nights, and then move to pool view, 5 nites, AKL. (Our current ressie.) We're going for Epcot food and wine, so I don't want to overspend, (plan to book some events, of course,) but I'd sure like to be able to do the Safari....

Does this make sense, or is this a nutty plan??

 

[kribit]

The food isn't really a meal replacement other than b'fast for us since all we need is bagels, fruit, cereal, etc. But, having the dining plan and CL is overkill - the evening foods are a great appetizer and can be a meal if you don't eat much. Yes, they have hot food. And, yes, they have wine in the evening and cordials and desserts later. It really depends on how much time you plan to spend at the resort. We don't do CL for the food offerings other than b'fast; we do it for the best IPO staff at WDW and the sunrise safari. The food however is very good. My DD and I are doing a quicky trip in November with an AP rate. I'm already thinking I will miss the CL and our b'fasts.

That's exactly what I was thinking. I just can't see paying concierge and dining plan if we have access to light breakfast items and snacks during the day. I didn't realize wine was included.

I never thought I would even consider Concierge...I actually swore up and down that I wouldn't, but here I am being sucked in.

 

[Oh Kay!]

You got it right.

AKV (which is the Animal Kingdom Villas....the DVC part of the resort) has a 60/40 split in concierge room views. They're all on the 6th floor. AKV is the first DVC resort to offer concierge DVC room types.

AKL's (which is the Animal Kingdom Lodge....the hotel part of the resort) concierge rooms are 100% savannah view. All those rooms are on the 4th floor. I THINK they're all close to the lobby, overlooking the Arusha savannah, but I'm not entirely sure.

Thank you. One more question: where is the CL located? Is it still on the 6th floor? If that's the case, I'm not sure how I'd feel about staying on th 4th floor and having to schlep up to the 6th floor to use the lounge.

 

[pilferk]

Thank you. One more question: where is the CL located? Is it still on the 6th floor? If that's the case, I'm not sure how I'd feel about staying on th 4th floor and having to schlep up to the 6th floor to use the lounge.

Yes, the lounge is still on 6.

However, something to keep in mind: prior to the DVC conversion, MOST of the concierge rooms were actually on 5, anyway..with just a handful on 6. So it was likely you were going to have to take the elevator up to 6 anyway...you just have to ride one more floor up.

Like I said, I think the standard concierge rooms are close to the lobby, overlooking Arusha savannah...so that's going to mean they're in relatively proximity to the elevator banks, too. Someone who's stayed in those rooms (my experience with concierge was in a 5th floor deluxe concierge room...not one of the new standards on the 4th floor) can probably answer better, but I wouldn't think it's much of a hassle. We didn't find it too cumbersome to use the lounge when we were on 5.

 

[kribit]

Yes, the lounge is still on 6.

However, something to keep in mind: prior to the DVC conversion, MOST of the concierge rooms were actually on 5, anyway..with just a handful on 6. So it was likely you were going to have to take the elevator up to 6 anyway...you just have to ride one more floor up.

Like I said, I think the standard concierge rooms are close to the lobby, overlooking Arusha savannah...so that's going to mean they're in relatively proximity to the elevator banks, too. Someone who's stayed in those rooms (my experience with concierge was in a 5th floor deluxe concierge room...not one of the new standards on the 4th floor) can probably answer better, but I wouldn't think it's much of a hassle. We didn't find it too cumbersome to use the lounge when we were on 5.

Thanks for clarifying all this. I actually booked a standard concierge room for Feb. I've never stayed at this level before because I'm super frugal, but my husband wanted to splurge (we very rarely do this). I'm so excited to do it!! I wish they had a list of exactly what's included in the concierge price. I've looked everywhere. Even the Disney CM only gave me a general description. Either way, I think it's going to be worth it!!

 

[Oh Kay!]

Yes, the lounge is still on 6.

However, something to keep in mind: prior to the DVC conversion, MOST of the concierge rooms were actually on 5, anyway..with just a handful on 6. So it was likely you were going to have to take the elevator up to 6 anyway...you just have to ride one more floor up.

Like I said, I think the standard concierge rooms are close to the lobby, overlooking Arusha savannah...so that's going to mean they're in relatively proximity to the elevator banks, too. Someone who's stayed in those rooms (my experience with concierge was in a 5th floor deluxe concierge room...not one of the new standards on the 4th floor) can probably answer better, but I wouldn't think it's much of a hassle. We didn't find it too cumbersome to use the lounge when we were on 5.

Thank you for your perspective. YC/BC are our favorite resorts but our middle son really wants to stay at AKL. You've given us a lot to think about.

 

[pilferk]

Thanks for clarifying all this. I actually booked a standard concierge room for Feb. I've never stayed at this level before because I'm super frugal, but my husband wanted to splurge (we very rarely do this). I'm so excited to do it!! I wish they had a list of exactly what's included in the concierge price. I've looked everywhere. Even the Disney CM only gave me a general description. Either way, I think it's going to be worth it!!

1) Access to the best (IMHO) on property IPO staff. They'll make your ADR's, ressies for anything "special" (like fireworks cruises, etc), get you Cirque tickets (heck, they got me Orlando Magic tickets on our trip), and put together a personal itinerary, while working with you, for your trip.

2) Access to the 6th floor concierge lounge, which will have the following food offerings:

6:30 - 7:00 AM: Coffee and Assorted juices.

7:00 - 10:30 AM: Fruits, Juices, Coffee, Cereal, Patries.

11:30 - 3:00PM: Selection of snacks and beverages

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Teas, Scones, Cookies, crackers.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Wines, hors d'oeuvres, appetizers from the restaurants

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: desserts and liqueurs and cordials.

The times aren't exact, but that's basically the schedule.

3) Nightly turndown service

4) Upgraded robes in the rooms. Our last trip was when they still had the "Mickey" toiletries in the hotels, and concierge also had upgraded toiletries. With the H2O stuff now being the standard, I'm not sure that's the case any longer.

5) Access to booking the Sunrise Safari at AK. IMHO, that, alone, is almost worth the price difference per night. It's a GREAT experience.....a slower paced, stop and watch/talk with guide/multiple photo op version of Killamanjaro Safaris with a nice breakfast afterwards.

http://allearsnet.com/acc/concierge.htm
http://allearsnet.com/acc/faq_aklc.htm