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

[PNO4TE]

Elin -- I know what you mean about all those "old" people we used to go to school with. I plan on living to be 110, so I have to stay as "preserved" as I can. Besides, I feel like I'm about 25, so I certainly don't want to look my real age!

A-MEN, sistah!

 

[pilferk]

This makes me nervous. I have one and Dwight has one. We have NEVER carried a balance over and we have healthy (ridiculous, actually) credit limits. Neither of us has received any notification from Chase. But I've seen posts where people like us have had their accounts closed yet NOT been notified, and even when they've logged into their accounts online, the accounts appear to be open and active. (and I just checked our accounts online and they appear to be open and active!!)

They just did it to us.

We have a bunch of cards with Chase. Amazon, Disney, and a couple of others. Very little, if any, balances on anything but the Disney (and that'll be paid off before our trip...it's the card I use for business expenses) card.

Chase bought out Washington Mutual...where my wife had 2 other cards. Again, one with a low balance (it was the card we used to purchase our airfare), one with no balance.

We went to use the card with no balance on it, last weekend, at target. Just picking up a few trip items..and the card was declined. We used another form of payment, and my wife immediately called Chase to figure out what was going on. They'd closed the account and said we should be getting or have gotten a letter to that effect.

STILL haven't been notified, and her on-line account statement shows that it's still an open, valid account with her full credit line available.

My wife is ticked.....because it's going to effect her credit rating when, really, the only reason they closed the account was the sheer amount of credit they were now guarenteeing when buying WM...not her credit score, none of that. Just "consolidation". She's going to write all 3 credit bureau's and insist a note is put on the account.

 

[pilferk]

So...anyone else gonna be down there Sept 16th - 25th? Or am I the only one?

DW and I have a "pre-anniversary" date night scheduled for the 22nd of September...with PI gone, we're going to TRY to go find some nightlife on WDW property that night. I'm thinking we're gonna head over to the Boardwalk (if it's not cruddy weather out) after dinner.....it's the only place I can think of to just "hang out".

Any other suggestions? Maybe House of Blues....??

 

[RachelTori]

They just did it to us.

We have a bunch of cards with Chase. Amazon, Disney, and a couple of others. Very little, if any, balances on anything but the Disney (and that'll be paid off before our trip...it's the card I use for business expenses) card.

Chase bought out Washington Mutual...where my wife had 2 other cards. Again, one with a low balance (it was the card we used to purchase our airfare), one with no balance.

We went to use the card with no balance on it, last weekend, at target. Just picking up a few trip items..and the card was declined. We used another form of payment, and my wife immediately called Chase to figure out what was going on. They'd closed the account and said we should be getting or have gotten a letter to that effect.

STILL haven't been notified, and her on-line account statement shows that it's still an open, valid account with her full credit line available.

My wife is ticked.....because it's going to effect her credit rating when, really, the only reason they closed the account was the sheer amount of credit they were now guarenteeing when buying WM...not her credit score, none of that. Just "consolidation". She's going to write all 3 credit bureau's and insist a note is put on the account.

It seems those with WaMu accounts can almost count on Chase canceling them. It's too bad Chase took over -- I rather liked WaMu (only have a small checking account with them, but I had a very favorable impression of them). We have multiple Chase accounts too - everything still looks "open" this morning, but who knows! Gee, would be nice if they'd contact cardholders FIRST, give 30 days or so notice, then close the accounts (since they're so h*ll-bent on doing that).

So...anyone else gonna be down there Sept 16th - 25th? Or am I the only one?

DW and I have a "pre-anniversary" date night scheduled for the 22nd of September...with PI gone, we're going to TRY to go find some nightlife on WDW property that night. I'm thinking we're gonna head over to the Boardwalk (if it's not cruddy weather out) after dinner.....it's the only place I can think of to just "hang out".

Any other suggestions? Maybe House of Blues....??

DB'03 and I will be there on the 24th & 25th!! Would be fun to meet you and your wife if your schedule allows (I know this is a very special trip for you 2! ) sending you a PM

 

[dpndka]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this thread.

I am considering switching my reservation from GF to AKL for December. I really like the GF but lately I've been lurking on the AKL thread and the theme has started to grow on me. Also the onsite vegetarian friendly restaurants are a huge plus. I was considering a split stay but now I'm thinking make it full AKL stay.

So I have some questions.

1. How's the disney transportation from AKL to the various parks. We're not planning to hit DTD but will be going to all 4 parks. Should I rent a car?
2. I'm thinking of requesting Pool View with Bunk Bed. Are the PV BB rooms smaller than standard rooms or the same size?
3. Is there a day bed / sofa bed in these rooms.
4. With 2 adults & 2 children under 10 which is best. PV w/ 2 queens or PV with BB?
5. How does the AKL resort size compare to GF?
6. Would a PV room be close proximity to the restaurants and Bus Stop? Or are there multiple pools on site?

Thank you

 

[tarak]

We're supposed to be there from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. It turns out a co-worker of mine will also be at AKL (savannah view) the same week. At this point, I'm having a hard time getting excited because I work for the state and haven't been paid since the last fiscal year ended because a budget hasn't been passed. With luck, it will soon and there are a lot of people who are a lot worse off than I am (using savings for bills instead of a vacation).

dpndka - I can't really answer your questions, since I haven't stayed there yet. But I'm sure others here can!

