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

[tinknme]

I am hoping that on our last day we can just hang out at the resort. Do you think having breakfast & dinner at Boma is to much for one day? I have not tried the breakfast, so I am looking forward to that.

 

[TAKitty]

Well, my sister summer trip has turned into a part solo trip as well. I love the AKL and can't wait to get back. I have only stayed there once before. What do you think I can do at the lodge as a solo? I may go and listen to one of the stories by the fire--is it only for kids?

 

[dmaz]

We are having breakfast in the morning at Boma and dinner at Jiko on our resort day.
We have only done Boma for dinner. Which has always be fabulous. If you do it twice in one day I wouldn't plan on having lunch. You will be stuffed!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Thank you for the coffee info-I will bring some Kenyan coffee from Starbucks in keeping with the AKL theme-oh dear I'm afraid I'm going to having to join a self help program for AKL devotees, and I've only known we're going for a month-what's going to happen when it's only a month away?

Do many of you do a full resort day? (There seems to be so many cool things to do any of you do resort afternoons after mornings at the parks? what to do, what to do..................

Patricia

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

I have a ticker tag now-I'm so excited...I can fly, I can fly!

Patricia

 

[John's Mom]

Patricia,

I used the coffee maker at AKL in December. It uses pods. The coffee that was provided wasn't Nescafe and it was pretty good. A full pot makes two cups of coffee (in the cups that are provided at the Lodge).

Kathy

 

[wendypooh]

I have a ticker tag now-I'm so excited...I can fly, I can fly!

Patricia

Patricia ~~ You are a member of the wild bunch and more than likely a ZDA member.......... where's your AKL ticker????

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Wendypooh,

ZDA-Is that for Zebra Dome Anonoymous? (LOL)-then I'm sure your right about that!
(These little goodies are available on demand? (Can't you pick them up at Mara if you aren't eating that day at Boma?)

A good cup of coffee and a zebra dome-sounding pretty good about now...

Patricia

 

[lillygator]

19 days til we arrive at AKL!! Whhoooo hhoooo!!

Anyone venture what time the fireside storytelling will be?

 

[Cthia]

Do many of you do a full resort day? (There seems to be so many cool things to do any of you do resort afternoons after mornings at the parks? what to do, what to do..................

Patricia

We are planning on spending a day at the resort during our trip in Nov/Dec. My youngest is going to need some down time and I want to explore as much of the resort as possible during our stay. I am planning plenty of rest time at the resort during our entire stay but plan on spending one full day there before the MVMCP at night.

We were originally going to stay at this hotel back in 2002 and I regret that we didn't at the time so this trip we are staying here. I can't wait.

 

[wendypooh]

Wendypooh,

ZDA-Is that for Zebra Dome Anonoymous? (LOL)-then I'm sure your right about that!
(These little goodies are available on demand? (Can't you pick them up at Mara if you aren't eating that day at Boma?)

A good cup of coffee and a zebra dome-sounding pretty good about now...

Patricia

LOL ~ Yes

Yeah, you can get them from the refrig. case at Mara!!!! Enjoy!!!

 

[wendypooh]

19 days til we arrive at AKL!! Whhoooo hhoooo!!

Anyone venture what time the fireside storytelling will be?

Morning Actvities:
-Horticulture Activity 9:00am Arusha Rock (Every Wednesday)
-Flamingo Activity 9:30am Flamingo Pond (Bead activity)
-Animal Tracking Activity 11:30-1:00pm Arusha Rock (Bead Activity)
-Arts and Crafts With Lifegaruds 12:00pm Uzima Pool Deck
-Medallion Rubbing 12:30pm Lobby
-Cookie Decorating 1:00pm Boma Restaurant
-Spirit of Africa Art Tour 2:30pm Ogun's Firepit
-Garden Safari 2:00-4:30pm (Bead Activity)

Afternoon Activites
-African Games or Crafts 3:00pm Uzima Piool Deck
-Culinary Tour of Africa 4:00pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 3:45 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Jiko Podium
-Music of the Savannah 5:00pm Sunset Savanah Lounge (Bead Activity)
-Family Fun and Games 6:00pm Contact Lifegaurds for more info
-African Folktales 6:30pm Arusha Rock Firepit
-Wildlife Games 7:15pm Sunset Savanah Lounge (Bead Activity)
-Primal Parade 7:50pm Zawadi Marketplace
-Cultural Safari 8:30pm Sunset Lounge
-Animal Viewing With Night Vision 8:30-11:00pm Uzima Savanah

***** Thanks to Lisa for posting this a few pages back!!!*****

 

[lillygator]

sorry I didn't see this a few pages back! Is this from a recent in the "time change" visit?

