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

[dm220]

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[Webbie]

Just wanted to say thank you all for the tips about AKL. We are due to arrive tomorrow morning around 11 am. and I can't wait. We will give a full report when we get back.

 

[bjakmom]

Have a wonderful stay !!! One more week for us !!

 

[LAWalz23]

Wendypooh, hope you and your family are feeling better. My mom once had one of her tear ducts clogged and her one eye teared for like six months before she had it looked at.

Catsrule, thanks for the ME info! We have a 9:30 breakfast and a 5:30pm flight and were hoping to get either MK or shopping in. Guess we will have to shoot for a 1:30 return time to the resort to be on the safe side.

pixiesnake, great pic! The baby giraffe is so cute!

 

[luvfigment]

Just wanted to say hi and bye before I leave...less than 12 hrs!!! Thanks for all the extra tips. I'll make sure to give a nice report and to post some pics when I get back. Hopefully I can sleep tonight. Have a good week!!!

 

[dm220]

i have been reading about mnsshp, am curious what is mnsshp, and enjoy your trips for those about to leave

 

[calgarygary]

MNSSHP - Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

 

[LAWalz23]

Luvfigment and Webbie, have a great trip!

 

[Michelle2]

I still have 3 months left. Those of you that are getting ready to leave, or are leaving, have a great trip. You are all so lucky!!!!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

Wendy-sooo sorry to here about your family's illness and I'm sending you healthy wishes...being sick is never fun and when the whole family gets sick well that's just !

This may seem like a picky question but DD read on Allearsnet (?) that you can contribute any Disney toiletries to an organization that works with ill children-it might even be Make a Wish Foundation but I'd have to recheck, but I believe they're looking for the items with the traditional Charancters on them. Does anyone remember how the bathrooms are appointed (in terms of soaps/ shampoos, etc.) at AKL?
(If she wants to give whatever she finds there I'll support her and try to find some animal themed toiletry items to take with us-seems like a fun task...

Gosh, I was already planning on bringing coffee (for the coffee maker in room-something nice and strong and now I may be bringing my own toiletries and can feel my suitcase increasing by the minute...

Patricia

 

[tiggrbaby]

PPP:
I know the organization is not MAW, but it is a pediatric cancer organization. I believe they will take anything with a Disney theme, and also little party favors (no balloons, stuffed animals, or food). I think that they will stock you with enough in the room that you will still have some to take home without having to bring your own. I believe they gave you two bottles of shampoo and I automatically put one away; same thing with the soap. We stayed in two rooms for four nights and I came back with a whole bunch to send. Two years ago we stayed in a 2BR villa and I was able to send a full box of the toiletries and another with old party favors!

 

[PracPerfPatricia]

tggrbaby,

do you know if the info is posted on the AllEars site? Or is it on another site? I'd like to file it away. (Also you mentioned something about party favors?-we live fairly close to a party store that runs great sales on closeouts-when the new themes are about to come in-do they take party stuff as well?

Thanks,

Patricia

 

[HarborWhaler]

Just booked 8 nights at the AKL starting on Sept 23rd. Was wondering how much a hassel there would be self parking and getting the rental car each day to visit the parks. The parking at the WL was nice and close. How do they compare? -HarborWhaler.

 

[pixiesnake]

Okay lets see if this picture turns out better.

 

[pixiesnake]

Yeah !!! That one is much better, you can actually see it. Okay, now that I figured out what I need to do I promise to work on my photos and get some more posted tomorrow. Right now its time for bed.

 

[Angel16]

Hi to everyone. So many of you are heading out on your trip or getting ready to leave. Have a wonderful time! I will be looking forward to everyones trip report and pictures.

I have BIG news. We have The Chef's Table at Victoria and Alberts during our holiday trip! I have tried for three years to get that reservation. I am so jazzed.

I am still working on our ADR for the trip, but have relaxed a bit after talking to Don at AKL today. We are really waiting for all the information to come out on CLP at Epcot. Don said they probably won't have that info until August. So we will just have to wait and see. We hope to get tickets for a night with a good narator and have dinner at Le Cellier' after the proformance.

