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

[wallyb]

Time for loopy mouse single digit dance!

Only 9 days to go!

 

[Flossbolna]

Hi everyone,

I think I have not seen this link posted here yet:

http://www.screamscape.com/html/walt_disney_world_resort.htm

there is a picture from someone who saw balloons being used to project the new DVC buliding as well as an aerial picture marked with the future site of the DVC building.

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Cass (or anyone please) where do you get the green DIS lanyards? I think I missed something...Are these the same lanyards that you can collect the pins on?

PPP

 

[macrosswife]

As for the cake. Welll, AKL has a great bakery. My DH ordered a fantastic chocolate Amaretto cake to our room for our anniversary last year. OMG it was sooo good. They also make a zebra cake that looks quite nice. I would give the resort a call and ask for (in room dining) Their number is AKL 407 938-3000.

Angel16

Angel-
Thanks for the information about the cake!!!!
I was seriously considering ordering a cake during our trip, and had been following the thread by Zurgswife, but there wasn't much information about cakes at AKL. So...thanks!!


~Kimber

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

WTG wallyb single digit dance.

I am patiently waiting out my last 2 weeks.

 

[wallyb]

Hey all - Just got this email from AKL/CL

Molo (Hello) Bumford Safari,
Please have no worries the construction will not start until long after January,possibly even March.I'm right here at the resort.What every one has heard about was the remodeling of three Concierge DVC suites.They will be for show only they are at the far end .Please don't worry you will have a peaceful Safari.I have added your request.See you soon.
Have A Wild Day,

Hope this helps quell a few of your concerns.

 

[CoolDisneyCat]

Hey all - Just got this email from AKL/CL

Hope this helps quell a few of your concerns.

Thanks for posting this! Since my trip is in March, I have been "a bit" worried.

 

[Cass]

Cass (or anyone please) where do you get the green DIS lanyards? I think I missed something...Are these the same lanyards that you can collect the pins on?

PPP

Hi PracPerPatricial

Email this person d.kurz@verizon.net and inquire about the lanyards - I bought 4 in September, they are really nice, good quality, DIS Green with 'DIS' all overthem, really cute. I picked up 4 and with shipping to Canada the total was 24.00.

Here is a pic

 

[Cass]

Time for loopy mouse single digit dance!

Only 9 days to go!

You lucky duck, you!

 

[SeaSpray]

Hey all - Just got this email from AKL/CL

Hope this helps quell a few of your concerns.

Thank you! Makes me feel much better about our trip in February. We've decided to stick with AKL CL, no matter what. We loved the resort in May so I'm sure it'll be fine, even if there is some construction going on. If they've moved the concierge lounge at that point, then so be it, we'll go with the flow.

 

[Disneyanajc]

Cass or anyone who can help...what is the email address for the AKL concierge or club level itinerary planning office?
Thanks
JC

 

[slkant]

Cass or anyone who can help...what is the email address for the AKL concierge or club level itinerary planning office?
Thanks
JC

It's WDW.AKLodge.Concierge@disney.com

 

[Disneyanajc]

It's WDW.AKLodge.Concierge@disney.com

Thank you slkant for the information
JC

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

wallyb - Thank you so much. I am so glad it will be peaceful for my trip.

 

[kimmar067]

Time for loopy mouse single digit dance!

Only 9 days to go!

...yes, I agree - you definitely ARE loopy!!

 

[disneytraveler]

Have a great vacation Wallyb

 

[John's Mom]

wallyb,

Enjoy your vacation at the AKL. Take time to check out the Lodge (and the Lounge). I'm looking forward to your trip report and all the pictures you'll be posting upon your return.

Kathy

 

[wallyb]

...yes, I agree - you definitely ARE loopy!!

Glass Houses / Stones

 

[Angel16]

angel16, thank you for the info.
The concierge floor is going to be the 4th floor??!!? That's only 1 floor up from the lobby!! That stinks. When we stayed concierge at the Wilderness Lodge, we *loved* being up so high, overlooking the gorgeous lobby while munching on breakfast. Being only 1 floor above the lobby will NOT have the same effect as being on the the 6th (top) floor. Also, when we stay concierge at the Polynesian we're in a specified building and the lounge there has a spectacular view of the lagoon and the Magic Kingdom. I was looking forward to experiencing concierge at the Animal Kingdom Lodge the way it *was*, not the way it will be now. I am definitely rethinking my plans.

