This was my most favorite thing. We would return midday for naptime for DS and he would eat a snack on the balcony and it was so peaceful and quiet in comparison the parks.
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We stayed last month and viewing the animals was a plus; however, DH and I decided it is likely a one-time stay for us. The room was small, staff was not as cheery and attentive as expected. At check-in we were not cheerfully greeted at the counter and were not given the details of the resort (schedule, where things are located, etc.), mousekeeping was great the first day but late every other day (we returned for naptime between 2-3 every afternoon and the room had not been serviced (except the first day) but when I called for service they came quickly though).
We had bunk beds and my kids liked that too. :mickey: However, we also noticed the room felt smaller than when we stayed at Coronado Springs on our last trip.
We booked pool view and were upgraded to Savannah View. Score. :thumbsup::mickey:
i treated use to two days and loved it! There is nothing - I mean NOTHING - like sitting on your balcony watching giraffes on a savannah. Or if you don't have Savannah view - using the lovely public viewing areas. They have a great pool, great food choices etc. We have only ever stayed POR or CBR so I certainly didn't notice the buses at AKL taking any longer than that. I highly recommend it! I think it also has about the best chance of an upgrade - we booked pool view but got Savannah.
This just struck me as a good example of "to each his own". I know people love Wilderness Lodge, but I would never, ever stay there. Just as you visited AKL and didn't like it, I had to visit WL - but my problem with it is that I live in the Canadian Rockies and found it to be JUST LIKE HOME. LOL - no kidding - it felt to me like a camping trip ;-)
Yep, those paper straws are gross - and at Seaworld too.We solve this by taking our own hard plastic re-usable straws (I think ours came with insulated beverage cups I bought). I know it seems weird to carry those around, but it's better than a mouthful of cardboard!
I loved AKL savannah view. It did seem a little dim, but we spent so much time on balcony that it did not matter. I don't sit in the room and look at it. I also waited for discounts.
I am sure you will enjoy it.