We stayed 9 days at AKL, such a pretty resort. The lodge was busy during the week and packed on the weekend, to capacity I heard. The weather was warm most days, lots of swimming time. We were on the dining plan and found it to be a great deal for us, I have a 13yo son, lol, never wanted for food. We ate at Boma for breakfast and dinner. I loved it for the breakfast buffet but didn't care for the dinner, too unusual for me. I saw several men load up their plates with chicken strips and mac & cheese, funny. But those zebra domes, wow, they are pretty darn good. I love it that you can get them for dessert at the Mara. I found that the Mara food court to be very liberal with the dining plan, any combination of foods were considered a meal. The snack part of the plan is great too, we had many mid afternoon Mickey ice cream bars (yum!!).
The parks were fairly crowded during the week but there were no major waits for rides except Soarin'. Most rides were just walk on. Over the weekend AK was packed, packed, with CM's and family and friends taking their first ride on EE and getting their free sunshade gift, they were everywhere! Another huge draw was Tarzan Rocks final show on the 21st, the line had to be three blocks long.
I am a Crocs fan, that's all I wear and took three pair with me. After reading so much about them on these boards, I was expecting to see them everywhere at the parks but I didn't. I saw very few people with them, just a few kids. I had a few CM's comment on them, ask if they were comfortable, funny.
Our dining choices were Crystal Palace, Liberty Tree Tavern, Boma, Chef Mickey's, Cosmic Ray's, Alfredo's, Pinocchio Haus, ABC Commissary, Flame Tree, Donald's Restaurantosarus breakfast, & Rainforest Cafe. All the food was good except for Alfredo's, had an odd experience with the waiters. After hearing we were on the dining plan, they acted like we were second class or something, ran into my DH with a tray, neglected our silverware, then argued very loudly in the corner in Italian. I thought they were going to have a fistfight! It was not a good meal.
We had a great time, took many pictures (over 300), tried some new things (Boma, Chef Mickey's) have some new favorites (Crush's Turtle Talk, Soarin'), just had a nice long visit, took time to enjoy the parks and our resort more.
I love to talk WDW, if anyone has any questions,
Lori
The parks were fairly crowded during the week but there were no major waits for rides except Soarin'. Most rides were just walk on. Over the weekend AK was packed, packed, with CM's and family and friends taking their first ride on EE and getting their free sunshade gift, they were everywhere! Another huge draw was Tarzan Rocks final show on the 21st, the line had to be three blocks long.
I am a Crocs fan, that's all I wear and took three pair with me. After reading so much about them on these boards, I was expecting to see them everywhere at the parks but I didn't. I saw very few people with them, just a few kids. I had a few CM's comment on them, ask if they were comfortable, funny.
Our dining choices were Crystal Palace, Liberty Tree Tavern, Boma, Chef Mickey's, Cosmic Ray's, Alfredo's, Pinocchio Haus, ABC Commissary, Flame Tree, Donald's Restaurantosarus breakfast, & Rainforest Cafe. All the food was good except for Alfredo's, had an odd experience with the waiters. After hearing we were on the dining plan, they acted like we were second class or something, ran into my DH with a tray, neglected our silverware, then argued very loudly in the corner in Italian. I thought they were going to have a fistfight! It was not a good meal.
We had a great time, took many pictures (over 300), tried some new things (Boma, Chef Mickey's) have some new favorites (Crush's Turtle Talk, Soarin'), just had a nice long visit, took time to enjoy the parks and our resort more.
I love to talk WDW, if anyone has any questions,
Lori
