AKL LITE II - We're #2, but we try harder....

[PNO4TE]

(CNN) -- A monorail train at Walt Disney World crashed into the back of another train early Sunday, killing one driver, according to an amusement park spokesman and a witness interviewed by CNN.

The crash occurred about 2 a.m. at one of the monorail stops at Disney World in Florida, said the witness, who requested anonymity.

"Today we mourn the loss of our fellow cast member," said a statement by Mike Griffin, Disney's vice president for public affairs. "Our hearts go out to his family and to those who have lost a friend and co-worker."

The statement said the monorail was shut down, "and we will continue to work closely will law enforcement to determine what happened and the appropriate next steps."

The witness said one monorail train rammed into the back of a stationary train. A photo of the crash provided by the witness showed the front car of a train badly damaged where it hit another train at a station.

According to the witness, a family of six in one train was freed from a damaged car. The witness said the family was shaken but uninjured

 

[tiggrbaby]

Whoa! Scary photo! I can't believe something like that occured.

 

[johnsonet]

Are you serious?!?! That is awful!!

 

[Donald is #1]

The monorail accident is very scary! My thoughts go out to the CM's family.

 

[CJsMom]

That is terrible!

 

[pilferk]

Hey everyone!

Contrary to rumors, I have not complete disappeared and I am NOT currently living in a hut in the swamps just outside Orlando!

Work has been nuts, as has the planning for our upcoming trip, and I just don't have the "posting time" that I used to be able to squeeze in. I lurk as much as possible, though.

Hope everyone is doing well! I'll try to drop by more often.

 

[wendypooh]

Hey everyone!

Contrary to rumors, I have not complete disappeared and I am NOT currently living in a hut in the swamps just outside Orlando!

Work has been nuts, as has the planning for our upcoming trip, and I just don't have the "posting time" that I used to be able to squeeze in. I lurk as much as possible, though.

Hope everyone is doing well! I'll try to drop by more often.

LOL - Nah............... That's me in the hut in the swamp...............

I too have been a stranger around this thread...

I hope everyone is well and doing good................ all here is fine - we are going down to wdw in Jan. 9-19th - (Sorry we'll miss each other Floss )

Anyone else going down then?? Big Hugs to all my friends here......... I haven't forgotten about you guys!!!

 

[wendypooh]

Post #38,000!!!

Congrats Sweetie!!!!!!

 

[Em322]

I was wondering since AKL is so far out does everyone eat at Boma's alot. I was wondering about this and thinking if I should upgrade to the deluxe dining plan. I have been on the dining plan before but never the deluxe. I do perfer to have a sit down meal. I have read that the Mara isn't that great. So if you have to eat at Boma all the time. I will be traveling alone this time with my two kids 8 & 6. I really didn't want to travel for every meal if we are not at a park. What do other people do staying at the AKL? Thank you for your help in this matter.

Emma

 

[nittanyliongirl02]

I had AKL standard view with a 5/2 deal, but just called and booked a Savanna view with FREE DINING!

So excited for Savanna!!! I'm glad my DH finally gave in!

 

[tiggrbaby]

I had AKL standard view with a 5/2 deal, but just called and booked a Savanna view with FREE DINING!

So excited for Savanna!!! I'm glad my DH finally gave in!

Congrats! How did you get the free dining during that period? I soooo want it during my time period!

 

[pilferk]

I was wondering since AKL is so far out does everyone eat at Boma's alot. I was wondering about this and thinking if I should upgrade to the deluxe dining plan. I have been on the dining plan before but never the deluxe. I do perfer to have a sit down meal. I have read that the Mara isn't that great. So if you have to eat at Boma all the time. I will be traveling alone this time with my two kids 8 & 6. I really didn't want to travel for every meal if we are not at a park. What do other people do staying at the AKL? Thank you for your help in this matter.

Emma

It depends on what you call "a lot".

Usually, we eat there 3 times a trip: 2 dinners (one on arrival day, one later in the trip) and one breakfast.

This time, only twice (we're doing Saana on arrival day, instead).

But we tend to make our dining plans around the parks we plan to be in...so we typically eat either in the park, or in a resort somewhere close to/connected to the park we're going to be in that day.

 

[CoffeeCup]

While I love Boma, I wouldn't want to eat there every day since it is a buffet. I've had dinner there several times, and the food always has been great. We had dinner there one night on our last trip, and we enjoyed going to other resorts for dinner even on days we were in the parks. I haven't tried breakfast, but there was a big crowd every morning when I passed by on the way to Mara for a light breakfast. We were pleased with Mara for counter service. They have great cheeseburgers, chicken flatbread, soup in a breadbowl, etc. I would keep the dining plan, have lunch at Mara on days you don't go into the parks, and go to other resorts for dinner some nights. In my opinion, the deluxe dining plan will be far too much food, especially with children. I enjoy table service, but I don't need it for 3 meals a day.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Had to come "home" to make my 1100 post!

 

[PNO4TE]

Had to come "home" to make my 1100 post!

 

[Donald is #1]

Had to come "home" to make my 1100 post!

Yay!!!

 

[Donald is #1]

I was wondering since AKL is so far out does everyone eat at Boma's alot. I was wondering about this and thinking if I should upgrade to the deluxe dining plan. I have been on the dining plan before but never the deluxe. I do perfer to have a sit down meal. I have read that the Mara isn't that great. So if you have to eat at Boma all the time. I will be traveling alone this time with my two kids 8 & 6. I really didn't want to travel for every meal if we are not at a park. What do other people do staying at the AKL? Thank you for your help in this matter.

Emma

I probably only eat at Boma once per trip. I normally plan my meals based upon the park that I will be at and make my ADR for a TS place either in the park or near it.

 

[nittanyliongirl02]

Congrats! How did you get the free dining during that period? I soooo want it during my time period!

My DH got a postcard in the mail with a pin for free dining. It was good until 12/17!

 

[pixie08]

Hi everyone! Just got back from AKL last week. We ate at Sanaa twice, stayed on the DVC level. Loved everything as usual (that was our third trip in under 12 months )...let me know if you have any questions.

 

[pixie08]

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