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  1. hooch

    Animal Kingdom Lodge...what can I expect?

    I haven't stayed in a Disney Value resort but I once did a split stay, going from POR to AKL. Noticed a big difference in theming and room finishes. I bet you will love AKL. It's beautiful and unique. So many great details there. Mara food court is really good. Pool is very nice. Savannas are...
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    Favorite Disney Resort

    aKL
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    Deluxe Hotel, what are you really getting?

    THEMING and being in the Disney "bubble". BWI was least impressive for a standard room. LOVE WL and AKL best of all.
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    Should I get a bunk bed room at AKL?

    I am so sorry for you and for your son. I hope the trip will be a ton of fun. I'm sure it will be. I bet your son will love the bunk beds, and honestly I'd try not to put too much emphasis/pressure yourself on your room view, although I understand this tendency! If you're unhappy w/ your...
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    Resort Choice

    AKL is gorgeous and very unique. Can't go wrong with either. How many people? Rooms at AKL are considerably smaller than at Poly. Since you've never been, I guess I'd vote for Poly b/c you'll be so close to the MK and can see the castle from around the resort, plus the monorail is a classic, as...
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    Regular Disney goers...

    I like trying new places. Used to be a bit more chicken about it and would do a split stay- resort I wanted to try with a resort I knew I loved.
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    A week away from pure bliss...what do you do in the meantime?

    Enjoy your countdown and reading up-to-the-minute reports. For me, the planning is half the fun. Check the weather; Pack; re-pack; :cool:Have fun
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    AKL Jambo House Room Choices

    We stayed in 5509 - it was a deluxe studio sav view and it was perfect. Gorgeous Arusha Savannah view and very near the elevator down to the pool. Request Arusha!
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    Wilderness lodge for a Wedding anniversary

    You will hit a home run. Book it! So gorgeous and tons of great details. On the water. The boardwalk/walkway out to the boat is romantic, with Spanish Moss draping from trees... Great dining options and pools. Nice bar; stupendous lobby. I see brides having portraits done out on the overlook...
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    First Deluxe Resort Stay?

    If you're only going to splurge on a Deluxe once, I think I'd have to go with the Polynesian. It has a special combination of positives, like views of the castle from around the resort, the monorail, a classic disney vibe, you can walk to the TTC and to the GF, there are boats to rent, the luau...
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    Cut the word / add a word

    Signature / Restaurant
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    Cut the word / add a word

    Starvin' / Marvin
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    Beach Club or Boardwalk?

    BWI I prefer if you can stay club level, otherwise Beach Club. We had a stay at BWI in a standard room that was on the ground floor and had a terrible ambiance. Subterranean. And this was even with brand spanking new room decor. Walking in and out of BC is more "grand" ♥
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    Cabins at Fort Wilderness

    Incredible photos. Thank you so much.
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    Trip Report **Completed** It's My Birthday (and its a hot one...)!

    This is such a great TR. I'm getting lots of great tips. I adore your suitcases. Hate to hear another bad review of Cali Grill. A friend goes to WDW 3+ times per year and it used to be a family favorite but in the last couple of years they've just stopped going b/c they find such a decline in...
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    First time at Disney- help needed on hotels

    One of my best friends did a similar trip. They stayed at the Contemporary and had a great time. You might consider the Grand Floridian too - one monorail stop away (going; 3 minute ride or so to MK gates). Boat ride back to resort (5 minutes or so, once the boat departs MK). Wilderness Lodge...
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    FOP Fastpass 30 Days Out

    I was able to get them at 60 days out. Have been trying multiple times per day for an additional day and finally nabbed two FPs yesterday for 12:30-1:30pm window on 7/26. So jacked!
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    Major price increase for Poly

    $35 per extra adult is new; self-parking charge will be new, if it is more than just a rumor. Both are news to me---just b/c the OP misquoted doesn't make it fake news or whatever your gripe is. I trust Tikiman, for the most part.
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    Narrowed it down to 3, Please help

    I have never done a dining plan but i would always advise booking a higher category of resort. Look for special offers on the Disney website https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/ and try and go during Value season. You're going at a very expensive time of year. Check out Value...
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