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

[disneytraveler]

Thanks for posting the pictures of Mara. I will be staying at the Akl this summer in September. I really enjoyed eating at Jiko when i had a adr there
last summer.

 

[kimmar067]

....the Mara....*sigh*

 

[jcemom]

I really enjoyed eating at Jiko when i had a adr there
last summer.

Mmmmmm....Jiko. I think that may have been the best meal I've ever eaten. I've been practically dreaming of that filet since September. I have an ADR for our first night there this time!

 

[wendypooh]

Wendy,

I'm very ready to go.....It's been pretty chilly here but is supposed to warm up to almost 50 by the weekend!!! I'm so sorry about your sister's accident. I hope she's ok & heals quickly....

Thanks!!!!! She's medicated, so she's fine!!!! LOL

WOW up to almost the 50's............... BRRRRRRRR too cold for me!!!!
The next 3 weeks are gonna go so slow, I just know it!!!!! Have you started packing yet???

 

[wendypooh]

Don't forget to try the African stew....it comes in a bread "bowl"!


Ouchhies! Here's a for your sister.....and a little , too!!

Awww, Thanks!!! I can hardly wait for that stew, it's probably going to be my lunch on the first day!!!! I'm just going to pop when I get there, I'll be eating everything I can get my hands on!!!!!!!! LOL

As for my sister, she really knocked herself out........ she broke her arm, and really bruised up her hip, she said it hurts so bad she can hardly stand up!! I do appreciate everyone wishing her well!!!! You guys are the best............ now, let me get back to dreaming about AKL...................

 

[padisneylover]

Ok you guys seem to be the experts on this place, and we are planning our first stay at AKL in December. When booking the room, what should I request.

I know I want a Savannah view, but I would like to be close to the bus stop and the restaurants.

So share your knowledge with me, pleeze!!!

Thanks so much
Laura

Laura,
You want to ask for a room on the Zebra trail since that hall has an elevator that takes you directly down to the level of the food court/pool and restruant. Personally we ask for a room next to the second set of elevators in that wing for that reason. The only problem with it is it can be a long hike to the bus. For me it is not a problem since I enjoy looking out of all the windows as I go along and it changes from moment to moment so the walk though long never seems that way. Also, we have perfered the 4th floor since it seems to have less traffic then the one on third floor which everybody walks down in order to get to the lobby or buses. Your best bet might be to just list what you want and leave it up to the room assigner. Even though we have never been on the Arusha view we have never been disappointed in our location and we have only stayed savanaha views. Enjoy your stay there it is a great resort.

 

[newholidayx2]

I have a std view booked for 3nights in the middle of our Aug vacation. Is there a certain area I should request/avoid?

 

[Tink10]

I have a std view (smoking guaranteed w/ a king bed requested) booked for my solo trip later this month. I got a great rate of $110 a night & I was planning on keeping the std room & crossing my fingers for the entire flight down & hope for an upgrade.

If there was no "automatic" upgrade, I was going to ask about paying for one......

Now, because I'm traveling solo, I don't quite know how much I'll be in the room & I can't say that I'd be devistated if I didn't have a savannah view, but.....the little voice inside my head is telling me that mabye I should consider upgrading before I leave.

So, if one of you AKL experts were in my situation, what would you do? Would you keep the std view at the bargain proce of $110 a night & hope for a visit from the upgrade fairy or would you pay the extra $80 a night for the savannah view?

All of your opinions would be incredibly appreciated!

TIA!

 

[padisneylover]

I have a std view (smoking guaranteed w/ a king bed requested) booked for my solo trip later this month. I got a great rate of $110 a night & I was planning on keeping the std room & crossing my fingers for the entire flight down & hope for an upgrade.

If there was no "automatic" upgrade, I was going to ask about paying for one......

Now, because I'm traveling solo, I don't quite know how much I'll be in the room & I can't say that I'd be devistated if I didn't have a savannah view, but.....the little voice inside my head is telling me that mabye I should consider upgrading before I leave.

So, if one of you AKL experts were in my situation, what would you do? Would you keep the std view at the bargain proce of $110 a night & hope for a visit from the upgrade fairy or would you pay the extra $80 a night for the savannah view?

All of your opinions would be incredibly appreciated!

TIA!

I have to say I would pay the extra $80 if it were me only because I really enjoy getting up early in the morning and sitting on my balcony watching the animals right outside my room. Even at night when I come back there is usually activity to be seen and noises from the animals that make sitting out there unwinding from the busy park days worth the $80. That is my own opinion only. Of course if you had standard you could still go to any of the lookouts and enjoy the same thing. But there is something great about being able to sit out in your PJ's with the coffee, paper and animals.

 

[John's Mom]

Wintergreen,

I just wanted to let you know that Concierge Level Rooms are always deluxe. They are located on the fifth and sixth floors.

 

[MICKEEP]

Could someone send me a PM on how to post pictures....Thank You

 

[kimmar067]

Could someone send me a PM on how to post pictures....Thank You

If you are getting them off the 'net', just copy and paste them. If not, download them on your hard drive, upload them on a host site, like photobucket.com, THEN copy and paste them here from there....

 

[Angel16]

I think I have this figured out. Here is my first picture....I hope from our Sunset (Wanyama) Safari in 2004.

Angel 16

 

[scoutsmom99]

I think I have this figured out. Here is my first picture....I hope from our Sunset (Wanyama) Safari in 2004.

Angel 16

Ok I don't see any pics

 

[scoutsmom99]

Mmmmmm....Jiko. I think that may have been the best meal I've ever eaten. I've been practically dreaming of that filet since September. I have an ADR for our first night there this time!

Me too! It was one of the best filets I have ever had. Here is a pic if anyone is interested in one:

 

[HLAuburn]

I have a totally bizarre, random question, but the title in the thread reminded me of it. I am making my DD some overalls to wear to Animal Kingdom, and I had planned on embroidering "Jambo" on the leg. Will anyone get it?? I know I get it and the CMs will, but will people think my kid's name is Jambo?

Thanks...sorry, its been a long day. Just wanted to get some opinions from AKLers.

 

[jcemom]

Me too! It was one of the best filets I have ever had. Here is a pic if anyone is interested in one:

OMG!! That's it!! I'll be dreaming of that tonight for sure now, lol.

 

[scoutsmom99]

I have a totally bizarre, random question, but the title in the thread reminded me of it. I am making my DD some overalls to wear to Animal Kingdom, and I had planned on embroidering "Jambo" on the leg. Will anyone get it?? I know I get it and the CMs will, but will people think my kid's name is Jambo?

Thanks...sorry, its been a long day. Just wanted to get some opinions from AKLers.

I think that is a really cute and creative idea

 

[Angel16]

Hi ALAuburn,

I thing that is a wonderful idea. So cute! I would imagine any guest that has stayed at AKL or for that matter watch T.V. would be familar with the word Jambo. The picture of your daughter with your post is so cute.

 

[kimmar067]

Me too! It was one of the best filets I have ever had. Here is a pic if anyone is interested in one:

YUM!!!! Boy does THAT look good......