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

[iluvallthingsdisney]

Sorry didn't mean to give anyone the impression that the pool is unsanitary. The pool was truly beautiful, water looked very clean, landscaped very nicely, the lifeguards were extremely attentive, and had a very nice set up of lounge chairs. Also the towels were easily to find. The pool area is very close to the arcade and to Mara which is very convienent.

We truly enjoyed our time poolside, it was one of the highlights of our trip. The water is only made to look green, no problems with the ph or algae or anything like that. I just don't care for green water just felt weird to me. Our pool experience could have been greatly enhanced if the water temperature was raised just a few degrees.

I do highly recommend visiting the pool at AKL. My gripes are very minor and shouldn't dissuade anyone from having an enjoyable time there. Swim and be happy!!!

 

[poohraedopey]

When and how do I start putting in room requests? We'd really like bunk beds, My kiddos will be 7 and 10 opposite sexes and I don't want them together and I don't want to sleep with DD. I slept with her for a week on Cape Cod and UGH she kicked the daylights out of me LOL! We are going to spend our first night off site (it's still "holiday" season) then go to the resort early to drop off our things. I'm assuming I can drop off our stuff at like 7 or 8 am? Then we will head to a park maybe just over to Animal Kingdom.... Hopefully by being there EARLY I can get what I want room wise more than if I came later in the day? We are checking in the Sunday after Thanksgiving and I imagine it will be a big move out day for the holiday trips....

 

[kimmar067]

Sorry didn't mean to give anyone the impression that the pool is unsanitary. The pool was truly beautiful, water looked very clean, landscaped very nicely, the lifeguards were extremely attentive, and had a very nice set up of lounge chairs. Also the towels were easily to find. The pool area is very close to the arcade and to Mara which is very convienent.

We truly enjoyed our time poolside, it was one of the highlights of our trip. The water is only made to look green, no problems with the ph or algae or anything like that. I just don't care for green water just felt weird to me. Our pool experience could have been greatly enhanced if the water temperature was raised just a few degrees.

I do highly recommend visiting the pool at AKL. My gripes are very minor and shouldn't dissuade anyone from having an enjoyable time there. Swim and be happy!!!

..... ...sorry if I sounded HARSH; I didn't mean it that way. I just wanted readers to know WHY the pool is that particular color. As for the water temp, although we visited last February, it was quite warm to swim - day OR night!. However, when we visited CSR during XMas week in December 1999, there was NO WAY that we were going into that pool! (I was under the impression that ALL WDW resort pools were heated..... )

 

[kimmar067]

When and how do I start putting in room requests? We'd really like bunk beds, My kiddos will be 7 and 10 opposite sexes and I don't want them together and I don't want to sleep with DD. I slept with her for a week on Cape Cod and UGH she kicked the daylights out of me LOL! We are going to spend our first night off site (it's still "holiday" season) then go to the resort early to drop off our things. I'm assuming I can drop off our stuff at like 7 or 8 am? Then we will head to a park maybe just over to Animal Kingdom.... Hopefully by being there EARLY I can get what I want room wise more than if I came later in the day? We are checking in the Sunday after Thanksgiving and I imagine it will be a big move out day for the holiday trips....

Although requests are only that [ and cannot be guaranteed] I would contact AKL directly [ASAP] and explain that your children are different sexes, hence you prefer to have bunks....

 

[plutospup]

Hi folks, DD8 is earning her Brownie "Try-it" badge for computers. I thought this would be a friendly place to introduce her to "talking on the computer".

Hi, I'm 8 years old, and our stay at the AKL was great! The people were very nice. It was neat to see animals at the end of the hall. I even made friends with the flamingos! I can't wait to go back!

 

[bjakmom]

plutospup's DD - Hi! Welcome to the DIS ! I am taking my DNeph (also 8) for his first stay at AKL in June. Is there anything else you would recommend for him to enjoy? Did you do any of the activities where you earn beads? He is looking forward to the storytelling at the fire pit and observing the animals with the night vision goggles. He is a huge animal lover, so I know he's going to love staying at AKL, too!

