Tiffany
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Hi All,
Just got back last night, Jan 29th, 2004, from a 6n/7d stay at the AKL Concierge. This was our second time staying at the AKL Concierge and the fourth time staying at the AKL overall. It was outstanding as usual. The following are some random thoughts on our trip.
1. Sunset Safari - Out of this world. A must do. Best $300 we have ever spent.
2. Sunrise Safari - Still a winner the second time around. We still believe that this safari is $100.00 well spent.
3. National Quick Rent - It seems that the staff has finally figured this service out. Great way to rent a car.
4. Song airlines - We did not have any of the high-tech suff on either end of our round trip flight. Other then that we took off on time and landed early so overall it was okay.
5. AKL Concierge - Had an AP rate of $277 a night inc tax. This place is great. Wow! Did I tell you how much we love this place?
6. Resort bus service - good as always for us. Never waited more then 15mins for a bus never had to stand on a bus.
7. Taking the boat from the MK to the GF. I nice change of pace.
8. CB at 1900 Park Fare still a must do on every trip for us.
9. CD at Chef Mickey's still a must do on every trip for us.
10. Dinner at LeCellier still a must do on every trip for us.
11. You do not have to tip housekeeping to get towel animals. We got two small towel animals one day during this trip and we did not tip housekeeping this trip.
12. The average visitor to WDW does not have a clue. Example; on the resort bus from the AKL to MGM Studios; father to child, look there is the Haunted Mansion. The father is pointing to the Tower of Terror. The father is also wearing shorts and a short sleeve shirt on a morning were the temps were in the 30's and the projected high was in the 40's. You can get the weather on the tv's in your room at Disney resorts so that you can dress accordingly and not complain to the cast members about how cold it is. As if they can do something about the weather.
13. The Arusha Savanna - I love this savanna as the Zebra and Wildebeast(sp?) can only be seen on this savanna and they have a special place in my heart. There are only two giraffe on this savanna though.
14. People swim in the resort pools when it is 41 degress out.
15. Flights of Wonder- Very cool show at the AK. We always walked past this show. It is now a must do on all future trips.
16. The African Proverbs - These are given to you during turndown service at the AKL. We think these are a nice added touch.
17. Make sure you pick up a "Times Guide and New Information" list when you enter each park.
18. Package delivery back to your Disney Resort is great but when you stay AKL Concierge they deliver directly to your room. Just another nice added touch.
19. Give Wolf Gang Puck Express a try at DTD. Good counter service food at good prices.
20. Make sure that the valet gives you the correct color of the day. I have to ask twice during our stay for them to confirm that the correct color of the day was in my window.
21. Walking the hallways and staircases at the AKL to find cool viewing areas.
22. Watching the animals at the evening browse feeding from your room balcony.
23. Watching "Wishes" from the CR.
Any questions just ask.
Just got back last night, Jan 29th, 2004, from a 6n/7d stay at the AKL Concierge. This was our second time staying at the AKL Concierge and the fourth time staying at the AKL overall. It was outstanding as usual. The following are some random thoughts on our trip.
1. Sunset Safari - Out of this world. A must do. Best $300 we have ever spent.
2. Sunrise Safari - Still a winner the second time around. We still believe that this safari is $100.00 well spent.
3. National Quick Rent - It seems that the staff has finally figured this service out. Great way to rent a car.
4. Song airlines - We did not have any of the high-tech suff on either end of our round trip flight. Other then that we took off on time and landed early so overall it was okay.
5. AKL Concierge - Had an AP rate of $277 a night inc tax. This place is great. Wow! Did I tell you how much we love this place?
6. Resort bus service - good as always for us. Never waited more then 15mins for a bus never had to stand on a bus.
7. Taking the boat from the MK to the GF. I nice change of pace.
8. CB at 1900 Park Fare still a must do on every trip for us.
9. CD at Chef Mickey's still a must do on every trip for us.
10. Dinner at LeCellier still a must do on every trip for us.
11. You do not have to tip housekeeping to get towel animals. We got two small towel animals one day during this trip and we did not tip housekeeping this trip.
12. The average visitor to WDW does not have a clue. Example; on the resort bus from the AKL to MGM Studios; father to child, look there is the Haunted Mansion. The father is pointing to the Tower of Terror. The father is also wearing shorts and a short sleeve shirt on a morning were the temps were in the 30's and the projected high was in the 40's. You can get the weather on the tv's in your room at Disney resorts so that you can dress accordingly and not complain to the cast members about how cold it is. As if they can do something about the weather.
13. The Arusha Savanna - I love this savanna as the Zebra and Wildebeast(sp?) can only be seen on this savanna and they have a special place in my heart. There are only two giraffe on this savanna though.
14. People swim in the resort pools when it is 41 degress out.
15. Flights of Wonder- Very cool show at the AK. We always walked past this show. It is now a must do on all future trips.
16. The African Proverbs - These are given to you during turndown service at the AKL. We think these are a nice added touch.
17. Make sure you pick up a "Times Guide and New Information" list when you enter each park.
18. Package delivery back to your Disney Resort is great but when you stay AKL Concierge they deliver directly to your room. Just another nice added touch.
19. Give Wolf Gang Puck Express a try at DTD. Good counter service food at good prices.
20. Make sure that the valet gives you the correct color of the day. I have to ask twice during our stay for them to confirm that the correct color of the day was in my window.
21. Walking the hallways and staircases at the AKL to find cool viewing areas.
22. Watching the animals at the evening browse feeding from your room balcony.
23. Watching "Wishes" from the CR.
Any questions just ask.
on all of your "observations"! LOL!
