Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

So although I have seen 'soup of the moment' listed a couple nights on the menu the soups have been the same the entire time I have been here and are a butternut squash and curry coconut cauliflower, I asked the guy taking orders tonight and he said they only have the two and they are always the same...

Ostrich and Giraffe trails are still closed and there is obvious work being done to the facade of the Giraffe trail and the facade and the balconies of the Ostrich trail (my room basically faces the Ostrich trail so it is easier for me to see the work being done there, so they may also be doing balconies on the Giraffe trail and I just haven't explicitly seen it).

Giraffes still avoiding me, they must smell the desperation!

As for the CL lounge as there have been questions, the cordials are:
Kahlua
Taylor Fladgate 10 year Tawny Porto
Grand Marnier
Frangelico
Amarula

i really appreciate that you’re taking the time to share so much with us.

your posts are making me so excited for my visit next month!
 
Haven't been following the renovations at all because they wouldn't ever apply to us but there is absolutely nothing going on that I have been able to see on the Zebra trail. If it was previously under renovation then my guess is that it is completely done and they have moved on.
Sounds good. Thank you!!
 
So although I have seen 'soup of the moment' listed a couple nights on the menu the soups have been the same the entire time I have been here and are a butternut squash and curry coconut cauliflower, I asked the guy taking orders tonight and he said they only have the two and they are always the same...

Thank you so much for checking for me! Kind of a bummer that the chicken & corn chowder I fell in love with last time won't be at the Mara but I will have an extra bowl our night at Boma. :)
 
Thank you so much for checking for me! Kind of a bummer that the chicken & corn chowder I fell in love with last time won't be at the Mara but I will have an extra bowl our night at Boma. :)

I totally get it, that’s my absolute favorite too. We had it twice up in the lounge and it was fantastic. Even the room service menu lists the cauliflower soup and a soup of the day, but I know for certain it has been the butternut squash all week.
 


Anyone done the Rise of the Resistance craziness by utilizing the buses at AKL? How has that been, have they been running early enough?
 
Anyone done the Rise of the Resistance craziness by utilizing the buses at AKL? How has that been, have they been running early enough?

Our DHS day is 1/31 with an 8am opening. We are just planning on getting an Uber that day to avoid any wait time. But I'm also interested in hearing others experiences.
 
Anyone done the Rise of the Resistance craziness by utilizing the buses at AKL? How has that been, have they been running early enough?

Took the bus twice this past week. Got on a little before 6am each time and arrived prior to 6:30am for a 7am opening. Crowds at the busses weren't bad and we were all able to get on the bus, but keep in mind, I was there for marathon weekend so lots of people were doing that, and two trails were closed at the resort so once those open crowds will likely pick up.
 


Took the bus twice this past week. Got on a little before 6am each time and arrived prior to 6:30am for a 7am opening. Crowds at the busses weren't bad and we were all able to get on the bus, but keep in mind, I was there for marathon weekend so lots of people were doing that, and two trails were closed at the resort so once those open crowds will likely pick up.
Thanks for the report!
 
DH and I will have our first stay at AKL March 10 - 15. We will be celebrating my retirement which was effective January 1. We are staying CL as a special treat. I’m enjoying this thread and all the helpful information. Brandi and David, if you’d add me to the list, I’d be grateful. If anyone has suggestions for a room request or anything else, I’m all ears. Thanks!
 
DH and I will have our first stay at AKL March 10 - 15. We will be celebrating my retirement which was effective January 1. We are staying CL as a special treat. I’m enjoying this thread and all the helpful information. Brandi and David, if you’d add me to the list, I’d be grateful. If anyone has suggestions for a room request or anything else, I’m all ears. Thanks!
March
3/1 - 3/6 shakes - AKL
3/4 - 3/14 VicarJT - AKL
3/7 - 3/14 nllmncsu - AKL
3/10 - 3/15 Sandi - AKL
3/15 - 3/21 Grumpy by Birth - AKV Jambo
3/22 - 3/26 jennf - AKL Jambo
 
What is everyone’s experience with the buses from AKL to Magic Kingdom? We have DAH MK tickets on 1/31 and want to arrive to MK by 6/6:30, would we be ok taking the bus or should we opt for Lyft?
 