 

[RachelTori]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this thread.

I am considering switching my reservation from GF to AKL for December. I really like the GF but lately I've been lurking on the AKL thread and the theme has started to grow on me. Also the onsite vegetarian friendly restaurants are a huge plus. I was considering a split stay but now I'm thinking make it full AKL stay.

So I have some questions.

1. How's the disney transportation from AKL to the various parks. We're not planning to hit DTD but will be going to all 4 parks. Should I rent a car?
2. I'm thinking of requesting Pool View with Bunk Bed. Are the PV BB rooms smaller than standard rooms or the same size?
3. Is there a day bed / sofa bed in these rooms.
4. With 2 adults & 2 children under 10 which is best. PV w/ 2 queens or PV with BB?
5. How does the AKL resort size compare to GF?
6. Would a PV room be close proximity to the restaurants and Bus Stop? Or are there multiple pools on site?

Thank you

Some of this will be fact, other parts will be *my opinion*!!!

1. A disadvantage to AKL (vs GF) is that you will have to take a bus everywhere if you don't rent a car. The buses pick up at Kidani first, then stop at Jambo House. Most times should be fine, but there could be times when you have to wait for a 2nd bus.

2. Another disadvantage to AKL (vs most other deluxes) is that the rooms are smaller (unless you book a Studio). All the regular resort rooms are the same size. The pool view rooms are the same size as the 2Q rooms. We had both on one of our vacations - side by side - and I felt the BB room felt slightly roomier but darker.

3. No day bed or sofa (no space for one!).

4. If the 2 adults can sleep comfortably on a Q and the kids enjoy bunk beds, then you might want to get the Bunk Beds.

5. AKL is one large building. Here's a link to the map:

http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/aklmap.htm

6. Pool View is very close to the restaurants, bus stop, and lobby. There is one pool at Jambo House; another pool at Kidani (a 5 - 10 minute walk or take the DTD bus from Jambo to Kidani).

HTH's!

 

[dpndka]

Thank you RachelTori! That helps.

 

[kimmar067]

...guys, easy on the posts - I need to start a new one VERY SOON, but I don't want this one to be closed by a Mod before I get a chance to start a new one with a link.....

 

[torsie24]

Goodbye, good thread......goodbye.

 

[Donald is #1]

...guys, easy on the posts - I need to start a new one VERY SOON, but I don't want this one to be closed by a Mod before I get a chance to start a new one with a link.....

Wow that was quick! Bye bye thread.


But Hello to our new thread!

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Thank you RachelTori! That helps.

She is the best with all the AKL info snt she?!

ETA: oops sorry kimmar....lets all keep our fingers to ourselves for a bit..thanks again kimmar

 

[brookelizabeth]

Piping in to say HELLO! I missed a lot of chit chat the past few days and just don't have the energy tonight to catch up.

Hope everyone is doing great! We are going to check out Kidani on Sept 3 after our day at AK. I can't wait!!!!!!!!

 

[kimmar067]

ETA: oops sorry kimmar....lets all keep our fingers to ourselves for a bit..thanks again kimmar

 

[pilferk]

We've officially started to pack...and yes, we're still 50 days out.



I'm really looking forward to checking out Kidani....the kids are starting to get amped up, too.

Edit: Yikes...sorry about that.

 

[PNO4TE]

I hope you all (kimmar ) will indulge me in this post:

Today is our 36th anniversary! We were in the midst of the ceremony right this very minute.

I was planning to grill out tonight but it is H O T as Hades out there already. The heat index is supposed to go close to 100 again so I am not certain I want to do that. I have so many gift cards from students I may just choose a restaurant for us to go to. And I will enjoy watching myBob wonder why we are going out to dinner. He never said a word to me this morning nor have I gotten a phone call or email wishing me a Happy Anniversary, Darling.

Just a little reminiscing here...

 

[DisneyBride'03]

I hope you all (kimmar ) will indulge me in this post:

Today is our 36th anniversary! We were in the midst of the ceremony right this very minute.

I was planning to grill out tonight but it is H O T as Hades out there already. The heat index is supposed to go close to 100 again so I am not certain I want to do that. I have so many gift cards from students I may just choose a restaurant for us to go to. And I will enjoy watching myBob wonder why we are going out to dinner. He never said a word to me this morning nor have I gotten a phone call or email wishing me a Happy Anniversary, Darling.

Just a little reminiscing here...

I love it, thanks somuch for sharing

 

[kimmar067]

....well, here it is - the moment for which you've all so patiently waiting...

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=32909546#post32909546

[...feel free to still post here until we are closed...]

 

[kimmar067]

I hope you all (kimmar ) will indulge me in this post:

Today is our 36th anniversary! We were in the midst of the ceremony right this very minute.

I was planning to grill out tonight but it is H O T as Hades out there already. The heat index is supposed to go close to 100 again so I am not certain I want to do that. I have so many gift cards from students I may just choose a restaurant for us to go to. And I will enjoy watching myBob wonder why we are going out to dinner. He never said a word to me this morning nor have I gotten a phone call or email wishing me a Happy Anniversary, Darling.

Just a little reminiscing here...

..and Elin...




























....sorry, these remind me of my prom pix......

[...you really made my day... ! ]

 

[kimmar067]

...don't forget - go check out our 'newest digs'.....ZEBRA DOMES FOR EVERYBODY!!!!