AKL Question

millermouse · 08-25-2006

Our family is considering the AKL for our upcoming visit. I was wondering what some of your favorite things to do at the AKL are? What activites do they have and any opinions on it?

LuvDisney24 · 08-25-2006

I loved the AKL. The only thing that bothered me was the walk to our room. We had to hike down hallways to get to the elevator then go and hike down another hallway to get to our room. When you've been walking the parks all day...hiking was the last thing I wanted to do. I know that if I would have gotten a room a little closer to the lobby I would have had nothing to complain about. Besides that we loved it!! The view from our room was wonderful. We always saw animals outside our balcony not just in the morning.

We at the Mara and Boma. We really liked both of them. Mara was a yummy food court and Boma was delicious.

I am sure you and your family will like it.

dznygrl · 08-25-2006

I like to nap in the lobby.

Does that count??

**Dana** · 08-25-2006

AKL is my absolute favorite WDW resort. The theme, service, transportation, animals are awesome! You walk into what feels like an african village and the theme carries through out every inch of that resort. Having animals outside your window every morning is a pleasure that I cannot even describe. The pool is HUGE! The different look-out points for viewing animals are cool too...like a mini zoo of sorts, but cleaner..lol You are absoltuely going to love it there.

LuvDisney24 · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

like a mini zoo of sorts, but cleaner..lol You are absoltuely going to love it there.

Cleaner and smells much nicer than a zoo.

**Dana** · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by LuvDisney24

Cleaner and smells much nicer than a zoo.

definately! They do such a wonderful job there. I love the sounds that those huge bull-like animals make...kinda like a MOOOOO...it's hysterical. I have a wonderful memory of my whole troupe outside on the balcony mooing back at him (the main man bull)..lol

Oh I almost forgot...they have stories at night for the kiddies, and you can get a "walk-through" tour type thing. You have to talk to the wonderful cast members there...they are so sweet!

**Dana** · 08-25-2006

Did I mention the cool shop? I love that shop. They have all kinds of neat African type decore, gowns and some wonderful T's. They have my favorite pooh shirt with the tiger and it's says "tigger is that you?" ..lol you can find the same thing at the AK park, but it's still cool..lol

LuvDisney24 · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Dana

Did I mention the cool shop? I love that shop. They have all kinds of neat African type decore, gowns and some wonderful T's. They have my favorite pooh shirt with the tiger and it's says "tigger is that you?" ..lol you can find the same thing at the AK park, but it's still cool..lol

That shirt is too cute!! I also love the music that is playing in the lobby. You definetly feel like you have entered an African savannah kind of place.

**Dana** · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by LuvDisney24

That shirt is too cute!! I also love the music that is playing in the lobby. You definetly feel like you have entered an African savannah kind of place.

I forgot all about the music! It seems so natural there that you really don't notice it. I can't wait to go back there....next august for sure. There is no other resort for my next trip!

bethishooked · 08-25-2006

We stayed there last week. With my kids being older, we didn't look into all the things they offer for children, but I know there's many. One time when we walked in the lobby, there was a group of 4,5 or 6 year olds gathered around a huge circle on the floor, with a CM talking with them, as they were coloring the paper over the etched designs on the floor, creating a picture. I've been through that lobby a hundred times, and never seen the designs on the floor. That's what so grand about the resort. Soooooo much to look at! I highly recommend experiencing it!

dznygrl · 08-25-2006

Dana just convinced me that having AKL in my "top 3 resorts I most want to stay at" is a good choice!

Wow, does it ever sound magical.

Soundgod · 08-25-2006

Just wander around and look at everything. That'll kill a few hours right there. Did anybody else mention the small public balconies that look out onto the savanah?

Soundgod · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by LuvDisney24

Cleaner and smells much nicer than a zoo.

That's cause they're animatronicals.

dznygrl · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

That's cause they're animatronicals.

Can they make audioanimatronic CMs too, who automatically upgrade your room without you having to ask?

Soundgod · 08-25-2006

No, that's prohibited by Sixth Day laws or something.

08-25-2006	#1 (permalink)
millermouse Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 666	AKL Question Our family is considering the AKL for our upcoming visit. I was wondering what some of your favorite things to do at the AKL are? What activites do they have and any opinions on it? __________________ I WANT TO GO TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!!! www.myspace.com/elyriaohrealestate My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Walt Disney World Vacation I'm in Disney!!!!!

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LuvDisney24 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the nice "Miami Heat" Posts: 393	Re: AKL Question I loved the AKL. The only thing that bothered me was the walk to our room. We had to hike down hallways to get to the elevator then go and hike down another hallway to get to our room. When you've been walking the parks all day...hiking was the last thing I wanted to do. I know that if I would have gotten a room a little closer to the lobby I would have had nothing to complain about. Besides that we loved it!! The view from our room was wonderful. We always saw animals outside our balcony not just in the morning. We at the Mara and Boma. We really liked both of them. Mara was a yummy food court and Boma was delicious. I am sure you and your family will like it. __________________ When You Wish Upon a Star My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A trip with my sister and my kiddos...leaving the Honey at home!! Visiting the House of the Mouse!!!

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: AKL Question I like to nap in the lobby. Does that count?? __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 40 days 17 hours 33 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: AKL Question AKL is my absolute favorite WDW resort. The theme, service, transportation, animals are awesome! You walk into what feels like an african village and the theme carries through out every inch of that resort. Having animals outside your window every morning is a pleasure that I cannot even describe. The pool is HUGE! The different look-out points for viewing animals are cool too...like a mini zoo of sorts, but cleaner..lol You are absoltuely going to love it there. __________________ ~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 13 hours 33 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: AKL Question Did I mention the cool shop? I love that shop. They have all kinds of neat African type decore, gowns and some wonderful T's. They have my favorite pooh shirt with the tiger and it's says "tigger is that you?" ..lol you can find the same thing at the AK park, but it's still cool..lol __________________ ~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 13 hours 33 minutes

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08-25-2006	#10 (permalink)
bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 914	Re: AKL Question We stayed there last week. With my kids being older, we didn't look into all the things they offer for children, but I know there's many. One time when we walked in the lobby, there was a group of 4,5 or 6 year olds gathered around a huge circle on the floor, with a CM talking with them, as they were coloring the paper over the etched designs on the floor, creating a picture. I've been through that lobby a hundred times, and never seen the designs on the floor. That's what so grand about the resort. Soooooo much to look at! I highly recommend experiencing it! __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 123 days 21 hours 33 minutes

08-25-2006	#11 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: AKL Question Dana just convinced me that having AKL in my "top 3 resorts I most want to stay at" is a good choice! Wow, does it ever sound magical. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 40 days 17 hours 33 minutes

08-25-2006	#12 (permalink)
Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,797	Re: AKL Question Just wander around and look at everything. That'll kill a few hours right there. Did anybody else mention the small public balconies that look out onto the savanah? __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 7 days 1 hours 33 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,797	Re: AKL Question No, that's prohibited by Sixth Day laws or something. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 7 days 1 hours 33 minutes

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