We just got back last week from a wonderful stay at AKL Jambo house. We were there from 8/26-8/31. I did do online check in but honestly, I think it took longer. When we got to the counter they did have everything ready, we reserved a pool view with bunk beds. They offered us a free upgrade to a savannah room, but I turned it down. LOL I know some of you will think I'm crazy, but we wanted a pool view room for the ease of it being close to everything and being able to see the kids going down to the pool with out us. After taking awhile to convince them we did not want the upgrade, they gave us what we wanted. The room was exactly as expected, we were in 3472 (i believe) the patio area was a nice added spot. This was our first stay at a deluxe and i think it spoiled everyone. LOL Boma was awesome--our first time there as well. The bus service was great as well. We only had one night where we waited for a bus from MK it was Friday night and it was raining--not a little florida shower, rain so hard it was going sideways. LOL So it was understandable that every one wanted a bus at the same time. We waited about 25 min for a bus. Every other time was 5 min or less. Honestly, most times the bus was there when we got there. We nicknamed our daughter the bus whisperer because everytime she ran ahead to check for the bus, it was there. I was a bit disappointed that we didn't see more animals at the resort (not from the room area but when we walked to the other side and on the overlooks) Overall, we had a great time. Loved all the kids activities going on through out the day and the photographer in the lobby was awesome, she took some of our favorite family photos from the trip.
Ann
Ann