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

[torsie24]

Thankfully, I was directed to this thread by Johnsonet who was helping me with a question that I PM'd her with. I actually had come across it before, but was intimidated by its length! I decided to jump in around post # 175 and now I'm up to speed. We have a December trip planned to AKL, and this thread is adding to the excitement. I'm gonna stay tuned!

Wow! So did you really read like 2800 posts? Must have taken you days!!!!

This thread is very very good for making oyu uber excited for an AKL stay!!

 

[kimmar067]

Thankfully, I was directed to this thread by Johnsonet who was helping me with a question that I PM'd her with. I actually had come across it before, but was intimidated by its length! I decided to jump in around post # 175 and now I'm up to speed. We have a December trip planned to AKL, and this thread is adding to the excitement. I'm gonna stay tuned!

.....feel free to ask any questions here - we are a crazy bunch (well, I am, anyhoo!) and we love to share ideas, trippies, photos, AND zebra domes on Fridays.... [...however, YOU must bring this Friday's batch! ]

 

[floridascgirl]

Thank you for the welcome! Johnsonet has been very helpful, but I think I'll post my question to everyone here, as well. We are thrilled to be returning to AKL in December for our 2nd stay. I can't believe it, but it bumped WL to 2nd place, and now holds the title of our favorite lodge. Last time we stayed in a "Pool View" room on Zebra Trail. We LOVED Zebra Trail b/c as we walked down the hallway, we could see animals out the windows on one side and the pool on the other. Our view from our room (#4428) wasn't super. We could see the pool, but the main view was of an empty wading pool filled with leaves. We were still happy, but this time I am hoping for a better pool view. I've lurked on several photos threads and have seen some gorgeous ones. I'm not certain, but it seems as if the better views are on Giraffe Trail. Does any have any favorite room/trail recommendations? I'm not going to request a specific room, but a trail with a section of numbers. Any photos of your room view would be great, too! P.S. What's this about having to bring Z.D. on Friday?

 

[tiggrbaby]

Hi JAMBO bunch!

Hope everyone had a great weekend, I am still thawing out from our overnight ACS RELAY for life overnight walk/camp out on Sat!!
Now i have abt 4 days to recuperate (SP)? from sore bones and feet for WDW! yay!
Thats what kept me going..esp in the mid 30degree temps and after lap 18...."next week i will be at Disney...and so on and so on...."



oh, and one more thing...........



This is my 5,000th POST!!!!!


Of course this occasion could only happen here on this thread!

Hooray for your 5K!

...to make it worse, we gave him my accumulated Disney Rewards points - 284, to be exact!

What a good and generous mom! Some Disney magic has to come your way as a reward!

 

[kimmar067]

What a good and generous mom! Some Disney magic has to come your way as a reward!

...yeah, well, it's raining cats-and-dogs there (gee, I hope he doesn't step in a 'poodle'... ) so he hasn't had a chance to really enjoy the parks, or even the great SAB pool area....

 

[kimmar067]

P.S. What's this about having to bring Z.D. on Friday?

...it's an 'unoffical ritual' here, where usually someone posts a pic of Zebra Domes on Fridays to 'share' with our AKL family....

 

[johnsonet]

Thankfully, I was directed to this thread by Johnsonet who was helping me with a question that I PM'd her with. I actually had come across it before, but was intimidated by its length! I decided to jump in around post # 175 and now I'm up to speed. We have a December trip planned to AKL, and this thread is adding to the excitement. I'm gonna stay tuned!

That's awesome floridascgirl! Never underestimate the reading stamina of a DISer obsessed with planning their WDW vacation

...it's an 'unoffical ritual' here, where usually someone posts a pic of Zebra Domes on Fridays to 'share' with our AKL family....

Somehow I never picked up on that

 

[Donald is #1]

Hi JAMBO bunch!

Hope everyone had a great weekend, I am still thawing out from our overnight ACS RELAY for life overnight walk/camp out on Sat!!
Now i have abt 4 days to recuperate (SP)? from sore bones and feet for WDW! yay!
Thats what kept me going..esp in the mid 30degree temps and after lap 18...."next week i will be at Disney...and so on and so on...."



oh, and one more thing...........



This is my 5,000th POST!!!!!


Of course this occasion could only happen here on this thread!

Congratulations on 5000 posts!!

