Just returned from AKL on 6/12 and I can't even describe how magical and amazing our vacation was. This was our family's first trip to WDW and will be the first of many. We have already decided to stay at AKL again next time, despite our desire to see other resorts as well.
Everything was perfect. We stayed in a savannah view room, on the Kudu trail, second building from the lobby, second floor. Views of the animals were AMAZING!! I don't know if the animal handlers do this on purpose, but every day was a different experience - zebras, then ankole cattle, then kudu, then giraffes, up close, no more than thirty feet from our balcony. We sat in our balcony during our afternoon nap and during a short thunderstorm and watched the kudu chasing the zebra and running from the thunder - it was simply breathtaking.
We ate at Boma three times and would have done more. Their breakfast buffet was fantastic! Our five year old loved the buffet as well, so many choices! We didn't get a chance to try Jiko but will next time.
Mara also exceeded our expectations. We ate there several times and brought back to our room a few times as well. We had in-room breakfast once and it too was right on time, expensive but not for room service at a deluxe hotel.
We did not hear one iota, not even one tiny hint of construction noise at any time. We did see construction through windows on the opposite side of kudu trail (the opposite side from the arusha rock savannah) and the views didn't look like they would be too pleasant from those rooms. We didn't spend any time in the zebra trail, though, and that is where I was told the construction is currently underway.
The rooms were plenty spacious, even with the pack and play crib set up. We got towel animals each morning and a paper outside our room. Our best move was Garden Groceries - we ordered groceries before our trip and the deliveryman called while we were on the magical express, and then arrived to our room five minutes after we did. We kept water, milk, soda, etc. in our fridge and had crackers, snacks, diapers, wipes, all that stuff sent ahead so we didn't have to pack it.
I could say more but won't ramble - AKL is highly recommended!
By the way, this is my first post but we spent a of time on these boards before our trip and thank everyone for the great information - we were well prepared!
Glad you had a wonderful time!! 
Now you know why we all love AKL so much!! 
I plan more spur of the moment, so I don't have long to wait. 
But on the other hand, what would a birthday be without a cake??? 
