Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort?

Caseys Corner · 10-10-2005

We just booked our trip today for the Animal Kingdom Resort for July 06. This will be our first time staying at this resort, does anyone have any helpful hints regarding the Animal Kingdom Resort? Thanks ahead of time

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**Dana** · 10-10-2005

I have stayed at the AKL twice...excellent resort. Try to request a room close to the lobby overlooking the savannah. The room far out in the Zebra trail are gorweous, but a seriously long hike to the lobby. There are many children's activities in the lobby every night. Be sure to check about that when you check in. I don't know if the schedules stay the same or not. Boma is a great breakfast. Try to eat there at least once. Definately take some time to check out all that resort has to offer. you could easily spend a half a day wandering around and seeing everything. The animal lookout points are a fun distraction and the pool is AWESOME!

**WishUponAStar** · 10-10-2005

I've stayed there several times and loved it!! Every time I've gone I've requested a "300s" room and they always complied. They are VERY clsoe to the lobby, back entrance to the pool, laundry, etc. DEFINATELY try "Boma," the desserts alone are worth it! Take time to talk with and participate with any activities you see the CMs doing. I've done everything from make a giraffe christmas ornament out of mosaic ostrich shells, listened to an African folk tale next to the fire, and even stuck my hand in a "mystery box," to guess which animal's horn was in there. The CMs are among the NICEST and most informative I've ever encourtered in WDW and everything there is completely amazing! ALSO, if possible, take advantage of the spa!!! The gym equipment is great, steam rooms beautiful, and the MASSAGES a MUST!!!!
ENJOY!!! Good choice!!!!

_landry · 10-10-2005

I'll be staying there in Dec. for the first time too. I requested a zebra trail room close to the lobby. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!!

queensmama · 10-10-2005

Well I just got back, and I hated my room location (very last room on the Zebra Trail- 3596)until I looked outside and found out that all the Zebras and Giraffes liked it where was becuase it was more secluded. I loved loved loved my room location after seeing that view. It made the walk back to room worth it.
Be sure to catch a story while you are there to.

iluvwdw · 10-10-2005

I have never stayed at AKL, but I did get a chance to visit and it is a beautiful resort. One day...

quakercub · 10-11-2005

We stayed there last May. It is a beautiful resort, from the African, museum quality art, the savannah views (definately request one) of the animals, story telling around the fire pit at Arusha Rock, natural entry pool....well, yeah there's a lot to do there. Word of warning though; you may not want to leave the resort to go to the parks!!!

You made an excellent choice.

noahsark45331 · 10-11-2005

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Originally Posted by queensmama

Well I just got back, and I hated my room location (very last room on the Zebra Trail- 3596)until I looked outside and found out that all the Zebras and Giraffes liked it where was becuase it was more secluded. I loved loved loved my room location after seeing that view. It made the walk back to room worth it.
Be sure to catch a story while you are there to.

We stayed in that room in November 2002!!!

noahsark45331 · 10-11-2005

Also, if you have children, take advantage of all the children's activities, including the afternoon cookie decorating at Boma. We always spend 1 day hanging out at the resort then go to DTD for dinner and a movie. My DS did the cookie decorating both times and loved it. The first time they let him decorate 3 cookies. The second time it was limited to 2.

DisneySusie · 10-12-2005

I'll agree with what others have said. Definately try Boma. The food is soooo good there. We sometimes go over there for dinner and love it everytime. Jiko is also very good. It was a little too fancy for my kids, but it is great if you have an adult evening out.

Maria · 10-12-2005

You will love it there! I agree with the others it may be along walk to your room but so worth it for the views. Great Choice!!!! How long are you staying?

penncross · 10-12-2005

We stayed in the "very last room on level 4 looking into the savanah. I thought the walk was long on the first trip out but then I really liked the feeling of walking the halls passing the windows seeing the animals on one side and the pool on the other. Greeting all the mouse keepers and smelling the smells. It just helps set memories.

karliebug · 10-13-2005

get a list of hidden mickeys from guest services and send your kids on a hunt!

Caseys Corner · 10-13-2005

Thanks so much for all your hints and ideas. I want to be there right NOW. You all have gotten us so excited. We do have to kids, ages 9 and 12 I know they will love doing activities and stuff. Once again, thanks for all you tips!

Paul S · 10-17-2005

I don't know if it applies to your trip, but we went to AKL for our 10 year anniversary in 02 and we mentioned it was our anniversary and we got upgraded to a Savannah room gratis.

Plan some resort time at night to do the night vision animal viewing, and make sure you see the cultural exhibits, and listen to the presentations, and do the story telling.

AKL is nearly a destination in itself. Avail yourselves of the haps at your resort.

