JAMBO! The UN-official AKL Thread ~ UPDATED(short film/pg 8 & slideshow/pg 12) Part 2

[Cass]

Hi wallyb, you are doing the surise & sunset safari? cool.

No real advice other than let Don & Juanita book all your ADRs for you. Try not to eat anything before going on Safari from the lounge as breakfast at Tusker House is awesome and you want to be good and hungry.

Have fun planning, it won't be long now.

 

[raven69david]

As i'm typing this i'm overlooking the savannah with a few giraffe's, zebra's & wildabeasts grazing in the field. There is a light rain right now and i can hear the Kilimanjaro safari vehicles in the background operating. Disney World is scheduled to operate regular hours through mid-day and then it will assess the condition of the storm and take further action. <sip of coffee>

I booked a standard room view, but i was upgraded to savannah room at no extra charge. This may have been because we had informed them prior to arrival that my nephew's birthday was going to be celebrated while we were here, so they may have taken that into account. The resort itself is not packed and we're enjoying our stay very much.

We haven't eaten at Jiko or Boma's and may not due to not having any ADR's for those places. Boma's is next to impossible without ADR's while Jiko's more manageable without them. Mara's is awesome and the free refills are wonderful.

 

[silverangel879]

Wendypooh,

You're almost there!!!!! Congrats!!!! I can't wait for my turn!!!!

 

[kimmar067]

As i'm typing this i'm overlooking the savannah with a few giraffe's, zebra's & wildabeasts grazing in the field. There is a light rain right now and i can hear the Kilimanjaro safari vehicles in the background operating. Disney World is scheduled to operate regular hours through mid-day and then it will assess the condition of the storm and take further action. <sip of coffee>

...can you say "...green with envy!!"

...We haven't eaten at Jiko or Boma's and may not due to not having any ADR's for those places. Boma's is next to impossible without ADR's while Jiko's more manageable without them. Mara's is awesome and the free refills are wonderful.

...I suggest going directly down to the Boma podium and check whether you can be added....they really make an extra effort to accomodate AKL guests....

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Wendypooh 2 more days.

wallyb we will miss each other by 1 week.

All these reports are getting me so excited.

 

[kimmar067]

...Try not to eat anything before going on Safari from the lounge as breakfast at Tusker House is awesome and you want to be good and hungry...

...yes, I agree...don't eat a 'heavy breakfast', but DO have something to eat (a croissant or a piece of fruit), because you will be too hungry to enjoy the safari, which, BTW, totally ROCKS!

 

[kimmar067]

Kimmar thanks for the info about ME...

...you're welcome.....

...England is crazy expensive. We went to McDonalds and it was over 20 dollars for 2 of us. ...

...must be because of the 'gourmet dining'.....

 

[huey578]

Subscribing

 

[kimmar067]

Not long now! Going to airport on Thursday, flying on Friday. Just a quick question: your not suppose to take towels from the pool to the water parks are you? I always hear people saying they do this and we would if its allowed but if its not allowed then we will just rent them like we have done in the past. Thanks.

...this is what WE always do: if we plan on a waterpark day, we purchase a towel AS SOON AS WE ARRIVE at BB (or TL)...now, we all have our own towel, AND a new souvenir to take home! (we have a pool at home, and I am constantly buying new beach towels for our pool...the only WDW one that I have left is our 'Fantasmic' towel.... !)

 

[kimmar067]

....I have been packing in my mind, but nothing into a suitcase yet. Although yesterday I aired out the suitcases....

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[kimmar067]

....and finally, tickertag doesn't hate me anymore and i have an "official" ticker!

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[kimmar067]

And I'm?....not?

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...all is welcome on our humble thread......

 

[kimmar067]

Just thought i would join in on this thread as we have just booked for 14 nights at AKL september 07 (with free dining :jump. We only have a standard view booked but I'm fine with this as being at the resort for 14 nights will give us plenty chance to view the animals and enjoy what the resort has to offer

I'm sure i'll have loads of questions in the coming year but for now i am going to try and read through the whole thread (i'm only on pg 15 so far...lol)

...well, if you have any questions, we will be MORE than happy to anwer them for you..... (BTW ~ !!)

 

[John's Mom]

okay - I'll try this again.

Hi everybody over here at the unofficial AKL thread!

We at AKL for 5 nights in November (first time).
We’re staying on the concierge level and doing both of the safaris offered.

Any advice for a AKL newbie?
Any cool little "thingy" we might overlook?

Welcome! If you read the entire Jambo Thread, you will find so much info about the AKL. I would suggest spending some time touring the Lodge upon arrival. Talk to the CMs, don't forget to use the night vision goggles and stop by the firepit for storytelling. Both safaris are great, but the sunset safari is my favorite. Besides touring the AKL savannahs, you get a fabulous feast at Jiko. If you're an early riser, enjoy your morning coffee on the balcony so you can watch the animals. If you enjoy wine, you will find some great South African wines at the AKL. Don't forget to visit the Zawadi Marketplace; they have some wonderful souveniers. I could go on and on, but I'm sure you'll be getting a lot more advice. Enjoy your trip!

Kathy

 

[wendypooh]

I'm right there with you Wendy!!!

LOL I can't add any smilies because there are too many attached already!!


I'm working on finalizing things and I have finally decided on floral arrangements to have sent so I'm off to go and order those from WDW Florist.

Hey Lisa.........

OMG ~~ 2 days left!!!!!!! Can you believe it!!! I think I've got everything done.............. except for a few things I have to do tom. Did you have your mail stopped?? I did that yesterday, you can do it online also if you need too. I feel like I've got tons to do......... I guess it's just excitement!!! DS is bouncing off the walls.......... he was so excited this morning, he was going to tell his class only 2 days......... I feel for his teacher tomorrow!!!! LOL Did you tell me you mailed the arrival purses?? Did they get there or do you know yet? I just know your mom and sis will LOVE them!!! Well, go get those flowers ordered!!!! I'm gonna start getting some things packed that I won't need tomorrow!!! OH NO, I just remembered, we need to make a couple more mousekeeping envelopes!!! Thanks for reminding me...................



Wendy

 

[gems_smiling]

Hello all, i have just posted this in "Theme park attractions and strategies" however I need an answer quickly becuase I'm just about to print out our itinerary for the final time, therefor i thought id post it here as well.

If the official park opening time for all the parks is 9am. What time at each of the parks does the opening of the park begin eg the awakening at AK and the Characters on the train at MK?

Well this may be my last post before leaving for the airport tomorrow. I cant wait to arrive at AKL on Friday. Thank you all for all your help and i will be sure to post a review when i get back.

~ Gemma ~

 

[wendypooh]

Wendypooh & Scoutsmom

Have a wonderful trip! Just wanted to drop in and wish ya'll a great trip.

Hey Karen!!!!!

OH, I wish you were coming with us!!!! I hope you guys are able to go in Feb.!!! I'm getting so excited, I can barely think straight!!! It is raining, so, I'm sitting here, trying to make a couple of list of things I need to do......... I mean I just remembered we've got to make 2 more mousekeeping envelopes!!!! You guys have an awesome time at the beach!!!!

Wendy

 

[wendypooh]

Wendypooh,

You're almost there!!!!! Congrats!!!! I can't wait for my turn!!!!

Hey!!! I'm just so ready to go.......... I've been planning this trip since april I think. 2 more days and we are going "home"!!!! Your turn will get here......... I know, NOT soon enough.......... these next 2 days are gonna be the worst!!! LOL

 

[wendypooh]

Wendypooh 2 more days.

I'm ready!!!!!!

 

[kimmar067]

...hey, guys, Day 3 is up....Post #82...... !!