s2pids2 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 So I have been going to Disney World each and every year for a week + at the begining of June for the past 5 years, and I want to make this years trip very special. I didn't get to go last year since I was moving back to the UK from Chicago, and work has been driving me crazy these past few months...so I need a good break! I always stay at a Disney Hotel, and do the Ultimate Park Hopper Pass with the meal plan attached. (great option) But I know they have changed their system recently and wanted to know if anyone had some recommendations. I will still be jumping around between the parks, but don't think that the Water Parks and Disney Quest are included in that anymore. I think it's come down to 1 or 2 visits per person over the extent of your stay. Any suggestions? Also, I have always stayed at resorts by Epcot and the Magic Kingdom (caribbean beach, Polynesian Resort, Coronado Springs, etc.) making it a nice central location for all the parks. So this year I have decided to go to the Animal Kingdom Lodge, to kind of get away from things a little bit more and to try out this swanky hotel. I've been it it before, but only for the resteraunts....and I was impressed. Does anyone want to comment on this? Also, I noticed on another web site that you can get hotel discounts and upgrades though a code number that Disney issues out with their special offers via e-mail/ snail-mail. How do I get my hands on some of these? I've requested for a planning kit to be sent out, so hopefully it comes with one of them. Anyone stayed at the AKL before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Itry looking at . I found their website full of good info. I also like to check out . You are quite brave for goin in June, I did that once...never again! I'm all about Ocotber and November! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2pids2 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 ^ Just noticed you're from Chicago, which is where I moved from. (Glencoe,IL). Anyways, many thanks for the tips. I know that if you stay at the Anmal Kingdom lodge you get a few extra hours in DAK, just for resort guests on certain days, which means it's EE time!! Also, if you book a trip from the Disney UK web site, it's a lot cheaper than the Disney USA web site for some reason. If I book a room from the Disney World USA site for a week at the AKL, it's around $9,000! However, If I book a room from the Disney World UK site for a week at the AKL, it's around £2,500....which is equivelent to approx $4,000. Almost half price! ...and thats for a one bedroom Savannah Sunset suite! Odd. Has anyone stayed at this hotel before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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