The New Lizard Lounge

[larkles]

Thanks for the welcome!! I've been busy lately and haven't had time to come back and chat. I emailed the concierge at AKL and the nicest people have emailed me back! I have been assured that I will have a Savannah view room on the 4th floor and they will do everything in their power to make our stay a fantastic one!! How can I resist that?! So I guess we will end our 25th anniversary at the AKL after all!!! Now to wait till next May!!!!

I've e-mailed and called since Friday and haven't heard back. Any hints?
Thanks!

 

[ang38]

What did you say in your email? I told them how I was looking forward to our stay with them and that I knew it was early but I wanted to rest my mind about staying there. I received a response w/o 3 days maybe less. It could be because it was a weekend. Give it till Wednesday and then email again.

 

[larkles]

Ang-
I just thanked them for the initial contact e-mail and let them know I wanted more info about Concierge services and to book spa services. Then I called back with more details.

3 days is fine! I was worried because I was expecting a response within 24hrs. That must not be realistic given their level of business.
Thanks

 

[ead79]

I realized I haven't popped in for a while, so I wanted to check on everyone. Welcome to all our newcomers!

It's so much fun to hear about everyone's concierge plans for the future! Right now we're still trying to nail down when our next trip will be, so it's fun to read about everyone else's in the mean time.

 

[ang38]

So they did initially contact you? When I emailed back for more info it took a couple of days. Then I also received from the IPO a form to fill out..all my requests..ADR's...tours..etc that I wanted.I guess they handle all that , not the concierge. I received a similar form from all 3 concierge's I emailed.

 

[MinnieSummer]

Hi Lizards! I just thought I would let you know that this weekend I am taking my mom back to PA. She really wants to spend the summer in her home so we are off. It's been an interesting 6 months and I've learned alot about aging but what I really learned is that the human brain is an amazing thing. My DM has no actual memory of last summer and everything that transpired up until around Christmas. She knows my DD died and that she was in the hospital but the actual events leading up to that are a total blur. We knew that she just shut down -- hence the hospital stay -- but I didn't realize that her brain just blocked everything out. She's OK now but only knows what she was told about that time frame. I guess that is the only way she can deal with it. Anyway, I'm a little worried about her returning home but fell she needs this time to accept everything. Wish me luck, and send your prayers to her. Thanks.

 

[Nancyg56]

Hi Everyone!

I also am enjoying all of the trip planning here. I really am looking forward to hearing from larkles and Ang regarding AKL.

Minniesota- I hope that all goes well with your DH and his recovery. I cannot imagine teens and a recovering Dad and a Mom in the middle. You are going to need your trip in October!

Minniesummer- It is good to know that your Mom is feeling strong enough to go back home. Hard for you, but empowering for your Mom. I remember how she struggled last year and it is no wonder that she needed to block the trauma.

We are planning a quick trip in October for Kady's birthday and MNSSHP. My DH cannot come, and honestly, I feel a little funny going. My DD and my DSIL are so sweet insisting that I join them, but I am still thinking about it. I really do not want to intrude, but they are saying that they want me to enjoy Kady with them.

Anyway, I would have loved to stay at AKL again, but I could not get good information concerning the construction. DD decided that she wanted CBR, so I hope that we will like it. Kady will want to spend a lot of time swimming, and I learned my lesson last time about scheduling extras, so we will see. Kady does tell me that POFQ is her favorite....(who knew that AKL and the Poly would come in last?), so I think she will be happy here.

Have a safe weekend.

 

[larkles]

Hi everyone!
Jack and Sue e-mailed me Yippee!

I've booked some spa tx at Mandara Spa at Swan and Dolphin while I am there- so relaxing- I can't wait. A break from and and and

I have started packing and getting ready for the inlaws to arrive next week

 

[Nancyg56]

Larkles- I am so jealous! Have a wonderful time!

 

[Alicnwondrln]

anyone have any GF room pics?

 

[MinnieSummer]

larkles: Nancy isn't the only one that's jealous. I want to be at AKL sooooo bad. I had planned on going to the World next weekend, sort of a "this is about me" trip, and had to cancel. So I have nothing in the works right now. Of course I'm always planning our Christmas stay so I guess I can't say that.

 

[mma800]

I am so glad to be back here!!!
Just scheduled a last minute ntrip to Poly, and was happy w/ rack rate garden room for 5 nites.

I've been calling daily since and have finally gotten:
3 nites concierge (nites 3-5)
8pm luau
2 kids at Tea party
2 nites neverland
3 adrs at jiko, artiste pt and calif. grill.
Letters from Neuropsych for my 2 kids w/ autism for GAC


I feel on top of the world!!!

Almost great enough to forget the fact that I am traveling w/ my 3 kids and without my dh!!!

Well, I caught up on the most recent posts and am sorry for the losses and changes for everyone. Hopefully Summer will bring a big smile for everyone--and loads of pixie dust!!

8 more days!

 

[MinnieSummer]

My husband surprised me last friday with a trip this coming weekend to WDW. I'm so excited. It will be fast but -- he heard me talking about my goal of being able to say I stayed at every WDW resort by the end of 2007 so we're staying at OKW. I've only got BC/YC and Poly to go.

 

[mma800]

I am jealous of all those stays in 2007!! What a great husband! I'd be there as much as possible, if I didn't live in Massachustt s!

Have fun at OKW!

 

[Nancyg56]

Marlene- Your itinerary sounds awesome! I know that you are going to have a great time!

Minniesummer- What a guy! I love the pics I have seen at OKW but I would love to see more. Please share them with us, my summer is going to be lived thru all of you, I'm afraid

 

[MinnieSummer]

I'll try to take photos but I'm not really very good with the camera or downloading -- I usually let my DH's girl in his office do that part.

 

[litlpixie]

It's SO nice to hear from the Lizards again!!! Wanted to give a Shout-out and say "hey!" We are honeymooning at Sugarloaf, and we'll be there on Sunday. Just have to get this blasted wedding over with!!

 

[MinnieSummer]

litlpixie: Congratulations!! Hoping you receive lots of Pixie Dust during your honeymoon.

 

[Angel16]

Hi Everyone! I know it has been a long time since I have dropped in. I am computer-less or (without a computer at home) My laptop was sent in for service (big green line down the middle of the screen) over three weeks ago. Our home computer had a mother board MI. So I have not been around "any where" for the last few weeks. I am sorry, but also happy to see all the action here in the lounge.

MinnieSummer - Wow. a surprise trip to WDW What a sweetie you have. Congratulations! You must tell us all about it when you return. How did your trip taking you mom back to her home in PA go? How wonderful you DH planned this trip now.

Nancy - October is one of my favorite times at the world. It isn't too hot, not cold and there is so much to see and do with the MNSSHP and the food and wine fest. I know you all with have a wonderful time.

It's SO nice to hear from the Lizards again!!! Wanted to give a Shout-out and say "hey!" We are honeymooning at Sugarloaf, and we'll be there on Sunday. Just have to get this blasted wedding over with!!

Congratulations Litlepixie. I am sure you will have magical wedding and honeymoon.

I have to run. I will check back in when I have a computer available.

 

[Nancyg56]

Hi Angel- good to "see" you again. We are looking forward to going in October. I did not think DD would let the little one miss school, but her DH wanted to give it a try. If she struggles to catch up, it will be the end of that, but hopefully a few days will be okay.