AKL LITE unofficial FAQ thread#10 - I believe that's known as a 'Jambo Dozen'

[ColinCodyMom]

My posts must have been missed. We are there June 25- July 2 jambo

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2014


If you have any updates please let me know...

2014

May
chocovrdmicears, 20th – 28th, AKL
Momto8, 23rd – 30th, Jambo House
Vital, 23rd – 31st, Jambo House
Paula Sedley-Burke, 26th – 28th, ASMu
Paula Sedley-Burke, 28th – Jun 4th, SSR
franandaj, 28th - Jun 4th, VGF

June
Paula Sedley-Burke, May 28th – 4th, SSR
franandaj, May 28th - 4th, VGF
goofy4prez, 2nd – 9th, AKL-CL
NMDisneyMom, 3rd – 10th, AKV Jambo
Latexscooter, 7th – 15th, AKL CL
ipuffyheartdisney, 13th, BLT
ipuffyheartdisney, 14th -21st, Jambo House
Grandma Rainbow, 18th – 21st, AKL
1971DBday, 19th – 28th, AKV
Manicstreet, 24th – Jul 2nd, AKL

July
Manicstreet, Jun 24th – 2nd, AKL
Ah10is, 1st – 8th, AKL
Kanga1, 13th – 25th, AKL
Think-like-tink, 15th – 26th, AKV CL
MickeyT, 25th – Aug 1st, Jambo CL
YCFAN, 26th – 28th, Royal Assante Suite & Royal Kuba Suite
anjalee6, 28th – Aug 6th, AKL
jvattes, 29th – Aug 5th, AKL
AngiTN, 29th – Aug 5th, AKL

August
anjalee6, Jul 28th – 6th, AKL
jvattes, Jul 29th – 5th, AKL
AngiTN, Jul 29th – 5th, AKL
MICKEY'S DREAMERS, 4th, AULANI RESORT , Oahu.
bobbie68, 7th – 10th, AKL
KHWDW27, 10th – 16th, Kidani
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 11th -18th, WL
katema52, 16th – 22nd, Kidani
eangel12, 20th – 21st, AKL CL
MaggieMouse, 20th – 27th, AKL
15isto2, 30th-Sept 27th, Kidani

September
15isto2, Aug 30th-27th, Kidani
pamelasu1 – 8th -12th, AKV Jambo studio
skatalite, 10th – 20th, AKV Jambo House
ShelliRenee, 14th – 19th, AKL
Sturowski, 16th – 22nd, AKL
Paula Sedley-Burke, 18th - 25th, AKV
LJD2143, 20th – 27th, AKL
Jackiemarie21, 19th – 24th, AKL
Jennasis, 22nd – 28th, Kidani
PNO4TE, 25th-29th, BWV
RachelTori, 25th-29th, BWV
Paula Sedley-Burke, 25th – 28th, The Dream
aaarcher86, 26th – Oct 6th, Kidani
Paula Sedley-Burke, 28th – Oct 1st, BCV

October
aaarcher86, Sep 26th – 6th, Kidani
Paula Sedley-Burke, Sep 28th - 1st, BCV
Paula Sedley-Burke, 1st – 2nd, VGF
Rarity, 25th – Nov 1st, Jambo House
AliceandAriel, 25th – Nov 1st, AKV Kidani
Tarcc, 25th - Nov 8th, AKL
Weswife, 26th – 31st, AKL
PNO4TE, 31st – Nov 2nd, Kidani

November
Tarcc, Oct 25th - 8th, AKL
PNO4TE, Oct 31st – 2nd, Kidani
DizDaD7, 1st – 8th, AKV
YoYoAurora, 1st – 8th, AKL CL
PNO4TE, 2nd – 8th, BWV
Grandma Rainbow, 5th – 9th, AKL
LMO429, 5th – 9th, Kidani Village
Xclusive2WDW, 11th -16th, AKL
Disney9.9.10, 12th – 19th, Kidani Village
dolphingirl47, 13th – 23rd, Aulani
RapunzelsGoodMom, 22nd – 27th, AKV Kidani
saysib, 28th-Dec 12th, AKL

