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Is it worth it??????????
We have stayed at several value hotels and don't really care for them. We tried CSR and it was fine. We are currently planning a September trip and I'm trying to decide between POFQ and AKL. We're not planning to get water park tickets this time thus we'll be spending more time at the resort. We're a family of 4. . . myself, DH, DS (13) AND DD
(10). Is it worth it to pay the extra for AKL??? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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If you have the money and plan on spending time at the resort, then I would say yes. We have stayed at deluxe property several times and wish we could stay there more often if money would allow. You will really enjoy your stay should you choose to stay at AKL. However, let me also recommend Swan and Dolphin. They are not Disney operated, but are first class all the way. If you are a teacher, nurse, or military, I believe they offer some pretty nice discounts. Their location is second to none with walking access to Boardwalk, Yacht and Beach, Fantasia Gardens mini golf and Epcot. You can also catch a boat to DHS from the dock at the swan.
'91 Grand Floridian
'01 Caribbean Beach
'02 Grand Floridian
'03 Coronado Springs
'04 Dolphin / Grand Floridan
'07 Caribbean Beach
'07 Disneyland
'09 Caribbean Beach
'10 Caribbean Beach
'11 Pop Century
'12 Wilderness Lodge (January/February)
'13 Off Site Rental Home
'14 Off Site Condo
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AKL is in my opinion anyway, THE best resort on property. It's my first choice whenever we go to WDW. I've never taken issue with the transportation, but others say it's not so good.
You've got two of the best table service locations on property right there, the best gift shop, and the resort just has tons of activities going day and night. For someone spending significant time at the resort, I think you'll be hard pressed to find more activities to do without going elsewhere.
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We really love POR and wouldn't think about going any where else. The resort is our home away from home, the landscaping is awesome, the pools are great, the food court is very good and the piano player , Bob Jackson, is outstanding. We are going in 8 days and will miss POR but my parents are taking us to the Poly club level. I guess we'll survive.
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Is it worth it?
Yes, every penny!
Trips planned for 2016......
January..... Offfsite... Golf outing
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Originally Posted by pox24
Yes, every penny!
Absolutely. Have stayed both places and would choose AK in a heartbeat. Beautiful resort.
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91 Co
8 M
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3 CB 25
4 P,Mu,AKL
5 S
6 Pp,CB,G 30
7 S/D,CB
8 CB,G 30
9 Mu,CBP/Or,P
10 CBP,P
11 Mu,Do/Ret,P
12 Mu,CB,AA AK
13 P 35
14 P,CB,Mu
15 P,FQ,C,M,S
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I love CSR resort and it is currently my resort of choice. For me the deluxe resorts are just too expensive and since I have absolutely no complaints about CSR I just can find a reason to splurge for a deluxe. That said, we are trying AKL for the 1st time in Sept when we go with my parents who are DVC members. We've visited the resort before and it is very nice, but there's no way I would do it if I were paying out of pocket.
Michelle
Where there is kindness there is goodness, and where there is goodness there is magic.
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I think if you're going to be spending more time at a resort you won"t be disappointed with AKL.
They have lobby tours and poolside activities for the kids where they can make masks and learn about the animals. Plus there's tons of places to watch the animals.
Ken & Kim
AKL July 04 Honeymoon!
AKL Sept 05,
AKV Sept 06, 07, 08, 09
BLT Sept 10
AKV Sept 11
AKV Feb 12 (Princess 1/2)
BLT Sept 12 (TOT 10)
BLT May 13
BWV Sept 13 (TOT 10)
BCV Sept 14 (TOT 10)
BLT March 15
BWV/AKV Oct 15
BWV/BLT Sept 16
BWV/POLY Sept 17
BWV/CCV Sept 18
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We are going the end of Sept and had a hard time deciding where to stay and finally decided to do a splut stay, 4 nights at CSR and 4 at AKL. We have only stayed at POP and ASMovies the rest of our visits were off property, so we are really excited.
Off Site-- All Star Movies-- Pop Century-- Coronado Springs-- Port Orleans French Quarter
Walt Disney-"Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money."
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AKL has nice atmosphere but its big and has not as good bus transportation. Also I like their restaurants. POFQ is small, has a better pool, better bus transport, outdoor entry to rooms. I like AKL, DH and DD like POFQ. Just depends on whats important to you. Restaurants or pool? Shorter rides to parks or animals outside room? Saving money or unique atmosphere?
Many visits as child.
2005 WL, AK
2006 POLY, CR
2007 WL
2008 POFQ
2009 CSR
2010 POFQ
*October 2011 POFQ
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I adore AKL and feel like the deluxe resorts are worth it to me. Whether it is worth it is a very subjective opinion, but I love this resort. One way to save money is to do a standard room. There are many areas to view animals outside of room and I don't like to spend too much time in my room. I enjoy using the common viewing areas even more. Sometimes there are CMs from Africa to answer your questions.
2017 WDW All Star Music/Universal RP
2016 :(
2015 Universal-Royal Pacific
2014 :(
2013 Fall: Wilderness Lodge
2011-12 :(
2010 French Quarter
2009 Pop & AKL
2008 Polynesian
2007 ASM & BCR
2006 AKL
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I'm booked
Thanks for all of the input! I went ahead and booked AKL. I've never stayed at a Deluxe resort so I'm really excited!!!! Just 74 more days!
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Originally Posted by disneykat
Thanks for all of the input! I went ahead and booked AKL. I've never stayed at a Deluxe resort so I'm really excited!!!! Just 74 more days!
I'm excited to read this! You'll love it!
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91 Co
8 M
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3 CB 25
4 P,Mu,AKL
5 S
6 Pp,CB,G 30
7 S/D,CB
8 CB,G 30
9 Mu,CBP/Or,P
10 CBP,P
11 Mu,Do/Ret,P
12 Mu,CB,AA AK
13 P 35
14 P,CB,Mu
15 P,FQ,C,M,S
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