Monorail Drink-A-Thon

[ctrabada]

WLL, the pool view at AKL will be very different than the one at WL. The pool at AKL was made to resemble an African watering hole, so it's not blue... it looks more greenish (don't let the color fool ya, it's just as clean as the other pools!). The surroundings are not lush like the WL, but a lot more subdued with more browns and reds in tone. I thought it was very cool and different and I loved the zero entry pool. My DD loved the slide (and so did we ) It's a totally different experience, but with the right attitude, it'll be unforgettable. We stayed concierge and let me tell ya, it was incredible! That's why when I stayed concierge the following year at WL I was not at all impressed. The concierge at WL is really subpar compared to AKL's. But, I'm returning to WL (this time courtyard view) and made reservations at Boma for Xmas dinner. That way I'll get a little of both!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hmmm...you got me thinking about upgrading to concierge at AKL. If we can get it for an extra $50 a night...you think we should do it? I have heard elsewhere that AKL CL is btter than most. I am not sure it will be an option cuz I expect it to be a bit busy. Plus, we will be out of the room Friday most of the day. the Saturday we plan on hanging around the hotel....although we do not have a PS for breakfast yet. So maybe we COULD get some use out of it. Sunday a.m. we have a PS at Boma's.

Don't mind my ramblings...I am just thinking out loud here. I get so excited talking about it and thinking of my options, ya know?

I am looking forward to the zero entry pool. I hope it is not too cool next weekend...we were planning on spending all day at the resort and going swimming.

 

[ctrabada]

If you can upgrade to concierge for $50 GO for it. They have this awesome capuccino machine.... plus juices all day... you would save on breakfast daily and if you can manage to be there from 5-7 you can partake in excellent african wines (when we stayed there, we planned our days so that we could be back for the wine ). I checked in on my birthday and shortly after going to our room, someone knocked on the door... the concierge staff sent me a cake, balloons, a birthday card and a bottle of wine! my dad was with us and we all 3 sat on the balcony drinking our wine and watching the animals... priceless...

 

[DisneyaHolic23]

The other cool thing about the Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge is that only concierge guests can participate in the Sunrise Safari. It is worth being in concierge alone!!

 

[MAC3]

Originally posted by DisneyaHolic23
The other cool thing about the Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge is that only concierge guests can participate in the Sunrise Safari. It is worth being in concierge alone!!

I have always wanted to do this. My friend says it's fantastic.

 

[pixiedust23]

So I have been trying to cut out some of my alcohol intake. I have been somewhat successful and then I went out for dinner last night and got penne with vodka sauce. Just can't seem to get away from the vodka no matter what i try!

 

[MAC3]

I just wanted to wish WLL a great vacation!

 

[pixiedust23]

O yes WLL have a great time!!!!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Aww, you guys...thank you! I appreciate your well wishes and I will have a drink for each and every one of you! I PROMISE!

I may check into concierge, even if only for one night of our stay. I would LOVE to do the safari, but we are already spending a lot and I am not sure we can budget it (we are going again in January and doing that $200 princess tea party at GF.) But ya know, I do not want to be in a "rush" to do EVERYTHING. We will go to WDW a few times a year, and I would like to think we will do the safari soon!

LOL, PD...I am a vodka gal myself!

 

[FWCamper]

Hi WLL !!!!

 

[ctrabada]

WLL, have a great time and please post a trip report when you get back!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Thank you Cristy!

Hello FWcamper! Good to "see" you!

 

[FINFAN]

Have the BEST time WLL!!!!!! Here's to low crowds, o.k. for wherever YOU are at the time, and full glasses of whatever you're enjoying at the time!
Stay safe and have a BLAST!

Pam

 

[FINFAN]

Hey! Is everyone hung over or what? Unusually quiet here lately....I need support and *PD*...We have to decide this weekend if our trip is on/off....it is on life-support now...Christmas at WDW is at stake here! Seriously...any good vibes you guys may have, please channel them my way! That beer in Billfom PA's hand looks mighty good about now!

Pam

 

[lynn71092]

How could there be any question about going to Disney World?
The question should not be yes or no but how soon?

 

[pixiedust23]

FINFAN-

~*~*~*~Pixie Dust~*~*~*~ coming at ya! I wish I had a trip in the makes...I would even take a trip to the mall at this point. (sigh) and they said there are all these new jobs out there for recent college grads. YEA RIGHT! That's all I have to say! Maybe in 5 million years when I get a job I can go "home."

(sorry i'm a little bitter here, apparently doing a year and a hlaf of brain cancer research and working for a fortune 100 company for 4 summers does not merit a real job)

 

[ctrabada]

Finfan
Here's some pixie dust for you! *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I hope you can resucitate your Xmas trip!

 

[FINFAN]

Thanks guys...it's the job market we need to give CPR to! I would have started my 30 day dance this am as our dates are 12/18-28...I don't know which way to turn...get ready for a Holiday trip celebrating Christmas there w/Santa and all..or start getting things moving along here...where I will say to myself as I put up each decoration...we are supPosed to be getting ready for WDW! Don't mind me...currently wallowing in self-pity.....DH says we will decide this weekend for sure...'cause if it's off we need to break it to the kids...can't wait 'till 5 days out like WDW says I can...but I won't actually CHANGE anything 'till then...never underestimate the power of *PD* and the DIS!


Pam

 

[robinb]

WLL: Have a great time! You'll love AKL. I'm listening to Park Hopper Radio over on Live365 and they're playing the informational clip from the TVs at AKL. {{sigh}} I can't wait!

FINFAN: I hope things work out for you . I was kinda looking forward to meeting up at WDW for a {gasp} drink.

 

[Cantw8]

OMG!!!! 30 pages of drunks! You Go!!!!,