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

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, Js & Ks!

I was just reading back to all the posts you all have made the last few days. What a delightful way to wake up!! You make me laugh!!! (yes, I just woke up!! )

 

[PNO4TE]

Just wanted to put in my two cents about CL wines... And I have been known to drink a few wines...

Indaba South African wines aren't swill. Not "top shelf" but definitely drinkable. We have been known to buy them here at home too.

 

[dgbg100106]

just found out a friend who had CF passed away.. Bah. Finding these things out over Facebook is terrible..

Sorry for your loss...

 

[t_daniels]

Sorry for your loss...

Thank you!
Trying to stick to the cliche-d - he lived a lot longer than anyone thought/expected... and he's not hurting anymore. It helps!

 

[dgbg100106]

Had a wonderful two days at AKL CL. Special thanks to Don and Emily for making us feel like we were back at home. Loved all the animals outside our room (4 giraffe, 2 zebras, 9 Thomson gazelles, etc.). Ate at Jiko and tried Sanaa for the first time. It won't be the last!!! Absolutely loved it!!!!! Pool time was great too! Lots of activities and my son loved it.

Glad to hear you had a great time and I must say that Jiko and Sanaa are wonderful places and are always on our list...

 

[dgbg100106]

Monday the Doc said it looks the best it has since he took over her case in May. Medicare allows here five of the Applegrafts and got her fifth one on Monday. I like when she gets those because the dressing changes are much simpler and only have to be done every other day.

Next week she will have to switch to another "product". She gets her last dose of the antibiotics for the infection tomorrow and they will take out the pik line. She will be so happy about that, the darned thing catches on everything and is a real PITA.

It would be really nice if we could actually go on our F&W trip and she could take a shower on vacation without me having to bring along Saran Wrap and medical tape!

Alison, I am so glad to hear that she is healing up very nicely! That is really great news.

You mean you don't the saran wrap?

 

[dgbg100106]

so I get to add two days onto my trip, one extra park days and another for our last night. I figured that the day I run the half marathon I am not going to want to be in a park, so we are going to spend the day relaxing going swimming and downtown disney.

Sounds like a perfect idea!

 

[princesscate]

Morning all!

I can't wait to try a zebra dome in 18 days!!!!!!

Question about AKL ....
I've read so much info on AKL but I'm not sure what is current and what isn't.
So I'm turning to my Jambo friends.
We aren't able to stay CL so I'm not able to take any tours, correct?
DH isn't feeling good these days ( he has an autoimmune disease which is bugging him, but I know AKL will cheer him up!)

So, I'm guess I'm asking ......

Tours for non CL people yes or no?

thanks,
Cathy

 

[dgbg100106]

Good Morning J's & K's Yep I really am up this early.

Happy Friday!

Ann

Morning!!

Good morning and Happy Friday!

Time to get this party started!

Good morning, Js & Ks!

I was just reading back to all the posts you all have made the last few days. What a delightful way to wake up!! You make me laugh!!! (yes, I just woke up!! )

Good morning everyone!

Thanks for the domes Laura!...

 

[t_daniels]

Morning all!

I can't wait to try a zebra dome in 18 days!!!!!!

Question about AKL ....
I've read so much info on AKL but I'm not sure what is current and what isn't.
So I'm turning to my Jambo friends.
We aren't able to stay CL so I'm not able to take any tours, correct?
DH isn't feeling good these days ( he has an autoimmune disease which is bugging him, but I know AKL will cheer him up!)

So, I'm guess I'm asking ......

Tours for non CL people yes or no?

thanks,
Cathy

What tours? I'm half asleep....
I know some safaris non CL people can do.

 

[dgbg100106]

Thank you!
Trying to stick to the cliche-d - he lived a lot longer than anyone thought/expected... and he's not hurting anymore. It helps!

I know it is hard.... When my uncle passed, that is what I kept telling myself... It does sink in by takes awhile.

 

[RachelTori]

Morning all!

I can't wait to try a zebra dome in 18 days!!!!!!

Question about AKL ....
I've read so much info on AKL but I'm not sure what is current and what isn't.
So I'm turning to my Jambo friends.
We aren't able to stay CL so I'm not able to take any tours, correct?
DH isn't feeling good these days ( he has an autoimmune disease which is bugging him, but I know AKL will cheer him up!)

So, I'm guess I'm asking ......

Tours for non CL people yes or no?

thanks,
Cathy

What tours? I'm half asleep....
I know some safaris non CL people can do.

Sunrise Safari is for CL only.

Wanyama (Sunset) Safari is for any AKL/AKV guests.

The Culinary Tour (offered daily at 3:45pm) is for ANYONE and it's FREE!!! Check-in at the Jiko podium. (The Culinary Tour should be posted on the Activities Board by Bell Services and by the Boma restrooms. )

 

[AquaDame]

Sunrise Safari is for CL only.

Wanyama (Sunset) Safari is for any AKL/AKV guests.

The Culinary Tour (offered daily at 3:45pm) is for ANYONE and it's FREE!!! Check-in at the Jiko podium. (The Culinary Tour should be posted on the Activities Board by Bell Services and by the Boma restrooms. )

What is the culinary tour...? Do the feed you too?

 

[RachelTori]

What is the culinary tour...? Do the feed you too?

It's a tour of Boma and Jiko, right before opening time! At Boma, they show you the different pods and explain some of the foods. They give you a sample of soup (there are 3 per night, IIRC - I know I always go for the Butternut Squash Soup or the Carrot-Ginger Soup!)

Last time we did the Culinary, we also each got a Zebra Dome!!!

Then they take you over to Jiko, where they explain the set-up of the restaurant and usually offer the group the bread/dip selections!

Worth your time? Heck yeah!!!!

 

[RachelTori]

Culinary Tour (Boma):

My ZD sample!

Part 2 - Jiko!

Our breads/dips sample:

And here we are with 2 very special people - Marco & Laura!

 

[Pinkocto]

so I get to add two days onto my trip, one extra park days and another for our last night. I figured that the day I run the half marathon I am not going to want to be in a park, so we are going to spend the day relaxing going swimming and downtown disney.

What a wonderful turn of events

 

[Pinkocto]

Happy afternoon everybody

 

[dgbg100106]

It's a tour of Boma and Jiko, right before opening time! At Boma, they show you the different pods and explain some of the foods. They give you a sample of soup (there are 3 per night, IIRC - I know I always go for the Butternut Squash Soup or the Carrot-Ginger Soup!)

Last time we did the Culinary, we also each got a Zebra Dome!!!

Then they take you over to Jiko, where they explain the set-up of the restaurant and usually offer the group the bread/dip selections!

Worth your time? Heck yeah!!!!

yes very much so!

 

[dgbg100106]

Happy afternoon everybody

Hi Pam!

 

[DisneyMom1983]

We are DVC owners through SSR, but we have NEVER stayed there! Why You ask???


BECAUSE WE LOVE ANIMAL KINGDOM VILLAS TOO MUCH! We stayed there for the first time right after we bought into DVC, and have been hooked ever since! We REGRET not buying into AKV when we had the chance!

There isn't one negative thing I could say about this resort. It is beautiful, and my kids call it their "second home"

We will be there 10/6 to 10/14 in a one bedroom savannah view and CAN"T wait to be "welcomed home!"

Jambo everyone!