Frankiesmom said:
Hi to all! Just booked AKL CL for 3 nites prior to our magic cruise. This will be our 2nd visit to AKL-our 1st was 2 years ago-it was our 1st WDW trip so needless to say we really didn't see much of the resort. We did have a savannah view and that was wonderful! Can someone tell me about the sunrise/sunset safari? And any must do's while at the resort? We are going to take it slow this time and really enjoy the resort this trip-with of couse some time at MK and Epcot. Any advice would be wonderful! OH ps-we booked thru DVC with points-when should I expect to hear from the IPO? And who would I call with location requests? Thanks,Angel
I can help with some of this.
I emailed my requests to AKL IPO as well as had them noted on my ressie thru DVC MS.
We did the sunset safari on our trip in March 03 and it was the best money we have ever spent on a vacation. Maybe the search feature will work for you and you can find my long report! We're planning to do the sunrise on our trip in March. I'm calling them in the morning with my credit card info to hold it.
I didn't wait for IPO to get in touch with me. My 180 day mark was this week, so I wrote them. I heard back in one hour.
here's some info from Deb's site on both safaris...
Sunrise Safari Breakfast Adventure is available only to concierge guests on Sundays and Thursdays. You meet in the concierge lounge at 6:30 a.m., then departure from the lodge to Animal Kingdom is at 7:30 a.m. The tour, along the Kilimanjaro Safari ride path in Animal Kingdom, lasts about 45 minutes and includes multiple stops so that you can stand up and take pictures. Each of the animals along the way is described in great detail, since there is plenty of time.
After the Safari, you go to the Tusker House for a breakfast buffet, which includes both standard American and African items. Each person also gets a FastPass to Kilimanjaro Safari to experience it "the regular way".
Hours: Sundays and Thursdays, starting at 6:30 a.m.
Cost: Adults is $55.00 and for children (3-9) it is $27.50. NOTE: Park admission NOT included. A credit card is required at the time of booking to guarantee the reservation (this number will be used as a guarantee only, as the safari is charged to your room the day of the event).
Reservations: This event can only be booked by contacting the Animal Kingdom Lodge Itinerary Planning Office. Note that there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. The safari can be booked 180 days out from the day of the event.
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The Sunset or Wanyama Safari is exclusively offered to Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge Guests. It is approximately 1 1/2 hours long and takes place on the savannas of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. It is meant to be a re-creation of a true African afternoon game drive and is an opportunity to spend time with members from the animal programs team learning about the natural history and management of the animal collection at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Photo opportunities of the animals and architecture of Animal Kingdom Lodge that can only be experienced from our savannas. Your safari will conclude with a true African dining experience at Jiko, just like the lodges in Africa where a multi-course meal will await you.
Hours: Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays about 1 1/2 hours before sunset at the lodge's Porte Cochere.
Age Requirement: Must be 8 years of age or older.
Cost: $150 per adult (ages 10 and up), tax and gratuity included; $75 per child ages 8-9.
Reservations: This event can only be booked by contacting the Animal Kingdom Lodge Itinerary Planning Office. Note that there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. The safari can be booked 180 days out from the day of the event.
NOTE: Wanyama Safari is not guaranteed with a Concierge Room as admission for each safari is limited to only eight participants.
