Booked 6 nights @ AKL

[Tarpon]

Just booked 6 nights (Aug 27 - Sep 2) in standard room in AKL with AP discount. Was told that I can't get free dining with YMP. Can only use one discount.

Anyway, total for myself, wife & son came to $1265 (room + tickets for wife & son) + one Annual pass. The Free dining plan would have cost $2007. I suppose if we spend a lot more than $400 for food, then I may have chosen the wrong discount. I can write off the food as business expense. So don't care how much it costs.

I can upgrade to the Savannah room for another $106. Probably will upgrade. Which wing/section is best for Savannah view? Which is best for standard room if I stay put. Are we eligible to go on a safari?

I am also thinking of cutting short AKL stay by a couple nights and trying out another resort such as Swan/Dolphin, just to see what else is out there. My son would love Illuminations every day. It could be fun staying closer to Epcot and watch the fireworks in person.

 

[John's Mom]

We have always had a room on the Zebra Trail, Arusha Savanna. In my honest opinion, the rooms here have a great view.

Sorry, we have never stayed in a standard room. We feel like we would be missing too much.

You have to be a Concierge guest to go on either of the safaris.

Enjoy your stay at the Lodge.

 

[Disney01]

We requested Arusha, Zebra Trail, but got Uzima Savannah, Zebra Trail I believe. We were disappointed. I agree with the above poster...Arusha, Zebra trail is best. So, if you're going to pay the extra (which I would, without a doubt), try your hardest to get the Arusha Savannah.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

We just got back from 6 days in a standard at AKL and loved it. You're going to have a great trip. Even if you don't upgrade, there are so many places to view the critters around the resort that you will still see lots!

 

[Merandab4]

WOW, $1265 includes your stay at AKL, Pass for your wife and son plus your annual pass!!!!!! What a bargain! Would you mind posting the breakdown?

I just got three nights at GF with the AP and it's costing $1131 just for the room.
What am I doing wrong?

 

[Tarpon]

I may not have been clear. It is $1265 + Annual Pass. So total would be about $1685. Minus $350 or so in Disney Visa Reward dollars and we will end up paying $1335.

By the way, does Disney Visa ever have any special promotions on room and tickets. I haven't seen any. Not exactly impressed with the card.

 

[Merandab4]

Regarding the Disney Visa:
I haven't seen any deals since last year. I got the buy four get three nights free. It was $1140 for 7 nights at POR plus 2 7-day park hopper tickets! I told DH, that that was a once in a lifetime deal. We probably won't be seeing that again!

I know recently they had some deals available for DL in California.

I'm not that impressed with the card either, except for the fact that I get reward dollars!