QUOTE=HarborWhaler]Just booked 8 nights at the AKL starting on Sept 23rd. Was wondering how much a hassel there would be self parking and getting the rental car each day to visit the parks. The parking at the WL was nice and close. How do they compare? -HarborWhaler.[/QUOTE]

Hi HarborWhaler and welcome to the Jambo AKL thread. I don't think you will find parking a problem at ALK. The parking lot is just down a little from the lobby. It is very easy to park and get to the front of the resort. They also have valet available at a daily cost. But, I doubt you would feel it was necessary. I would say the parking at WL and AKL are comparable.

Hiya!

We are staying at AKL for DH's 35th bday in September. We are really excited...AKL is one resort we have wanted to try since our first trip. AND we get to try Boma, too.

Anyway, I want to do something for DH's bday. I am sending something from WDW florist to our room. I also know No balloons allowed.

What I am wondering is.....does AKL in room dining do the tux strawberries or anything along those lines??? I would like to get something like that for him as well. I can't do a cake at Boma or our other dinners....DH would be mortified if they sang or made a huge deal...he has issues with people looking at him and it would not be a "nice" surprise. I cannot even get him to do the vet's flag ceremony at MK, and that is something that I know he would love to do, but he cannot get over the fact that he will be "watched." Men!!

Anyway, if anyone knows if the AKL dining does any special desserts/cakes/ etc, please LMK. Or if you know how I can find out, I would appreciate it. I am thinking about doing the dinner on the balcony for 2 and would love to get something to go along with it.

Personally, I think a double order of zebra domes sounds good!!

There are many things available at AKL from in-room dinning. AKL has a wonderful baker. Are you staying concierge? If you are you can talk with the IPO about setting up something. AKL does have chocolate dipped strawberry's and much more. They also have some wonderful cakes you can order. I have heard very good things about their romantic dinner on the balcony. I am sure you can arrange a special desert and/or wine. It does not matter if you are staying concierge or not, it will be wonderful .

Hi all -

Just booked us at AKL for 9/2 through 9/6 in a pool view room on the free dining offer. I have spent literally hours reading through many of the posts here and have gotten a ton of really great info - many thanks !

I did have a few questions I'm hoping you can advise me on:


I just requested non-smoking and a room with bunks ... should I add anything to that ?

Does the pool area have lots of shade ? I see some umbrellas in the photos, but not too many....do the trees provide the area with additional shade ?
Where would be a good spot to head to in the AM if we want shade ( I am pastey white and love my shade!)

Does the pool bar serve any food ?

Thanks in advance for your help

Hi DVCindy,

I have never requested or stayed on the pool side. I love the savannah and the animals so we always ask for 5th floor, main savannah, zebra trail, king bed, non-smoking. So I can not help you on your pool view question.

However, the pool seems to have quite a bit of shade to me. There are trees and during certain times of the day shade from the building. The pool bar does serve snacks and drinks. What I really like is the pool is right by The Mara, you can get everything from sandwiches to a full meal there. It is good food at a good price plus it is convient. I hope you have a wonderful time.

Wendy, I am sorry to hear you and your family has been so ill. Goodness, I hope you are feeling better. Has your eye gotten any better? Take care and get some rest. If mom does not get healthy neither does anyone else.

Okay lets see if this picture turns out better.

Oh pixiesnake, what a great way to end a day. Good picture, he is so cute! Thank you for sharing.

Good night all.

Angel

 

[VAgal76]

Angel - That is sooooo awesome! So you need to add one more family member to your reservation. Oh, what's that puzzled look for? Don't you know you just adopted me?

12 more days and I'll be feeling myself unwind as I walk through the doors at AKL. Do you get that melting away the stress feeling when you arrive there too or am I the weirdo in the group?

That's an awfully cute pic of the giraffe.

No riding the zebras, no riding the zebras. Don't scratch any ears or bellies.

PracPerfPatricia - The toiletries are red and black with a mickey emblem on it. It's not exactly disney character in what you may be thinking. I didn't know if that was important or not. Can you let me know? I'm going in less than two weeks. I'll scoop some up for you if you want me to. If so, where should it be sent?

 

[LAWalz23]

Just saying hello and bumping to page 1.

 

[kimmar067]

Just saying hello and bumping to page 1.

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[pixiesnake]

Okay here's some more giraffe pictures from AKL

Now that is one long tongue!

More pictures soon.