YIKES... who would let that thing crawl on their face
miprender said:...We are supposed to go to IoA in July, but now DH is backing down because of the priceI might have to have the kids keep bugging him until he gives in.
...personally, after the hectic frenzy of catching a flight, securing luggage, arranging travel to AKL, checking in, and getting your room, I find it better to unwind by relaxing, grabbing something to eat, and just exploring AKL. But, that's just ME - you know best how you and your family are on vacay, so ultimately, you need to do what's right for you - the Mara is a PERFECT way to start off an AKL vacay!
Just stopping by to say helloSo busy I haven't been here in 4 days
I miss you all
210 more days until AKLV
This morning I called to add DELUXE dining plan to my AKL-Jambo Deluxe Studio stay... Is there no end?!
Although, here was me booking ADR's today...
*** OH, and I wanted to add that your dates in Dec. are going to be VERY VERY VERY crowded!!!!!!! Kim posted some pics of when she went for Christmas - all I can say is YIKES!!!!!!!!!!! This past year we went the first week of Dec. and it was really nice, low to moderate crowds, but just be prepared for hoards of people.
...personally, after the hectic frenzy of catching a flight, securing luggage, arranging travel to AKL, checking in, and getting your room, I find it better to unwind by relaxing, grabbing something to eat, and just exploring AKL. But, that's just ME - you know best how you and your family are on vacay, so ultimately, you need to do what's right for you - the Mara is a PERFECT way to start off an AKL vacay!
I haven't read back on all the post - but, are you staying CL? I'm not sure who you are working with, but Don and Juanita at AKL IPO are fantastic - perhaps a call or email to one of them could get you the answers you are looking for. Good Luck!!!
Sorry this is so hard for you. I had a feeling there were no HA rooms with bunk beds. At least Don & Ben are trying to work with you on it.
I'm very disappointed in the IPO (first time I've ever said that - till now I've been one of their biggest boosters). We've stayed at AKL more times than I can count, and at least 7 of those stays have been CL. So I send IPO an email with my reservation # and dates, telling them how excited we are to be coming back and telling them something about DD and how special a trip this will be for her. What do I get back? The "canned" response of all that's available -- not even a comment like "glad you're coming back". Thanks Ben.
) to get me to Disney hopefully at Christmas time, but definetely at my birthday time next year. WE are not rich, and if anyone would have even told me we would be Disney-addicts a few years ago I would have laughed. Bottom line, I become disabled, lose my income and have to save double because you can't not travel with your kids a Christmas. Okay, it's out, the tears are drying, back to positive posts, and hopefully a room for all off us at the Inn (really corny Christmas reference!
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And I need to hijack for a second. Sorry if I sound so negative lately. I believe most of you know how horrible February stay was for me. My husband is working his butt off literally and really (I don't like the look on him, he has a pancake butt now
The most important things in life are our health and our families. Kids grow so fast, the time to make your memories is now! I think I can speak for every one of the regulars on this thread when I say we will support you in any way we can. Don't ever worry about coming here and whining or letting off steam or whatever else you need to do. 
Ben's email is what made me realize they don't always take the time to read their emails! 
Thanks for the hugs. Usually I put up a front, but this one has me down and the hug was really appreciated.
I am suppose to receive a call this afternoon regarding my options. Wish me luck!
Thanks for the hugs. Usually I put up a front, but this one has me down and the hug was really appreciated.
I am suppose to receive a call this afternoon regarding my options. Wish me luck!
Yes we are staying CL, but I need a handicap accessible room, and I have two teenagers of different sexes who well, DONT SHARE A BED. Not that I would ever ask then, and there's no room for a cot. So I asked if they had bunk-bed room handicap, none exist in the hotel. I am working with Don and Ben and they are transferring information to someone higher up I guess to find out my options. I really hate this and I don't use the word hate often. Just because I am handicapped I shouldn't have to make my kids sleep in a bed together. Even at Pop we got a cot. It totally makes me wonder if when they planned the disability rooms that they forgot parents on the committee. I know it will work out, but I really hate the thought of having to pay for two rooms, just because I got sick. It's a double whammy and makes me sad.
And, not to make light of the situation or how you feel - but, your trip is still a LONG way off, maybe they aren't "putting you off" or "not calling you back" right away, because they probably have A LOT of people to deal with NOW - or in the very near future. I'd like to believe they DO know what you need and will do everything they can to ensure it works for you! But, Dec. is a long way off when they may have pressing matters to get to for those traveling right now. I hope that makes sense and maybe offers you a little bit of encouraging thoughts - Good Luck and keep us posted!!! I'm sure they are just busy and NOT ignoring you or your needs!! 
...mebbe THESE'll lure the guys on over here:
...after all, it IS Friday!
I should be hearing from IPO soon, I guess. 4/15 will be the 6 month mark, and I'm really not sure what I even want them to do for me..We're meeting friends there, and we have stuff planned w/them almost every day...But we're only @ CL level for the first 3 nights, so I want to take advantage of it...We're thinking Wanyama on arrival day, since we've no plans w/friends on that day..But thats only if we're both working...Otherwise it'll be $400 for us I'm sure it's worth it, but I can't justify it.....But at the same time we want to treat ourselves, this was originally supposed to be our wedding day until we had to change plans
...Scott wants Le Cellier for lunch one day, I'll see if they can book that..If we don't do Wanyama, we'd still like to eat @ Jiko...And Sanaa is a must every trip, we'll eat there whenever, even if it's after we've changed resorts. So we're waitlisted for it....I hope it works out, it's just so much easier to stay there during F & W....BCV was missing 2 nights, so we didn't even bother waitlisting there.
hmmmm, weird. 