 

[BridetobeDisney]

We will be Disneymooning from May 14-21. Can you believe it? Only 17 days until we are at AKL!! We are in a standard room but I really want to have a room with a king bed. Should I just tell them when I check-in? I wish so much that we would be upgraded to a Savannah view! That does happen right?
I wanted to share my happiness with everyone and if anybody has suggestions or tips about AKL or Disney for honeymooners please let me know!!
We are eating at Boma for the first time on May 14th!! I have to have one of those Zebra Domes!! I'm a sweets fanatic! I hope everyone has fun on their trips.

 

[kimmar067]

....Am I correct in understandng that the show was made in 2001? I agree its time for them to do a new one 2006 five years later....

.... and I volunteer to hold the lights for the camera guys!!

 

[kimmar067]

...What do you think I can do at the lodge as a solo? I may go and listen to one of the stories by the fire--is it only for kids?

....abolutely not! Go and listen to those enchanting stories...you can also so the "Night-Vision goggles" thing at the Azuma Savannah, which is pretty cool. Don't miss the culinary tour, too!


HEY GUYS, guess what??!?!?!!? My DH is beginning to 'crack'...... ...we were talking about AKL last night, and we figured that it'd only actually cost about $400-$500 out-of-pocket for us; plus, my Sis-i-L and her family MAY join us......keep your fingers, legs, and ANY OTHER body parts crossed for me......

 

[Windy City Heather]

We will be Disneymooning from May 14-21. Can you believe it? Only 17 days until we are at AKL!! We are in a standard room but I really want to have a room with a king bed. Should I just tell them when I check-in? I wish so much that we would be upgraded to a Savannah view! That does happen right?
I wanted to share my happiness with everyone and if anybody has suggestions or tips about AKL or Disney for honeymooners please let me know!!
We are eating at Boma for the first time on May 14th!! I have to have one of those Zebra Domes!! I'm a sweets fanatic! I hope everyone has fun on their trips.

Fax your request ahead of time for the King bed. Make sure they know that it is your honeymoon. We went in February and we were upgraded. I was so happy. If you can't wait for Boma you can get Zebra domes at Mara.

 

[Kimberly815]

I had to join in the fun with the great AKL ticker! Very cool!

 

[Angel16]

We will be Disneymooning from May 14-21. Can you believe it? Only 17 days until we are at AKL!! We are in a standard room but I really want to have a room with a king bed. Should I just tell them when I check-in? I wish so much that we would be upgraded to a Savannah view! That does happen right?
I wanted to share my happiness with everyone and if anybody has suggestions or tips about AKL or Disney for honeymooners please let me know!!
We are eating at Boma for the first time on May 14th!! I have to have one of those Zebra Domes!! I'm a sweets fanatic! I hope everyone has fun on their trips.

First, Congratulations! Walt Disney World, what a wonderful place to celebrate your marrage and spend your first days as husband and wife. I would right now call Disney and have the CM add a request to your ressie for a King bed and ask them nicely to add on that it is your honeymoon. The room assigners work up the rooms about 3-5 days in advance. Hopefully they will note your request and that your on your honeymoon. Disney really does try to honor our request whenever they can. My experience with Animal Kingdom Lodge is they have always given my DH and myself our requested bedding, room location and view. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Be sure to come back here and let us know how everything went. You are going to LOVE AKL.

But remember, back away from the Zebra Doms.



Best Wishes,
Angel (Charter member of ZDA)

 

[Princess Mindy]

Wow you guys make this place sound just awesome! I am planning a split stay Swan/AKL on September and I can't wait! I have never been to AKL and am a "zebra dome virgin". But I am sure that it won't take me long to be hooked-they look amazing! What are they filled with? Solid chocolate? yummy!
Also, I had a quick question about the room. I am staying standard savannah view and my cm requested the "giraffe paddock" for me. Where is this? What other animals typically hang out there?
Thanks so much for this thread-it is such a wealth of information!