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

[Webbie]

I need guidance from all the AKL wild bunch! Here's the thing. One of the main reasons for our trip to Disney is to celebrate DD's birthday. She is a member of this board, Luvfigment. Since she is a member I have had a hard time asking questions about birthday surprises. LOL. Finally, last night I broke down and told her my problem.....We are on the dining plan so all our desserts are included. We are dinning at Boma's on our first night. Luvfigments best friend and new husband will be joining us. I wanted to order a cake to end our meal but if I do that we will not have room in our bellies for all those desserts(zebra domes especially). Luvfigment said she thought she read somewhere that you can special order a sampler of desserts and have something written on the plate. Anyone know? TIA

 

[tinknme]

I have close to 5 months left, I will trade you

Gosh you have me so excited about my first trip to AKL. That was a very helpful post. Now tell me, how am I going to make the next 28 days go by quickly?

 

[tiggrbaby]

Webbie:

We just had an early celebration for my son's graduation last month at Boma. I had apparently mentioned the reason when I was on the phone trying (unsucessfully) to add people to the reservation. The waiter brought a card and a wooden tray with "Congratulations" written in chocolate and truffles attached. It was just right to go with the other desserts and it was totally unexpected. Maybe that is what you are talking about. Does the restaurant know that you are celebrating her birthday?

 

[VAgal76]

I need guidance from all the AKL wild bunch! Here's the thing. One of the main reasons for our trip to Disney is to celebrate DD's birthday. She is a member of this board, Luvfigment. Since she is a member I have had a hard time asking questions about birthday surprises. LOL. Finally, last night I broke down and told her my problem.....We are on the dining plan so all our desserts are included. We are dinning at Boma's on our first night. Luvfigments best friend and new husband will be joining us. I wanted to order a cake to end our meal but if I do that we will not have room in our bellies for all those desserts(zebra domes especially). Luvfigment said she thought she read somewhere that you can special order a sampler of desserts and have something written on the plate. Anyone know? TIA

The host saw the anniversary card and they took note of our anniversary. At the end of the meal they made this:

I'm sure they'd do the same for you.

 

[kimmar067]

I have Victoria Falls Mist drinks for everyone, along with a scrap book of everyone's lovely pictures. I, too, had the week from H, E, double hockey sticks and this thread has saved me in more ways than one! Thank you, Kimmar, for reminding me to check in, and thank you everyone for your lovely pictures of HOME!

Debbie

...no prob! Glad to help out a fellow 'lodger'.... !

 

[kimmar067]

The host saw the anniversary card and they took note of our anniversary. At the end of the meal they made this:

...wa-a-a-a-y cool!

 

[kimmar067]

Hey ~ Thanks!!!! I love your page too!!! I wish I had waited to make my pages till we got back - ( I made them before we went) I'd have really liked to get some of the literature for the pages, like yours!!! It's really nice-- do you have more to share???

This is from the 1st page when you open my book....I haven't downloaded any more pages, but if I get a chance, I certainly will....

Another idea anyone can use is to use paper, lettering, etc. with an animal print theme or wood print theme....

 

[Webbie]

Thank you tiggrbaby and Vagal76, that is the perfect compliment to the dinner. A small sampler that will not overfill us!!

I did tell the CM when I made the ADR's that it was a birthday celebration plus a wedding celebration( her friends will be on their honeymoon) and they told me to contact AKL directly. Should I wait until I that day or should I call ahead of time? If call anyone know the phone number?

You are all so helpful!!

Kathy

 

[wendypooh]

This is from the 1st page when you open my book....I haven't downloaded any more pages, but if I get a chance, I certainly will....

Another idea anyone can use is to use paper, lettering, etc. with an animal print theme or wood print theme....

Here is a link to MY personal book for anyone interested in seeing it.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v357/pgawidow/Scrapalbum/?sc=1&multi=1&addtype=local&media=image



As for the one's for sale......... I'm working on getting them listed, I'll keep those of you who wanted to know posted!!! Thanks!!!

 

[VAgal76]

Thank you tiggrbaby and Vagal76, that is the perfect compliment to the dinner. A small sampler that will not overfill us!!

I did tell the CM when I made the ADR's that it was a birthday celebration plus a wedding celebration( her friends will be on their honeymoon) and they told me to contact AKL directly. Should I wait until I that day or should I call ahead of time? If call anyone know the phone number?

You are all so helpful!!

Kathy

I don't know if this is the right number, but it's the one I found. (407) 938-3000

I'd also mention something to the host/hostess upon arrival and maybe again as you are being seated so it doesn't get missed.

