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

[scoutsmom99]

Ok I'm attempting one jumbo post here:

kimmar067 Congratulations on 10K!!! That is amazing The TF should make his/her way over to the thread I know I wouldn't mind an AKL themed tag. Go Wildbunch

padisneylover I'm so jealous. I will be looking forward to hearing your review on AKL CL. I hope you do take lots of pics to share with us

dmaz I agree with kimmar that it might be nice to make them just for peace of mind you can always cancel them if need be. Boma for breakfast is a must do for me. They have the most fantastic juice that was called Frunch, but they changed the name.

Viki Viki I check in on the 2nd so maybe we will see ya there

tinknme What an awesome suprise for your boys. I'm sure they will love the resort.

wendypooh

OH Lord Girl~~~ You have NO idea!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
AKL + Victoria Falls Mist + Zebra Domes = SHEER HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish I could wake up tomorrow and enjoy a Vicotria Falls Mist and some domes

 

[scoutsmom99]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... [jk.. ]

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!?

Maybe we can lure the TF over with boozy drinks (Nathazus and Victoria Falls Mists no doubt) and lots of great desserts...zebra domes anyone???

 

[stephwynn]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... [jk.. ]

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!?

I found this thread a while ago, just after I booked my AKL stay, and at that time, (and it doesn't seem that long ago) kimmar you had just posted 9000! Where do you find the time? I sit and read this every night before bed, trying to catch up on what I have missed, and hardly have time to do that, never mind posting!!!

I'm with you on the TF though! What brings them out?

I'm relatively new to the boards, so not sure how that works

Looking forward to using some of this great info that I have learned on our trip in June/July!!!

Thanks for all the pics too!

 

[J Lynn]

Oh I will be at work I will have to see when it is on again.

Can you say "TiVo"?

 

[J Lynn]

Ohh I'm writing this down. Is this the great hotels one with Samantha Brown?

You got it!

 

[mamalle]

Does anyone have the daily activities for the kids again? thanks in advance

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just bumping up again for anyone that can answer this for me! Im trying to plan our days at the resort so the kids can participate. thanks

 

[plutospup]

Activities...There is a lot to do at AKL! First of all there are "children's activities" where they receive a "bead" for attending. The beads look like ladybugs, giraffes, pink flamingo balls, etc. After completing all 5 events (various times of the day) they receive a special totem bead. It makes a nice souvenier. Quite frankly, as an adult I enjoyed watching the kids during the activities i.e. Flamingo feeding, Track the Animals, Garden Safari, Music of the Savanna, Wildlife Games. Non-Bead activities included "Night vision goggles"-a must do!, T-shirt painting, African doll making, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, Zawadi Marketplace Primal Parade, Storytelling by the Fire Pit, and so much more! The African CM's were a part of most activities,and would offer a special card showing where there are from. They were wonderful!

Also there are pool games, and miscellaneous activities in the lobby such as Medallion rubbing, and "Guess What This Is?" (Rhino horn, Giraffe vertebrae, etc)

 

[bjakmom]

Oh No. . . Comcast took away our Travel Channel !!! Does anyone have the ability to make an extra tape or DVD? I would gladly reimburse - or exchange for one of my parade or show tapes.
Taking DNeph (8) for 2 nights at AKL in June (my 3rd stay, his 1st ). We're doing 2 nights at BCV for SWW at MGM and then moving over to AKL to enjoy the lodge, do sunrise safari and ride EE as many times as we can !! He is an animal lover (even goes to zoo camp every summer) and just finished studying Africa in school this year - this trip is going to be so wonderful - he is soooo excited and I would love to watch the show with him ! If anyone can help, please PM me!

UPDATE: A WONDERFUL DISER is making me a copy !!

 

[kimmar067]

Do you think the tag fairy would show up if I mentioned that I was going to have a one-night stand at the AKL?

....

...Ok....really...the whole family will be having a one-night stand in AKL Concierge with me, but that would take all of the drama out of the tag line, wouldn't it? After all, bunk beds and savannah surveillence cameras don't exactly spell romance....

...Whew!!

...Now, how do I get me one of those snazzy AKL tickers?

...go to Tickertag.com.....