What is everyone’s experience with the buses from AKL to Magic Kingdom?

Ours has been great. Zero issues.

We have DAH MK tickets on 1/31 and want to arrive to MK by 6/6:30, would we be ok taking the bus or should we opt for Lyft?

Definitely ok taking a bus. Bus will drop you off right outside the MK main gate. Lyft has to drop you off at the Ticket and Transportation Center and take the monorail or boat over to MK.
 
Are the activity guides still posted? If so, can someone please help me find the one for January. Thank you!
 
Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2020 & 2021
If you have any updates please let me know…
2020
January
1/18 - 1/25 KathyTbell - AKL
1/24 - 2/2 shbarrett - AKL
1/24 - 2/3 youngdeb12 - AKL
1/25 - 1/27 KimBean - AKL
1/25 - 2/2 maranara - AKL
1/28 - 2/4 mandis77 - AKL
February
1/31 - 2/14 KaboomBoxer - AKL
2/1 - 2/8 CODisFan - AKL
2/4 - 2/11 mullysisters - AKL
2/4 - 2/12 Mollygirl21 - AKV
2/8 - 2/13 quietly - AKL
2/13 - 2/15 Mom2Colin - AKL
2/14 - 2/20 MadMadamMim1 - Jambo
2/15 - 2/22 starousse - AKL Jambo
2/16 - 2/23 ursalita - AKL
March
3/1 - 3/6 shakes - AKL
3/4 - 3/14 VicarJT - AKL
3/7 - 3/14 nllmncsu - AKL
3/10 - 3/15 Sandi - AKL
3/15 - 3/21 Grumpy by Birth - AKV Jambo
3/22 - 3/26 jennf - AKL Jambo
April
3/29 - 4/4 eeyoreandtink - AKL
3/29 - 4/5 andral - AKL Jambo
4/9 - 4/18 WolfePack811 - AKL
4/13 - 4/18 Pooh12863 - AKL Jambo
4/14 - 4/25 cincystamper - AKL Jambo
4/26 - 4/30 LaurenT AKV Jambo
4/24 - 4/25 Sajchinook2015 AKL
4/27 - 5/8 lisa12000 - AKL
May
5/3 - 5/7 P'colaBeachBum - AKL
5/5 - 5/10 Lilylogan -AKL
5/21 - 5/28 disprincesspatty - AKL Jambo
5/21 - 5/30 dancemom1 - AKV Jambo
5/24 - 5/29 karen4546 - AKV Jambo
5/27-5/28 DigitalOlli - AKV Jambo
June
6/2 - 6/9 starfrenxy - AKL
6/5 - 6/13 DigitalOlli - AKV Jambo
6/6 - 6/12 malissa90 - AKL
6/14 - 6/21 amyadams1020 - AKL
6/24 - 6/27 DizDad7 - Vero
6/27 - 7/2 DizDaD7 - OKW
6/28 - 7/4 DisneyDiana - AKV
July
7/21 - 7/25 cmarsh31 - AKL
August
8/12 - 8/20 JRoyster86 - AKL
8/19 - 8/28 Minnieloves4 - AKL
September
9/4 - 9/13 arrical8 - Jambo
9/8 - 9/12 Gerweniel - AKL Jambo
9/10 - 9/24 atkinstogram - AKL CL
9/18 - 9/21 denise_q - Kidani
9/23 - 10/3 jf256 - AKL
October
10/1 - 10/10 wifey - AKL
10/1 - 10/15 tinkerbell1991 - AKL
10/17 - 10/23 TheCars16 - AKL
November
11/4 - 11/10 goodeats - AKL Kidani
11/15 - 11/20 tinabina919 - AKL Jambo
11/21 - 11/28 #1eeyoregirl - AKL Jambo
December
2021
January
 
Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2020 & 2021
If you have any updates please let me know…
2020
January
1/18 - 1/25 KathyTbell - AKL
1/24 - 2/2 shbarrett - AKL
1/24 - 2/3 youngdeb12 - AKL
1/25 - 1/27 KimBean - AKL
1/25 - 2/2 maranara - AKL
1/28 - 2/4 mandis77 - AKL
February
1/31 - 2/14 KaboomBoxer - AKL
2/1 - 2/8 CODisFan - AKL
2/4 - 2/11 mullysisters - AKL
2/4 - 2/12 Mollygirl21 - AKV
2/8 - 2/13 quietly - AKL
2/13 - 2/15 Mom2Colin - AKL
2/14 - 2/20 MadMadamMim1 - Jambo
2/15 - 2/22 starousse - AKL Jambo
2/16 - 2/23 ursalita - AKL
March
3/1 - 3/6 shakes - AKL
3/4 - 3/14 VicarJT - AKL
3/7 - 3/14 nllmncsu - AKL
3/10 - 3/15 Sandi - AKL
3/15 - 3/21 Grumpy by Birth - AKV Jambo
3/22 - 3/26 jennf - AKL Jambo
April
3/29 - 4/4 eeyoreandtink - AKL
3/29 - 4/5 andral - AKL Jambo
4/9 - 4/18 WolfePack811 - AKL
4/13 - 4/18 Pooh12863 - AKL Jambo
4/14 - 4/25 cincystamper - AKL Jambo
4/26 - 4/30 LaurenT AKV Jambo
4/24 - 4/25 Sajchinook2015 AKL
4/27 - 5/8 lisa12000 - AKL
May
5/3 - 5/7 P'colaBeachBum - AKL
5/5 - 5/10 Lilylogan -AKL
5/21 - 5/28 disprincesspatty - AKL Jambo
5/21 - 5/30 dancemom1 - AKV Jambo
5/24 - 5/29 karen4546 - AKV Jambo
5/27-5/28 DigitalOlli - AKV Jambo
June
6/2 - 6/9 starfrenxy - AKL
6/5 - 6/13 DigitalOlli - AKV Jambo
6/6 - 6/12 malissa90 - AKL
6/14 - 6/21 amyadams1020 - AKL
6/24 - 6/27 DizDad7 - Vero
6/27 - 7/2 DizDaD7 - OKW
6/28 - 7/4 DisneyDiana - AKV
July
7/21 - 7/25 cmarsh31 - AKL
August
8/12 - 8/20 JRoyster86 - AKL
8/19 - 8/28 Minnieloves4 - AKL
September
9/4 - 9/13 arrical8 - Jambo
9/8 - 9/12 Gerweniel - AKL Jambo
9/10 - 9/24 atkinstogram - AKL CL
9/18 - 9/21 denise_q - Kidani
9/23 - 10/3 jf256 - AKL
October
10/1 - 10/10 wifey - AKL
10/1 - 10/15 tinkerbell1991 - AKL
10/17 - 10/23 TheCars16 - AKL
November
11/4 - 11/10 goodeats - AKL Kidani
11/15 - 11/20 tinabina919 - AKL Jambo
11/21 - 11/28 #1eeyoregirl - AKL Jambo
December
2021
January
We’ll be there November 28th through December 6th if you wouldn’t mind adding me! We’re staying at Jambo house for DVC.
So excited for my first stay in a deluxe hotel!
 
Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2020 & 2021
If you have any updates please let me know…
2020
...
April
3/29 - 4/5 andral - AKL Jambo
...
December
2021
January
I believe this April entry is a typo & is meant to refer to me - sndral.
Also, we’ve changed our dates by one day because flights were much cheaper going Monday/Monday v. Sunday/Sunday, however since all the Jambo 2 br.s were booked we’re trying out Kidani for the last 2 nights - can’t wait to experience that 3rd bathroom & hopefully a lower floor view of Sunset savanna. Here’s the updated entry:
3/30 - 4/4 sndral - AKV Jambo & 4/4 - 4/6 AKV Kidani

And we booked our 2020 holiday trip while standing in line for Frozen in Epcot a few days ago...
12/2 - 12/13 sndral - AKV Jambo
 
Does anyone know if there are bed rails available for use at the Animal Kingdom Lodge? We will have a 2 year old with us who won't want to be in a crib but might need some extra help in a regular bed. We will be there 3/20-3/27. Thanks!
 
...while we did enjoy our last trip (during Christmas Week) to the Poly, my DH was actually upset that we didn't spend it at AKL!
We are not fans of leaving the lobby to go OUTSIDE to get to our rooms ... :-(

[....however, we did enjoy breakfast at Boma....]
 

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