I think I'll either switch resorts or switch to a non-concierge room. Our trip is in early February, so I guess I have a little time to decide, although I read that some people have been having trouble finding rooms available for that time period.

Terri, I hope you don't cancel your resort plans. I would contact IPO and share your concerns with them. Perhaps they can give you some insight. You ask where they could put a concierge lounge on the fourth floor. I do not know. I would imagine they would pull some rooms from a central place on the floor and design one. If this ends up happening I hope they have windows to look out onto the savannah. That would be a plus.

I love sitting up on the 6th floor marveling at the wonderful workmanship of the lobby, handcarvings and the ceiling is something amazing. I remember being on the Sunset Safari and having our guide tell us that Disney brought over native African contractors to do the work. OSHA had a fit because the workers did the roof and hatch work barefoot. So they would keep shoes near where they worked and put them on when inspectors were in the area, taking them off as soon as they left. They preferred to work barefoot, as well as some of the work they used their feet to achieve. The lobby is such a beautiful place. I feel like I have just been transported to Africa.

angel16 - Thank you so much for that update. Me and DH were discussing a switch to Poly or a 1br villa at WL or BW but now I will leave well enough alone. Any other info would be great. Thanks again.

Liz, The only other information I have is my contact at AKL really stressed that they hope everyone who stays concierge would "write, call and complain loudly" about the plan to use the 5th and 6th floor for DVC, also to complain about the lounge being very crowded or moved if they turn the existing concierge lounge over to DVC members.

I think we will be the first line of defence so to speak as our arrival will be before they start the project. I am looking forward to seeing the DVC sample rooms however I do not plan on buying.

Angel16,

Are they saying the entire 5th and 6th floor will be DVC??

What do people think about this situation: you have reservations for a deluxe concierge room in 2007. If you are put on 4 .. not a deluxe room .. should you be charged less?

Yes, as of the other day they were talking the 5th and 6th floor. However I don't know if they plan on both entire entire floors. That would be a LOT of rooms. I agree with you and BCV23 that if they move conciege to standard rooms they should lower the cost of the rooms. Only makes sence, the less space and amenties you receive the less it should cost.

I just tried to book a room for February 2007 at AKL. I tried both standard room and concierge. I get a message that says to call room ressies. That they can not book past December 31, 2007 I did notice there are more catagories of rooms in 2007 then 2006. Take a look at the DIS Room Rates for each year.

Scoutsmom, I love your pictures. I'm sorry to hear that you have been slammed with work. Take care and write more about your trip when you have time.

Angel-
Thanks for the information about the cake!!!!
I was seriously considering ordering a cake during our trip, and had been following the thread by Zurgswife, but there wasn't much information about cakes at AKL. So...thanks!!


~Kimber

Glad I could help Kimber The cake was "to get badly wounded for" And they decorated it so nicely. In room dinning placed it on a beautiful wooden tray with plates, silverware and napkins, as well as confetti and a card from Beauty and the Beast.

WallyB thank you for sharing your e-mail. I hope you have wonderful vacation. You will be our advance troops to check out the new DVC rooms as well get all the poop face to face.

Well I had better close and get dinner ready. My DH is getting ready to unplug the wi-fi system. Have a great evening everyone.

Angel

 

[Lostgirlz]

We are going on our honeymoon start of Feb and staying at AKL. I just checked Disneys website to see what they were saying if you tried to book and such at AKL, and it ONLY gave me kilamajaro lvl. It did NOT offer anything else at all. Not sure why since for the longest there was plenty of other offerings. I hope our reservations will be fine since this is our honeymoon and we have NEVER been to wdw I want this to be really special and AKL looked really neat which is why we chose it, but with all the confusion is construction and the rooms and all I have been reading about I am getting a bit nervous.