Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: final update 12/29, p.98

[pooh'smate]

Catching up. Where do I find info about renting a cabana at Typhoon Lagoon?

 

[rentayenta]

If we use an Australian TA, the prices are exorbitant!

If we go direct and book with Disney or use an American TA, the prices are identical....and then we need to factor in the exchange rate difference.

I'd be booking with the TA. Do you use the same one each trip?​

Here is the Aulani TR link I was telling you about. Unbelievable pictures!

Awesome, thank you! I'll go check them out right now.​

That's my beef with the sky writing. If you have that much money then there are much better ways to use it! A choose life bumper sticker is a lot more cost effective.

I know, right? Same message.​

Catching up. Where do I find info about renting a cabana at Typhoon Lagoon?

I don't know. Michael booked it once we got to TL. I'm guessing you could find the phone number and then the prompts will guide you.​

 

[PrincessInOz]

I tend to go direct for most things. That way, I get to manage my own bookings.

 

[rentayenta]

I tend to go direct for most things. That way, I get to manage my own bookings.

Me too. I'm too big of a control freak to not be able to access my reservation immediately. I checked with two TAs before booking our cruise but another $50 OBC isn't worth the stress to me. ​

 

[rentayenta]

Before I continue with the bead activity that happens at both Jambo and Kidani, I wanted to add a few photos of our lunch the day we enjoyed our Kidani pool and day. DH had ordered from the room service menu. I knew I had taken photos but for the life of me couldn't seem to find them. I found them in the Photo-stream on our Mac, odd, but there they were.

Room service delivered to the pool cannot be beat and we felt really spoiled. Like really spoiled.

Cheese pizza and what I believe to be a lamb gyro:

How cute is this?

So so good!

In case you needed it from another angle....lol.

That was our splurgy little lunch by the pool. You know you're Disneyized, think Fockerized, when $45 for 2 room service entrees with sides seems totally reasonable. Eh' what are you gonna do?

Back to the beads.....so I've looked all over trying to find a Disney description of the activities but can't seem to find anything official. The best way to describe it as per each activity, whether it be on conservation, the Earth, animals, tracking etc....you earn a bead. There are 8 activities total. One bead is the starter.

Here's Joshua's completed again to refresh your memory:

Here the fellas a few beads into it.

I called on Joshua to get into on the various activities in the photos below. Thankfully he didn't lose half of his memory capabilities during his undergrad.

Here they are learning about flamingos and others birds. They learned about feeding, their beaks, and preservation:

This is a tracking device. She hid a Mickey in around and they had to track it down using the device Joshua is wearing. This was led by the same CM we met the first night. Joshua was the only child at the activity. Talk about lots of attention. She seemed happy to have the company. Michael said she was very pleasant.

He's having a very good time:

This next one is African Wonders. Basically, they learned all about Africa from animals to geography.

I don't have photos of all of the activities but you get the picture- haha- pun intended. It's a great activity and its FREE. The bracelet his favorite souvenir ever.

After the boys finished, I received this photo. They headed back to Kidani for some pool time. They began the activities at 9:30 and were finished by 2:30. He had completed one the evening before. Michael said they had a very quality afternoon.

Up next; roasting Marshmallows, more animal pics, and our Boma Coma.​

 

[kaoden39]

That all looks so fun!

 

[rentayenta]

That all looks so fun!

The boys had a really really good time. I don't think you have to be staying at AKV either but I'm not positive. They never showed a room key however lots of the activities were done by the pool so maybe.


Room service by the pool has to be my new favorite treat. Total pixiedust and the food was excellent. It came in bento boxes, easy to share, and they delivered as we'll as picked up.​

 

[eandesmom]

what great boy time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and lunch by the pool didn't look too shabby either

Fun activity and pictures, I love that he still loves the necklace, that is awesome.

 

[rentayenta]

what great boy time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and lunch by the pool didn't look too shabby either

Fun activity and pictures, I love that he still loves the necklace, that is awesome.

home! Can't wait to read ALL about your trip. Please link me when you start your report.

There are updates on pages 84/85 too that you might like.

They had a great boys day.

Lunch was fantastic. DVC has spoiled us.​

 

[franandaj]

Looks like the boys had a day of quality time.

I don't think I could ever justify $45 for two entrees!

 

[rentayenta]

Looks like the boys had a day of quality time.

