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

[disneytraveler]

.... Where are yours PRIORITIES???!?!?

Lol I will do better i promise!

 

[kimmar067]

Lol I will do better i promise!

...MAN, I'd have had that baby ripped open in TWO SECONDS FLAT!!!

Now repeat after me:
I solemnly swear,
__ ________ ____,
To eat, breathe, and SLEEP AKL,
__ ____ ______ ___ _______ ___,
Until I am saying "Jambo" to the CM's at concierge!
_____ __ __ _____ _____ __ ___ ____ __ ______!

 

[disneytraveler]

...MAN, I'd have had that baby ripped open in TWO SECONDS FLAT!!!

Now repeat after me:
I solemnly swear,
__ ________ ____,
To eat, breathe, and SLEEP AKL,
__ ____ ______ ___ _______ ___,
Until I am saying "Jambo" to the CM's at concierge!
_____ __ __ _____ _____ __ ___ ____ __ ______!

Ok ok i solemny swear to all things Akl.
Well, yesterday i was busy trying to my passport details done for a trip to Sweden in July and then getting fitted to new sport jacket and pants for
sweden and disney.

 

[kimmar067]

Ok ok i solemny swear to all things Akl.
Well, yesterday i was busy trying to my passport details done for a trip to Sweden in July and then getting fitted to new sport jacket and pants for
sweden and disney.

Okay, okay, we'll let it slide JUST THIS ONCE, okay??!?!

 

[kimmar067]

A "Happy Monday!" bump....

 

[padisneylover]

And another Happy Monday Afternoon Bump

 

[disneytraveler]

Yay i sent my itinerary planner back by email to the IPO staff today.

 

[Jasminetigger]

We are WL fanatics. But we loved AKL. Just returned from a 4 night stay. Check in went so smoothly. All the CM's were extremely nice there. We didn't check in until about 7:30p.m. so I thought our choice of rooms would be very limited. The helpful CM who checked us in gave us several rooms to choose from. We ended up getting a room on the 5th floor with bunkbeds. We didn't really have a view, just the thatched roof, but our room was right off the lobby and the 1st room off the elevator. It was very convenient. The lobby is just beautiful. Very exoitc and very cultural. There was lots of things going on the evening we arrived. Slide show presentations, dancing and drum playing. We were a little concerned about not having a savannah view room. But there are so many place to view the animals, we didn't feel like we missed anything.

The restaurants there offered great food. We went to Mara and Boma. We enjoyed both very much. We were surprised how small the crowds were at both restaurants. Actually the crowds were pretty small everywhere we went. Hopefully next time we can try Jiko.

The grounds and landscaping are very beautiful. The kids really liked the pool. The water was very refreshing. The poolside bar served yummy drinks.

We felt very at home at this resort. We walked around the first night we were there and just explored. This is an amazing resort. Very intricate designs. Very nice layout making everything easy to find. After the first night there, I knew where everything was.

The rooms were very well kept and housekeeping did a great job. I thought there was ample lighting in the rooms, contrary to what otheres have said.

My kids loved watching the animals. We saw several different kinds while we were there. My DH and the kids used the night vision goggles. They said it was very cool.

The transportation was very good. Very minimal waits for the busses. Seemed like there was always a bus waiting for us when we left the parks. I liked not having to share a bus with any other resort. The bus rides did not seem to take very long.

We will be headed back to WL in June. But I can definitely see us going back to AKL very soon. It is a very peaceful and relaxing resort. I was nervous about wandering away from WL and trying a new resort, but I have found a new a second favorite.

 

[scoutsmom99]

kimmar did you see that you had the 1000th post in the thread?!?! Way to go I love this thread!

Jasminetigger-Glad you had a great stay

 

[kimmar067]

kimmar did you see that you had the 1000th post in the thread?!?!...

...gawrsh, I didn't even notice...!

 

[kimmar067]

Yay i sent my itinerary planner back by email to the IPO staff today.

....

jasminetigger ~
So glad you stopped by to post a quick trip report here....glad you enjoyed the stay at AKL! I too, have always loved WL, but AKL is right up there! We plan on going back (just don't tell my DH... )

 

[kimmar067]

....not sure if I posted this yet...

 

[Mickey Fliers]

Just wanted to say...


16 Days until my AKL stay

 

[kimmar067]

Just wanted to say...


16 Days until my AKL stay

Woohoo! Almost doin' the "Single-Digit Dance"!!

 

[padisneylover]

Welcome back Jasminetigger. Glad you enjoyed your stay at my favorite resort.

Kimmar enjoyed looking at your picture of AKL. Maybe Jasminetigger will have some to share as well.

Dancing with you Mickey Fliers

 

[HockeyGoddess]

jasminetigger, thanks for posting about your trip...very glad to hear how much you enjoyed it even though you did not have savannah view

 

[disneytraveler]

Don from the Animal Kingdom Lodge IPO staff called me tonight. Hes working on my itinerary.

 

[kimmar067]

Welcome back Jasminetigger. Glad you enjoyed your stay at my favorite resort.

Kimmar enjoyed looking at your picture of AKL. Maybe Jasminetigger will have some to share as well.

Dancing with you Mickey Fliers

...gee, I sure hope so!

disneytraveler ~
You will enjoy working with Don; he's courteous, top-notch, and very professional....

 

[tiggrbaby]

My sister and I are staying concierge 11/9 - 12 so we can do the safaris. We are also thinking about doing the segway tour. When should we contact the concierge staff to book these tours? Or do they contact us?

Thanks! BTW, I booked directly through Disney. Used the AAA discount, and I am hoping they will offer an AP since I bought my first one so I could get the discount at WL for a short trip 4/7 - 11.

 

[purpliequeen]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for all the great pictures. I am counting down the days, well months, until our August trip. I promise to take lots and lots of pics for you all to share the magic just like all of you posters are.

Anyway, I was wondering if someone could help me out here and explain the abbreviations of IMO and IMHO or something like that? I've been reading the boards here for a few months and am still clueless.

Thanks!
Raina