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

[kendall]

From our trip Dec 19-26...sigh...

Just after the tree lighting ceremony...

DS relaxing at AKL on a 3rd floor lookout...

 

[kimmar067]

....your DS sure does know how to RELAX!!

(BTW ~ thanks for sharing the pix!! )

 

[jcemom]

....your DS sure does know how to RELAX!!

(BTW ~ thanks for sharing the pix!! )

LOL, I was just thinking of that character on last year's planning video...Dave, I think his name was...who was always finding a bench or some spot to lounge. Wonder if they're related?

 

[kimmar067]

LOL, I was just thinking of that character on last year's planning video...Dave, I think his name was...who was always finding a bench or some spot to lounge. Wonder if they're related?

...I know EXACTLY who your are talking about!!! Too funny.... !

 

[kimmar067]

WOW, Tracey !!

Less than a month away.... !!

 

[kimmar067]

Hi! Woohoo to all of you about to embark on the experience of a lifetime!!

 

[kimmar067]

Need....more....AKL...pix....to....sustain me....till....next....visit.... !!

 

[kimmar067]

Hi!

We were lucky enough to stay at AKL just a couple of days ago I loved the room we were in. We had all kinds of animals grazing right outside our balcony. I don't remember which section it was in, but our room number was #5347. It was a deluxe savannah view....Good Luck!
These pictures are from right outside our balcony!

.....

 

[kimmar067]

Hi!

We were lucky enough to stay at AKL just a couple of days ago I loved the room we were in. We had all kinds of animals grazing right outside our balcony. I don't remember which section it was in, but our room number was #5347. It was a deluxe savannah view....Good Luck!
These pictures are from right outside our balcony!

What awesome pix!!

 

[kimmar067]

....this up a bit!

 

[kimmar067]

Hidden Mickey's
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In the main entrance to the lobby between the outer and inner doors is a mural on the wall of a large creature. One of the spots on it is Mickey Mouse.
Enter the lobby and look at the 2nd chandelier on the right side. The light is made up of objects that look like shields. One of the shields has a pattern of circles running up its center. The second from the bottom circle is a hidden Mickey.
On the wall in Rock formation on the staircase leading from Lobby to Boma Restaurant.
On any of the floor except for 1 and 6, there and big wooden poles that "keep the floor up." There are three poles with create a great Mickey Mouse picture.
On the back of the of the rocks that support the slide for the swimming pool are two Mickey's. Both are about 3 feet off of the ground.
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Reviews
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Magical Mountain Staff Review
My boyfriend and I stayed here for a week(Oct 16-23. We had such a fantastic time! We were lucky enough to have a Savannah View Room, which is a must for staying there. Our room over-looked the Sunset Savannah, one of the three functioning Savannahs at the resort. As soon as we entered our room, we noticed there were Ostriches outside. A little while later I heard the brush rustling, and noticed a Giraffe strolling by! What an amazing site! To see Giraffes, Ostriches, Warthogs(aka Pumbaa from Lion King), Zebras, and Gazelles every day was the most amazing thing. But that was not the only thing that made the resort so special. The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Our first two days, everyone we encountered asked if this was our first visit to AKL (which it was) and welcomed us to the resort. One day when I was in the resort's store (which is fabulous) one of the salesmen explained to me how a certain pottery is made and that it is made by a Zulu tribe in Africa. On another occaision, one of the cashiers explained to me why there are colored stones outside the front doors, and explained the whole design scheme of the resort. It was so fascinating. If you have the opportunity to stay at AKL, do not pass it up! --Kelly Coyne

9/10/2005
Reviewer: Deb, Sterling, VA, USA
This is one of my favorite resorts on Disney property. The theme is unbeatable! My mother and I booked a savanah view room which was amazing. We were on the first floor, so the animals were right below us. We opted to skip the parks at times just to sit on our balcony and enjoy the view! The only thing that I know some people (including my father) would complain about, is the only transportation for this resort is the bus system, which wasn't at all bad when we were down there. I highly recommend this resort!

3/29/2005
Reviewer: Tina, Deerfield, NY, USA
We loved the Savannah View Rooms, the restaurant "Jiko", the music, the people.... in short we loved itall. We've stayed there three times now and would go back again and again. It is definitly worth the extra money though to get the savannah view room. Our first stay we didn't, and man did we regret that. The Lobby will have you starring, awe struck and speechless. We've enjoyed three meals at "Jiko" and everything was delicious! One of the things that I enjoyed the most about the food there is that since it's generally African cuisine, it's not food you can find at your local steakhouse. While I very much enjoy that kind of food, when I go away on vacation, I want something different. I am never disappointed! Yup, waking up with a giraffe or an ostrich outside your window is a thrill, but there's a lot more to AKL than that!



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[kimmar067]

The recipe for Victoria Mist Falls Punch:

Ingredients
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¼ ounce Van de Hum Tangerine Liqueur
½ ounce Midori Melon
¼ ounce Banana Liquor
¼ ounce Citrus Juice
Splash Sprite
Directions
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Mix together and serve over ice. Enjoy!

 

[kendall]

Yes, DS knows how to relax

Here is a common sight we had off our balcony - baby giraffe born Thanksgiving week - soooo cute!

 

[HueyDewey&LouiesMom]

Just wanted to crop a post and say think you to all of you for sharing all your thoughts and pictures on this thread. We will be there is just 22 days and I can not wait!

Our kids still have no idea and think they are staying at All Star Music this time around.

Everything is so beautiful I may not ever want to leave the resort..I am so glad we allowed days and evenings off to explore it!

 

[kimmar067]

Here is a common sight we had off our balcony - baby giraffe born Thanksgiving week - soooo cute!

I was wondering WHEN someone was gonna post a pic of AKL's newest addition....CU-U-U-U-UTE!! (thanks again!)

 

[jcemom]

Aaaawwwww...how cute!

 

[John's Mom]

Kimmar, thanks for the recipe for the Punch. Now all I need is the how to make a "nahtazu." We had it at the pool bar and it was even better than the Punch.

Kathy

 

[kimmar067]

Kimmar, thanks for the recipe for the Punch. Now all I need is the how to make a "nahtazu." We had it at the pool bar and it was even better than the Punch.

Kathy

Ya better 'git crackin', girl' and FIND THAT RECIPE!!

 

[Tink10]

This may be a question that's been answered, but can anyone tell me where the smoking rooms are at AKL?

TIA!

 

[kimmar067]

...headin' to AKL, don't forget to rub THIS...

....when leaving the lobby - it brings you good luck!!

(BTW ~ Tink10, I'll get that info for ya in a jif......!)

Edit:
There are smoking rooms at AKL, however, although you may smoke in these rooms smoking is *not* allowed on the balcony of any room that overlooks the Savannah.