AKL or Wilderness Lodge???

JordansDad · 03-19-2004

We've never been to either, but have ressies for WL in May, but may be able to get AKL Savannah view at roughly same rate.

What would ya'll think.

Forgot to add, our children are 5, 3 and 1 yr old.

MickeyMac · 03-19-2004

We stayed at AKL three times last year, it was so good. I can't say enough about AKL. I've got a seven (then six) and a 13 year old. They loved the bunk beds, and DD's favorite place to play in the world was out on the balcony with her own animals (we bought a zoo in a tube set and it's her favorite toy now)

I love WL too, but the atmosphere at AKL, especially for kids and their activities, cannot be beat.

BTW, they did a huge animal unit at her school this winter - studied the animals of Africa. She aced everything and had a ton of stuff to add to the class. This, after getting berated by the teacher last fall for taking her out for a week. :p

joseph3947 · 03-19-2004

I completely agree with MickeyMac, AKL is the best choice with the ages of your children. We have stayed there several times and will be again in May. Have a Magical vacation!!!!!!!!! :D :) Joe

JordansDad · 03-19-2004

I think it (AKL) sounds perfect for my 5 yr old (she'll turn 6 while were at WDW), but are there things to do for my 3 yr old (turns 4 in June)? For example, I read somewhere that the children's activity center (Cub Club or something like that) was for ages 4-12.

MickeyMac · 03-19-2004

The Cub House is a babysitting service, not something for kids to play at during the day.

For wee ones, the kids programs can't be beat. There are 'poolside' activities (by the short kiddie pool), music from the savannah (usually percussion instruments in the Sunset Lounge, followed by making a 'parade' through the lobby), all kinds of Savannah Guides with goodies in their pockets (usually gross things like petrified poop or skulls of African animals, but my kids love that kind of stuff) Animal Tracking, using telemytry (looks like a large crossbow, but tracks animals wearing radio collars) African dollmaking (sign up immediately - it goes quick!!)

There are soooooo many activities, and the pool is great too - my DD wasn't much of a swimmer, but loved the little water slide and wore a vest (which AKL provided) and DH'd catch her at the bottom, over and over and over and over and over...

mickaholic4077 · 03-19-2004

If you can get AKL savannah at the same price for WL,then go for it!!!!

disneydana · 03-19-2004

I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. I would love to stay at AKL. However, we have stayed at WL and absolutely loved it. One point to consider about WL--it is very convenient to MK. You take a boat ride over and the kids love it.

BTW, my kids are 6, 4, and 2. I don't know if your Jordan is a boy or girl but my oldest DD's name is Jordan.

**Dana** · 03-19-2004

You have a very hard decision to make there. Having stayed at both, I can tell you they are both great and have magic of their own. I'm going to go with AKL thoguh, soley becasue of the animals. They are just amazing. Your kids wil be thrilled.

JOANN · 03-19-2004

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Originally posted by joseph3947
I completely agree with MickeyMac, AKL is the best choice with the ages of your children. We have stayed there several times and will be again in May. Have a Magical vacation!!!!!!!!! :D :) Joe

I agree with my DH Joe!!!! I just love the AKL!!!!!! :) JOANN

calidancer017 · 03-20-2004

If you were going without kids, I would say Wilderness Lodge for sure. But because your children will like animals (what little kid doesn't?? :laugh) I would say AKL. But, the added bonus for Wilderness Lodge is how it's SUPER close to MK... just one boat ride away. But we can't make that decision for you! I would pick WL though just because children LOVE MK.

Hope this helps!

burt carvalho · 03-21-2004

We stayed at the WL-Villas and it was awesome. My daughter loved taking the boat over to MK and at the end of a busy day it was a nice way to relax before heading out for supper. We will definetly be going back in the future, but my DW wants to try AKL, so if you go that route be sure and let us know how you liked it.

**BDavis932** · 03-21-2004

We visited the AKL on the first night of our trip last Friday night and I thought it was nice, but it was very busy, noisy, and I just love the atmosphere at WL much better!!

Whichever choice you make, they are both beautiful! That is just my take on it!!

By the way, my 8 year old and 4 year old said they both like WL better after we left our visit to AKL last week.

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JordansDad Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 40	AKL or Wilderness Lodge??? We've never been to either, but have ressies for WL in May, but may be able to get AKL Savannah view at roughly same rate. What would ya'll think. Forgot to add, our children are 5, 3 and 1 yr old. __________________ Grand Floridian 1991 (honeymoon) Coronado Springs 1998 All Star Movies 2002 Port Orleans Riverside May 2004 Beach Club June 2006 Last edited by JordansDad; 03-19-2004 at 10:05 AM.

