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

[John's Mom]

I've been very bad about getting pictures uploaded from my stay this past July. I'm just beginning. Here's a start:
Sunset Safari

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. When we went on the Sunset Safari in Nov. 2004, there was an ostrich with only one eye. Did your guide happend to mention this ostrich?

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

YCFAN those shots are great!!!! Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Does anyone here have pics of the savanna view from the 6th floor rooms? I'd like to see that. TIA!

If you look back a few pages someone did post some for me but I would love to see more too!!!!

 

[wendypooh]

OK guys ~~ SOME of my pics are loaded........... here is the link to the thread with the pics link at the bottom of the trip report.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=14523420#post14523420

I'm working on getting more loaded........ and finishing my report!!!

 

[wendypooh]

Hi Wendy & welcome back! Look forward to seeing some pictures

Hey Janet!!! Some of my pics are on the report page!!!

Here's one just for you gals~~

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

OK guys ~~ SOME of my pics are loaded........... here is the link to the thread with the pics link at the bottom of the trip report.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=14523420#post14523420

I'm working on getting more loaded........ and finishing my report!!!

WOW what amazing pictures. Was all that pirate action in the MK. Very cool!!!!!! The AKL parade is really neat too. What time did that go on??

 

[tinknme]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!!

Hey Janet!!! Some of my pics are on the report page!!!

Here's one just for you gals~~

 

[shyjade]

Ok Jambo WildBunch, I have another question for you...

Where are the Standard rooms located? Are they close to the lobby, since they obviously aren't out on the far ends of the savannahs? Just trying to console myself since I won't be able to afford an upgrade when we check in (was hoping to save enough $$ for that, but times are tight and I can't swing it this time). If it's a bad view, will it at least be somewhat close to everything else??

 

[shyjade]

Oh yeah, and another question...

Not to sound cheap, but has anyone ordered water from Staples and had it delivered to you at the resort? Shipping is free for Staples Rewards customers (a free program) and it seems a lot of DISers do this (although much more at the Values).

I'm looking at spending $6 for a case of water instead of paying $2/bottle in the parks (and I won't refill water bottles from the water fountains, too many germs which grosses me out ).

I'm either going to order from Staples or pack the extra souvie suitcase with water. Obviously the Staples route is easiest but I don't want to look like a cheapskate at a Deluxe resort, especially when I'm hoping for some pixie dust to come my way and upgrade us from a Standard (although I'm not expecting it).

I humbly ask your advice....

(I should also mention that DD8 and I both don't handle heat well...we've both fainted from it. Staying super hydrated is our only saving grace!)

 

[koobs]

Okay, I'm starting to get a complex here. My questions seem to get passed by or lost in the shuffle but that's okay. I'll try try again with another one...

I've heard Zawadi Marketplace is really good. What kind of things can you buy there? Is there anything a 16 year old girl would like? Any interesting African jewelry? My daughter likes wearing jewelry. Anything else that you would consider a must have?

Only 75 more days to go!!

 

[wendypooh]

WOW what amazing pictures. Was all that pirate action in the MK. Very cool!!!!!! The AKL parade is really neat too. What time did that go on??

Yes, the Captain Jack Tutorial is at MK, the times are posted. The guy is great and it's really fun!!!

As for the Primal parade, the kids meet at Zawadi at 7:50, DS only did this twice as we were out all the other nights!!! The kids like it though and they get a certificate of participation!! Check the activities board in the lobby, there are tons of things for kids to do. DS also painted a birdhouse, right outside on the patio near Simba's, near the pool. I think it was at noon, but again, the times are posted. He really enjoyed that. I don't have those pics loaded yet........... I'm working on it!!!! LOL

 

[shyjade]

Okay, I'm starting to get a complex here. My questions seem to get passed by or lost in the shuffle but that's okay. I'll try try again with another one...

I've heard Zawadi Marketplace is really good. What kind of things can you buy there? Is there anything a 16 year old girl would like? Any interesting African jewelry? My daughter likes wearing jewelry. Anything else that you would consider a must have?

Only 75 more days to go!!

Don't get a complex...it happens to the best of us! Wish I could help answer your question but I haven't been to AKL yet. If nobody answers, PM me after the 27th and I'll give you a report when I get back!

 

[wallyb]

wendypooh- Great snaps!

koobs - It's happened to me too.
Sorry - my frist stay at AKL in not till November!
Some "AKL sage" will be along soon.

 

[TiggerAllie]

OK guys ~~ SOME of my pics are loaded........... here is the link to the thread with the pics link at the bottom of the trip report.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=14523420#post14523420

I'm working on getting more loaded........ and finishing my report!!!

Hey wendypooh-- great pics! It looks like you did some kind of tour (yellow name tags) and met Donald-- what was that? It looks fun!

 

[koobs]

Thanks wallyb and shyjade. I look forward to any info I can get. I really really can't wait to go!!

 

[tinknme]

The neck coolers work very well! We used these last year & they were a tremendous help in keeping us fairly cool. Soak them in ice water & ahhhh! To refresh just pour cool water over them. Just a thought for you & your dd.

(I should also mention that DD8 and I both don't handle heat well...we've both fainted from it. Staying super hydrated is our only saving grace!)

 

[wendypooh]

Hey wendypooh-- great pics! It looks like you did some kind of tour (yellow name tags) and met Donald-- what was that? It looks fun!

SOOOOOOOOOOO That tells me you didn't READ my trip report!!!!! LOL

I'm only kidding, it was the Mickey's Magical Milestones tour. I give more details about it in the report. But, it's 2 hours, $25 per person, basically it tells you about how Walt & Mickey got their start!!

 

[kimmar067]

Okay, I'm starting to get a complex here. My questions seem to get passed by or lost in the shuffle but that's okay. I'll try try again with another one...

I've heard Zawadi Marketplace is really good. What kind of things can you buy there? Is there anything a 16 year old girl would like? Any interesting African jewelry? My daughter likes wearing jewelry. Anything else that you would consider a must have?

Only 75 more days to go!!

....MY personal fave is the African wine (I suppose that THAT'S not appropriate for a 16-y-o, tho'.... ! ) They have some really great carved statues - I like the giraffes...mebbe she can redcorate her room - perhaps with an 'African theme'.....there are so many 'hand-made' items [just too many to mention] but I do believe that there is a selection of jewelry...

 

[wendypooh]

Don't get a complex...it happens to the best of us! Wish I could help answer your question but I haven't been to AKL yet. If nobody answers, PM me after the 27th and I'll give you a report when I get back!

Another thing that I found very helpful for the heat was the water bottle fans they sell, those were great. I also purchased a woven fan from Zawadi, it's big, but very convenient, I carried it my backpack, it was a lifesaver!!!

 

[wendypooh]

Koobs -- Kimmar is right, there is a jewelry section. There is also a lot of art, paintings, statues, carvings, etc.... ect.... One thing I did that was great your DD might like, the pick a pearl. In Japan at Epcot you pick a pearl and can have it put into a setting, necklace, earrings, ring, you decide. My DS picked my pearl and I had it set in a silver setting for a necklace. I'll post the pics later, but that may be something she'd enjoy!