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Which Lodge (AKL or WL) do you like better and why?
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krankenstein
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I've stayed at both and will always say AKL all the way!
Better theming an atmosphere (to me)
Better food
Lots of activities for the little ones
Nice pool (WL wins this one though)
The savanna is the icing on the cake
Better theming an atmosphere (to me)
Better food
Lots of activities for the little ones
Nice pool (WL wins this one though)
The savanna is the icing on the cake
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captainkidd
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Stayed at WL 3 times. Only visted AKL. AKL didn't really WOW me like WL. I would say, Transportation might be better at AKL since they don't share buses, and WL sometimes does. Location, WL wins hands down. Food is a tossup - AKL has Jiko and Boma. WL has Artist Point and Whispering Canyon.
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WDW Vacationer
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I love the theme at WL! I like the log lodge and woods feel.
I love AKL for the Savannah,the lobby is great! The bridge and area below is really cool!
I love AKL for the Savannah,the lobby is great! The bridge and area below is really cool!
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Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
AK stinks, literally, so WL.
Loved the villas at both places but WL for me because of location and boat services
Loved the villas at both places but WL for me because of location and boat services
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MaxsDad
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I own DVC at AK, and have stayed at WL twice.
Themeing at WL is spectacular. The two resort's archietect (sp?) are the same, so the beauty is comparable (in the lobby at least). The location at WL is the next best thing to a monorail resort. AK is out there.
AK does not share buses, as someone said. So commutting to places other than the MK is better at AK. TO be fair, commuting from AKL to AK is even quicker than the trip from WL to MK though (although not as fun as a boat ride, granted).
AK has the better QS (Mara) BY FAR. While Whispering Canyon Cafe has the better "experience" (esp. for first timers), I feel Boma has far better food. AK has two "nice" table service places on site (Jiko and Saana), while WL has one, I believe (Atrist's Pointe). GRanted, again, at WL you can get to all the monrail resort's nice places pretty easily and quickly.
As far as pools go, I would have given the nod to WL, until Kidani Village was added. The two pools at the AKL resorts, to me, beat out the WL. Kidani's pool includes a superior slide, and a wonderful kid's play area. The only question I have is: Would you have access to it if you stay in Jambo House, and are not a DVC member or staying in a DVC room?
I feel that in a group with kids, that AKL is the better choice. Reasons: Animal viewings, Activities, better pool (if available), better counter service.
For a group of young adults that want to be in the middle of the hub bub, resort (bar) hop, dine at many fine eateries, or if pools are insignificant (Jan. Feb. etc.), or people that like to go on runs or walks every morning or are prone to want to wander around the grounds outside: WL deserves consideration.
Hope this helps.
Themeing at WL is spectacular. The two resort's archietect (sp?) are the same, so the beauty is comparable (in the lobby at least). The location at WL is the next best thing to a monorail resort. AK is out there.
AK does not share buses, as someone said. So commutting to places other than the MK is better at AK. TO be fair, commuting from AKL to AK is even quicker than the trip from WL to MK though (although not as fun as a boat ride, granted).
AK has the better QS (Mara) BY FAR. While Whispering Canyon Cafe has the better "experience" (esp. for first timers), I feel Boma has far better food. AK has two "nice" table service places on site (Jiko and Saana), while WL has one, I believe (Atrist's Pointe). GRanted, again, at WL you can get to all the monrail resort's nice places pretty easily and quickly.
As far as pools go, I would have given the nod to WL, until Kidani Village was added. The two pools at the AKL resorts, to me, beat out the WL. Kidani's pool includes a superior slide, and a wonderful kid's play area. The only question I have is: Would you have access to it if you stay in Jambo House, and are not a DVC member or staying in a DVC room?
I feel that in a group with kids, that AKL is the better choice. Reasons: Animal viewings, Activities, better pool (if available), better counter service.
For a group of young adults that want to be in the middle of the hub bub, resort (bar) hop, dine at many fine eateries, or if pools are insignificant (Jan. Feb. etc.), or people that like to go on runs or walks every morning or are prone to want to wander around the grounds outside: WL deserves consideration.
Hope this helps.
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Pumbas Nakasak
Heading for the great escape.
Ill just add that for food based on our stay this month:
Jikos slipped behind Artists Point, all round dining experience made AP our No1 of this trip with Jikos going from 1st to 3rd. Food was very nice but there was just that something missing.
Sanna was fantastic, food was great, although the curry wasnt quite as powerful as that served here, service excellent and drinks tasty, Whispering canyon, despite having the best server in years has definately suffered in terms of food quality, I wont be rushing back. The chicken in the skillet was so heavily seasoned we managed a bite each.
Jikos slipped behind Artists Point, all round dining experience made AP our No1 of this trip with Jikos going from 1st to 3rd. Food was very nice but there was just that something missing.
Sanna was fantastic, food was great, although the curry wasnt quite as powerful as that served here, service excellent and drinks tasty, Whispering canyon, despite having the best server in years has definately suffered in terms of food quality, I wont be rushing back. The chicken in the skillet was so heavily seasoned we managed a bite each.
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1DisneyDad
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Both are awesome so you can't go wrong. If I had to pick it would be WL. I love that place!
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EPCOT Explorer
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At least visit AKL.:lol:
I have!:fork::lol:
It's nice, but there is something about Poly that blows me away.
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krankenstein
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ZOMG!!! DE MUNIRALZ AND DEE VEWZ OF DEE CASILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO MAGIKAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:lookaroun
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DisneyPrincess5
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Me too :wave:
When considering which resort, one must consider the location. I personally have not stayed at WL or ALK but I have visited and eaten at both and both are beautiful.
If I had to chose, I'd chose WL because I love the location and it's also more my style.
Plus, I've always thought that it's ridiculous that AKL has no special transportation to AK considering it is the Animal Kingdom Lodge after all, but that's just my opinion.
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