We were too full to eat ours and they allowed us to take it back to our room since we were staying at the lodge. Joey in concierge also treated us to chocolate covered strawberries. They were absolutely delish!

 

[#1hockeymom]

That is the same number I found in my notes. I know I gave this number to DH when he needed it to contact Zawahti Marketplace for my birthday present. He just asked to be transferred and it was no problem. I know he was indeed talking to them onsite rather than the phone banks.

 

[#1hockeymom]

Wendypooh>> Your work is beautiful! Please keep me posted as to any you might have for sale! I am in awe of your talent!

 

[Enna]

While I hate to butt in with a question when you're discussing my favorite subject (DESSERTS!), I have been wondering WHERE the concierge lounge is? I have seen pictures that include one of those arched windows, and was wondering if the window overlooked the savanna, or the parking area?

 

[#1hockeymom]

As you enter the lodge, turn around and look UP! You'll see the concierge way up there on the sixth floor. It overlooks the lobby, with the savannah windows in the distance. The only windows on the parking lot side are decorative windows near the ceiling. While it does not have a savannah view, you truly feel like you are in an oasis of calmness while lounging/nibbling/talking/resting/unwinding in the lounge.

 

[Angel16]

Scoutsmom - I have to tell you about the cake my DH ordered and had delivered. He ordered it through IPO and it was from Jiko. It was chocolate with Ameretto filling. It was four layers, iced in white wonderful icing. The size was a full 9-12 inch cake pan. It was waiting in our room when we returned from our anniversary dinner. It was delivered on a large tray with confetti, plates, napkins and sliverware. They had a signed card waiting from Beauty and The Beast on the tray. My DH paid $40.00 for this cake. It was.......almost...no...it was as good as a Zebra Dome
We ate off of it, including for breakfast some mornings for several days. {Well, we were on vacation!} It was decorated with Happy Anniversary and our names, plus it had AKL animals done with iceing. I will try and find a picture. Promise.

Angel[/QUOTE]

I come here today with a heavy heart. My DH has been looking for our vacations pictures from 2005 since I posted this. We have lost all of our pictures for our WDW vacation! DH has looked everywhere and he thinks they were dumped when our computer took a death leap right before his heart surgery. We have not only lost WDW pictures, but also pictures of our SIL and daughter before he left for Iraq. And our trip last year to visit our other daughter, SIL, and grandchildren.
So Scoutsmom, all I can say is the cake was fantastic and worth every penny of the $40.00, which I don't think was expensive at all.

I guess we can order another one on this trip so I can get pictures for all. I am willing to make that sacrifice for the Jambo Wild Bunch After all we will be going for my birthday Seems like a pretty good reason to me for another cake. This time we will be taking my lap-top so we can download the pictures the same day.

Now I have to learn how to post pictures. extending a hand toward Scoutsmom's to accept her offer to teach me how to post pictures.

Angel

 

[plutospup]

Angel[/QUOTE]
I guess we can order another one on this trip so I can get pictures for all. I am willing to make that sacrifice for the Jambo Wild Bunch Angel[/QUOTE]

All right Angel! Takin' one for the team! I'm sure it will be difficult having to eat that special cake. Chocolate...Ameretto...white icing...It'll be quite the sacrifice!

 

[Mickey Fanatic]

Only 8 days until our first stay at AKL!

Can't wait. Will be sure to take a lot of pictures to add to this board.

 

[ktink]

Only 8 days until our first stay at AKL!

Can't wait. Will be sure to take a lot of pictures to add to this board.

Oh, I wish I could say the same. I know you're very excited, can't wait for the pics and your opinion on AKL.

 

[kimmar067]

Only 8 days until our first stay at AKL!

Can't wait. Will be sure to take a lot of pictures to add to this board.

.... Woohoo! SOMEONE'S doin' the "Single-Digit" Dance....

 

[kimmar067]

...I come here today with a heavy heart. My DH has been looking for our vacations pictures from 2005 since I posted this. We have lost all of our pictures for our WDW vacation! DH has looked everywhere and he thinks they were dumped when our computer took a death leap right before his heart surgery. We have not only lost WDW pictures, but also pictures of our SIL and daughter before he left for Iraq. And our trip last year to visit our other daughter, SIL, and grandchildren...

...oh no!!

....I guess we can order another one on this trip so I can get pictures for all. I am willing to make that sacrifice for the Jambo Wild Bunch After all we will be going for my birthday Seems like a pretty good reason to me for another cake. This time we will be taking my lap-top so we can download the pictures the same day....

.... Good thinking!