December
saysib, Nov 28th-12th, AKL
nadira36, Nov 30th – 12th, AKL, DD will turn 8….
Cincystamper, 3rd – 14th, AKL
Emilyclaire, 4th – 10th, AKL
jcjen519, 14th – 23rd, AKV CL

2015
January
DINKaAtDisney, 9th – 13th, AKL
Ted in Halifax, 17th – Feb 2nd, AKL
February
CookieandOatmeal, 14th – 16th, AKL Honeymoon

March
Srauchbauer, 4th – 9th, AKL

April


August
NatalieMT, 24th – Sep 1st, AKL

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

I'm going to duck first, but don't worry if you do t like Zebra Domes. I can't stand them! I do love that the gift shop has a decent selection of SA wines. I also highly endorse Victoria Falls.
The Movies are behind the pool, near the flamingos.

I have two trips to add-- 6/25-29, off property (I'm pricing AKL, is that wrong?)
And Nov 6-10, Poly CL, wine and dine half marathon.
I think I have an addiction

 

[AngiTN]

I did our online check in. Anyone know why Zebra trail isn't a selection? I gave it to them on the phone and I have mentioned it to the IPO but thought it strange that Kudu trail is there but not Zebra. I ended up selecting near elevator. Anyone know why Zebra trail isn't listed as a request?

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Hi there!

So I am thinking of booking my first ever trip to AKL! I am excited. I will only be for 2 nights though. I was wondering if anyone knew the price difference between going to jiko and ordering it room service? I can't seem to find it on a menu anywhere. Thanks!

 

[kimmar067]

Hi there!

So I am thinking of booking my first ever trip to AKL! I am excited. I will only be for 2 nights though. I was wondering if anyone knew the price difference between going to jiko and ordering it room service? I can't seem to find it on a menu anywhere. Thanks!

Personally, I'd rather have a meal at Jiko, to experience the ambiance...JMHO..

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

Personally, I'd rather have a meal at Jiko, to experience the ambiance...JMHO..

I've been to jiko. I liked it a lot (been craving that filet and creme brulee since october!) but I'm having a solo trip this time and thought a meal on my balcony would be nice. Just looking to see if it's similar in price or sky high more. I don't mind paying 45-55 for a steak, but if room service will be like 75 or something I'll just go eat there. It's not a big deal, just curious for the sake of ADR making. Jiko, while beautiful, just isn't somewhere I'd want to dine alone, personally.

 

[Best Aunt]

Jiko, while beautiful, just isn't somewhere I'd want to dine alone, personally.

I booked the Waynama Safari for my trip in March. There was a tornado warning and torrential downpour that afternoon. When I checked in for the Safari, I discovered that everyone else had cancelled or switched to a different day. The warning had ended, the rain had stopped, and I didn't have room in my itinerary to switch to a different day, so I decided to do it anyway.

As you probably know, the Wanyama Safari is followed by dinner at Jiko. That means I dined at Jiko alone.

There is a little seating area where the pizza ovens are. It's like eating at a bar, but you aren't in front of a bartender; you're in front of some young chefs making salads and the pizzas. They seated me there. It was fine. I am a very picky eater, so it was unusual for me to do a meal where you're given a selection of entrees, appetizers and desserts. I told myself I was going to try each one, and I did. The young chefs talked to me, and other cast members came over to check on me. It was a good experience.

If you're going to eat at Jiko alone, you might want to ask if you can sit in that area.

 

[IceSkatingPrincess]

I booked the Waynama Safari for my trip in March. There was a tornado warning and torrential downpour that afternoon. When I checked in for the Safari, I discovered that everyone else had cancelled or switched to a different day. The warning had ended, the rain had stopped, and I didn't have room in my itinerary to switch to a different day, so I decided to do it anyway.

