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Post by sydney on Jul 24, 2013 13:34:06 GMT -5
OK, so we originally booked Coronado Springs room only, waiting for military discount to come out. I've been slacking on checking the last few days, but thanks to McDuck- now I know!
Sooo, I called when I got home just now, and Coronado is not available standard- only business class- but it's almost $300 more for the week than if we had a standard room, or just switched to a standard room at Caribbean Beach. No other moderates are available. Pop is available for Value at almost $200 less, but I don't think we want to go smaller, and because we planned more resort time. The other option is Animal Kingdom Lodge, which is like $600 more for the week, but it would be sooo awesome! We get 40% off mods and deluxes, or %30 off value.
What should we do?!?!?!?
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Post by McDuck on Jul 24, 2013 14:23:05 GMT -5
I'm going to be the little devil on the shoulder going if you have to pay $300 more, what's another $300 for AKL. LOL
Actually it depends on if you'd rather spend that extra $300 (or $600 assuming you were okay with moving to CBR) on the resort or on other things.
I know, I'm no real help, am I?
Oh, and the discount breaks out to 30% value, 35% mods, 40% deluxes. I wish it was 40% off the Mods, too! LOL
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Post by sydney on Jul 24, 2013 18:02:52 GMT -5
Ok, I think DH heard the little devil, cuz after sharing all the options and pros and cons with him, he said the same thing! Plus, he reminded me it's not really $600 more since I was budgeting a smaller % off discount, and he just got his clothing allowance that we didn't have planned for anything. I called and had it changed, and it'll be a surprise for the boys! It is our last big family trip before Taylor starts college, after all.
Anybody have any tips or things to share about AKL?
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Post by adi12982 on Jul 25, 2013 7:48:29 GMT -5
I'd either stick with what you have booked, or if you can afford the upgrade, AKL is our favorite!!
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Post by Dave on Jul 25, 2013 12:02:21 GMT -5
Ok, I think DH heard the little devil, cuz after sharing all the options and pros and cons with him, he said the same thing! Plus, he reminded me it's not really $600 more since I was budgeting a smaller % off discount, and he just got his clothing allowance that we didn't have planned for anything. I called and had it changed, and it'll be a surprise for the boys! It is our last big family trip before Taylor starts college, after all. Anybody have any tips or things to share about AKL? We've stayed at AKL several times and have requested to be put in a Savannah room close to a "feeding rock". The animals come to the rock twice a day to be fed. A word of caution: there are live cameras monitoring the balconys of the rooms. They do this to make sure they can quickly retrieve anything that is thrown or dropped where it can harm the animals. Be sure you have sufficient clothing on when you step out on the balcony to watch the animals eat their early morning meal. I'm sure the video of DW and me standing on our balcony in our skivvies has made the rounds  . |
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Post by McDuck on Jul 26, 2013 10:17:04 GMT -5
Congratulations on AKL!!!!! This will be a great trip for you all!
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Post by carolb on Aug 1, 2013 18:06:20 GMT -5
AKL is cool and IMO worth it if your are getting a Savannah view. Sounds like the WL wasn't an option. I like it there a bit better, because of location. That said, we stayed at the AKL twice and loved it both times, but we did have a Savannah view. And we had a room with bunk beds, which helped a bit with space in the room.
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