Trip Report I highly suggest a no park trip!

We returned home Wednesday night from an amazing NO PARK TRIP, at my hubby's request. For years we have been going to WDW 2 or 3x a year and he has always begged me just to try it once so we can embrace all the other things Disney has to offer. I have now agreed to throw this exact type of relaxing trip into our yearly rotation.

You know how your one week trip to disney world, going to the parks everyday almost seems to be over in the blink of an eye? Well this 4 night/5 day trip honestly felt like a great amount of time. And as usual with our disney trips, we still couldn't get everything done that we wanted to.

Many of my pics will probably be out of order but I will try my best

Paging @21stamps @Zipitidoda @ajrwdwgirl @lostpro9het @Courtney6682 @blgauger @DonnaOnTheRocks @MinnieM123 @figmentfan423 @WDWDarling @amjt660 @bee @littleroo - The TR is officially started!

I apologize to anyone and everyone I forgot to tag.

 

[Zipadeelady]

So finishing off day one, we had a drink at jiko and finished off the night with dinner at boma. Dinner was alright but we both regret not staying at jiko for a full meal.

Start of day 2 we spent all morning on the balcony, taking in the last of the room before we headed over to lunch at sanaa.
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How was the lunch at Sanaa? I'm still debating on eating there for lunch if we find some free time.

 

[bee]

we both regret not staying at jiko for a full meal.

That just means you have a great reason to come back to AKL!!

 

[Jess G]

How was the lunch at Sanaa? I'm still debating on eating there for lunch if we find some free time.

It was awesome! This was our third time dining there and I must say this last time was the best. If you're into indian spices and naan definitely go for it!

 

[Jess G]

That just means you have a great reason to come back to AKL!!

Good point!!!

 

[Jess G]

This is so pretty!!! I've never been to either one of these resorts.. loving the photos!

Thanks!!

 

[epcotisbest]

I just can't imagine anyone going to Disney and not going to the theme parks. There is nothing else to do there.

 

[epcotisbest]

How was the lunch at Sanaa? I'm still debating on eating there for lunch if we find some free time.

One of the best places for lunch. Order the bread service with all nine accompaniments and thank me for the info later.

 

[littleroo]

I just can't imagine anyone going to Disney and not going to the theme parks. There is nothing else to do there.

Easy big guy!! Lol!! We all trust you!!

 

[Jess G]

I just can't imagine anyone going to Disney and not going to the theme parks. There is nothing else to do there.

LOLL!! Nothing but .... dining, shopping, animal watching, fireworks, hot air balloon rides, pool time, jacuzzi time, spa's, mini golfing and live music

 

[epcotisbest]

LOLL!! Nothing but .... dining, shopping, animal watching, fireworks, hot air balloon rides, pool time, jacuzzi time, spa's, mini golfing and live music

Our last three trips have been mostly resort only trips and we love it.

 

[Jess G]

Our last three trips have been mostly resort only trips and we love it.

We have 100% decided to keep the no park thing in our yearly rotation. When we go in the winter we are gonna do 4 nights @ a moderate or AoA and hit all the parks, then move over to a deluxe for total relaxation for 4 nights. It's awesome!

 

[MinnieM123]

It was awesome! This was our third time dining there and I must say this last time was the best. If you're into indian spices and naan definitely go for it!

Although I've never been to Sanaa, I have only heard rave reviews about it--nothing at all negative. That's an amazing track record around here . . .

 

[*Flynnderella*]

I'm joining in! Can't wait to read more!

 

[12in12]

Thanks for the tag
Looking forward to hearing all about the non park trip
You and your hubby look amazing together

Following along

(and I know I am old but a clutch is a car part, dope is something illegal, and you will never catch me in leggings)

Max

Maybe I am old too because I don't know what CLUTCH means either. Although English is my second language...

 

[Jess G]

Hey guys!!! I'm sorry it's been a while. I will continue my TR over the weekend Last minute I had to change my September trip due to a work thing and I've been very caught up hotel searching, changing ADR's and changing flights. It's all fixed now YAY!!

See you real soon

 

[21stamps]

Maybe I am old too because I don't know what CLUTCH means either. Although English is my second language...

You're not missing out. The word shouldn't be used in that way.. period.
Unless you're referring to a handbag.. then it's lame.

Wearing leggings though- Not Lame.

 

[Roknrollrghostr]

Following along! I've always wanted to do a no parks trip and am excited to see more of how you guys enjoyed your time.

 

[Jess G]

Ok soooo going to try to jump back into this because I owe it to @Zipitidoda and I have the disney blues.

So quick recap, we only spent one night (a full 24 hours) @ AKL we were sad to leave there. We had a lunch ADR @ Sanaa before heading to SSR for 3 nights. When we were on the way out of Jambo we of course made friends with the DVC guy (a usual for us) Hubby and I have done the DVC tour many times. We were so close to buying in about 3 years ago and all that was available was Poly & Aulani. Neither of those resorts ever interested us... fast forward a couple years, we decided to use our $$ move states with (almost) no plan and just went for it ... Well there went that down payment for DVC lol. Along these past few years with many disney vacay's came many DVC tours. We've made friends with the DVC agent, Christina at Saratoga Springs. We had our new friend at Jambo see if she was there and we made an appointment for after our Sanna lunch to meet with Christina once again to tour new rooms, hear the new scoop, get the new point charts, and A $100 GIFT CARD! For something we would have probably done anyway


Pics from sanaa

 

[Zipadeelady]

Yea!!! I've been waiting soooo long!!!

 

[susan lees]

Looking forward to hearing more of your no park trip. Hubby an I were over in February for 8 nights, one of which was AKL Savannah view, the rest at POFQ. We did two parks epcot and AK but the rest of the trip we resort hopped and generally relaxed. We loved it.