lovetotraveltx
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- Dec 30, 2011
We just booked AKL club level for November. Our first time in club level at WDW. Did paradise pier in Disneyland twice. What's your favorite part of club level at AKL? Any pointers? Thank you!
Our CM in our family told us once, while she was training some certain guests get VIP treatment i.e. drove to where they want to go to. Can't remember exactly if that what she said. OR it could be someone who its their first trip.
Personally, I love AKL CL. The lounge is just so lovely and we like the snacks up there as well. While we aren't staying there on our next trip, when I have called IPO it has rolled over to AKL IPO twice, and I had the BEST, most helpful CMs on those two calls. When you do call the IPO number you don't always get to the "right" IPO office... if AKL is busy it will automatically route your call over to another IPO office. So, either you got a not-so-great AKL IPO CM, or one from another resort. I would call again at a different time and hope to get a more helpful CM if it's really worrying you. We have had our BEST CL experiences (both IPO and lounge CMs) at AKL to be honest, although some were just ok. I think it's hit-or-miss at any of the WDW resorts; it shouldn't be, but it is.
We are at AKL now, and I have to say I am not impressed this time with the staff. We stayed 2 years ago and LOVED it. This year, just meh! Lot's of changes and I was afraid my expectations would be too high. It is still nice and CM's are not rude or anything...maybe just indifferent. The lounge was packed last night at 5:15...SRO. Crazy busy with the holidays approaching, but all in all still a good trip. Eleven days CL so somethings g is bound to be "off" once in a while.
We are at AKL now, and I have to say I am not impressed this time with the staff. We stayed 2 years ago and LOVED it. This year, just meh! Lot's of changes and I was afraid my expectations would be too high. It is still nice and CM's are not rude or anything...maybe just indifferent. The lounge was packed last night at 5:15...SRO. Crazy busy with the holidays approaching, but all in all still a good trip. Eleven days CL so somethings g is bound to be "off" once in a while.
Hi everyone!
After several challenging months in my professional world, which jeopardized our Disney vacation, it looks like our March 1-5 GF RPC vacation is back on the table! Yay! Followed hopefully by a week on Holland America, Southern Caribbean. Its been a few years since a Disney vacation or a cruise, and DH and I are very much looking forward to it. Thanks for all the helpful information on this thread.
Quick question: Our wedding anniversary is February 19th and hubby's birthday is March 18. Do you think it would be appreciate to 'celebrate' both occasions at Disney? I always feel a little weird claiming a celebration that is a few weeks off... but on the other hand it's part of our treat to each other fr both occasions, so I think it makes sense.
- Carey
This is our last day at Poly CL. I over estimated how much we would actually use the lounge. We have yet to experience night time food other than desserts. We have been In the parks at night. That's ok because my family has loved location and view. My sons love the idea of walking down to lounge to just grab snack or drink. Our whole week has been amazing. Hot tub is even working now.
I seriously think we will never stay anywhere else. Good thing DVC is here We also received extend your stay off for discounted room through New Years. Boy I wish we could.
I even got Ohana reservation today for dinner tonight. Transportation has been great.
I noticed today while eating breakfast up here that they added some more food items i.e. the meats and chesses
Hello everyone! We are looking to plan a CL trip for next september/october and are so very excited! I was wondering if there was any information on when the best time to book would be because I know many discounts come out for fall (Late September, early October). Are CL rooms included on these discounts? I am curious to know how to get the best price possible. Do the prices decrease drastically from what the listed price is now? I have no idea what to expect as we have never looked into CL before! Thanks guys!!
Hello everyone! We are looking to plan a CL trip for next september/october and are so very excited! I was wondering if there was any information on when the best time to book would be because I know many discounts come out for fall (Late September, early October). Are CL rooms included on these discounts? I am curious to know how to get the best price possible. Do the prices decrease drastically from what the listed price is now? I have no idea what to expect as we have never looked into CL before! Thanks guys!!
This is our last day at Poly CL. I over estimated how much we would actually use the lounge. We have yet to experience night time food other than desserts. We have been In the parks at night. That's ok because my family has loved location and view. My sons love the idea of walking down to lounge to just grab snack or drink. Our whole week has been amazing. Hot tub is even working now.
I seriously think we will never stay anywhere else. Good thing DVC is here We also received extend your stay off for discounted room through New Years. Boy I wish we could.
I even got Ohana reservation today for dinner tonight. Transportation has been great.
We just booked our trip for BC CL 9-10 - 9-16. It's been a few years since we last stayed at BC. I'm looking forward to it.
Hi everyone!
After several challenging months in my professional world, which jeopardized our Disney vacation, it looks like our March 1-5 GF RPC vacation is back on the table! Yay! Followed hopefully by a week on Holland America, Southern Caribbean. Its been a few years since a Disney vacation or a cruise, and DH and I are very much looking forward to it. Thanks for all the helpful information on this thread.
Quick question: Our wedding anniversary is February 19th and hubby's birthday is March 18. Do you think it would be appreciate to 'celebrate' both occasions at Disney? I always feel a little weird claiming a celebration that is a few weeks off... but on the other hand it's part of our treat to each other fr both occasions, so I think it makes sense.
- Carey
It is ALWAYS appropriate to Celebrate a milestone while at Disney no matter when the actual date is. One of the many, many things I love about WDW!
Hello everyone! We are looking to plan a CL trip for next september/october and are so very excited! I was wondering if there was any information on when the best time to book would be because I know many discounts come out for fall (Late September, early October). Are CL rooms included on these discounts? I am curious to know how to get the best price possible. Do the prices decrease drastically from what the listed price is now? I have no idea what to expect as we have never looked into CL before! Thanks guys!!