While it was hard to let go of that RPC deluxe room, I switched resorts for March. As much as I want to get back to RPC, I just couldn't talk myself into keeping it. Even with a 35% discount, the nightly room rate was just under $900/nt .....crazy that I even booked it, but the thrill of scoring a deluxe room with a 35% discount (that was only $10 more a night than a standard RPC room), took over
. With that said, the resort (and possibly dates ) are subject to change, but for now we're booked CR CL. My DH wants to try the CR and both of my DSs want to go back to AKL. I took the CR for now because I think AKL CL will be easier to get later on should I decide to switch. The CR room type I wanted hasn't been available for our dates, but after checking today, it was.....so I snagged it. Any opinions or suggestions as far as CR CL vs AKL CL for those who have stayed at one or the other or both? We have stayed at AKL before but not CL, so that would be a different experience this time around.....but the CR would be new all together. The only thing that makes me nervous about the CR is that this might be a resort only trip and my gut is telling me that AKL would be the better choice for that as the theme/decor/surroundings are more tranquil to me. I wish it wasn't so hard to choose....LOL.
Can't say I blame you, the peak season rates are scary high!
You may want to keep the CR, but I thought I'd add my 2 cents regarding AKL CL!
For a mostly resort stay, I'd go with AKL CL. We love it, the lounge is beautiful and relaxing, the cast members are great and though you have to stay on the 4th and take the elevator or stairs up to the 6th, it is still wonderful. And it is one of the best CL deals if you snag a discount - you get savanna view AND CL access, often at barely higher than savanna rates!
I have spent a week at AKL CL and only gone into the parks 2 times for a couple hours. Love the resort. My only complaint is the transportation, which used to be one of the best things.
Ummmmm.....so funny!!! I just switched from CR CL back to sugarloaf!
We decided that splitting a trip between WDW and a cruise wasn't for us....just not long enough time at either....
So, we switched August back to our 10 nights back to Sugarloaf and moved our cruise to a 7 night Eastern Caribbean in April 2015!!
I am not at all surprised!
Kidding, of course, I get what you mean about not having enough time for either. Ten nights in SL.~sigh~
Sorry I missed this earlier. Glad your DS got moved....hope you had a nice time in STL getting him settled.
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It's an agency exclusive deal (for a particular
travel agency) that comes out almost every year for travel around Labor Day .
Thanks about DS! It was a long 4 days, but we got them moved. He starts his new job on Monday.
Thought I'd add for those asking - that agency exclusive for Labor Day is limited to specific resorts, specific room categories, specific days. If any of that fits the itinerary, it is a great deal!
Welcome home,
k&a&c'smom!
Glad everything went well for you and your DS.
DisneyDmbNut, I couldn't agree more! I am trying to think of a rotten day at WDW and I am failing. Granted there may be moments that are less than satisfying, such as getting caught behind a Brazilian tour group in Spaceship Earth or the Haunted Mansion. But, even these moments fade from memory.
Thanks!
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Yes, isn't it funny how the "bad" situations at WDW seem to slip your mind when it comes time to book another trip.
Hey fellow GF fans!
I am behind and skimming once again..LOL...
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k&a&c'smom How nice that you were able to help your DS get moved.. .. Something tells me you will be making some more visits to the STL area...
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Interesting about the Poly sending guests over to the GF pools while theirs is under construction..I thought that the pools were considerably more crowded this past trip than I have seen before... Should be interesting to see what happens over the summer when more folks are using the pools in general...
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BethClayton Beth your pool comment cracked me right up...Eeeewwwww..is all I have to say about that!! LOL..
Hope that you all had a terrific Thrusday...
LOL about skimming! Thanks about the move - yes, I'll be making more trips to STL, my sister will be so happy.
I visit her, but probably much more often now that DS is living there, too.
It is going to be interesting to see how crowded the GF pools are this summer.
With the new VGF bringing in more guests, and the Poly pool refurb, it might be...
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I second that eeewwww!
.... I have read nothing but great things about AKL CL. We've stayed WL CL and one thing about AKL CL that resembles that is the way the lounge overlooks the lobby. I love that about WL, so I know that is one thing that makes AKL CL appeal to me. I just changed to CR CL today and although I was ok making the change, I can't stop thinking about changing to AKL CL not just for the great CL experience that I have read so much about, but also for the overall atmosphere of the resort/grounds. The Poly is my first choice, but we spend a lot of time at the resort/pool and rumor has it that the volcano pool will be closed at that time, so I'm hesitant to book there. I don't really have any specific questions regarding AKL CL, but if you think of anything to post, please do
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The lounge area is the best part of WL CL for me, too, and it is a big part of the allure of the AKL lounge. Beautiful.
I have to say, we have spent a lot of time at the GF during renovations, as
BlueSkies mentioned, but there were instances we chose to go elsewhere for major work. Having the main pool down at the Poly would likely be a deal breaker for us, too. Having to schlep over to the Grand for a swim is not appealing!
Hi Fellow GF fans!
Looks like everyone is busy doing other stuff besides spending time on the computer today... lol..
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Bounce Back Info~
I was reading on the Bounce Back thread..and I see that the BB dates have been scaled back quite a bit than in years past...there are only 2 nights in December that are included... I wonder why...??
TGIF ...Hope that you have a nice weekend!
Seems to have been a dead day on the FAQ! I am currently in Chicago, oldest DS is having a health problem and I will likely be here for a week or more. The last 2 days have been hectic, but here I am - up with the birds.
Thanks for the BB info. I'm not surprised about the shrinking of dates - seems they've been on that course for a while now. They had so many dates in the summer and October blocked, it was hard for us to find something we liked as it was.
We haven't booked a BB in a long while.
Booked our first stay at GF - Feb 2 -9
Normally stay at CR but TPV was all booked so we are trying something new! Hoping that the fireworks view is just as good in GF TPV.
Welcome and congrats on your first GF stay!!
I think you will love the resort.
I'd be happy to answer any questions for you if I can.
catflorida
Congrats on booking a BB!! 
More GF to look foward too!!! 
A nice way to start the day! LOL...
Something tells me you will be making some more visits to the STL area... 
LOL..
. I don't really have any specific questions regarding AKL CL, but if you think of anything to post, please do 
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Forgive me!
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. Prayers for your son.
There are some fun and unique things around the GF, for sure! That's what I love about trying different Disney resorts - so many things that even when you study ahead of time, may still pleasantly surprise you!
We usually see them quite a bit, but if I recall, there has been at least one trip in which we had this same problem. Didn't time it right, or something.
It is less convenient now that the only resort CL rooms are on the 4th, but I honestly didn't mind the walk, the resort is so beautiful. Of course, I was rarely in a hurry to get to the parks - that is more frustrating, especially if you have to wait for an elevator. And it is harder to just pop into the lounge when you are hanging out in the room, enjoying the view. Still, we are very fond of AKL CL and usually rate it as 2nd to the Grand, although now that we've tried YC's, it's a tough call.
