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

[tiggrbaby]

VAgal:

Were those pics taken on the sunset safari? They are awesome!
What a neat idea for the gifts in the room, too.

 

[stephwynn]

Just a pic because they typically do a nice presentation:

Hey...I love those "golden ears"....are they special for Concierge? Or for anybody? We are going soon, a grad trip for our daughters (one from grade 9 and the other all done high school! ) and each are taking a friend, last time I forgot to get ears, but those ones are pretty cool looking!
How does one go about getting something like that if they aren't staying concierge?

 

[catsrule]

OMG ~~ I bet you feel like you've had some catnip!!!! I'd be bouncing off the walls too if I were at less than 24 hours!!!! I'm so excited for you!!!

Thanks, wendypooh.

Enjoyed the pics, VAgal76. I'll tell all the babies you said hi. I will not jump onto the savannah and ride a zebra or rub a giraffe belly.

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

PS - As of last night, WE ARE STILL GOING TO AKL IN AUGUST, and now my DS and his GF are joining us too!

WOW!!! I missed this GREAT NEWS !!!!!!
WHEN ????



So glad if you all can have some AKL fix !!!!!

Love, Laura

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I SOOOOOOOOOO LOVE this one !!!!!
Simply magic !!!!

Keep these wonderful pics coming !!!
THANK YOU !!!

Laura

 

[lillygator]

4 more days!! (I was wrong on my math yesterday!!)

 

[catsrule]

yay lillygator! I'm off to the airport now. I'll be there this afternoon!

 

[SeaSpray]

JAMBO! to the Jambo bunch!!!

We arrived yesterday and I LOVE this resort! It's so relaxing, I feel so comfortable here. We're in a pool view room in the giraffe trail and the room looks in excellent condition.

We had dinner at Jiko last night and I took pictures of all the food. LOL

I'll try and post each day, so if anyone has questions, feel free!!

Oh, I started a "Live Trip Report", here's a thread to it: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=12655030#post12655030

 

[VAgal76]

tiggrbaby - Yes, these were taken on Sunset Safari. I was hoping to do Sunrise, but we rearranged our vacation I'm not going to be there on a safari day.

stephwynn - Yes, the Golden Mickey ears are in the park at a gift shop! I don't know where they had them embroidered, but I bet the front desk could tell you which shop to go to...or some nice fellow Disers can stop by and advise.

Catsrule - You put a funny picture in my head. My fellow co-workers are looking at me as if I've lost my mind. Laughing to yourself can raise a few eyebrows. Just remember to not go commando in your room with your curtains open. They have 24 hour video survellience. You wouldn't want to inadvertently give security a peep show. ....riding a zebra... ....rub a belly ....

I can't remember what time they offer story telling and didn't know if hours are different for the summer season. Can someone help me out here?

On another subject - the, uh, headboard. I haven't heard back from the person they sent me to. I guess I'm crazy looney lady asking weird questions. Maybe I'll have better luck when I get there.

 

[luvfigment]

Yeah Kimmar I am so excited for you! You are going to have a great time especially now that DS and his GF are going. Have a great time. No luck in getting your ticker back huh?

 

[kimmar067]

tiggrbaby - Yes, these were taken on Sunset Safari. I was hoping to do Sunrise, but we rearranged our vacation I'm not going to be there on a safari day.

stephwynn - Yes, the Golden Mickey ears are in the park at a gift shop! I don't know where they had them embroidered, but I bet the front desk could tell you which shop to go to...or some nice fellow Disers can stop by and advise.

Catsrule - You put a funny picture in my head. My fellow co-workers are looking at me as if I've lost my mind. Laughing to yourself can raise a few eyebrows.

...it sure can!! Your post made me do JUST THAT! Some of the 8th graders in this computer lab just turned around to look at me....

...!Just remember to not go commando in your room with your curtains open. They have 24 hour video survellience. You wouldn't want to inadvertently give security a peep show. ....riding a zebra... ....rub a belly ....

I can't remember what time they offer story telling and didn't know if hours are different for the summer season. Can someone help me out here?

On another subject - the, uh, headboard. I haven't heard back from the person they sent me to. I guess I'm crazy looney lady asking weird questions. Maybe I'll have better luck when I get there.

.....

 

[kimmar067]

Kimmar067, thanks for the suggestion I will call! I am making my way through this thread it is really neat....

...

....No, I am not using my DVC points as it would use up all of my points for the year and I am taking my mom and aunt to WDW the 1st week in December to see all the decorations and do MVMCP. Providing of course that my mother's aortic anuerysm surgery goes well....

...sending your way.....

 

[kimmar067]

I SOOOOOOOOOO LOVE this one !!!!!
Simply magic !!!!

Keep these wonderful pics coming !!!
THANK YOU !!!

Laura

Laura ~
I quite agree! That giraffe is so adorable!

 

[wendypooh]

Catsrule - Have an terrific time! Tell all the babies "HI" for me.

LAWalz23 - You won't be disappointed in concierge. I'd e-mail them directly and let them handle all your ADR's. wdw.AKLodge.concierge@disney.com Nothing against DU, but you are paying for the services of IPO. I prefer to correspond directly with them even when I've used a TA in the past. They can purchase gifts for you to have waiting in your room upon arrival in case you want to surprise anyone. I've done this on all almost every trip. Embroidered Golden Mickey ears is one idea. I purchased these along with pin/lanyard sets and the 50th celebration pins last year. You can always request a card signed by a character, too. They typically don't charge for this unless a picture has to be purchased for the character to sign.

I'm sure folks can get character autographs even if they are not staying concierge. I don't think I've ever really found the answer to this or not. Wild Bunch - do you know if anyone can request an autograph?

Just a pic because they typically do a nice presentation:

I haven't done Sunrise Safari, but be prepared for some nice long stretches of picture taking. These were taken on Sunset Safari.

Sundowner:

Man, I'm so homesick.

GREAT Pics!!!! Thanks!!

 

[wendypooh]

4 more days!! (I was wrong on my math yesterday!!)

WhOOO HOOOO !!!! Wish it were me!!!

 

[VAgal76]

I really wanted to reach out and scratch the giraffe's ears. I can read the headlines now - Woman injured during safari - Giraffe neck butts her while she attempts to scratch it's ears.

In other news, AKL fanatics are caught jumping from balconies to show their love to the animals.

Woman Rides Zebra!

 

[kimmar067]

... I can read the headlines now - Woman injured during safari - Giraffe neck butts her while she attempts to scratch it's ears. ...

"....film at eleven..."

 

[Webbie]

Does anyone know where at AKL they hold wedding ceremonies? I know they have receptions at Jikos. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[John's Mom]

Webbie,

A few months ago, our local newspaper had a wedding picture of couple who got married on Arusha Rock. The bride said that the CMs put out food all around Arusha Rock to draw the animals in right before the ceremony.

I would love for my daughter to get married at the AKL.

Please keep me posted.

Kathy

 

[#1hockeymom]

OH O HOHHHHH I want to get married at AKL! Wait, I am already married! What to do, what to do!

I love the pictures! I so need to go HOME again!