My bf (Ron) and I took this trip for his birthday weekend on May 16-19. We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and had a great time! Ron will be adding the restaurant reviews soon.
Friday, Day 1-
We got up and left the house around 9am, around 10:15am we arrived at the Grand Floridian Spa to check in for our massage appointment (yay!). I was led to the ladies area to change into my robe and slippers. Lisa, my massage therapist, came to get me soon after. I have to say that this was definitely one of the big highlights of the trip. The massage room was dimmed with relaxing “mood” music was playing and I think I almost fell asleep during the massage since I was so relaxed. All too soon it was over and we were headed to the Kona Café in the Polynesian for lunch.
After our lunch at about 1pm we headed to check in the AKL. Neither one of us had been there yet so we were awestruck walking into the lobby. It was so huge! The smell was one of the first things I noticed, it was a pleasant mix of cinnamon and a smoky-fireplace smell, I immediately liked and fell in love with this place. Everyone was very nice at the check in desk and answered all of our questions. The lobby seemed pretty quiet at this time of day and it was nice to just walk around trying to take everything in. I found a couple hidden mickeys, which is always fun. Our room overlooked a Savannah, I don’t remember which one, and it was a good source of entertainment throughout the trip. We saw several zebras, giraffe, antelopes, and the huge cow-looking animals with the large horns (I have no idea what they are called.) It was hot on the balcony but it was nice just to sit and watch the animals go by. The room overall was nice and it was themed great to fit in with the hotel.
Ron and I explored the hotel and the shop until about 5 when it was time to get ready for a great dinner at Jiko’s.
Once dinner was over we went to MGM to see Fantasmic for the first time. After finally finding a seat we were entertained by the most adorable little girl in front of us, she seemed fascinated with playing peek-a-boo with Ron. The show started soon after and it was everything people have said it was. I could not believe I waited so long to see it. After Fantasmic we headed back to the hotel to turn in for the night.
Friday, Day 1-
We got up and left the house around 9am, around 10:15am we arrived at the Grand Floridian Spa to check in for our massage appointment (yay!). I was led to the ladies area to change into my robe and slippers. Lisa, my massage therapist, came to get me soon after. I have to say that this was definitely one of the big highlights of the trip. The massage room was dimmed with relaxing “mood” music was playing and I think I almost fell asleep during the massage since I was so relaxed. All too soon it was over and we were headed to the Kona Café in the Polynesian for lunch.
After our lunch at about 1pm we headed to check in the AKL. Neither one of us had been there yet so we were awestruck walking into the lobby. It was so huge! The smell was one of the first things I noticed, it was a pleasant mix of cinnamon and a smoky-fireplace smell, I immediately liked and fell in love with this place. Everyone was very nice at the check in desk and answered all of our questions. The lobby seemed pretty quiet at this time of day and it was nice to just walk around trying to take everything in. I found a couple hidden mickeys, which is always fun. Our room overlooked a Savannah, I don’t remember which one, and it was a good source of entertainment throughout the trip. We saw several zebras, giraffe, antelopes, and the huge cow-looking animals with the large horns (I have no idea what they are called.) It was hot on the balcony but it was nice just to sit and watch the animals go by. The room overall was nice and it was themed great to fit in with the hotel.
Ron and I explored the hotel and the shop until about 5 when it was time to get ready for a great dinner at Jiko’s.
Once dinner was over we went to MGM to see Fantasmic for the first time. After finally finding a seat we were entertained by the most adorable little girl in front of us, she seemed fascinated with playing peek-a-boo with Ron. The show started soon after and it was everything people have said it was. I could not believe I waited so long to see it. After Fantasmic we headed back to the hotel to turn in for the night.
