Sake's Alive! AKL Lite V!!

[pilferk]

Help! I know you guys on this thread know everything and now that we are down to the last 28 days (but who's counting!), I should get all my stuff together and figure out what I want to do.

With it being so hot, I'm not thinking we will want to do heavy lunches. I'm wondering if I just want to get snacks in the lounge or do meals at QS places. Can you point me to a list or tell me what was there in the lounge the last time you went? We will have DGS21 months with us so I'm also trying to make sure we have something good for him... then again, if they have gummy bears and cheese, he's a happy boy! If they had chocolate covered strawberries for lunch, DD would just eat those and be stuffed!

Thanks for all your help!

At AKL (Jambo House), you'll want to head to "the Mara". It's a QS place, down by the pool, and they have a TON of offerings. Hot, cold, kid friendly, adult friendly...you name it.

The lounge (Victoria Falls) doesn't open until around 4-ish..though they have a decent selection of appetizers (or..used to...it's been awhile since we went there). There's also a pool bar at AKL and I think they offer food, too. I KNOW the pool bar at Kidani Village offers some sandwiches and the like, so that's an option, too.

Have a great trip!

 

[PNO4TE]

I guess I have to thank Southwest for this one!! If they hadn't bought Airtran, I'm sure there would have never been a $40 fare from ATL to anywhere!!

They have $40 flights ATL to NOLA too! I was so tempted to book a trip to New Orleans!! (then I came back to reality -- there's no time to squeeze that in!! )

No SW deals from the west coast to Orlando

The $40 deals are based on distance traveled, I believe. So, even from the DC area there are no $40 bargains to get to Orlando; it is $80 each way. For us that is not a great deal since we can keep on the lookout and routinely get our flights for $64-$84 OW.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, Jamborinis!

 

[RachelTori]

The $40 deals are based on distance traveled, I believe. So, even from the DC area there are no $40 bargains to get to Orlando; it is $80 each way. For us that is not a great deal since we can keep on the lookout and routinely get our flights for $64-$84 OW.

This sale is actually a Southwest-inspired deal (for their 40th). Flights of 450 miles or less were $40.

I guess we're going to have to get used to the SW way. When Airtran's baggage fees go away next year, I'll think that's great; when their Business Class is gone, not so much (happiness, that is!! )

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

The $40 deals are based on distance traveled, I believe. So, even from the DC area there are no $40 bargains to get to Orlando; it is $80 each way. For us that is not a great deal since we can keep on the lookout and routinely get our flights for $64-$84 OW.

There weren't even deals for the $120 each way from the west coast! Nothing to Orlando ... I checked all CA airports.

 

[dgbg100106]

There weren't even deals for the $120 each way from the west coast! Nothing to Orlando ... I checked all CA airports.

Check your dates, it was for a very specific time frame, with must travel times.

 

[John's Mom]

Kathy, I am soooooo happy for you!
57 miles, woo hoo

Congratulations Kathy!

That is AWESOME news, Kathy. I know you guys have been hoping for this to happen for a very long time.

YAY!!!!!!! Congrats Kathy!!! Awesome news!!!

Congrats on selling the house and moving way closer to WDW.

This is so cool! Congratulations!

Kathy,
That is wonderful news.....

Congratulations. This is wonderful news.
Corinna

Congrats on selling your house and moving closer to the Mouse!

Congrats.. when is the house warming party with all your favorite AKL Lite friends

That's great news!!!

I forgot Donald is #1.

Thanks for all the well wishes!

As soon as we're settled, I'll have you all over for a great, big pajama party.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Check your dates, it was for a very specific time frame, with must travel times.

Checked dates but Orlando wasn't listed as one of the cities available from the west coast for the special. Also couldn't get New York or Chicago. They don't seem to be running coast to coast sales. Mostly seem to be regional sale. We did pick up lots of flights between northern and southern CA.

 

[Donald is #1]

Is anyone doing the AllEars contest? I went over to look at the photos & so far I am spending my evening trying to find the "out of family" photos on the website. I think that this is going to take me a while.

 

[CJsMom]

Is anyone doing the AllEars contest? I went over to look at the photos & so far I am spending my evening trying to find the "out of family" photos on the website. I think that this is going to take me a while.

I looked at the first one but gave up after a while.
I'm doing the Passporter contest now - it's challenging but not too hard.