I don't think I could ever justify $45 for two entrees!

It felt kind of like a bargain. Very worth the great service and yummy food. The desserts were both excellent. Everything was really good. I didn't include the drinks in that tab. I always think I'm going to lug beer down but we rarely do. We'll take a couple but rarely a cooler full. Time is money baybee.​

 

[PrincessInOz]

What an amazing CM that is! Glad Joshua had a great time, boy time and all.

I love that $45 splurge. Bit pricey for me; but I'm glad you got it so that I could enjoy it vicariously.

 

[rentayenta]

What an amazing CM that is! Glad Joshua had a great time, boy time and all.

I love that $45 splurge. Bit pricey for me; but I'm glad you got it so that I could enjoy it vicariously.

Pricey for me too but DH gets sucked in by the magic of Disney. Can't say I'm complaining though.



Working on another update. I'm feeling very motivated to share this and complete it before I don't recall any details. ​

 

[rentayenta]

After the girls' day at Blizzard Beach and the boys' day doing AKV activities couples with some pool time, we all met back up at AKV. Tonight we had dinner reservations at Boma. Boma is one of our favorites and although we're not big eaters and don't get near our money's worth, we find the food, service, and ambience to make up for what we don't consume in calories although I sure gave it the college try tonight and succeeded. I sound like an AKV junkie.

On the girls' way back into Kidani I could help but snap a few photos. These are from my cell. I just can't get enough of the theme, view, decor, or animals.

I stopped in the gift shop, Johari Treasures. This is some of what I wanted.

Lucky bamboo which I did end up buying. It's still alive and well and on an end table in our living room.

Cute little sundress. I'm still kicking myself for not buying it:

Love the decor. Sorry for the background luggage.

And some of the cool statues and such on the way back to our villa:

Once we got back to the villa, the kids grabbed a small snack. I took a few more photos and enjoyed the drink Michael brought me up from the pool.

What a beauty:

Feeding time:

Besties:

And one that Michael took with the camera:

Continued in next post...​

 

[rentayenta]

As you can see, time was drifting by and it was time to get ready for dinner. However because my kids were so beat during the last marshmallow roast, they wanted to roast one before dinner. We went down by the fire and enjoyed more of what makes AKV so wonderful.

A few lobby shots:

We headed past Sanaa and down to the fire pit for a few more photos. In the infamous words of Depeche Mode: I just can't get enough.

A little off center but still okay:

This might be my favorite photo of the entire trip. That's pure joy in that baby's face:

We finally made it to the actual roasting area:

And back up to find Boma:

I actually put this one on canvas and it hangs in our living room:

Hidden Mickey in the rocks on the way to Boma:

We stopped in the bar for a drink while we waited. Happy kids, note Joshua's eyes. Beast!

The boys checking out the game:

Michael and his vino:

My boys:

Me and my vino...and tired eyes:

Continued in next post.....​

 

[rentayenta]

We were sat near the aisle, by the buffet which was great. Boma has such a vibrant and fun atmosphere.

Our service was great as was the food and we stuffed ourselves silly.

My first plate:

Michael's first plate:

Chloe's plate:

Kayla and her dessert plate:

Chloe and her dessert:

Joshua's Zebra dome. I'm sorry but I don't love these- weird texture:

Kids with very full bellies:

And finally, and I want to copyright this saying: our Boma Coma:

Yes I put my face where total strangers sit.

After Boma, we were stuffed, happy, and ready for bed.





To be continued.....​

 

[jedijill]

Boma Coma...I love it! Another reason I love AKL.

Jill in CO

 

[rentayenta]

Boma Coma...I love it! Another reason I love AKL.

Jill in CO

It was heavenly. I don't generally like to be that full but it was so extremely worth it. That mushroom bisque was incredible.​

 

[eandesmom]

oh my gosh the girls in those robes crack me up! I still can't believe they took a nap in the middle of the day when the pool was calling but wow, they did look tired.

Fun DHS morning, they earned the nap but what a fun afternoon the 3 of you had, Josh is just glowing!

Chloe in the chair, priceless! You do have tired eyes, so does M but oh you both look happy. What a fun fun night.

Boma Coma. Love it! YUM

 

[PrincessInOz]

Great evening!

Chloe does look super happy in that picture and I love the one of the family.

That is one very very cute sundress. Dang! Don't you hate it?