lissiesmum
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- Jan 30, 2007
Hi guys Has anyone booked a club level room with the sun and fun discount? I keep looking just in case, but would like to know if I'm looking for nothing
I have read a few times that some people are charged for parking when they haven't used a car for their stay. Is there a way or checking that this hasn't been added before you check out (or upon) as I wouldn't want to get all the way back to the UK before realising I've been charged?
Perfect, thank you. Is it on the main page of the app alongside all your stay details or somewhere specific?You can see all your resort charges in the app, but only during your stay. You can also ask at the front desk for a printout.
Perfect, thank you. Is it on the main page of the app alongside all your stay details or somewhere specific?
ThanksFrom the main page click on resort information and it’s one of the tabs in there along with bus wait times and your room number.
I agree. Probably the best looking resort on Disney property.Stayed at this wonderful resort the last two evenings and we fell in love. It was a nice treat after 8 nights in AoA which was also lovely but AKL was just beautiful. We booked a bounceback for August for 6 nights pool view for a waterparks and pool/resort only trip. Want to learn everything about resort now.
AugustStayed at this wonderful resort the last two evenings and we fell in love. It was a nice treat after 8 nights in AoA which was also lovely but AKL was just beautiful. We booked a bounceback for August for 6 nights pool view for a waterparks and pool/resort only trip. Want to learn everything about resort now.
You can add me - Aug 18-24.
It's a great resort. The people working at this resort are excellent. Great choice. Try the breakfast buffet it's a 10++August
8/12 - 8/20 JRoyster86 - AKL
8/18 - 8/24 KimBean - AKL
8/19 - 8/28 Minnieloves4 - AKL
The value studios are on Giraffe and Ostrich trails on the 5th floor, some on Ostrich trail have a view of part of Sunset savanna, the others overlook the parking lot. The values on Giraffe trail overlook the pool or the drive up to the resort/parking lot. There are very few value studios - as in a handful - and they are quite popular, w/ DVC member services they won’t take a room request for the value studios since they are usually 100% booked, not sure about room requests for them if you’ve booked a cash reservation. Your standard view room will most likely be on floor 4 or lower, since most of the 5th floor is villas. There are a lot of standard view rooms with partial savanna views, but also several with road/parking lot or roofs w/ pool beyond views.Just booked 3 nights in both a Standard View room with 2 queens and a Value Studio for an upcoming split stay with YC. Have never stayed at AKL. Studio was $20 less per night ($302 v. $322) From researching, the renovated standard view rooms look nicer, but the Value Studio gives me a shot at Savanna view. Is that correct? Which room do y'all recommend?
I posted a thread about this on the general Resorts board, but it was suggested that I ask about this her too since it pertains specifically to AKL.
We booked free dining and are excited to stay at AKL, but as I was reading up on the resort I discovered that the bunk bed rooms are pretty much gone. I have a teen and a tween (opposite gender) that would strongly prefer to not share a bed. Having the kids share with the same gendered parent doesn't really work for us either because DH snores very loudly and the only thing that would bring the kids together on the idea of sharing a bed is the suggestion of them sharing a bed with their snoremaster dad!
We've used a classic Aerobed in the past, but my kids are kind of getting too big for that and it's uncomfortable. We are open to getting a new, higher quality air mattress (looking for suggestions on that), but I'd like to confirm that a twin sized, possibly elevated air mattress will fit in the renovated AKL rooms. From what I've read, I believe that the elevated ones are supposed to be more comfortable (if anyone is knowledgeable about this, please let me know!). We're okay if it takes up a lot of floor space....just want to make sure it will fit somewhere.
Our other idea was to try and divide the bed that the kids would be sharing so they'd both have a decent mattress, but feel somewhat separated. One idea we had was to bring a foam bed bumper to put between them and use sleep sacks (like the type you would bring to a hostel) so they would at least feel somewhat separated. As my other thread states, I'm looking for creative solutions to try and make this work! I imagine that someone out there has dealt with this and has a better idea than I would have.
I realize it would just be easiest to tell my spoiled brat kids to just suck it up and share a bed. I agree in theory with that, but I also get where they are coming from. I hated sharing a bed with my younger brother on vacation too, so if we can find a workable solution I'm happy to make them happier about this.
Here's the bumper we were thinking about getting for that idea:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...c45-cd78f07a84d8&pf_rd_r=Q4G5MY8GX6KCW40NEJ7D
When u find out please share what you find outAnybody happen to be going in the next 2 weeks that would be able to post or PM me a copy of the activities board or card from the resort by chance? Looking specifically for the times on the bead activities and when kingpin is meeting. We missed kingpin and one of the bead activities to finish the set last time and want to try to make sure we can fit in both this trip! Appreciate any help!
I was able to book CL for our vacation!!! It is a Savannah view, non DVC. Could you please tell me a little about the CL rooms and what floor they are on? Are they close to the CL lounge? I did not make any initial requests for location. I would love some advice on where the best viewing would be but not too far from the lounge. From what I remember, I would not want a room where Arusha Rock extends out because it takes away from the views, right? But I think this is closer to the CL lounge? I am really clueless! Thanks in advance for your help. We will be staying on property for a full three days so a good view and/or location is important
When u find out please share what you find out
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2020/01/walt-disney-world-resort-recreation.html?m=1Anybody happen to be going in the next 2 weeks that would be able to post or PM me a copy of the activities board or card from the resort by chance? Looking specifically for the times on the bead activities and when kingpin is meeting. We missed kingpin and one of the bead activities to finish the set last time and want to try to make sure we can fit in both this trip! Appreciate any help!