Opinions needed please

[Giraffe_Zen]

Splurge on AKL.

 

[Miffy]

Choose AKL if you're planning on spending a lot of time at DAK. If not, I think POFQ is a better choice--and I love both resorts--but FQ is closer to Epcot, DHS, and DS, and there's something more sort of socially friendly about it, I think, which I personally would prefer on a solo trip.

The money would also be a huge factor for me, so that might have something to do with my advice. Also, I had a bad large-insect experience at AKL a couple of years ago (in the bathroom) and have been wary about staying there ever since.

 

[leebee]

AKL/Jambo is my hands-down favorite resort at WDW, and if I could afford it I'd stay there every trip! If you pick AKL, ask for a partial-savanna view room.

 

[kitkat4622]

Thanks for all the opinions. I have opted to stay at POFQ and use some of my savings on Magic Kingdom after hours event

 

[gottalovepluto]

Thanks for all the opinions. I have opted to stay at POFQ and use some of my savings on Magic Kingdom after hours event

That should be a blast!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Thanks for all the opinions. I have opted to stay at POFQ and use some of my savings on Magic Kingdom after hours event

I can understand that decision. I knew that I couldn't justify staying at AKL for my entire trip, so I split my stay (which I normally wouldn't do for 5 total days) and spent the first 3 days at a Value resort and the last 2 at AKL. So money often factors into decisions.

 

[jimmymc]

Assuming you have a resort day or plan on doing some half days in the parks, I think it's definitely worth it. AKL has great pools and restaurants in addition to the savanna.

If you're doing a park every day, probably not.