AKL or Wilderness Lodge - Page 2

Disneybound · 06-29-2003

I have to agree with some of you regarding a comment made about the ALK being referred to as "crap". Obviously, as unique individuals we are entitled to having our own opinions...however, I do not think it is necessary to call the AKL crap either.....
and at the same time I am able to respect an individual's opinion as far as being more comfortable at one hotel vs another.....

skwak · 06-30-2003

We've stayed at AKL and loved it. We've visited WL and thought it was stunning. Both are some of the best "crap" we've ever seen.;)

MrDisneyfan1 · 07-01-2003

We have also stayed at both, though neither can be classified as "crap" Wilderness Lodge gets our vote. We honeymooned there, and is just a great place. AKL is cool, but seems like a bit more walking...but exciting.
:) Den

The only thing that resembles crap at Disney is what falls from the pigeons...

PhantomBantam · 07-02-2003

Wilderness lodge is real close to Ft Wilderness, and that means tons of very nifty outdoor fun stuff to do. Also WL is a bit more centrally located. If they ever put WL on the monorail line it would be perfect.

But I hear Disney feels a monorail doesn't exactly fit the theme at WL. So it may never happen. Funny...I don't expect to see many monorail systems in modern day Polonesia either but with Yellowstone's car pollution problem, a monorail may be just the thing to save the real world of National Park environments.

qltingrl · 07-02-2003

We've stayed at both resorts and found AKL to be better. The WL room was in need of a rehab and the lighting was poor, it may have just been that particular room but that is all I have to go by. AKL room was great, clean, new and spacious. We also liked the food choices at the self serve center at AKL better than WL. Both resorts are beautiful and worth a visit!

Hi Jack!

ohiotoolman · 07-10-2003

I vote for WL. We just stayed there and loved it. Not only is it gorgeous, it is a peaceful surrounding. We visited the AKL (have not stayed there) but were not that impressed. It is pretty, but seemed, what's the right word I'm looking for....boring? Probably the wrong word. The view was of grass areas but I noticed all the fences, wires, etc. Don't know about you, but if I wanted to smell animals when I wake up, I'd get a gerbil.

WL is stunning to look at in and out, the location is phenomenal (so much better than AKL...). Amenities such as boating, boat to FW or Contemp or MK I believe are much better at WL. One other thing to note - on every single bus we got on, we were the first stop. First hotel to be picked up (usually then Grand Floridian or FW) in the morning to a park and the first to get dropped off. Made dealing with a stroller, getting a seat much easier.

Last, I think WL is better for kids. We could get shade at the pool (seemed like there was not a lot at AKL pool when we checked it out), Whispering Canyon is a "fun" place for the kids to eat. And we could watch MK fireworks from the dock (or employee parking lot is a good place).

jwdj4lfe · 07-10-2003

Im totally Biased on this since I've only stayed and seen the AKL on the Inside. But something about the exotic, african theming of AKL make it that much more of a nicer hotel. I'll probably never go to Africa so thisis as close as Im gonna get, but Yellowstone on the other hand is alittle more reasonable! lol. Where else can you wake up to a savanna?
Joe:)

Disnatic · 07-11-2003

I'd say wilderness lodge. I've stayed there once but i haven't stayed at the AKL. The Wilderness Lodge was great. Disney really did a great job of theming it. Also, the have two hot tubs. One's hot and one's super hot!!

neen626 · 07-11-2003

My vote was for the Wilderness Lodge. This just looks like such an "un-Florida" type resort, and since I live in Florida that peaks my interest.

I think the AKL looks outstanding, but the WL really holds more interest for me.

I would not classify any WDW resort as "crap" they are a long way off from that :)

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06-29-2003	#16 (permalink)
Disneybound Big Cheese Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Crown Point, In Posts: 545	I have to agree with some of you regarding a comment made about the ALK being referred to as "crap". Obviously, as unique individuals we are entitled to having our own opinions...however, I do not think it is necessary to call the AKL crap either..... and at the same time I am able to respect an individual's opinion as far as being more comfortable at one hotel vs another..... __________________ Sept. 1993 Grand Floridian March 1996 Caribbean Beach March 2003 Grand Floridian and the Disney Wonder Ship July 2003 All-Star Sports March 2005Port Orleans Riverside March 2005 All Star Sports

06-30-2003	#17 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,317	We've stayed at AKL and loved it. We've visited WL and thought it was stunning. Both are some of the best "crap" we've ever seen.;) __________________ 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!

