Disney's ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE Information & Questions

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Does anyone know if the shop at AKL sells the official autograph books? My daughter is VERY excited about the idea of meeting characters and collecting autographs - if I can get the book at AKL the day we arrive (before we go to a park!) that would be PERFECT! Otherwise I'll just plan a side trip to a store when we first get to a park to get one. THANKS!
 
Does anyone know if the shop at AKL sells the official autograph books? My daughter is VERY excited about the idea of meeting characters and collecting autographs - if I can get the book at AKL the day we arrive (before we go to a park!) that would be PERFECT! Otherwise I'll just plan a side trip to a store when we first get to a park to get one. THANKS!

Yes, they have them.
 
PERFECT! Thanks for the quick reply! I have such fond memories when I was my DD's age going and buying that special Disney World autograph book - it was the first thing we did when we arrived at Magic Kingdom!

Enjoy it while they're young and have fun with it. And, quite honestly, have fun when they grow out of things like that, too. We loved getting the autographs and pics and such when our son was younger, but since he's outgrown those things, it sure is nice to be able to tour the parks "light" without having to lug all the extra stuff around.
 

I'm thinking of booking a cash reservation for a 1br villa the problem is I'm not sure if I should upgrade to savannah view or try my luck with standard view. Last year we booked a standard view room and had an awesome view of the animals because I requested Kudu Trail view. Next year my mom is coming with us and so is my 2 year old son so I think a villa would be best. Are there any views of animals in a standard view 1br villa?
 
Hello! My partner and I have tentatively booked a vacation package (my disney experience) thru disney for January 1st-7th 2017. Were very excited! We put down the 200$ deposit and its looking good that we can pay the full amount come December 2nd (when they need the full payment). However, we booked a standard room because we thought the savannah view was a little pricey (just by a few hundred dollars, but were both students so any amount of $ we can save is helpful). However I reallyyyy would like a savannah view, and wanted to ask what is the likelihood of being upgraded to Savanahh during those days if we ask when we get there? I know its the weekend before the marathon, so it will probably be a busy time and rooms will be filled, but does anyone have any experience with this happening to them in early January? Also if there are some animal views one could get with a standard room? Thanks for your help!
 
Hello! My partner and I have tentatively booked a vacation package (my disney experience) thru disney for January 1st-7th 2017. Were very excited! We put down the 200$ deposit and its looking good that we can pay the full amount come December 2nd (when they need the full payment). However, we booked a standard room because we thought the savannah view was a little pricey (just by a few hundred dollars, but were both students so any amount of $ we can save is helpful). However I reallyyyy would like a savannah view, and wanted to ask what is the likelihood of being upgraded to Savanahh during those days if we ask when we get there? I know its the weekend before the marathon, so it will probably be a busy time and rooms will be filled, but does anyone have any experience with this happening to them in early January? Also if there are some animal views one could get with a standard room? Thanks for your help!

Many of the standard rooms have a Savannah view of some sort, just not a great one. You may be lucky with one of those without needing an upgrade! I would request Kudu trail when checking in. Good luck!
 
We have been working with the awesome Disney CMs to add a couple of extra days with our discount and today the magic happened! We are juggling our days a bit and changing our AKL dates to July 18 - 22 and cheating at the Yacht Club (first ever stay!!) July 15 - 18. So excited! I guess I should start packing! If anyone would like pictures of something, I'm a cameraholic so just ask!

Liz
 
We have been working with the awesome Disney CMs to add a couple of extra days with our discount and today the magic happened! We are juggling our days a bit and changing our AKL dates to July 18 - 22 and cheating at the Yacht Club (first ever stay!!) July 15 - 18. So excited! I guess I should start packing! If anyone would like pictures of something, I'm a cameraholic so just ask!

Liz

I have so many requests!! lol I have been looking everywhere for pictures of the seating around the pool area, other than the obvious loungers. Especially any table/chair setups, as I prefer those to sitting in a lounger. Also all the public animal viewing areas! I've only seen a few pics of those. And any other quiet, outdoor sitting areas would be awesome as well. TIA!!
 
I have so many requests!! lol I have been looking everywhere for pictures of the seating around the pool area, other than the obvious loungers. Especially any table/chair setups, as I prefer those to sitting in a lounger. Also all the public animal viewing areas! I've only seen a few pics of those. And any other quiet, outdoor sitting areas would be awesome as well. TIA!!

I can tell you there are tables and chairs set up between the pool and the mara.
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There are also some set up by the pool bar.
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There are covered animal viewing areas right outside the lobby. They have a few rocking chairs and it over looks the main savannah at Jambo
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We have been working with the awesome Disney CMs to add a couple of extra days with our discount and today the magic happened! We are juggling our days a bit and changing our AKL dates to July 18 - 22 and cheating at the Yacht Club (first ever stay!!) July 15 - 18. So excited! I guess I should start packing! If anyone would like pictures of something, I'm a cameraholic so just ask!

Liz
I'll be at AKL on the 14-17.. I will wave when we walk by the YC
 
We have a stay at AKL kidani end of October. Excited to give it a try!

A while back i saw something somewhere that said it was an approx 45 min bus ride to get from AKL to the MK. That seems awfully long? Is that correct?

What about the other parks? Anyone know approx how long?

We are driving, so that's an option but don't know if it's a good one esp at MK.

If it were just our family it wouldn't concern me so much, as these are the last nights of a 9 nt split stay. But my inlaws are joining just for this leg so they will only have 3 or so days in the parks.

TIA for any help!
 
We have a stay at AKL kidani end of October. Excited to give it a try!

A while back i saw something somewhere that said it was an approx 45 min bus ride to get from AKL to the MK. That seems awfully long? Is that correct?

What about the other parks? Anyone know approx how long?

We are driving, so that's an option but don't know if it's a good one esp at MK.

If it were just our family it wouldn't concern me so much, as these are the last nights of a 9 nt split stay. But my inlaws are joining just for this leg so they will only have 3 or so days in the parks.

TIA for any help!
The bus ride is direct to the parks from AKL so that's good.
AK-MK: 15-20 mins
AK-HS: 10 mins
AK-Ep: 10 mins
AK-AK: 5 mins

Sometimes the waits are long at the stop but the ride itself is not bad. Enjoy!
 
The bus ride is direct to the parks from AKL so that's good.
AK-MK: 15-20 mins
AK-HS: 10 mins
AK-Ep: 10 mins
AK-AK: 5 mins

Sometimes the waits are long at the stop but the ride itself is not bad. Enjoy!

Thank you! If this close to accurate that is more than fine! Seeing 45min kind of freaked me out, lol
 
Do the 2 bed lock-out rooms in Jambo have a washer and dryer? We have been speaking with an individual about renting points and have a choice of either 2 studio units or a 2 bed lockout unit. Thanks!
 
The bus ride is direct to the parks from AKL so that's good.
AK-MK: 15-20 mins
AK-HS: 10 mins
AK-Ep: 10 mins
AK-AK: 5 mins

Sometimes the waits are long at the stop but the ride itself is not bad. Enjoy!
That makes me feel MUCH better too! The thought of being on a bus for 45 minutes each day with a 7 year old was terrifying! :)
 
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