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

[ugadog99]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. I booked pool view although I would ove to have savannah. We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. Can anyone help me with any specific room requests for our pool view? I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!

Thanks,
Melanie

 

[ktink]

congrats ugadog.

wendypooh, we always go this time of year and as far as the parks go they're not crowded at all. Although Night of Joy begins Sept 8 so you'll notice an increase then but the rest of the week is great.

 

[Viki]

Is that picture of breakfast from conceirge?

Yes, it is and there are wonderful hot cereals too.

 

[mouseaddicts]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. ... We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. ...I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!

That's funny! MY DD8 also wants to be a vet @ AK when she grows up. We're also thinking of doing a trip to AKL for her on an upcoming trip ~ possibly that same weekend! The things we do for our kids ...... I presume from your nick that she'll be going to UGA. We're in NE GA & that's where our DD plans to attend, although we're a lot further from getting there than you are!

We've also thought about checking into the special lunch with an animal keeper for her when she gets a lil bit older. She would ask ONE ZILLION questions!!!

 

[tripplanner2]

Yes, it is and there are wonderful hot cereals too.

Wow, thanks for the pictures. Makes me want to upgrade but at this point without the AP discount I don't even know where we are staying.

 

[Viki]

Wow, thanks for the pictures. Makes me want to upgrade but at this point without the AP discount I don't even know where we are staying.

Yes, concierge does get pricey, there's no doubt about it.

Here are a couple shots of the concierge lounge:

 

[padisneylover]

Yes, it is and there are wonderful hot cereals too.

Great photos Vicki any more!!! Check out the countdown track below
Starting to get things around but don't want to do to much then the time will go slower

 

[padisneylover]

Wendypooh great pictures thanks for sharing

 

[Viki]

Great photos Vicki any more!!! Check out the countdown track below
Starting to get things around but don't want to do to much then the time will go slower

Here were the guys right outside our balcony:

Here's the early morning view:

And another:

 

[kimmar067]

Viki ~

I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT.....CONCIERGE LOUNGE!!!! My 'home-away-from-home'!!

 

[kimmar067]

I think I've been forever ruined!!!! LOL, I'm guessing that it won't matter what time of the year!!! When is your next trip??? Hopefully soon!!

I have ressies for August 13-19 for AKL, but now my DH wants to go during XMas...he is head football coach for our peewee football program here in Lodi and the 'season' begins August 1. I tried changing our ressies to the last week in July, but only the WL is available. Don't get me WRONG, I love the WL (after all, I am the "Keeper of the WL FAQs" ) but my DFam was so blown away by AKL, they don't really want to stay anywhere ELSE!! I, however, DO NOT want to go during Xmas [ too cold!!], but I have till June 28 to cancel.....send mucho this way, guys !!

 

[kimmar067]

I would call and have it noted on your reservation!!

...yes, definitely have it noted on your ressies!

 

[kimmar067]

We're considering AKL for a future (undated) trip so I thought I'd subscribe!

...I personally would like to welcome you to our 'happy home' - stop in ANY time....keep enjoying those pix so maybe it will get you in 'the mood' to call and make ressies!

 

[kimmar067]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. I booked pool view although I would ove to have savannah. We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. Can anyone help me with any specific room requests for our pool view? I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!

Thanks,
Melanie

...you may want to consider "pool view - Zebra Trail"....I think that would work nicely for your family - especially your DD!

 

[kimmar067]

That's funny! MY DD8 also wants to be a vet @ AK when she grows up. We're also thinking of doing a trip to AKL for her on an upcoming trip ~ possibly that same weekend! The things we do for our kids ...... I presume from your nick that she'll be going to UGA. We're in NE GA & that's where our DD plans to attend, although we're a lot further from getting there than you are!

We've also thought about checking into the special lunch with an animal keeper for her when she gets a lil bit older. She would ask ONE ZILLION questions!!!

Well then, you [and ugadog99] MUST make ressies to spend at least one day doing concierge so you can be eligible to sign up for SS...your duaghters will be in 7th heaven!! It's a 'NOT-TO-BE-MISSED' experience, especially for animal lovers!

 

[scoutsmom99]

WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO



DH just told me we could upgrade our Sept. trip to AKL!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited!!!!!!! We LOVED it in Jan./Feb. I can hardly wait to get back!!!! OH, Kimmar, those Zebra Domes were awesome!!!!!!!!!!! not to mention the mousse things too.......... here's hoping we'll get upgraded again!!!!

I'm soooooo excited and happy!!!!!!!!!!!

That is so awesome Wendypooh!!! I will be there at the same time (Sept 2-9) with my mother and sister we have a pool view(3rd stay at AKL!!), but I'm hoping for some PD and an upgrade to Savannah. I love your ticker btw I might have to go get one of those for myself. Thanks for sharing your pictures as well.

 

[scoutsmom99]

I went ahead and booked a package for Aug 31-Sept 4. I booked pool view although I would ove to have savannah. We are doing this trip as a very special splurge for my daughter's 16th birthday. She has always wanted to be at AKL and hopes to one day be a vet for AK. Can anyone help me with any specific room requests for our pool view? I am so hoping we'll be able to upgrade to savannah! It would be just perfect for her!

Thanks,
Melanie

What a great splurge for your family!!! I have stayed pool view before and I really liked our location on the Zebra Trail. It was close to the elevators to head out to the pool and the Mara. Here is the view we had:

 

[kimmar067]

What a great splurge for your family!!! I have stayed pool view before and I really liked our location on the Zebra Trail. It was close to the elevators to head out to the pool and the Mara. Here is the view we had:

Melanie ~
THIS is what I'm talkin' 'bout!

 

[scoutsmom99]

I have ressies for August 13-19 for AKL, but now my DH wants to go during XMas...he is head football coach for our peewee football program here in Lodi and the 'season' begins August 1. I tried changing our ressies to the last week in July, but only the WL is available. Don't get me WRONG, I love the WL (after all, I am the "Keeper of the WL FAQs" ) but my DFam was so blown away by AKL, they don't really want to stay anywhere ELSE!! I, however, DO NOT want to go during Xmas [ too cold!!], but I have till June 28 to cancel.....send mucho this way, guys !!

Kimmar I'm sending mucho PD your way so you can go to WDW and stay at AKL

 

[kimmar067]

Hey, isn't that "frunch' in the middle container??!?!?