Number 9 is really FINE! Welcome to AKL LITE - the 'unofficial' FAQ Thread

[psac]

Now I'm wondering if we should request a king bed room or not...I figured DH and I would have the king bed, DS6 could have the daybed, and DD2 would have her small, toddler size air mattress (or in bed with us if need be). Would 2 queens be better?

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King room pics you asked for:

There is a round table next to the chair above and then another chair, the mini-fridge, and then the TV.

Didn't get the toilet side.

 

[psac]

Un-zoomed view pics (all iPhone pics)

Some zoom

Pool

Lobby from sky bridge.

 

[dgbg100106]

If you buy DVC, make sure you buy resale. Save yourself a ton of dough. We're owners at Boarkwalk, which we love, and are in the process of buying points at AKL, and we're really happy we'll be able to do both. Of course with DVC, if we want to do just one or the other (or somewhere like BLT) we can, especially since we go during non-peak times (and dvc peak isn't always the same as regular park peak) where the seven month booking isn't difficult.

There are restrictions with DVC resale, make sure you read all the rules before you do that, for example you cannot use them for cruises...

Just be informed before you make a decision.

 

[dgbg100106]

Sooooo......we loved our AKL CL stay last week so much , we booked a bounceback offer to stay there again in October!

We'll be staying AKL CL again from Oct 20-27. If someone could add us back to the list, that would be great.

Our end dates may change, as our APs expire Oct 22, so we may just stay at AKL through the 23rd and then take the 3-day Disney Dream cruise from Oct. 24-27, but we're not sure yet, so for now we're booked at AKL through the 27th.

A couple of observations -

We had great experiences with the CL staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Bell services lost my raincoat, and a CL cast member (melissa, i think) arranged to buy me a new one and have it shipped next-day to the resort. I also got a lovely birthday package in our room from the CL, which included a box of chocolates and a beaded figurine from the AKL gift shop.

I think this was the thread where folks were debating the toilet paper at mods vs deluxe - as someone who usually stays at POR, I can tell you the t.p. at AKL was much better than at POR!

We did three of the animal-related tours for AKL guests - sunrise safari, sunset/wanyama safari, and night vision safari - and all were great, and different from each other. I'm busy catching up on work, but in the next couple of days I'm going to try to post a thread with a description of each, as I know people often ask about the differences between them, especially with the night vision safari being so new.

If you have any questions, ask away.

Robin

Congratulations on a wonderful stay and a bounce back!

October
Paula Sedley-Burke, Sept 19th - 3rd , SSR, Disney Dream, and AKV
gilsan Sept 25th – 2nd , Kidani
franandaj, 2nd - 7th, BCV
disneynanacat, 11th -12th, Kidani
flinkerfrosch, 17th – 21st, AKL
mara61, 18th – 26th, Kidani
karmacats, 20th -27th, AKL CL
flinkerfrosch, 21st – 26th , Poly
wendypooh, 22nd – 26th, BCV
Twelvevman, 23rd – 29th, AKL CL
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 24th – 28th, AKL Jambo CL
Grumpy Grandma, 27th – Nov 3rd, Jambo
Cinderella1122, 31st - Nov 5th, Jambo

 

[Koh1977]

Yeah, the King rooms are handicap accessible, so they have extra bars around the tub and toilet, and basically the extra room in the bathroom would be needed to store a wheelchair or something.

ALL king rooms or just CL king rooms?

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[DISzy]

Just booked!!! Sept 14-21 AKL CL!! Can't wait!!

 

[psac]

ALL king rooms or just CL king rooms?

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That I don't know. We're in a king club.

Ps-- just a comment on my un-zoomed pics above, things are much closer with the naked eye.

 

[Koh1977]

King room pics you asked for:

There is a round table next to the chair above and then another chair, the mini-fridge, and then the TV.

Didn't get the toilet side.

Thanks for the pics!!

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[Koh1977]

That I don't know. We're in a king club.

Ps-- just a comment on my un-zoomed pics above, things are much closer with the naked eye.

Hmmm...maybe someone else can answer this?

Thinking of requesting a king bed in a pool view room. (Non club level, no DVC, just standard room). Do they exist? Are they all handicap accessible too?

Thanks for all your great info!!