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? We just booked our trip today for the Animal Kingdom Resort for July 06. This will be our first time staying at this resort, does anyone have any helpful hints regarding the Animal Kingdom Resort? Thanks ahead of time 2005 Caribbean Beach Resort 2004 Pop Century 2003 Port Orleans (Riverside) 1999 All-Star Movies 1996 Dixies Landings

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? I have stayed at the AKL twice...excellent resort. Try to request a room close to the lobby overlooking the savannah. The room far out in the Zebra trail are gorweous, but a seriously long hike to the lobby. There are many children's activities in the lobby every night. Be sure to check about that when you check in. I don't know if the schedules stay the same or not. Boma is a great breakfast. Try to eat there at least once. Definately take some time to check out all that resort has to offer. you could easily spend a half a day wandering around and seeing everything. The animal lookout points are a fun distraction and the pool is AWESOME! __________________ ~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~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 271 days 21 hours 34 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? I've stayed there several times and loved it!! Every time I've gone I've requested a "300s" room and they always complied. They are VERY clsoe to the lobby, back entrance to the pool, laundry, etc. DEFINATELY try "Boma," the desserts alone are worth it! Take time to talk with and participate with any activities you see the CMs doing. I've done everything from make a giraffe christmas ornament out of mosaic ostrich shells, listened to an African folk tale next to the fire, and even stuck my hand in a "mystery box," to guess which animal's horn was in there. The CMs are among the NICEST and most informative I've ever encourtered in WDW and everything there is completely amazing! ALSO, if possible, take advantage of the spa!!! The gym equipment is great, steam rooms beautiful, and the MASSAGES a MUST!!!! ENJOY!!! Good choice!!!! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 22 days 21 hours 34 minutes

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_landry Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 487	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? I'll be staying there in Dec. for the first time too. I requested a zebra trail room close to the lobby. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!! __________________ 1999 Shades of Green 2000 All Star Movies 2001 All Star Movies 2003 All Star Movies 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxWaiting for Disney!! *´¨)

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? Well I just got back, and I hated my room location (very last room on the Zebra Trail- 3596)until I looked outside and found out that all the Zebras and Giraffes liked it where was becuase it was more secluded. I loved loved loved my room location after seeing that view. It made the walk back to room worth it. Be sure to catch a story while you are there to. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? I have never stayed at AKL, but I did get a chance to visit and it is a beautiful resort. One day... __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 81 days 21 hours 4 minutes

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? We stayed there last May. It is a beautiful resort, from the African, museum quality art, the savannah views (definately request one) of the animals, story telling around the fire pit at Arusha Rock, natural entry pool....well, yeah there's a lot to do there. Word of warning though; you may not want to leave the resort to go to the parks!!! You made an excellent choice. __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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noahsark45331 Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Buckeye State - But The Lone Star State will always be HOME! Posts: 1,046	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? Also, if you have children, take advantage of all the children's activities, including the afternoon cookie decorating at Boma. We always spend 1 day hanging out at the resort then go to DTD for dinner and a movie. My DS did the cookie decorating both times and loved it. The first time they let him decorate 3 cookies. The second time it was limited to 2. __________________ Cyndy Noahs Ark Avatar~Welcome to Hollywood! Official Defender of the Swiss Family Treehouse 1987 Offsite 1993 Dixie Landings 2002 (February) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2002 (November) Animal Kingdom Lodge 2007 Animal Kingdom Lodge 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter Walt Disney World or Bust!!

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DisneySusie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 212	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? I'll agree with what others have said. Definately try Boma. The food is soooo good there. We sometimes go over there for dinner and love it everytime. Jiko is also very good. It was a little too fancy for my kids, but it is great if you have an adult evening out.

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Maria Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,269	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? You will love it there! I agree with the others it may be along walk to your room but so worth it for the views. Great Choice!!!! How long are you staying? __________________ Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away April/May 2008~ASMO * May 2006 WDW~ASMO * May 2005 WDW~ASMO * April/May 2004 WDW~AKL * April 1989 WDW~Poly * July 1979 DL off site

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penncross Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 220	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? We stayed in the "very last room on level 4 looking into the savanah. I thought the walk was long on the first trip out but then I really liked the feeling of walking the halls passing the windows seeing the animals on one side and the pool on the other. Greeting all the mouse keepers and smelling the smells. It just helps set memories. __________________ You're not going to Disney again are you? Yes!!! What about your kids? What kids? Fort Wilderness (3) Contemporary Caribbean Beach Resort Port Orleans Wilderness Lodge Animal Kingdom Lodge (2) Coronado Springs Doug's House (lots) Pop Century (4) Disneyland Hotel Saratoga Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Alone in Disney... Having Fiesta Margarita's in Mexico

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karliebug Queenbee of MB Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pocono Mts. PA Posts: 2,372	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? get a list of hidden mickeys from guest services and send your kids on a hunt!

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? Thanks so much for all your hints and ideas. I want to be there right NOW. You all have gotten us so excited. We do have to kids, ages 9 and 12 I know they will love doing activities and stuff. Once again, thanks for all you tips!

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Paul S Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 239	Re: Any tips for Animal Kingdom Resort? I don't know if it applies to your trip, but we went to AKL for our 10 year anniversary in 02 and we mentioned it was our anniversary and we got upgraded to a Savannah room gratis. Plan some resort time at night to do the night vision animal viewing, and make sure you see the cultural exhibits, and listen to the presentations, and do the story telling. AKL is nearly a destination in itself. Avail yourselves of the haps at your resort. __________________ Paul S www.wcrt.org

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