AKV Review w/ concierge info and PICS

[Lynn5700]

It is nice to see a great review on AKL...I'm trying to decide if we are going to stay at AKL or BWV next May for our anniversary trip. So far I have the studio SV room booked and we are on the waitlist for concierge.

 

[kaylie&laurensmom]

Enjoying your post very much...do you have pictures of food other than breakfast. We have a concierge studio scheduled Dec 14-19 and again on May 24-30.

YES!! I have pictures and descriptions of the food at all times of the day!! I will be updating tomorrow. I'm glad everyone is enjoying my review so far . I will also be doing a mini-review of the Sunrise Safari - it was sooooo wonderful!!

 

[lorli]

great review thanks for sharing, can't wait to read more

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Thanks for posting the review. It's great to be able to see and hear what someone else's experience was like. BTW...the pic of your DD"s sleeping was just precious! I have many like that of my own kids. A day at Disney will do that to you!

 

[RLRDA]

Thanks for the pictures! It's great when someone takes the time to inform everyone on the DIS I'll be trying to book a concierge 1BR for next August at our 11 month window in September -- now I know what I'll be missing if it's not available Crossing my fingers.

I don't think you mentioned it (or maybe I missed it)...did you do one of the special safaris??

 

[I Run Long]

Fabulous review and pics! Keep 'em coming. I so wish I was there right now.

 

[BROWNSPHAN]

We were in the same room as you, we checked out on July 8th(we also had the one bedroom 6402 next door)!!!! You are right the view and location are amazing. I am glad you had a great trip. My DD slept on the same pullout as your DD's and she thought the same about it, it was a little uncomfortable. I think the pullout in the 1 BR side was a little more comfortable. My DS(9) also agreed with your DD about the slide, he said it wasn't as much fun as the one at BCV's. Our room was spotless when we checked in but they usually didn't come until around 3-4 pm to clean our room and I was wondering if you got nightly turndown service? We didn't our first and last nights there. Is this normal? It wasn't a big deal to us though. We really enjoyed the concierge lounge, esp. being so close to it. I am glad to hear you had a good time!

We checked into 6402 on the 8th!! Myself, DW, & 2 DD 15 & 8. We all loved it. My oldest daughter to the pullout & had the 8 year old sleep on the pull out chair. The room was great, but i hear you about the turn down service. Seemed like they had just made the bed then wanted to turn it down an hour later. Didnt matter us though. We loved the convenience of the room. Although the elevator dinging did get annoying early in the morning.

One of the concierge people were from our home town of Rochester, NY so it was nice to tell him about how things had been back home. They were all very helpful. But i dont understand why you cant tip the people that clear the plates & put all the food out.

My biggest suggestion would be make sure you want to do DDP if you are staying on concierge. We are not big eaters at all. So it seemed like we were forced to eat at the sit downs. I have done ddp for the last 4 years. I could of just done a quick bite down at the Mara.

We have some picture i can post at another time. TTFN

 

[kaylie&laurensmom]

Mid-day snacks served 11:00 - 3:00

These were also the same every day. The only items that were different from day to day were the hot items at night, which I will report on soon.

In the cooler - canned drinks (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Fanta Orange), apple juice, and milks

Drink station - lemonade, tea, & African smoothie; they also had large bottles of Perrier that you could pour into a glass but not take with you.

Spiced nuts
Trail mix
Kettle chips
Whole fruits - apples, oranges, bananas
Gummy bears
Goldfish
Banana chips
Granola Bars
Cookies (large) - white chocolate macadamia nut & chocolate chip

This is the drink station with tea, lemonade, & the African smoothie - it was out all day from 11:00 until closing (along with the coffee station and the drink cooler):

 

[kaylie&laurensmom]

I don't think you mentioned it (or maybe I missed it)...did you do one of the special safaris??

Yes, we did the Sunrise Safari and I'll do a mini review of it coming soon. It was the BEST thing we did on this trip!!! Don't miss it if you have the opportunity!

 

[kaylie&laurensmom]

"Afternoon tea" from 3:00 - 5:00

Same drinks as mid-day
Brownies, cookies (sugar, oatmeal, chocolate chip), & rice krispie treats

This is a short post so I'll throw in a pic of my DD enjoying the lounge - this was the "kids" area in front of the TV:

Coming up: early evening appetizers/snacks!

 

[huey578]

Awesome! We have a 2bdr CL booked for Oct

 

[pycees312]

awesome I want to see the afternoon part. Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[manntra]

Thanks for the great review and pictures. So happy that you had such a great trip!

 

[PNO4TE]

I am really enjoying your TR! We stayed at AKL last October and fell in love. We are now taking our two grown daughters back for our 13th annual Christmas trip and staying CL this time. Thanks for describing everything so well and including great pictures!

 

[LisaS]

The white chocolate macadamia nut cookies were delicious!

 

[KristineN]

Hey there....

Remember us????

Feels like we were all there just yesterday!!

 

[John's Mom]

Thanks so much for sharing your comments on the AKL and the concierge lounge. Great pics, especially of your daughters!

 

[eeyoresnr]

can't wait for more

 

[4 Little Bears]

Thanks for your report and pics. Can't wait to hear more!

 

[ADAMANDLISA]

What a detailed report! I'm loving it!

We have a concierge room booked for the first night of our trip and I can't wait! DH is so happy to finally do his Sunrise Safari and I'm just excited for more food. OH NO! Just realized that I don't know if I can go on the Sunrise Safari pregnant!! Does anyone know the answer to this?