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[Mickey & Minnie Mom]

We did three of the animal-related tours for AKL guests - sunrise safari, sunset/wanyama safari, and night vision safari - and all were great, and different from each other. I'm busy catching up on work, but in the next couple of days I'm going to try to post a thread with a description of each, as I know people often ask about the differences between them, especially with the night vision safari being so new.

If you have any questions, ask away.

Robin

Definitely looking forward to your reports on the safari experiences, especially the night one!

 

[stackyallred]

Before our 9th trip to WDW last year, I was diagnosed with over 40 food allergies. I had been researching some of the best restaurants for handling multiple allergies and thanks to another Disser, I learned that Sanaa had an awesome allergy friendly kitchen and offered great allergy-free service. So, DH and I hopped on a bus from POP and tried it out... long story short, we are renting points and staying at Kidani in a standard view studio Sept 14-21 for our 10th anniversary! We are staying at POP the week before with my mom and DS3 and then my wonderful mom is taking DS home so DH and I can celebrate our anniversary at Kidani. We just fell in love with the atmosphere at AKL and especially the pool and Sanaa. I am so excited! Thanks to everyone here for all the great reviews and info!

 

[dgbg100106]

Before our 9th trip to WDW last year, I was diagnosed with over 40 food allergies. I had been researching some of the best restaurants for handling multiple allergies and thanks to another Disser, I learned that Sanaa had an awesome allergy friendly kitchen and offered great allergy-free service. So, DH and I hopped on a bus from POP and tried it out... long story short, we are renting points and staying at Kidani in a standard view studio Sept 14-21 for our 10th anniversary! We are staying at POP the week before with my mom and DS3 and then my wonderful mom is taking DS home so DH and I can celebrate our anniversary at Kidani. We just fell in love with the atmosphere at AKL and especially the pool and Sanaa. I am so excited! Thanks to everyone here for all the great reviews and info!

Congratulations on your anniversary trip and I have added you to the list...

September
RachelTori, Aug 27th – 3rd AKV-CL & CSR
beachgrl001, 2nd – 10th, AKV
Wicket's Mom, 9th – 13th, AKL CL
JESSketeer, 13th – 21st, AKL
Stackyallred, 14th – 21st, Kidani
RapunzelsGoodMom, 14th, AKL
RapunzelsGoodMom, 15th – 20th, BLT
Dawnywog, 18th – 26th, Jambo
Paula Sedley-Burke, 19th - Oct 3rd , SSR, Disney Dream, and AKV
country-mom-of-4, 20th – 28th, Kidani
gilsan 25th – Oct 2nd , Kidani
franandaj, 29th - Oct 2nd, VWL

 

[iheartjuppy]

Oh robin/karmacats I cannot wait to hear more about your stay! We aren't doing the safaris (kids too small) but are staying CL in the upcoming weeks and are SO excited! Any favorite snacks/drinks in the CL we should try? Fave activities?

 

[Koh1977]

Oh robin/karmacats I cannot wait to hear more about your stay! We aren't doing the safaris (kids too small) but are staying CL in the upcoming weeks and are SO excited! Any favorite snacks/drinks in the CL we should try? Fave activities?

I so wish we could do CL, but it's definitely not in the budget. $1500 more? I'm thinking not...

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[DismomfromMS]

We will be at AKL May 31-June 6. This will be our fifth trip but only 2nd time to stay on property. We always wanted to stay here & DH said we should as it will be our 15th anniversary and we told both kids it's part of their birthday presents this year.

 

[psac]

Check-out day tomorrow. Booooo. Lots of activity on the savanna. Hope this comes out.

 

[psac]

We will be at AKL May 31-June 6. This will be our fifth trip but only 2nd time to stay on property. We always wanted to stay here & DH said we should as it will be our 15th anniversary and we told both kids it's part of their birthday presents this year.

Hope you love it! Enjoy!

 

[jennifer in canada]

3 more days til I am back home at AKL!!!

 

[johnsonet]

Check-out day tomorrow. Booooo. Lots of activity on the savanna. Hope this comes out.

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you!

 

[country-mom-of-4]

Oh robin/karmacats I cannot wait to hear more about your stay! We aren't doing the safaris (kids too small) but are staying CL in the upcoming weeks and are SO excited! Any favorite snacks/drinks in the CL we should try? Fave activities?

We have been contemplating doing this during our stay - is it really worth it though? We won't be at the resort all that much so I'm having trouble justifying snacks......am I missing something else?