Which Resort

[cjnettles]

We are currently booked or CSR for 6/8-6/15-2018 but may be considering another resort. I am just not too happy with the construction, it seems it may be a bit more intrusive than I would like. We have stayed at POFQ and loved the resort, hated the bus service, this was about four years ago, does anyone think it has gotten better, or we could upgrade to AKL for only $280 more for the week, and we have never stayed there before.

Would love some feedback.

Thanks
CJ

 

[Tuvalu]

For only $40/night more I would choose AKL. It is an experience like no other!

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Animal Kingdom Lodge

 

[DisneyDoug85]

We stayed at AKL in the Fall of '16 and absolutely loved it. Would definetely recommend it. Having said that, theres just something about Wilderness lodge that i love. I've stayed there three times and we're staying there again this November. So my top two recommendations would be WL and AKL.

 

[OneofThree]

We stayed at AKL in the Fall of '16 and absolutely loved it. Would definetely recommend it. Having said that, theres just something about Wilderness lodge that i love. I've stayed there three times and we're staying there again this November. So my top two recommendations would be WL and AKL.

I concur 100%. We just returned from our first stay at WL. We booked there just because it was one of the few resorts we hadn't experienced yet, and quite honestly did not expect anything spectacular. We were wrong! There is just something special about it -I agree. AKL -the best collection of restaurants on property.

 

[cjnettles]

Thanks for your insight, I have upgraded us to AKL, and I am so excited. 88 days to go.

 

[DisneyDoug85]

Thanks for your insight, I have upgraded us to AKL, and I am so excited. 88 days to go.

You’ll love it!

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

Awesome! I loved staying at AKL last May.

 

[Skibum1970]

From AKL, how long is the bus ride to the Magic Kingdom or EPCOT? I know that there was a thread for these but can't remember.

 

[DarthVader]

From AKL, how long is the bus ride to the Magic Kingdom or EPCOT? I know that there was a thread for these but can't remember.

I think I saw that thread as well, and the ride was significant (at least compared to other resorts).

Would love some feedback.

What about the AoA, or Pop?

I agree that the construction would bother me as well

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

I think the ride was only about 15 minutes or so. At least, that's my recollection.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Upgrading to AKL would be a no-brainer; it's a beautiful resort. But yes, it's a bit removed from all but AK and HS. The bus stops at Kidani Village and Jambo House, then on to the parks. MK, obviously, is the most distant - and it's a bit of a schlepp. Epcot is better and not too bad, but count on a good 15m.

 

[Daddy Skywalker]

Would RIverside be an option for you?

 

[Diesel Dan]

Whatever you choose, don't forget the nice & popular Resort parking fee!

 

[DarthVader]

Whatever you choose, don't forget the nice & popular Resort parking fee!

People seem to be making a big deal of this, and I think for the majority of people staying on property its really not a huge deal. Yes, I don't like seeing it, but like countless others, I don't rent a car, or drive to the resort, so its a non-issue.

Another point, I've stayed at number of hotels in cities, that have parking fees, so its not something that Disney is doing and no one else ever had.

Also why bring it up, since the OP hadn't mentioned driving, there's nothing that can be done about it, and it doesn't answer any of his/her questions