Although it's probably doing fine attendance wise and that it's a faboulous resort but I was wondering if it is not doing well because I ahve gotten about 5 offers over like the pastt year offering a free night at Animal Kingdom Lodge so I didnt know if they were doing abd or not. Or are they just trying to tell people about the park?
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Animal Kingdom Lodge not doing good?
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Liver Lips
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No idea how it's doing financially. Probably not great...attendance is down everywhere from what I hear. Discounts are being offered on all resorts. My in-laws are going to be staying at AL in 4 weeks though.
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Jodigrl328
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I was wondering the same thing. I always get the mailings for discounted rates, but never for any of the other deluxe hotels. I myself would love to stay there.
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frank2271
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My wife and I went over to AKL last year to meet up with some friends that were down on vacation and we were very excited to see the place for the first time. We were extremely impressed with it and thought to ourselves that we would stay there on our next visit. My son will be five this june so we thought that we would take him there for a couple of days to experience the animals after his B'day.
When we got into the room we couldn't be more disappointed. They were the smallest rooms on property. The space between the bed and the television cabinet was so small only one adult could pass at once. We were very surprised!!!! Having stayed at all the other Disney hotels we were expecting more.
I still plan on going there for a couple days because my son would love it and he doesn't care about the size of the room.
When we got into the room we couldn't be more disappointed. They were the smallest rooms on property. The space between the bed and the television cabinet was so small only one adult could pass at once. We were very surprised!!!! Having stayed at all the other Disney hotels we were expecting more.
I still plan on going there for a couple days because my son would love it and he doesn't care about the size of the room.
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Invero
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When I went there the other day, to try out Boma... the place looked pretty busy. My guess is that Disney is trying to promote the place, and introduce the resort to folks. This way, they can stay there at a special deal, and Disney's goal is to let them see what a great place it is, and to stay there again in the future.
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DigitalDisney
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AKL is also more expensive to maintain than the other resorts. Its profit margin has got to be much lower than anything else on property.
Remember, they have got to maintain the animals, which includes extra employees, food, vehicles, the landscape, animal shelters / homes, etc.
Remember, they have got to maintain the animals, which includes extra employees, food, vehicles, the landscape, animal shelters / homes, etc.
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ToTBellHop
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Animal Kingdom Lodge's rooms are not the smallest on property. They are smaller than the other deluxe hotels (as is the price) but larger than the moderates. I personally stayed in a deluxe room, which is a bit larger. This resort is not doing poorly; it was completely booked in February. The deals they have apply to several (and sometimes all) deluxe resorts--I know I've seen deals for Boardwalk, Contemporary, and Wilderness Lodge. Disney makes a LOT of money by giving out those deals, cuz you still spend a ton when you are there and disney knows that. Also, I have heard very few complaints about the resort, I for one think it's the best on property, so many people recommend it to their friends.
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Go for it! Your kids can wander around looking at the animals while you watch the presentation. Or they can watch movies in the lobby. I haven't attended a presentation, though, Are they as "hard sell" as some? (anyone who has seen one.... this is your cue to jump right in!
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AkiraRaptor
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Does it have AP discounts for AKL in October in it? I just talked to Disney today, again, and they still don't have $ for October yet. They said it would be in the Monitor when they do come out. I don't have AP's yet, thus I wont be getting the MM anytime soon until we go.
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DanStat
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Originally posted by The Mom
Go for it! Your kids can wander around looking at the animals while you watch the presentation. Or they can watch movies in the lobby. I haven't attended a presentation, though, Are they as "hard sell" as some? (anyone who has seen one.... this is your cue to jump right in!
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I hate those presentations!
We went to the one @ the Boardwalk! I didn't really like the salesperson; that turned us off, and we've seen better timeshares.
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bvolguards
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the time i stayed at akl and the few times i have been there to eat it has always been really crowded....so im sure there doing ok
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Pioneer Hall
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Code CGK can get you a bunch of discounts if you are going to be checking in between 6/23-8/24.
All Stars- 74 a night
Moderates- 94 a night (even though I got a postcard the other day that told me that code was good for 84 a night)
Animal Kingdom Lodge- 139 a night Standard View
Contemporary- 154 a night Garden Wing
Ft. Wilderness Cabins- 159 a night
Beach Club- 189 a night Standard View
Polynesian- 199 a night arden View
Grand Floridian- 229 a night Garden View
Other discounts may apply at other resorts. Call Disney for more information.
All Stars- 74 a night
Moderates- 94 a night (even though I got a postcard the other day that told me that code was good for 84 a night)
Animal Kingdom Lodge- 139 a night Standard View
Contemporary- 154 a night Garden Wing
Ft. Wilderness Cabins- 159 a night
Beach Club- 189 a night Standard View
Polynesian- 199 a night arden View
Grand Floridian- 229 a night Garden View
Other discounts may apply at other resorts. Call Disney for more information.
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