It's NEVER Too Late, for Number 8 - the most UNOFFICIAL, 'official' AKL thread yet!

[kimmar067]

Hello-Jambo
fellow AKL lovers
I was wondering if anyone can tell me if the Christmas tree might still be up Jan 1 and 2, we have a family trip planned for Jan 1-6 2013.
Thanks and
Hugs Mel

 

[kimmar067]

Hi guys, we just got back last week from an August 20th to the 30th trip and stayed at AKL. We had a swell time and I posted a report of it here. Check it out, there's like a bajillion pictures.
...Roughly a bajillion, I didn't count them all, to be honest.

..... a bajillion, huh? Is that a TECHNICAL term??

 

[dolphingirl47]

....OMG, how'd you score THAT??!??!

More or less by accident. I had tried to get a normal lunch reservation, but there was none to be had for our entire stay. I then spotted the Candlelight Processional package and there were reservations for this. As I was planning to see the Candlelight Processional anyway, this was just great.

Corinna

 

[aubriee]

We just got back late last night from AKL. We had a great trip and got a fantastic upgrade to a savanna view. When we checked in Sept 1st, I mentioned that I had booked a pool view room using the AP discount and had requested 'nice view on Zebra trail' and asked if we got it. The CM looked at the screen and said that as a matter of fact we had a savanna view on the Arusha savanna. I was thrilled and told him I had booked a pool view and would have been happy with that. He laughed, looked at my elderly mom, and said we got it because of her. He then laughed and said no, the room had been assigned prior to our arrival and he actually didn't know why we got the free upgrade, but to enjoy it. We were in room 2409, which was a perfect location. If you walk out the lobby and took the stairs to the right like you were going out onto the Arusha savanna, there is a hallway off the right, just before you go out onto the observation deck or outside to the savanna. We were just two doors down that hallway, from where you go out to Arusha rock. We were just steps from the Arusha savanna and lobby. There is also a short hallway back there that goes back towards the elevators and overlooks Boma. It's right over the Boma restrooms on the same level as the lounge, so we were also very close to the restaurants and pools.

Crowds were really low all week with most waits 5-15 minutes, so the lodge felt really quiet, which is probably why we got the upgrade. Oh, they were changing all the locks out while we were there. Now instead of inserting your key into the lock, you just tap the metallic strip against a little metal plate on the door knob area, where the key used to go and the door unlocks. Housekeeping also left a note on our bed and left a message on the phone to be sure and not leave any personal items on the beds, because they were going to be switching out the headboards during the week too. We got the note two days before we left, but they still hadn't switched them out by the time we left. The door lock was changed the next day after we got the message about it though.

The only thing that I didn't like was really minor, but very distracting all the same. We had an ECV for my mom, so used a rental car and her handicap tag, so we could park in the handicapped parking. Which means that as you come out of the front doors, you turn right and walk down that sidewalk (opposite direction from the buses, past bell services/valet guys) to get to the handicapped parking lot. Whoever, was in the second room above that walkway apparently washed clothes in the sink, then hung them over the balcony railing to dry. We're not talking just shorts and tshirts, but lacy bras and panties and mens underwear were hanging out there every single day when we walked past. I just thought it was really tacky and was surprised that management didn't say something to them about it.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good evening, Js & Ks!

 

[PNO4TE]

A month from today we will be at WDW! And there is so much to get done. I have lots to do at work and Bob has appointments and our DDs are both coming at the end of the month for our downtown Oktoberfest Celebration. I said to Bob this morning that I feel like I am already behind!

 

[PNO4TE]

Hey, Miss Kim!

 

[tiggrbaby]

Happy Birthday Kim!

(Not a dome, but it's got stripes and your name!)

 

[RachelTori]

We just got back late last night from AKL. We had a great trip and got a fantastic upgrade to a savanna view. When we checked in Sept 1st, I mentioned that I had booked a pool view room using the AP discount and had requested 'nice view on Zebra trail' and asked if we got it. The CM looked at the screen and said that as a matter of fact we had a savanna view on the Arusha savanna. I was thrilled and told him I had booked a pool view and would have been happy with that. He laughed, looked at my elderly mom, and said we got it because of her. He then laughed and said no, the room had been assigned prior to our arrival and he actually didn't know why we got the free upgrade, but to enjoy it. We were in room 2409, which was a perfect location. If you walk out the lobby and took the stairs to the right like you were going out onto the Arusha savanna, there is a hallway off the right, just before you go out onto the observation deck or outside to the savanna. We were just two doors down that hallway, from where you go out to Arusha rock. We were just steps from the Arusha savanna and lobby. There is also a short hallway back there that goes back towards the elevators and overlooks Boma. It's right over the Boma restrooms on the same level as the lounge, so we were also very close to the restaurants and pools.

Crowds were really low all week with most waits 5-15 minutes, so the lodge felt really quiet, which is probably why we got the upgrade. Oh, they were changing all the locks out while we were there. Now instead of inserting your key into the lock, you just tap the metallic strip against a little metal plate on the door knob area, where the key used to go and the door unlocks. Housekeeping also left a note on our bed and left a message on the phone to be sure and not leave any personal items on the beds, because they were going to be switching out the headboards during the week too. We got the note two days before we left, but they still hadn't switched them out by the time we left. The door lock was changed the next day after we got the message about it though.

