Thoughts, never been and never have even seen. Would like to know everyone's thoughts.
Thanks,
Poly 2004-2009 LVC
WL Villas May 2007
DC Wonder 2010/Poly GVC
DC Dream 2011/Poly LVC
Poly LVC 2012
Contemporary Dec. 2012
July 2013 Poly GVC
Poly GVC 2014
Poly Club April 2015
AKL Royal Asante Suite 2015
October Poly Club 2015
Grand Floridian Sugar Loaf Club April 2016
Poly Club Dec 2016
One of my favorites, I like it better than SandD as far as theming and atmosphere. The fact that Boma is there helps too! ;)
However it is not close to much except Ak.
Mar'14 DCL..Nov '13 POP..Jan '13 CBR..Mar'12 Swan/Dolphin..Nov '11 Universal/legoland, one night @ WDW..Oct '10 POP..April '09 Swan/Dolphin..Jan '09 AKL..Apr'08 offsite..Jan/Feb '08 offsite..Dec '08 HiltonHeadResort..Oct '07 Pop.. July '07 VB..May '07 DCL.Oct '06 FtWcabins.May '06 POP.Jan '06 POFQ
AKL is a super nice resort. The theming is among the best at WDW. The lobby is incredible. It's got a certain scent to it that is awesome. The zero entry pool is also very nice and huge.
Other good parts about the AKL is access to the animals. We would watch the animals every morning when we woke up before the kids got up and every afternoon while preparing for the evening. You have to get a savannah view if you stay there.
I have a few other thoughts that I wouldn't say are negatives, but something to consider before booking. The rooms are darker than most to keep the light low for the animals. The resort is huge so be sure to ask for a room fairly close to the lobby, but not too close. Finally, if you don't have a car onsite then you have to take a bus EVERYWHERE! It can be quite a long ride to MK or DTD.
Again, don't let those items sway your choice. It's a fabulous resort and we would definitely like to stay there again sometime.
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
This is my favorite deluxe resort at WDW. The theme is one of the best. If the Polynesian takes you to the south seas, this resort transports you to the grasslands of Africa and it doesn't cost as much as the Poly. Most claim that it is the farthest from everything except for Animal Kingdom, but I have never had a complaint about getting to where I needed to get and felt like it took too long. This resort is Disney at it's best. :thumbsup:
"There's enough land here to hold all the ideas and dreams that we could possibly imagine."-Walt Disney
It's the best resort on property from CM's to dinning options. Plus, there is nothing like going out on the balcony to read my bible and drink coffee as the kids are getting ready !!! :thumbsup:
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IN GOD WE TRUST !!
STEELERS, SIX TIME SUPERBOWL CHAMPS
It's a gorgeous resort and a family favorite. I know a lot of people complain about the resort being so far out from the parks; but it really isn't. The resort does not share busses with other resorts which in my opinion doesn't make the ride long to the parks. The lobby is breathtaking and the gift shop is unique. Can't say enough good things about it. We get a pool view room; but there are plenty of spots to watch the animals.
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Disneyland as a kid
11/02-POFQ * 07/04-Disneyland PPH * 11/05-AKL * 10/08-CBR * 12/10-WL * 11/11-AKL * 11/12-AKL * 11/13-GF * 11/14-AKL * 06/15-Poly * 12/15-YC * 5/16-BWI * 12/16-BC * 5/17-Poly * 10/17-GF * 12/18-POFQ * 12/19-YC * 12/20-CSR * 12/21-BC * 3/22-CSR
Next: 9/22*BWI
Our favorite resort by far:cloud9: Love everything about it.
People mention how far it is from everything else, but we never noticed the distance to anything. After all we were at Walt Disney World :thumbsup:
First WDW Trip 1984
30+ Trips since 1984
Disneyland 4 Visits
Disneyland Paris 2010
40th Wedding Anniversary December 2013
Disney Cruises 2: Magic 2005, Fantasy 2012
Last Trip November 2019
We have stayed there three times and I love it! It is pricey but we got good deals with AP discount. Love the rooms, seeing the animals, etc... And you don't have to pay extra for a savannah room to see the animals, just walk over there. You can also borrow night vision goggles from the front desk to see the animals at night. Loved the food court, loved Boma for breakfast. Very unique resort.:mickey:
