Started to do a live TR on thread, but gave up! AKL wifi was a bit glitchy at times.
We had a great stay, 6 nights pool view and 6 nights CL. Both rooms were on Zebra trail 4th floor. Our pool view room was in 2nd pod, and our Savanna room was in 3rd pod of Zebra, so we didn't have far to move. Interesting to note, our pool view room only had the 1 dresser under TV, (not a connecting room) and our Arusha view room had an extra dresser near to door in the hallway. Even with just me & daughter, having that extra dresser was very nice. 2 drawers under TV just isn't enough.
Highlights of trip were the Sunrise Safari, GF Tea, lunch at Brown Derby- that Cobb salad and grapefruit cake live up to the hype! We also tried the Fork & Spoon movie at the DTD GMC which was fun. And of course the CL stay was fantastic. A nice indulgence
We weathered issac, just a day of rain, didn't even come close to Tropical Storm Faye, thank goodness.
Park crowds seemed a bit busier then usual, esp the last week. When we checked in on 8/22 AKL was at 100% occupancy rate, def. unusual for end of August.
It was fun seeing some of the fantasy land expansion, and looking forward to seeing more during our Jan. trip. We already booked POFQ for Jan 2013 with CAA 20% room only discount. Took some of the sting of leaving out
We had several dinners at Mara, and I was really impressed. They have 2 daily specials, one is a salmon dish, done differently each night. I had the salmon twice and wow was it good. IMO every bit as good as what you'd get in a TS restaurant. Friend had the ribs which she said was good too. I recognized the soups from Boma. One night had the Veg. flat bread with the greek olives, artichoke etc. also yummy.
I love the water parks, but this visit sadly we ran into rude adults in both parks
One couple in late 20's? just walked in front if us and helped them selves to tubes for the slide. I spoke up saying we were waiting, and the woman actually turned to me and said- well 2 people cutting is no big deal
Second time was in BB lazy river. a Woman (50 something) and her husband walked right by the line of us who were waiting for tubes and waded right into the river helping themselves to the tubes.
What is wrong with people????? These are adults that should know better, and speak English!
Also rude children too, sadly. Gave up trying to get a tube at BB pool. Those kids could see me heading to an empty tube, and would dart in before I could get one, more times then I could count. On one occas. a girl, I'd say a tween, actually ran right in front of me to grab tube i was reaching for. I said to her, you realize I was here first reaching for the tube, and she just looked at me, smiled, and grabed tube. Am I missing something here about manners and curtesy
But i guess it's these same rude mannerless adults are teaching their children they don't have to be polite either. Sheech!
I think they should have a queue at the BB pool similar to Crush & Gusher where there is a line of people waiting for tubes, and the people exiting pool go up to the line and pass off their tube to the next in line.
But aside from the rudness at the WPs, it was a wonderful trip, and can't wait to go back in January. I'm really looking forward to the Little Mermaid attraction which should be open by then. Have a bit more to wait for the Dwarves Mine Train. That sounds like fun!
Got home to reality Monday, back to work Tues. our school started. Haven't unpacked yet! Will try tomorrow!! Trying to get back on pacific time! The nights are tough, can't seem to stay awake lol.
so that you'll be able to fully enjoy your daughter's visit !!
laura
), but I've stayed in Value & Standard studios at Jambo and I've been on the lobby, pool view (that was a "standard"), on Giraffe & Ostrich trails in pool views and savannah views. I've never had a parking lot view. 
), the washer dryer and 2nd bathroom. 
and friendship we are now happy to tell you ALSO about our incredible vacation !