 

[CJsMom]

Good morning Jamborinis!

I am officially out-of-my-mind!!

Darn Airtran and their $40 sale fares ATL to Orlando. I just booked flights Nov 1-5.

I'm not sure where I'm going to stay............ details, details!! (guess I better get working on that!!)

 

[pilferk]

Is anyone doing the AllEars contest? I went over to look at the photos & so far I am spending my evening trying to find the "out of family" photos on the website. I think that this is going to take me a while.

Yup.

Took me about 30 min to find them all. I think the toughest was one of the restaurants.

 

[PNO4TE]

Is anyone doing the AllEars contest? I went over to look at the photos & so far I am spending my evening trying to find the "out of family" photos on the website. I think that this is going to take me a while.

I decided to give it a whirl too. Looks like fun, but I bet they are going to get harder as the contest goes on, don't you?

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, Jamborinis!

 

[RachelTori]

Good morning, Jamborinis!

Good morning, Elin! How are you & Bob?

 

[miprender]

Good morning Jamborinis!

I am officially out-of-my-mind!!

Darn Airtran and their $40 sale fares ATL to Orlando. I just booked flights Nov 1-5.

I'm not sure where I'm going to stay............ details, details!! (guess I better get working on that!!)

WOW! That is too great of a deal to pass up.

Help! I know you guys on this thread know everything and now that we are down to the last 28 days (but who's counting!), I should get all my stuff together and figure out what I want to do.

With it being so hot, I'm not thinking we will want to do heavy lunches. I'm wondering if I just want to get snacks in the lounge or do meals at QS places. Can you point me to a list or tell me what was there in the lounge the last time you went? We will have DGS21 months with us so I'm also trying to make sure we have something good for him... then again, if they have gummy bears and cheese, he's a happy boy! If they had chocolate covered strawberries for lunch, DD would just eat those and be stuffed!

Thanks for all your help!

We really liked the food at the Mara. They have great sandwiches and salads.

 

[Shmily1]

Thank you all so much for the great ideas. I will definitely be checking out Mara! The funny part is that was suppose to be DD20's middle name, but we ended up changing it to Spencer when my brother died while I was expecting and he had wanted a little girl named Spencer.

We are so excited for this trip and can't wait to experience AKL for the first time! It's more exciting after reading all your experiences. If you could tell me one thing to do or see while at AKL, what would it be? I want to be sure we don't miss a thing

 

[t_daniels]

Good morning, Jamborinis!

Good morning, Elin! How are you & Bob?

Morning!!

Thank you all so much for the great ideas. I will definitely be checking out Mara! The funny part is that was suppose to be DD20's middle name, but we ended up changing it to Spencer when my brother died while I was expecting and he had wanted a little girl named Spencer.

Aww. My brother did this, in a way. My mom had a daughter before me- way preemie. Her fingernails hadn't even formed yet. She ended up only living a few months- but fast forward twenty some years, and my brother gave his little girl the same name (treisha louise case.)

Also, my and my sisters initials were TLC, and as odd as it turns out- after my brother married his wife, her initials were TLC.

love random coincidences and stuff like that...

 

[pilferk]

Thank you all so much for the great ideas. I will definitely be checking out Mara! The funny part is that was suppose to be DD20's middle name, but we ended up changing it to Spencer when my brother died while I was expecting and he had wanted a little girl named Spencer.

We are so excited for this trip and can't wait to experience AKL for the first time! It's more exciting after reading all your experiences. If you could tell me one thing to do or see while at AKL, what would it be? I want to be sure we don't miss a thing

There's SO much cool stuff to do, it's hard to narrow it down to one thing. Grab one of the activity sheets (it lists all the stuff going on around the resorts) upon check in.

If I had to narrow it down to ONE thing: I'd suggest going out to the Jambo pool one night and checking out the nightvision viewing. It CAN be hit or miss (because, let's face it..you're watching unpredictable living things), but it's SOO much fun! Times will be on the activity sheet (They vary by season/sunset times).

 

[athenna]

Oh, I remember!

Great minds think alike!! (or we're both totally off our rockers - in a good way of course!!! )

In the best way

Good morning, Jamborinis!

Good morning, Elin


My weekend .is here! Busy getting ready for 2 40th birthday parties this weekend

35 days until 1 nighter
115 days until F & W trip