As you probably know, the Wanyama Safari is followed by dinner at Jiko. That means I dined at Jiko alone.

There is a little seating area where the pizza ovens are. It's like eating at a bar, but you aren't in front of a bartender; you're in front of some young chefs making salads and the pizzas. They seated me there. It was fine. I am a very picky eater, so it was unusual for me to do a meal where you're given a selection of entrees, appetizers and desserts. I told myself I was going to try each one, and I did. The young chefs talked to me, and other cast members came over to check on me. It was a good experience.

If you're going to eat at Jiko alone, you might want to ask if you can sit in that area.

Thanks for the tip! I will definitely keep that in mind, it's good to know that option is available.

I am OFFICIALLY booked! July 3-5. I am very excited as I have always wanted to stay here. I do have a question. I see a lot of posts about which room requests to choose. How do you request things? I didn't have an option when I booked to request anything but being near anyone else I knew or a crib. Thanks!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Hi there!

So I am thinking of booking my first ever trip to AKL! I am excited. I will only be for 2 nights though. I was wondering if anyone knew the price difference between going to jiko and ordering it room service? I can't seem to find it on a menu anywhere. Thanks!

IIRC when we ordered rm service at Kindani, there was a $3 delivery charge, tax, + 18% service charge (tip) added to the bill. So, it's basically the same as what you'd pay if you dined right at Jiko, + the $3.
The waiter set the food up so nicely - it was great! Altho that counter at Jiko mentioned previously sounds great too.
Have a great time!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Found these:

http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/menus/wdw/AKLLunch.shtml

http://www.aklresort.com/content/room-service

 

[lmbcdb]

Can you use your dining plan credits for room service?

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Can you use your dining plan credits for room service?

Yes - but it will cost you 2 TS credits - no matter what you order.

Should have said no matter which meal you order: bkfst, lunch, or dinner.

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

I forget: at resort 'entertainment' is only for guests of the resort? Ie, if I stay at the swan and drive over to buy tusker, can the kids and I go to the campfire?

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

Room service is nice, but I recommend it more (cash not DP) for breakfast. Jiko at the little counter is awesome!!

 

[SarahRN315]

Thanks to my bestie (Chris1013) and her family I was able to stay at AKL-Kidani in December. After many, many trips to Disney I can say this is my new favorite place to stay! Earlier in 2013 I was lucky enough to visit Kenya and staying here was awesome, definitely brought back memories and it was just so relaxing after a long day at the parks. Can't wait to stay again someday (hopefully soon).

Subbing!

 

[lmbcdb]

Yes - but it will cost you 2 TS credits - no matter what you order.

Should have said no matter which meal you order: bkfst, lunch, or dinner.

Wow. I might just pay cash, then.

 

[kimmar067]

I've been to jiko. I liked it a lot (been craving that filet and creme brulee since october!) but I'm having a solo trip this time and thought a meal on my balcony would be nice. Just looking to see if it's similar in price or sky high more. I don't mind paying 45-55 for a steak, but if room service will be like 75 or something I'll just go eat there. It's not a big deal, just curious for the sake of ADR making. Jiko, while beautiful, just isn't somewhere I'd want to dine alone, personally.

....alone? Yeah, that changes everything....I agree with you...

 

[DisneyDmbNut]

I was on a solo trip a few weeks ago and ate at Artist Point.. I had a great dinner. I brought my iPad and read while I had my dinner.. I learned long ago to not care what people thought about me.. I will probably never see them again. I had a great meal and my server was really great!

 

[kimmar067]

....here's something to get you more in 'the AKL mood':

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mMX2Hp_xt8

Enjoy!

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

I was on a solo trip a few weeks ago and ate at Artist Point.. I had a great dinner. I brought my iPad and read while I had my dinner.. I learned long ago to not care what people thought about me.. I will probably never see them again. I had a great meal and my server was really great!

I completely agree. I have been going out to dinner a few times a month. Sometimes it's better to be by myself! I bet Artists point was great alone.