AKL or WL?

KarenWDWCP · 05-13-2008

So, there is a possibility that I will be going back for free dining this August! After hearing about my cousin's great trip with her kids, my aunt decided that she wants to go back again ( I went with her, her two kids and my mom in 2006. My mom and I went because my uncle won't fly and she didn't want to go alone with the kids).

Anyway, last time we stayed at POR and had a great time but she was looking to try somewhere else this time.

We are leaning towards AKL or WL or possibly a 2 bedroom villa at Saratoga or Old Key West as they are all around the same price. We would be going for 5 nights at the end of August. I have never stayed at any of these resorts and wanted some others opinions on where to stay!

Cosmicwaves · 05-13-2008

I chose WL because that's where I would love to stay, but how many of you are going? You might be more comfy in a villa.

KarenWDWCP · 05-13-2008

There are five of us, but we would get 2 rooms at AKL or WL. My mom and I would stay in one and my aunt and her kids in the other. That is what we did at POR in 2006.

softychik · 05-13-2008

I love WL!!!!!

mickeysgirlz · 05-13-2008

I picked AKL . . . not because I've been, but because I dream of going!!!

PeterMac · 05-13-2008

I am intrigued by the theming and the animals at AKL, but I love the WL, its theming and proximity to the MK. So that's probably where I'd stay.

KarenT · 05-13-2008

I picked WL because it is just a boat ride away from the MK.

Peppertink · 05-13-2008

I chose AKL because I really loved seeing the animals right outside my room:)

**WishUponAStar** · 05-13-2008

There's nothing more beautiful than the Animal Kingdom Lodge! It just SO amazing staying there; the atmosphere, the savanna, the restaurants, the pool, the lobby, everything!

gemdisney · 05-13-2008

I'm all for WL but my 2nd choice would be AKL only because I love the way they both look and feel.

Monique · 05-13-2008

I'm voting on purely having been to the resorts to walk around and not having actually stayed at either one. I really liked them both but would have to lean toward WL.

Cavey · 05-13-2008

Looks like WL is in the lead!

Soundgod · 05-13-2008

People love the animals, but give me a lake. A big lake and a marina. A big lake, a marina, and a Magic Kingdom to boat in front of.
Our next visit, I have to settle for AKL because WL only had courtyard view rooms while AKL had standards, and for three days at passholder rates, that's $200 saved.
AKL is fine as well, I just like the lake.

slist · 05-13-2008

I love WL there is nothing like walking in that lobby after a hot day in the parks I also think the transporation is good.

bethishooked · 05-13-2008

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

There's nothing more beautiful than the Animal Kingdom Lodge! It just SO amazing staying there; the atmosphere, the savanna, the restaurants, the pool, the lobby, everything!

Said everything in a nutshell!!!! The only thing I can add is, although WL is beautiful, there are other resorts throughout US where you can experience same type of theme, whereas have never come across anything matching up to AKL. It's just such a wonderful, new experience.

View Poll Results: Which resort should we choose?
Wilderness Lodge	18	58.06%
Animal Kingdom Lodge	12	38.71%
2 bedroom villa at Saratoga Springs	1	3.23%
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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,250	AKL or WL? So, there is a possibility that I will be going back for free dining this August! After hearing about my cousin's great trip with her kids, my aunt decided that she wants to go back again ( I went with her, her two kids and my mom in 2006. My mom and I went because my uncle won't fly and she didn't want to go alone with the kids). Anyway, last time we stayed at POR and had a great time but she was looking to try somewhere else this time. We are leaning towards AKL or WL or possibly a 2 bedroom villa at Saratoga or Old Key West as they are all around the same price. We would be going for 5 nights at the end of August. I have never stayed at any of these resorts and wanted some others opinions on where to stay! __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another Free Dining Trip (this will be number 4!) I can't believe it! I'm back and probably still stuffed from all that free food!

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,322	Re: AKL or WL? I chose WL because that's where I would love to stay, but how many of you are going? You might be more comfy in a villa. __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,250	Re: AKL or WL? There are five of us, but we would get 2 rooms at AKL or WL. My mom and I would stay in one and my aunt and her kids in the other. That is what we did at POR in 2006. __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another Free Dining Trip (this will be number 4!) I can't believe it! I'm back and probably still stuffed from all that free food!

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softychik Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 921	Re: AKL or WL? I love WL!!!!! __________________ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is to Invent It -Walt Disney

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mickeysgirlz Crazy 4 Disney! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours South of WDW! Posts: 3,286	Re: AKL or WL? I picked AKL . . . not because I've been, but because I dream of going!!! __________________ -JEN 23 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! 10/31-11/3 MNSSHP Trip 2008 CHRISTMAS TRIP-CSR 12/21-12/25 "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Yippee! MNSSHP on Oct. 31st! Meeting up with Val32 and Princess Alyssa! 53 days 11 hours 32 minutes

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PeterMac Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Garnerville,N.Y. Posts: 121	Re: AKL or WL? I am intrigued by the theming and the animals at AKL, but I love the WL, its theming and proximity to the MK. So that's probably where I'd stay. __________________ It was all started by a mouse...

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,005	Re: AKL or WL? I picked WL because it is just a boat ride away from the MK.

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Peppertink Ferret Whisperer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Home is where my heart is... Posts: 5,842	Re: AKL or WL? I chose AKL because I really loved seeing the animals right outside my room:) __________________ Thank you, thank you, thank you for the AVATAR R2G! YOU ROCK! YOU DA MAN!!! Trumpet players are the sexiest! He is not the BOSS of me! Pu is my favorite Mouse! Limsy is my bad influence Nutty is my favorite Voodoo Queen and co-captain of the annoypid police Dopey is my favorite cookie dealer That monkey took the cookie out of my Wacky Pack! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Over the rainbow.... 75 days 12 hours 32 minutes

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WishUponAStar cupcake eating beatboxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Red, white, & Jersey 'til I die! Posts: 9,332	Re: AKL or WL? There's nothing more beautiful than the Animal Kingdom Lodge! It just SO amazing staying there; the atmosphere, the savanna, the restaurants, the pool, the lobby, everything! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BOO w/ Mickey's Crew 30 days 6 hours 32 minutes

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gemdisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: RI but wishing DH would agree to Disney move Posts: 411	Re: AKL or WL? I'm all for WL but my 2nd choice would be AKL only because I love the way they both look and feel. __________________ gemdisney CBR 1989 POR 2002 GF honeymoon 2003 SSR 2007 *Upcoming August 20-25 08-YC & Nov 30-Dec 7 08-AKL* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Family Vacation AKL 83 days 18 hours 32 minutes

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,285	Re: AKL or WL? I'm voting on purely having been to the resorts to walk around and not having actually stayed at either one. I really liked them both but would have to lean toward WL. __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century Going Again 11/20-30, 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving At The Mouse House!!! 73 days 17 hours 32 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,183	Re: AKL or WL? Looks like WL is in the lead! __________________ . . 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

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,709	Re: AKL or WL? People love the animals, but give me a lake. A big lake and a marina. A big lake, a marina, and a Magic Kingdom to boat in front of. Our next visit, I have to settle for AKL because WL only had courtyard view rooms while AKL had standards, and for three days at passholder rates, that's $200 saved. AKL is fine as well, I just like the lake. __________________ Ask me about Disney fireworks. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 39 days 19 hours 32 minutes

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slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 524	Re: AKL or WL? I love WL there is nothing like walking in that lobby after a hot day in the parks I also think the transporation is good. __________________ I live for Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Girls Trip--Super Soap Weekend 66 days 18 hours 47 minutes