 

[kimmar067]

Hi folks, DD8 is earning her Brownie "Try-it" badge for computers. I thought this would be a friendly place to introduce her to "talking on the computer".

Hi, I'm 8 years old, and our stay at the AKL was great! The people were very nice. It was neat to see animals at the end of the hall. I even made friends with the flamingos! I can't wait to go back!

Howdy! You are more than to join us ANY TIME you want to chat about AKL!

 

[padisneylover]

Hi folks, DD8 is earning her Brownie "Try-it" badge for computers. I thought this would be a friendly place to introduce her to "talking on the computer".

Hi, I'm 8 years old, and our stay at the AKL was great! The people were very nice. It was neat to see animals at the end of the hall. I even made friends with the flamingos! I can't wait to go back!

Hi,
What a neat way to get used to chatting on the computer and what better subject than our favorite resort. Did you get to talk to any of the CMs out by the animals and did you learn about the countries they came form while you were there. What was your favorite part of the hotel.

 

[poohraedopey]

Hi nice to meet you! I don't think my DD has done her Computer try it for Brownie's yet! I think her troop will get to that next year! Happy to hear you liked the AKL I hope my children enjoy it just as much.

 

[disneytraveler]

Hi folks, DD8 is earning her Brownie "Try-it" badge for computers. I thought this would be a friendly place to introduce her to "talking on the computer".

Hi, I'm 8 years old, and our stay at the AKL was great! The people were very nice. It was neat to see animals at the end of the hall. I even made friends with the flamingos! I can't wait to go back!

Welcome to the Akl forum Plutospup Dd!
Did you have a savanah room ? Did you get a chance to try the night vision
goggles? This summer will be my 1st stay there! So glad you enjoy your trip!

 

[plutospup]

Thank you for the replies. I stayed in a room over the pool. there were many places to see animals. I really liked the giraffes and the flamingos. I talked to one of the CM and her name was KT. To fly from Africa to America it takes a very long time. The bead activities were fun. I did all 5, and crafts too. My favorites were animal tracking, flamingo feeding, and night vision goggles. My favorite part of AKL is the flamingo pond and I learned how to comunicate with them - "WOOOONK".

 

[kimmar067]

...I learned how to comunicate with them - "WOOOONK".

...which means: "I just LOVE living here at AKL!!"

 

[plutospup]

Our newest DISer is now asleep. Thanks to all who replied. It was the highlight of DD8's day. She really does love AKL, especially the flamingos!

We've stayed at many WDW resorts. I must say the children's activities, CMs, and of course the animals at AKL rank it at the top of my list.

 

[disneytraveler]

It was great talking to her!
I just send the Lodge and email on follwoing up my itinerary. I was little confused when they sent me the package. It had a list of things they could stock my room with but i dont have the room yet. So i asked them about it
and also asked about the room assignment.

 

[sistertrip]

This thread has gotten me so excited for my first stay at AKL in August. Will anyone else be there the week of August 14th?

 

[purpliequeen]

Hi Sistertrip!

We'll be there that week! (We arrive on the 13th.) My family is so excited! My parents and I are going (I'm 17) and we're planning to spend more time at the resort than the parks! Counting down the days!

Raina

 

[disneytraveler]

Hi Akl fans!
I just got a message from Don from the ipo staff. Everything is looking good
for my itinerary and the only thing to wait for the stuff 90 days such as the vip seating for Illuiminations. Oh an i think i can particiapate in the lodges safari and the lunch series to, which is a suprise to me!

I wonder where i can find room now

Well cya later
Dinseytraveler!

 

[DeeInMS]

This will be out first trip to AKL and our first trip to Disney at Christmas, any suggestions from the veterans on spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day At the Lodge?


My family: Me the planner 37, DH, 40 DS 13 and DS 17.

 

[padisneylover]

Just a magical bump to the front of the line
Have a good day you all

 

[Took]

This will be out first trip to AKL and our first trip to Disney at Christmas, any suggestions from the veterans on spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day At the Lodge?


My family: Me the planner 37, DH, 40 DS 13 and DS 17.

Hey, we'll be there, too, at that time. Be sure to wear lime green on Xmas Eve and Xmas Day and we'll look for you.

Took