Our local news just reported that the Walt Disney Company has purchased 15 acres of land at the National Harbor in the DC area. They are planning to build a 500 room hotel.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/18/AR2009051803201.html?hpid=topnews

Hmmm, very interesting.

I'm signing on as I'm hoping to make ressies tonight at AKL!

Were you able to get your reservations?

LOL, I'm doing the same for DW's B-day trip tonight.
She's all about the AKL!

Awesome!

Thankfully, I was directed to this thread by Johnsonet who was helping me with a question that I PM'd her with. I actually had come across it before, but was intimidated by its length! I decided to jump in around post # 175 and now I'm up to speed. We have a December trip planned to AKL, and this thread is adding to the excitement. I'm gonna stay tuned!

Welcome!

 

[floridascgirl]

Wow! So did you really read like 2800 posts? Must have taken you days!!!!

This thread is very very good for making oyu uber excited for an AKL stay!!

Oh my... I meant I jumped in at PAGE 175, not Post 175. I fancy myself a reader, but that would be a bit excessive. With that being said, watch me end up doing it anyway. I think I'm that obsessed.

 

[CJsMom]

...ooooh, you'll be there for my b-day...

Hey Kimmar - my birthday is that week too - 9/4 - yay Virgo!

 

[CJsMom]

Hi Jamborinos - just checking in! Between work and the kids' baseball schedules I'll never get caught up!

 

[Donald is #1]

Hi Jamborinos - just checking in! Between work and the kids' baseball schedules I'll never get caught up!

I know how you feel. It seems like there just isn't enough time.


By the way everyone, BensMom says hi.

 

[Flossbolna]

Oh my... I meant I jumped in at PAGE 175, not Post 175. I fancy myself a reader, but that would be a bit excessive. With that being said, watch me end up doing it anyway. I think I'm that obsessed.

Well in case you need more reading material, the original Jambo thread has some fantastic stories: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=752192 And it offers another 711 pages! I know that I once tried to do an index of the old thread, but I am not sure where it is, will try to find it...

I found it: http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=21825897&postcount=10064 its only the first 210 pages of the 711 though!

 

[kimmar067]

Animal Kingdom Lodge's Jiko – The Cooking Place features a Wine Dinner Series, offered on the first Thursday of each month, that serves a memorable pairing of exceptional food and superior wines. Join Chef Brett Hill and Megan DeVries with their teams in Jiko's private dining room, the Cape Town Wine Room, as they present a very special dinner featuring modern African cuisine infused with the cultural influences of Europe, India and Asia. The evening begins with a reception, followed by dinner and wine pairings. You may book via WDW-DINE 407-939-3463 OR email JikoWineDinnerSeries@email.disney.com. The price per person is $160 inclusive; this includes 6.5% sales tax and 18% gratuity. Reception starts at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.

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[kimmar067]

Hey Kimmar - my birthday is that week too - 9/4 - yay Virgo!

...BTW ~ how cool my MY b-day THIS year?? ( 09/09/09 !! )

 

[wickey's friend]

...BTW ~ how cool my MY b-day THIS year?? ( 09/09/09 !! )

Now that is cool!!!

Hi, everybody. I too have been having a hard time keeping up. Welcome to our new posters and YAY for everyone getting ready to go on a trip (that includes Meeeeee!!!). Not AKL, but I'll still take it.

 

[Sea Turtles]

Unofficially 9/3-9/9

Now officially 9/3-9/9

 

[Flossbolna]

...BTW ~ how cool my MY b-day THIS year?? ( 09/09/09 !! )

very cool!!

Now officially 9/3-9/9

Great!! Have fun planning!

 

[kimmar067]

Now officially 9/3-9/9

...yes, 'Officially' is always MUCH better than 'Unofficially'...

 

[kimmar067]

Animal Kingdom Lodge's Jiko – The Cooking Place features a Wine Dinner Series, offered on the first Thursday of each month, that serves a memorable pairing of exceptional food and superior wines. Join Chef Brett Hill and Megan DeVries with their teams in Jiko's private dining room, the Cape Town Wine Room, as they present a very special dinner featuring modern African cuisine infused with the cultural influences of Europe, India and Asia. The evening begins with a reception, followed by dinner and wine pairings. You may book via WDW-DINE 407-939-3463 OR email JikoWineDinnerSeries@email.disney.com. The price per person is $160 inclusive; this includes 6.5% sales tax and 18% gratuity. Reception starts at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.

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