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

[wendypooh]

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


** Adventure Camp Info **

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.

 

[VAgal76]

When I was there in May they were not out roaming one of the savannas, they were in a pen and we were told they were only there from 10am - 5pm. If they are still in the same place walk all the way to end of Kudu Trail hallway, go out the exit door and look over the railing and you should see the pen. I don't know when they were planning to put them out on a savanna and which one they will end up at. We were told in May that they weren't ready to be with the other animals yet. If you don't see them ask some of the CMs. You might need to ask several of them before you find the right answer. We would have never known about them if a CM had not told us, but other CMs we asked didn't seam to know anything about them. Hope you get to see them - they are adorable.

Oh, boy - thanks for the heads up. I want to hold one!

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

I noticed one variation on your schedule: The Storytelling (African Folktales) was at 7:30 this past week. I know when we went one Nov. it was earlier.

 

[wendypooh]

I think the times for some things can and often do change on a daily basis. ( I would assume this changed as it stays daylight longer)??

** ALWAYS check the activities board near the front desk for exact times.

 

[disneytraveler]

The activities do look nice. I am hoping to atleast do the night vision goggles
and if i can squeeze it in the storytelling.

 

[Simba's Mom]

What does "bead activity" mean? Does that mean the activity is just for children?

 

[pixiesnake]

A few of the activities are geared more towards adults. With the kids activities they have certain ones where the kids earn a bead for doing the activity. They give them a string to put them all on. Some of the beads were really cool - I wanted them too, but only for the kids.

 

[scoutsmom99]

Hey Everyone

Everytime in the past few days I have tried to view the thread in the afternoon I have gotten the dreaded server to busy message

Anyways...I feel so homesick for the lodge right now Can it be September yet? Thanks to everyone who just got back and posted pictures. I might have to re-break out my video from last fall that I took.

Vagal- I wish I was going to AKL and on the cruise with you...no one in my family wants to cruise

Wendy- I can't believe we are under 3 months until we arrive! I feel like I have so much planning left to do...like buy airfare tickets

kimmar- Is everything still a go for your trip?

 

[stephwynn]

Just 20 more days till we are at AKL....well actually 19 days till we leave our house, we fly at night!!! I can hardly wait, and yet so much to do before that. My kids are writing finals ...they have their year end dance recital... .and I have to pack!!!! I don't know where I'm going to find all the time...

Just had to post to take a look at my ticker too!!!

 

[LAWalz23]

Thanks for the info and posting the days activities, wendypooh!
Wish we would be there on a Wed. the AKL camp sounds like it would be very neat and my niece and nephew would probably enjoy it. Oh well, could be an excuse for next year's trip! The kids are really excited and even though this trip is really for them, I think I am just as excited!

VAgal, sounds like a great trip, have a wonderful time! We are hoping to do our 1st Disney cruise next year!

Thanks for posting more pics, pixiesnake!

 

[VAgal76]

Doesn't want to cruise? No, seriously. Don't be upset by that. We didn't think of it either until this past year when a few friends went on their first one and LOVED it. So naturally we had jump on that train and give it a whirl. I wish our schedules matched up better as it's more fun when you have a group.

I did the culinary tour and discovered the carrot ginger soup @ Boma's (served on Saturday only). It was time well spent IMO. I loved the parade with the kids last time we were there. I wish I could've joined in, but I don't think I'd pass for a young'n anymore.

One week and 9 hours and 10 minutes.......

 

[kimmar067]

First of al, thanks for posting the recent pix, guys! Pixiesnake, I especially LOVE this one

it makes the pool area seems so 'cozy' and 'intimate'......

Hey Everyone

Wendy- I can't believe we are under 3 months until we arrive! I feel like I have so much planning left to do...like buy airfare tickets

kimmar- Is everything still a go for your trip?

Actually, we had a very ROUGH weekend, this past weekend - the AKL trip is now 'up-in-the-air', so keep those prayers and pixie dust coming....

 

[VAgal76]

Actually, we had a very ROUGH weekend, this past weekend - the AKL trip is now 'up-in-the-air', so keep those prayers and pixie dust coming....

Aaaawww, sending lots of PD to you.

 

[wendypooh]

Wendy- I can't believe we are under 3 months until we arrive! I feel like I have so much planning left to do...like buy airfare tickets

Hey Lisa......

I know, I feel like I should be doing something!!! LOL We are trying to decide on our ADR's........ we added 2 more nights!!! DH wants to go to LeCellier again........ and who can blame him....... but, I'm not sure??

As for airline tickets........ OUCH.......... was looking at them for my DS (the one in college ) and they are Pricey right now!!! We always drive to florida so that isn't an issue, but good luck!!!

So, any other suggestions on ADR's??? ANYONE????

We are going to;
Chef Mickey's
Le Cellier
Boma
Concourse
Coral Reef
Kona

 

[wendypooh]

Just 20 more days till we are at AKL....well actually 19 days till we leave our house, we fly at night!!! I can hardly wait, and yet so much to do before that. My kids are writing finals ...they have their year end dance recital... .and I have to pack!!!! I don't know where I'm going to find all the time...

Just had to post to take a look at my ticker too!!!

OMG ~~ I WISH I only had 19 more days!!!! I'm excited for you!!!

 

[wendypooh]

Doesn't want to cruise? No, seriously. Don't be upset by that. We didn't think of it either until this past year when a few friends went on their first one and LOVED it. So naturally we had jump on that train and give it a whirl. I wish our schedules matched up better as it's more fun when you have a group.

I did the culinary tour and discovered the carrot ginger soup @ Boma's (served on Saturday only). It was time well spent IMO. I loved the parade with the kids last time we were there. I wish I could've joined in, but I don't think I'd pass for a young'n anymore.

One week and 9 hours and 10 minutes.......

Wow........ 1 week!!!! I would really like some more info on the cruise!! I think we'd be interested in doing that. If you have the time when you get back......... I know you are prob. too busy right now!! Castaway Cay is calling my name!!!!!! LOL

Have Fun!!!!

 

[wendypooh]

First of al, thanks for posting the recent pix, guys! Pixiesnake, I especially LOVE this one

it makes the pool area seems so 'cozy' and 'intimate'......




Actually, we had a very ROUGH weekend, this past weekend - the AKL trip is now 'up-in-the-air', so keep those prayers and pixie dust coming....

OH no........... hoping things are better now. Here's some for you!!

 

[kimmar067]

OH no........... hoping things are better now. Here's some for you!!

...me too ...btw....CONGRATS to my DS Jesse, for his graduation at Paramus Catholic High School...

 

[pbmgrl34]

AKL and cruising are my two favorite thinggs in the world. If I can answer anything about the cruise,let meknow, I've done three and had to tie myself down not to booknext year while I was in the ship last March. It is the most fantastic thing you can do for yourself and your family. Ask anything and I'll reply.
Going to AKL in14 days for a 3 day stay with my 76 yr. old mom- no kids. It should be a great break!

 

[ktink]

Hey guys I just wanted to drop in and ask you... Did you hear that? AKL is steadily calling my name. I can't shake it. So I've been working on DH and my parents as well as DD who has her heart set on the serpent slide at FQ. And I think they are caving in. I almost feel guilty about it My mom told me that CRO is going to start blocking my calls. We have been on a resort roller coaster and I've let it get out of control. I just want our vacation to be perfect. Anyway, my parents are looking at Poly because of the monorail but I've sent my mom Seaspray's website address www.brownfamilyvacations.com, if that doesn't get 'em I'm SOL, so wish me luck.