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    Resort Choice Help ... CBR vs Dolphin?

    Dolphin rooms are bigger and I like the pool better and the walking to EP and HS...and a lot more food options in EP resort area that are within walking distance. So, all that said, if Dolphin gets early entry benefit like Disney hotels, then stay there. If Dolphin doesn't get early entry, then...
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    Public Animal Viewing - Jambo House

    I guess it depends when you're going. Right now, sun sets around 5:30p...not sure how much you're able to see after dark. I get to AKL tomorrow for 7 nights...can't wait...I'll be getting up by sunrise to try and catch as many animals as possible before heading to the parks.
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    Early 2023 AP Rates Released

    Guess I didn't realize since I was just looking at Feb....good to know though, maybe I'll go again in April😃!
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    Best restaurants to eat at solo?

    I totally agree...this is a great reply. You Can't limit what you really want to eat or where just because you're solo...I find I get really good service and interaction with staff when I'm solo dining at WDW restaurants. And I'm not the most outgoing person at the best of times, so, if I can...
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    Has anyone had chance to test if new ADR cancellation policy is actually working?

    I'm going next week and I am not taking any chances with this brand new policy....don't trust it at all yet. Told my friends we'll have to decide day before since I am not spending time calling them.
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    Early 2023 AP Rates Released

    You really need to stick to Sun to Thurs with this discount. Since Fri and Sat are always higher rates normally, it really makes a difference if u have to include those days. My brother and I are going in February and our schedule only allows us Tues through Sunday. We are staying AKL and the...
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    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Sorry if it's mentioned somewhere else, but what is the latest on housekeeping at AKL? I get there in 4 days 11/15 and was just wondering. Every day, every other day, every 4 days, once a week? I'm staying at Jambo in a regular room, not DVC.
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    AKL vs SS for Adults

    AKL for sure, especially since I'll be there in 4 days! Actually in general when it comes to Disney resorts, the only ones I've avoided after all these years going to WDW either solo or with other adults is the Contemporary and the Beach Club. I've never stayed at Value, but all the Moderates...
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    Favorite things to do at your resort...besides swimming!

    Others have mentioned some of these already, but here are some of my favorites: 1. Sitting at Geyser Point at WL, enjoying the food and, especially, the view. 2. Sitting outside the Polynesian with a drink listening to the calypso music. 3. Walking around the various viewing spots at AKL, which...
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    Why mix up resorts?

    I would consider a split if I was staying for more than 7 days....as others have said either to have time at another resort or to be close to a specific park.
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    Rest day breakfast

    My votes would go to either GF Cafe or Steakhouse 71 for food and location.
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    The last resort you stayed at and the next resort you are staying at? and what year?

    Last Dec 2021 Port Orleans French Quarter and in less than 2 weeks (!😃) Nov 2022 Animal Kingdom Lodge.
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    POFQ or POR

    I totally agree. I prefer the theming of POR Bayou section to POFQ and I prefer the food court at POR, but the multiple bus stops is a deal breaker for me unless I've rented a car for a trip. Don't get me wrong, I like the theming of POFQ and I particularly like the location of the boat to...
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    Annual pass discount and remote check in.

    I checked in online a few days ago for my trip Nov 15th and I have AP discount at AKL. I renewed my AP this past July and I don't think I need to do anything since it's not a new AP and i don't think I've ever showed my AP for a room since they instituted magic bands. If u have a new AP, then...
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    Ever receive a room upgrade?

    Yes, twice in 45 years. Once from Standard View double to Water View King at Beach Club and once from Standard View double at BWI to one of the Garden Cottages. I never have asked for an upgrade at any of the resorts, but request a room using Touringplans and have had very good results for the...
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    Considering AKL - Tell Me About It

    Of all the resorts, you really feel like you are in a different place. Outside, nothing special, but just walking in and seeing all the gleaming wood floors and that huge window looking out over the savannah is great. It has great restaurants all around. I love the zero entry pool. I love the 2...
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    What is your favorite?

    If I want Disney combined with relaxation, then my favorite Deluxes would be WL and AKL...both so beautiful and peaceful. And I love the boat rides at WL. If I'm spending a lot of time at festivals, then I book BWI. If I was just choosing on theme, AKL. I love POFQ, POR, and CSR and combined I...
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    What are some restaurants you keep returning to?

    BOMA (for breakfast), Hollywood Brown Derby, Geyser Point, Grand Floridian Cafe (for breakfast), Skipper's Canteen, Chefs de France, Tokyo Dining.
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    Booking ADR? Website not opening up all days in my stay?

    That's exactly the same thing that happened to me a few weeks ago as well. I remember trying online, then the app, then back via website and finally my whole week showed up to allow me to make the ADRs.
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    Are dining reservations just extra difficult to get right now?

    Keep checking is the answer. I did mine at 60 days prior a few weeks ago for Nov 15-22 trip and at first nothing....then waited a few hours and no problem.
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