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Hello everyone, OP here. When I wrote this post my original intention was to focus on one thing and one thing only - cost for the SAME quality. Who knew this post would still be alive for so long? ...

Just as an FYI, you can't compare the cost of hotels outside of Orlando to the cost of hotels inside Orlando. I travel a bunch for business and often pay ridiculous prices for 3 star hotels;...

I've taken my laptop to WDW each time I've traveled and left it out in the open in my room. You can always put the laptop in your luggage or in your drawers if you are concerned about it being taken...

BrerGnat, I'm going 2/11-2/18.

Polynesian Dweller, having had the best vacation of my life at the Poly in September 2007, I agree this hotel is amazing and offers so much more than the average...

I love WDW more than any other place to vacation; but have they priced themselves out (too high) for those of us who want luxury at a reasonable price?

Sure disney is offering some great vacation...

I was there last September 2-10 and all I can say is either get out to the parks early (7-8 AM) or after the afternoon rain (4-5 PM). I personally found it unbearable between 11AM and 4PM to be at...

I have always been taught to consider win/win solutions to problems and also to recognize things are not only black or only white.

I firmly believe there are creative solutions that add value to...

MidnTPK, I like this creative thinking.;)

I do not believe rewarding people who stay on property by allowing them quicker access to specific rides needs to be an all or nothing. Please read my...

Actually the Deluxe properties on WDW property are more expensive than Universal and I am not advocating charging people for fast pass access.

I am suggesting that WDW needs to do more, from a...

Universal has it right - stay in an on property hotel and you get "fast pass rights" to all rides in the park all day long.

Now I know WDW is 8 or 10 times as large as Universal and does offer...

The animals move from location to location in each savanah as they finish eating the supply of food that is strategically placed for them. I've had more than one giraffe right in front of my room...

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I love this site. :thumbsup:

Yes, the weather last year was only in the 50's as a high for 3 days while I was at WDW. However this year the models say it's going to be warmer.

Has anyone been to the AKL recently? Is the construction on the DVC units within the main building noticeable?

Thanks.

24 days and counting :mickey:

I just changed my reservations from Wilderness Lodge to Animal Kimgdon Lodge. :woohoo:
Why? Last night I was looking at pictures I had taken from my last trip to the AKL two years ago, reminising...

Here is where I go for each park parade:

MK - Near the Hall of Presidents.
AK - Near the entrance to Africa.
HWS (MGM) - At the ATAS Hall of Fame Plaza

I found these places to be the least...

I know this does not exactly answer your question, but I have bought 3 bathing suits in DTD that have lasted me years. The quality of clothing at DTD stores are high.

Without knowing what the actual temps are in each pool, I can tell you on a 94 degree September day, the pool at the hotel was refreshing but not at all cold. On a 56 degree February day, the pool at...

Oh my god, I loved the motor boats!!!! I rented one 5 times over an 8 day stay this past September. Some times by daughter and I would hang out in the water on the boat accross from the Mk and...

Actually the cost of staying in a 2 Bedroom Condo at the Sheraton or Marriott or Hilton resorts outside of WDW will cost you less, even with a car than a suite or two one bedrooms on property. If...

In 2007 I flew 34,000 miles. In 2006 I flew 21,000 miles. There are so many people out there who fly all the time for work like me.

Take you son one day to the airport and park your car in the...

You have so many options available to you right outside of the WDW property. I've personally stayed at the Sherton Vistana on International drive in a 2 bedroom villa and loved it. There is also...

We tip every day. Funny how the maid service seems to get even better as the trip goes on. I guess you get what you pay for.

I took my youngest at 8mos old. It was wonderful. All the action at the park made her nap pretty easily in her stoller each day.

Plan on having lots of down time, though. And make sure you or...

Been there the last 4 years during this time:

Weather - 50's (last year) to low 70's (the year before). You never know.

Crowds - Pretty good until the Friday before President's day. I...