Booked at AKL

Pluto · 02-22-2005

Well I booked our first trip. We are staying Nov. 6-11 ;) We'll be driving from KCMO so we are leaving out the Friday before and gonna see some countryside along the way and stop and visit family along the way. Decided to go with 7 day base tickets instead of hoppers and we are buy disney dollars to put away for the trip already. Does anyone know if McDonals GC's are good inside of disneyworld?

**Dana** · 02-22-2005

Congrats on your booking! You are going to love AKL! It's a beautiful resort. I have stayed there twice now. I am not sure on the McDonald's GC in the parks. I want to say no, becasue it's not an actual Mcdonald's but I ma not certain on this one at all. AGain congrats on your upcoming trip.

Pluto · 02-22-2005

thanks, how do I get that countdown going on in my signature?? ;)

I went with the standard savanna view and requested the zebra trail since I've talked to some people who said to request that area of the lodge....It just seems so far away :(

**Dana** · 02-22-2005

Here is a link to the countdown instructions for your signature.
http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...n+instructions

Standard Savannah is a good choice. The Zebra trail can be hit or miss with closeness. Both times I have stayed in that section and it was a bit of a hike to get to my room. The plus of that is the gorgeous views from these rooms. You won't mind the little walk. One you get familiar with the building, there is all kinds of short cuts you can take to avoid a serious hike.

Pluto · 02-22-2005

Where is the AKL on the bus route? Is it packed when they make their rounds over to the resort?

**Dana** · 02-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Pluto

Where is the AKL on the bus route? Is it packed when they make their rounds over to the resort?

The AKL has their own bus. The bus stop is right down the path from the gift shop to the right of the lobby. Only AKL people use the bus. I have found their bus system to be very efficient and their drivers excellent. The only time you find yourself sharing a bus is when the AK closes for the evening. People from another park will get dropped there before they drop off guests at the AKL. You can expect a bus every 15 to 20 minutes. The drivers are extremely friendly and will tell you which stop is yours while at the theme parks. The only time the busses tend to be packed is at the end of the night when the park is closing. In the mornings, if you get up early, you will practically have the bus to yourself. I can't believe how many people sleep in when there is so much to do..lol I can't sleep from excitement when I am at WDW.

skwak · 02-22-2005

I agree with Dana, you will love AKL. It is my favorite resort!

WEDINDISNEY · 02-22-2005

We stayed at the AKL for the first time back in 2003....OMG What an awesome resort.... We also went with a savannah view room and we were on the Kuda trail.... It was great walking out onto the balcony and seeing the giraffee and cattle and this weird looking black bird with "attitude" He was so kewl... DH took a roll of pictures of just this bird...

You will love AKL....

_landry · 02-23-2005

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Originally Posted by WEDINDISNEY

We also went with a savannah view room and we were on the Kuda trail.... It was great walking out onto the balcony and seeing the giraffee and cattle and this weird looking black bird with "attitude" He was so kewl... DH took a roll of pictures of just this bird...

You will love AKL....

We have booked AKL for Dec. Did you like this trail? I've booked my room, but haven't requested a trail yet. Don't want to be too far, but want a great view. I know, I probably can't have the best of both worlds.

EmpressJenny · 02-23-2005

AKL is gorgeous, we loved it. We were in beautiful savanna view on the zebra trail, and had virtually no walk at all. We could not have had a better stay. Congrats on booking your trip.

chiasgirl · 02-23-2005

We were really pleased with AKL on our last trip - It is a gorgeous resort. Try to make time to explore the resort and enjoy all the special offerings they have. Also - think about making a PS at Boma's.
I noticed you mentioned that you were driving. You may be glad that you have your car handy as we found the bus system to be the pits! Also, if you can work your schedule to arrive before 3:00 check-in you will probably have a better choice of rooms than if you arrive later in the day.

acidreignn · 02-23-2005

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Originally Posted by chiasgirl

We were really pleased with AKL on our last trip - It is a gorgeous resort. Try to make time to explore the resort and enjoy all the special offerings they have. Also - think about making a PS at Boma's.
I noticed you mentioned that you were driving. You may be glad that you have your car handy as we found the bus system to be the pits! Also, if you can work your schedule to arrive before 3:00 check-in you will probably have a better choice of rooms than if you arrive later in the day.

We had no problem with the bus this Thanksgiving week.

Pluto, Do not stay near the holding pins. The view is terrible. I dont remember the room number something like 54 something. We stayed there for our first time around Turkey Day. The resort is B-E-A-utiful!!! My son LOVED the pool slide. Everyone was very nice.
Have fun!

Cavey · 02-23-2005

Pluto, it sounds like a great trip. I can't give you any tips on AKL, but if you're going to get one "piece of equipment" for your planning, make sure to get "The Unofficial Guide to WDW." It's all I had to go by on my first WDW vacation, and it was a lifesaver! You can get it at amazon.com or your local bookstore.

JOANN · 02-23-2005

DH and I have stayed at the AKL many times. It is one of our favorites!!!
Also, love (as others said) the buses. You do not share with any other resorts. That is why we also love the CSR, it also does not share with any other resort. For me, I think that's a good thing..

JOANN

BuzzLightyear · 02-24-2005

Great resort choice! You are going to love it there!

02-22-2005	#1 (permalink)
Pluto Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11	Booked at AKL Well I booked our first trip. We are staying Nov. 6-11 ;) We'll be driving from KCMO so we are leaving out the Friday before and gonna see some countryside along the way and stop and visit family along the way. Decided to go with 7 day base tickets instead of hoppers and we are buy disney dollars to put away for the trip already. Does anyone know if McDonals GC's are good inside of disneyworld?

02-22-2005	#2 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,697	Re: Booked at AKL Congrats on your booking! You are going to love AKL! It's a beautiful resort. I have stayed there twice now. I am not sure on the McDonald's GC in the parks. I want to say no, becasue it's not an actual Mcdonald's but I ma not certain on this one at all. AGain congrats on your upcoming trip. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 20 hours 56 minutes

02-22-2005	#3 (permalink)
Pluto Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11	Re: Booked at AKL thanks, how do I get that countdown going on in my signature?? ;) I went with the standard savanna view and requested the zebra trail since I've talked to some people who said to request that area of the lodge....It just seems so far away :(

02-22-2005	#4 (permalink)
Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,697	Re: Booked at AKL Here is a link to the countdown instructions for your signature. http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...n+instructions Standard Savannah is a good choice. The Zebra trail can be hit or miss with closeness. Both times I have stayed in that section and it was a bit of a hike to get to my room. The plus of that is the gorgeous views from these rooms. You won't mind the little walk. One you get familiar with the building, there is all kinds of short cuts you can take to avoid a serious hike. __________________ 82 off-site ~ 91 off-site ~ 97 ASMusic ~ 00 ASMovies 02 Wilderness Lodge ~ 04 Animal Kingdom Lodge 05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian 05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West 07 Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 08 Old Key West~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 20 hours 56 minutes

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,317	Re: Booked at AKL I agree with Dana, you will love AKL. It is my favorite resort! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: MNSSHP and DISNEY MAGIC!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,469	Re: Booked at AKL We stayed at the AKL for the first time back in 2003....OMG What an awesome resort.... We also went with a savannah view room and we were on the Kuda trail.... It was great walking out onto the balcony and seeing the giraffee and cattle and this weird looking black bird with "attitude" He was so kewl... DH took a roll of pictures of just this bird... You will love AKL.... __________________ 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY http://www.myspace.com/wedindisney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back for more magic in: Yup We're Back!

02-23-2005	#10 (permalink)
EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: Booked at AKL AKL is gorgeous, we loved it. We were in beautiful savanna view on the zebra trail, and had virtually no walk at all. We could not have had a better stay. Congrats on booking your trip. __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

02-23-2005	#11 (permalink)
chiasgirl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 422	Re: Booked at AKL We were really pleased with AKL on our last trip - It is a gorgeous resort. Try to make time to explore the resort and enjoy all the special offerings they have. Also - think about making a PS at Boma's. I noticed you mentioned that you were driving. You may be glad that you have your car handy as we found the bus system to be the pits! Also, if you can work your schedule to arrive before 3:00 check-in you will probably have a better choice of rooms than if you arrive later in the day. __________________ 1978 - Off-site 1980 - Off-site 1987 - Off-site 1996 - Dixie Landings 2001 - DL - Off-site Dec 2004 - AKL

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,180	Re: Booked at AKL Pluto, it sounds like a great trip. I can't give you any tips on AKL, but if you're going to get one "piece of equipment" for your planning, make sure to get "The Unofficial Guide to WDW." It's all I had to go by on my first WDW vacation, and it was a lifesaver! You can get it at amazon.com or your local bookstore. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

02-23-2005	#14 (permalink)
JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Re: Booked at AKL DH and I have stayed at the AKL many times. It is one of our favorites!!! Also, love (as others said) the buses. You do not share with any other resorts. That is why we also love the CSR, it also does not share with any other resort. For me, I think that's a good thing.. JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,911	Re: Booked at AKL Great resort choice! You are going to love it there! __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disney World!! Just back 8/30. Next trip unsure...........

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