Our family loves WL too. We got to stay there the 3rd week they were open. The lobby is beautiful and walking into it is awe inspiring. I could sit it the lobby all day and be very happy doing so. The tour is a great way to get to know WL. Ranger Stan is a fantastic guide. We love it so much, that we waited for VWL to open to bu into DVC.
I have also been to AKL and the emotion just is not there.