The only thing that I didn't like was really minor, but very distracting all the same. We had an ECV for my mom, so used a rental car and her handicap tag, so we could park in the handicapped parking. Which means that as you come out of the front doors, you turn right and walk down that sidewalk (opposite direction from the buses, past bell services/valet guys) to get to the handicapped parking lot. Whoever, was in the second room above that walkway apparently washed clothes in the sink, then hung them over the balcony railing to dry. We're not talking just shorts and tshirts, but lacy bras and panties and mens underwear were hanging out there every single day when we walked past. I just thought it was really tacky and was surprised that management didn't say something to them about it.

aubriee: Glad you and your mom had a great time! Congrats on the upgrade! Boo to the guests who hung their laundry out to dry - very tacky indeed.

Good evening, Js & Ks!

Hello there, dear friend.

A month from today we will be at WDW! And there is so much to get done. I have lots to do at work and Bob has appointments and our DDs are both coming at the end of the month for our downtown Oktoberfest Celebration. I said to Bob this morning that I feel like I am already behind!

YES!!! See you in one month!!

I'm behind and have no chance of getting caught up before F&WF -- so I'm just going to roll with it!!

Happy Birthday Kim!

(Not a dome, but it's got stripes and your name!)

Great cake, Linda! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIMMAR!

 

[TruBlu]

Me: "We need to upgrade to pool view."

DH: "Why? Does it really matter?"

HOW could I have married this man?????

 

[anjalee6]

We just got back late last night from AKL. We had a great trip and got a fantastic upgrade to a savanna view. When we checked in Sept 1st, I mentioned that I had booked a pool view room using the AP discount and had requested 'nice view on Zebra trail' and asked if we got it. The CM looked at the screen and said that as a matter of fact we had a savanna view on the Arusha savanna. I was thrilled and told him I had booked a pool view and would have been happy with that. He laughed, looked at my elderly mom, and said we got it because of her. He then laughed and said no, the room had been assigned prior to our arrival and he actually didn't know why we got the free upgrade, but to enjoy it. We were in room 2409, which was a perfect location. If you walk out the lobby and took the stairs to the right like you were going out onto the Arusha savanna, there is a hallway off the right, just before you go out onto the observation deck or outside to the savanna. We were just two doors down that hallway, from where you go out to Arusha rock. We were just steps from the Arusha savanna and lobby. There is also a short hallway back there that goes back towards the elevators and overlooks Boma. It's right over the Boma restrooms on the same level as the lounge, so we were also very close to the restaurants and pools.

Crowds were really low all week with most waits 5-15 minutes, so the lodge felt really quiet, which is probably why we got the upgrade. Oh, they were changing all the locks out while we were there. Now instead of inserting your key into the lock, you just tap the metallic strip against a little metal plate on the door knob area, where the key used to go and the door unlocks. Housekeeping also left a note on our bed and left a message on the phone to be sure and not leave any personal items on the beds, because they were going to be switching out the headboards during the week too. We got the note two days before we left, but they still hadn't switched them out by the time we left. The door lock was changed the next day after we got the message about it though.

The only thing that I didn't like was really minor, but very distracting all the same. We had an ECV for my mom, so used a rental car and her handicap tag, so we could park in the handicapped parking. Which means that as you come out of the front doors, you turn right and walk down that sidewalk (opposite direction from the buses, past bell services/valet guys) to get to the handicapped parking lot. Whoever, was in the second room above that walkway apparently washed clothes in the sink, then hung them over the balcony railing to dry. We're not talking just shorts and tshirts, but lacy bras and panties and mens underwear were hanging out there every single day when we walked past. I just thought it was really tacky and was surprised that management didn't say something to them about it.

Glad you had a nice time. Can't wait to check out the changes in November when we go.


Sorry about the tacky laundry. You're right. That should probably be addressed.

 

[dgbg100106]

Good evening everyone...


Well I am safe and sound tucked in my hotel room in Orlando!

I am wishing I was at AKV and enjoying all that the resort has to offer.

Instead I am here and just finished working out. Yes, you saw that, I am actually keeping up with my work out while away on business, I think I am losing it!


Kim, Happy Birthday my friend, I hope you had a birthday as wonderful as you are!

 

[kimmar067]

....Whoever, was in the second room above that walkway apparently washed clothes in the sink, then hung them over the balcony railing to dry. We're not talking just shorts and tshirts, but lacy bras and panties and mens underwear were hanging out there every single day when we walked past. I just thought it was really tacky and was surprised that management didn't say something to them about it.

...

 

[kimmar067]

Hey, Miss Kim!

Great cake, Linda! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIMMAR!

Kim, Happy Birthday my friend, I hope you had a birthday as wonderful as you are!

Happy Birthday Kim!

(Not a dome, but it's got stripes and your name!)

....and thanks, guys!

....this thread is absolutely the ONLY place on the DIS where I feel safe and speh-shul.....

 

[TruBlu]

....and thanks, guys!

....this thread is absolutely the ONLY place on the DIS where I feel safe and speh-shul.....

Sooooo.....
What'd you get for your birthday???? Christmas trip????

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[kimmar067]

Sooooo.....
What'd you get for your birthday???? Christmas trip????

 

[TruBlu]

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[kimmar067]

....okay.....let's just say that Im working on a countdown thingie.....

 

[TruBlu]

....okay.....let's just say that Im working on a countdown thingie.....

Stop toying with our emotions...

Spill it!

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[swimchick1984]

Happy Birthday

It's almost my birthday to 7 more days and according to the Army I can gain two more pounds before I have to be tapped.