07-01-2003	#18 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,288	We have also stayed at both, though neither can be classified as "crap" Wilderness Lodge gets our vote. We honeymooned there, and is just a great place. AKL is cool, but seems like a bit more walking...but exciting. :) Den The only thing that resembles crap at Disney is what falls from the pigeons... __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

07-02-2003	#19 (permalink)
PhantomBantam Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 447	Wilderness lodge is real close to Ft Wilderness, and that means tons of very nifty outdoor fun stuff to do. Also WL is a bit more centrally located. If they ever put WL on the monorail line it would be perfect. But I hear Disney feels a monorail doesn't exactly fit the theme at WL. So it may never happen. Funny...I don't expect to see many monorail systems in modern day Polonesia either but with Yellowstone's car pollution problem, a monorail may be just the thing to save the real world of National Park environments. __________________ "...It was just an ordinary Space Mole Hill before Disney got a hold of it..." Go Gamecocks!

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07-02-2003	#20 (permalink)
qltingrl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: MD Posts: 221	We've stayed at both resorts and found AKL to be better. The WL room was in need of a rehab and the lighting was poor, it may have just been that particular room but that is all I have to go by. AKL room was great, clean, new and spacious. We also liked the food choices at the self serve center at AKL better than WL. Both resorts are beautiful and worth a visit! Hi Jack! __________________ 16 trips in 12 years!

07-10-2003	#21 (permalink)
ohiotoolman Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Centerville, Ohio Posts: 28	I vote for WL. We just stayed there and loved it. Not only is it gorgeous, it is a peaceful surrounding. We visited the AKL (have not stayed there) but were not that impressed. It is pretty, but seemed, what's the right word I'm looking for....boring? Probably the wrong word. The view was of grass areas but I noticed all the fences, wires, etc. Don't know about you, but if I wanted to smell animals when I wake up, I'd get a gerbil. WL is stunning to look at in and out, the location is phenomenal (so much better than AKL...). Amenities such as boating, boat to FW or Contemp or MK I believe are much better at WL. One other thing to note - on every single bus we got on, we were the first stop. First hotel to be picked up (usually then Grand Floridian or FW) in the morning to a park and the first to get dropped off. Made dealing with a stroller, getting a seat much easier. Last, I think WL is better for kids. We could get shade at the pool (seemed like there was not a lot at AKL pool when we checked it out), Whispering Canyon is a "fun" place for the kids to eat. And we could watch MK fireworks from the dock (or employee parking lot is a good place).

07-10-2003	#22 (permalink)
jwdj4lfe Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl UCF Posts: 1,089	Im totally Biased on this since I've only stayed and seen the AKL on the Inside. But something about the exotic, african theming of AKL make it that much more of a nicer hotel. I'll probably never go to Africa so thisis as close as Im gonna get, but Yellowstone on the other hand is alittle more reasonable! lol. Where else can you wake up to a savanna? Joe:) __________________ "Here is the world of imagination, hopes and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment...magic and make believe are reborn-and fairy tales come true"- Walt Disney Collector of WDW Resorts... Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary, Port Orleans FQ, All Star Sports, Music and Movies,Pop Century, Fort Wilderness Campground and counting... GO KNIGHTS

07-11-2003	#23 (permalink)
Disnatic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 408	I'd say wilderness lodge. I've stayed there once but i haven't stayed at the AKL. The Wilderness Lodge was great. Disney really did a great job of theming it. Also, the have two hot tubs. One's hot and one's super hot!! __________________ Disnatic

07-11-2003	#24 (permalink)
neen626 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 800	My vote was for the Wilderness Lodge. This just looks like such an "un-Florida" type resort, and since I live in Florida that peaks my interest. I think the AKL looks outstanding, but the WL really holds more interest for me. I would not classify any WDW resort as "crap" they are a long way off from that :) __________________ Prepare to be awed. Inspired. Thrilled and enchanted. You're about to enter a world where anything can happen, and often does! A world where imagination and adventure come alive all around you! x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxxx Nina *´¨) Port Orleans Riverside Grand Floridian~ 2006 Polynesian ~ 2006 Grand Floridian Pop Century Coronado Springs ~ 2005 Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2004 Coronado Springs ~ 2003

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