 

[padisneylover]

After being transferred 3 times, and being on hold about 15 minutes (I love my free minutes!) I finally talked to someone familiar with AKL's Adventure Camp!

AKL Adventure Camp...$70 (includes $30 cost of ostrich egg). Children 6-14 will love this interactive adventure. Camp includes real ostrich egg painting, private Lodge tour with special animal viewing, and buffet lunch (not in Boma, but includes sandwiches & wraps) overlooking the Savannah. Currently takes place on Wednesday.

That sounds like so much fun I wonder if an old lady could sneak in and they wouldn't notice the age I could tell them I am a mature 14

 

[padisneylover]

He-e-e-e-e-e-ey, you guys were soooo busy talkin' 'bout eggs, and drinks, and food at Bomas, and camping, and yada, yada, yada, y'all missed my 10,000th post...... [jk.. ]

Now, let's get to REALLY important things....how can we 'lure' the Tag Fairy into reading this thread so we can get TAGGED??!?!?

WTG Kimmar.
Oh tag ferry come over to tag us please

 

[padisneylover]

Just a bump to the front in hopes the tag ferry will spot us

Hey we made page 99 of this thread now onto the big numbers as my countdown gets smaller

 

[wendypooh]

After being transferred 3 times, and being on hold about 15 minutes (I love my free minutes!) I finally talked to someone familiar with AKL's Adventure Camp!

AKL Adventure Camp...$70 (includes $30 cost of ostrich egg). Children 6-14 will love this interactive adventure. Camp includes real ostrich egg painting, private Lodge tour with special animal viewing, and buffet lunch (not in Boma, but includes sandwiches & wraps) overlooking the Savannah. Currently takes place on Wednesday.

Thank You for finding out!!!! That sounds good to me, I'm sure DS will enjoy it!!! Now your gonna kill me............ but here goes, do you know what time on wed.??? LOL

 

[wendypooh]

Also there are pool games, and miscellaneous activities in the lobby such as Medallion rubbing, and "Guess What This Is?" (Rhino horn, Giraffe vertebrae, etc)

I really shouldn't let DH sit next to me when I read this board!!!! LOL
Can you guess what he said about this post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, something about "medallion" rubbing, and "guess what this is" games REALLY appeal to him........... LOL


Ok Ok I'm shameless, I'll do whatever it take to get the tag fairy over here!!!!!!!

 

[wendypooh]

Hey Guys,

I'm so excited!! I didn't realize when you go to ticker tag that they had to approve your ticker before they put it on the site. Well mine got approved...was kinda funny cos I saw it in another diser's siggie and I was like hey that looks familar...well now I can't even get the darn thing to work

ETA I'm happy I finally got it to work Funny though it looked very bright when I made it in Photoshop, but now that it is posted it is not as shiny. Anyways if anyone wants one it is on page 24 of the ticker tag site obviously by Lisa Ok now I have to go back and catch up on the thread.

I'm gonna go update mine............ yours looks great......... mine just looks washed out or something?? Thanks!!

 

[scoutsmom99]

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just bumping up again for anyone that can answer this for me! Im trying to plan our days at the resort so the kids can participate. thanks

I hope this helps Here is a list(might not be current though, but it will give you some idea):

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

 

[scoutsmom99]

I'm gonna go update mine............ yours looks great......... mine just looks washed out or something?? Thanks!!

Yeah I loved the other one on the site, but here it is so washed out!!

 

[mamalle]

thanks so much- Im trying to figure our the days we will be hanging out at the resort

 

[tripplanner2]

Thank You for finding out!!!! That sounds good to me, I'm sure DS will enjoy it!!! Now your gonna kill me............ but here goes, do you know what time on wed.??? LOL

I am interested in the camp. Does anyone know how long it lasts? I have been trying to stay away from this thread because I am still not sure if we can afford to stay at AKL for our trip and don't want to be anymore disappointed when it doesn't work out. I would also like to know if they are strick with the ages. My second daughter will be 6 in November but I couldn't send one without the other.

 

[disneytraveler]

Oh great a list of activities .I hope to spend some time at the lodge to. The storytelling and nightvision sounds great!