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MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	We stayed at AKL three times last year, it was so good. I can't say enough about AKL. I've got a seven (then six) and a 13 year old. They loved the bunk beds, and DD's favorite place to play in the world was out on the balcony with her own animals (we bought a zoo in a tube set and it's her favorite toy now) I love WL too, but the atmosphere at AKL, especially for kids and their activities, cannot be beat. BTW, they did a huge animal unit at her school this winter - studied the animals of Africa. She aced everything and had a ton of stuff to add to the class. This, after getting berated by the teacher last fall for taking her out for a week. :p __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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joseph3947 Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CRETE, IL. Posts: 1,159	I completely agree with MickeyMac, AKL is the best choice with the ages of your children. We have stayed there several times and will be again in May. Have a Magical vacation!!!!!!!!! :D :) Joe __________________ Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 22-31, 2008! SS When You Wish Upon a Star! Jan. 75 CR, Nov. 77 RP, July 86-91 CB, July 93-97 RR, Dec. 98 WL, May/Oct. 99/00 CS, May/Oct. 01-03 AKL/ CS, May/Oct./Dec. 04 AKL/CS, May/Nov. 05-07 AKL/CS/FQ/SS, Sept. 06 DL, May/Oct. 08 SS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Been There, Done That, GOING BACK AGAIN! Oct 22-31, 2008! SS 6 days 9 hours 8 minutes

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JordansDad Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 40	I think it (AKL) sounds perfect for my 5 yr old (she'll turn 6 while were at WDW), but are there things to do for my 3 yr old (turns 4 in June)? For example, I read somewhere that the children's activity center (Cub Club or something like that) was for ages 4-12. __________________ Grand Floridian 1991 (honeymoon) Coronado Springs 1998 All Star Movies 2002 Port Orleans Riverside May 2004 Beach Club June 2006

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MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	The Cub House is a babysitting service, not something for kids to play at during the day. For wee ones, the kids programs can't be beat. There are 'poolside' activities (by the short kiddie pool), music from the savannah (usually percussion instruments in the Sunset Lounge, followed by making a 'parade' through the lobby), all kinds of Savannah Guides with goodies in their pockets (usually gross things like petrified poop or skulls of African animals, but my kids love that kind of stuff) Animal Tracking, using telemytry (looks like a large crossbow, but tracks animals wearing radio collars) African dollmaking (sign up immediately - it goes quick!!) There are soooooo many activities, and the pool is great too - my DD wasn't much of a swimmer, but loved the little water slide and wore a vest (which AKL provided) and DH'd catch her at the bottom, over and over and over and over and over... __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	If you can get AKL savannah at the same price for WL,then go for it!!!!

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 646	I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. I would love to stay at AKL. However, we have stayed at WL and absolutely loved it. One point to consider about WL--it is very convenient to MK. You take a boat ride over and the kids love it. BTW, my kids are 6, 4, and 2. I don't know if your Jordan is a boy or girl but my oldest DD's name is Jordan. __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,500	You have a very hard decision to make there. Having stayed at both, I can tell you they are both great and have magic of their own. I'm going to go with AKL thoguh, soley becasue of the animals. They are just amazing. Your kids wil be thrilled. __________________ 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 Port Orleans French Quarter My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip coming soon 309 days 9 hours 8 minutes

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calidancer017 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Baby! Posts: 41	If you were going without kids, I would say Wilderness Lodge for sure. But because your children will like animals (what little kid doesn't?? :laugh) I would say AKL. But, the added bonus for Wilderness Lodge is how it's SUPER close to MK... just one boat ride away. But we can't make that decision for you! I would pick WL though just because children LOVE MK. Hope this helps! __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you're fast asleep...

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burt carvalho Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 73	Wilderness Lodge We stayed at the WL-Villas and it was awesome. My daughter loved taking the boat over to MK and at the end of a busy day it was a nice way to relax before heading out for supper. We will definetly be going back in the future, but my DW wants to try AKL, so if you go that route be sure and let us know how you liked it. __________________ 1993 Carribean Beach-Honeymoon 1994 Dixie Landings 1995 Vistana Resorts 1996 Cypress Point Resort-Dixie Landings 1997 Dixie Landings 1999 Grand Floridian 2000 Dixie Landings 2002 Wilderness Lodge Villas 2003 Old Key West 2004 Boardwalk

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BDavis932 DVC/Budget Tips Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,416	We visited the AKL on the first night of our trip last Friday night and I thought it was nice, but it was very busy, noisy, and I just love the atmosphere at WL much better!! Whichever choice you make, they are both beautiful! That is just my take on it!! By the way, my 8 year old and 4 year old said they both like WL better after we left our visit to AKL last week. __________________ ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies 02 OKW03 WLV04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR 6/08 AKLV 12/08 OKW 3/09 OKW My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Ho! Ho! Ho! Spending Christmas with Santa Mickey in 65 days 2 hours 8 minutes

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