gwynne
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 1, 2012
I don't think you can go wrong with either the Boardwalk or AKL. Is there availability for your dates? Sometimes the decider for us is availability.Just bumping and looking for a few more opinions...thanks!
I don't think you can go wrong with either the Boardwalk or AKL. Is there availability for your dates? Sometimes the decider for us is availability.Just bumping and looking for a few more opinions...thanks!
Ok club level lovers, I'm in need of a little help. I'm going to squeeze in a short trip in September and am trying to decide which resort has the best club level. We stayed last year for the first time in club level and really enjoyed it. We choose YC for the awesome pool, but would like to try something different this time. I'm leaning towards BW or CR. AKL, WL, and GF are all options as well.
Ok club level lovers, I'm in need of a little help. I'm going to squeeze in a short trip in September and am trying to decide which resort has the best club level. We stayed last year for the first time in club level and really enjoyed it. We choose YC for the awesome pool, but would like to try something different this time. I'm leaning towards BW or CR. AKL, WL, and GF are all options as well.
Re. AKL CL (non DVC) I know the rooms are on the 4th floor but which trail are they on? Also, are the rooms closer to the lobby or right at the end of the trail with a long hike? Thanks
WL is nice and has great lounge food. But the rooms are very small, especially for your family of 5 -- actually you might need a deluxe room? I'm not sure on that as we are just a family of 4. I believe the deluxe rooms are not on the same floor as CL too, but you'd have to check on that as well.
This is great. Does it go beyond a 4th fp? But a 4th is great too!I can't personally comment on AKL CL, but dansdad here on DIS commented that all deluxes are now offering the 4th FP texting service -- he said he wasn't speculating, so it sounds like confirmed information! I can't wait -- that feature changed how we tour the parks each day -- BC was able to get us any FP we wanted, and it was during Easter week! I had originally tried the park kiosks for the 4th FP and nothing ever showed as available, as expected since the parks were busy and it was late afternoon. However, texting service blew my mind -- they were so kind and quick to respond! I gave very positive feedback on that feature!
The CL rooms are on the 4th floor on both sides of the Arusha Savanna, and from what what I've experienced they start somewhat close to the lobby and stretch out quite a ways down those two trails. You can always ask to be placed closer to the lobby (although it's just a request).
This was the whole reason I didn't love AKL CL. We were way too far from the lounge to enjoy it. A long, long hike.
This is great. Does it go beyond a 4th fp? But a 4th is great too!
The CL rooms are on the 4th floor on both sides of the Arusha Savanna, and from what what I've experienced they start somewhat close to the lobby and stretch out quite a ways down those two trails. You can always ask to be placed closer to the lobby (although it's just a request).
This was the whole reason I didn't love AKL CL. We were way too far from the lounge to enjoy it. A long, long hike.
Hi everyone
I'm so excited! I finally was able to make our FP+s the other night! That was my first experience with MDE and FP+, so I'm glad that I was able to work them in nicely around our ADRs for each day.
Yesterday I emailed IPO and asked them about the chair and umbrella rental area at Typhoon Lagoon, and I also requested that a bottle of champagne along with an anniversary card from Mickey and Minnie be delivered to our room on our first day. We love to make Mimosas with OJ from the lounge while we're getting ready in the mornings!
They replied today with the price for the chairs/umbrella at Typhoon Lagoon and that they will make the reservation for us; and they also will have a bottle of bubbly and a card delivered to our room. 58 days to go, it's really feeling "real" now! I can't wait.