Day off at resort pool AKL

[ppan77]

Our next visit we are staying AKL. It will be the kids first to AKL. Thinking about planning a day at the pool and just hanging to enjoy the resort. We always go commando touring so this will be a different pace for us. Any tips for things to not miss at AKL?

 

[Kae]

So much to do. The schudule has it own tv channel. We did Animal Tracking, Nite Vision Googles, Cookie Decorating, Music, Storytelling & more. Plus just exploring the resort. and of course drinking coffee on the balcony watching animals.

Kae

 

[pixarmom]

When we stayed at AKL last May, we did a resort day and it was wonderful! Our boys are very active and energetic, so we knew we wouldn't be sitting out the balcony for long stretches of time!

In the morning, we explored the grounds and trails at AKL (including the great playground!) stopped in the resort gift shops, and then walked over to Kidani.

We went out to the Kidani viewing area and talked with the very knowledgeable CM there for a bit. We had an 11:30am ADR at Sanaa for lunch. The 11:30am ADR was perfect for two reasons: 1) We were able to see the little opening song at Sanaa, which was very cute and fun for the kids; and 2) we were able to get a table by the window, which was really nice.

We brought our swim bag along to lunch, so when we finished lunch, we changed in the Kidani pool fitness center locker room (very nice facility!) We really loved the ability to use both Kidani and AKL pools when staying at AKL - huge benefit. So the Kidani pool is outstanding. The splash pad area is really entertaining for the kids, the zero depth entry area and small slide is perfect those who are too little for the big slide, and the big slide is great fun!

After the Kidani pool, we walked back to our pool view room at AKL, took a short break on the balcony with some snacks from Mara, and then swam in the AKL pool. Another great zero depth entry and fun slide.

Then we got everyone ready for dinner and headed over to Jiko. We LOVED our dinner at Jiko - great menu, nice wine list, and some of the best kids' meal options at WDW. After dinner, we walked around the viewing area right outside the AKL lobby (missed the night vision goggles, but I've heard they're great!)

It was a wonderful day - hope you enjoy yours, too!

 

[nemofans]

During our last stay at AKL, we only spent a little time at the resort which I regretted. So this stay, we added 2 more days to our trip so we have at least 2.5 days to hang out to make sure we get to do all the fun stuff AKL has & Kidani now too!

 

[tinkerbell313]

Our kids loved the pool at Kidani Village!! They prefer that pool over Jambo House pool. The slide is much longer and they liked the splash area.

 

[mskayjay]

I think AKL is a fantastic resort to spend a resort day or two at! Pool is great, the Savanna is so neat, the animals are constantly moving around and changing in the different areas, they have sooooo much going on with tracking, etc. and the restaurants there are just da bomb!!!!

 

[Peaseblossom]

Fireworks are great, but we always end up wishing we'd spent a couple of more nights at the pool - the movie at dusk, grab a flat bread at Mara and maybe a tropical drink from the pool bar.

Also leisurely mornings on your balcony with coffee and now wireless internet to catch up on the news...

Wanyama safari is expensive, but includes a great meal at Jiko and brings you face to face with giraffes and ostriches.

Love AKL

 

[ToddyLu]

I love the drum cafe. They do that in the evenings at Kidani, around 7:30. All the children (adults, too--ask me how I know) get to play their own drum with the CMs from Africa. Then if you hang around in the Library after the drum cafe they will do a presentation about where that particular CM lives in Africa. I loved that during our last trip. I think the movie by the pool is on Monday nights and then there is also storytelling by the CMs at night at the fire pit. All of these are at Kidani.