Thanks! We've stayed at OKW the last couple of years and love the resort. There are so many extra things and kids' activities to do there. We decided to go with AKL this year cuz we wanted a change and we're sooo excited about having a savannah view! We are expecting it to be very different. What other kind of activities are available?
It's funny that you say that, because we'd like to try OKW next time!
Our kids are getting a little older and we need more room than to stay in 1 room with 5 people for a week.
Just staying in a savannah room in itself is great. We had a hard time getting our kids up and out into the parks in the morning because they just wanted to stay and watch the animals!
Bring a pair of binoculars...makes it even better!
The resort itself is great...the pool is really nice and lots to explore in the outside animal areas. They have a Cast Member at each animal area talking about all the animals, feeding, care, etc.
Most if not all the Cast Members are from somewhere in Africa. My kids got a whole geography/sociology education talking to many of the Cast Members. It is really fascinating! They have night viewing of the animals with night vision goggles and African storytelling around the firepit at night.
There are many other activites for kids throughout the day. I don't know what else, but they are listed on the events of the day fact sheet at the resort. I know there is some type of kid's camp.
The restaurants at AKL are great and a cultural experience in itself.
We ate at Boma for dinner and breakfast, and we are probably in the minority saying we liked dinner better. Our kids really enjoyed tasting new and different foods.
There is a Sunrise Safari if you stay in the Concierge Level where you can take a behind the scenes tour of Animal Kingdom. It was great.
You are also 5 mins. from the water parks.
It is really great. Let me know if you have any specific questions....