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  1. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Just added an extra day to our Aug 1-12 Jambo savanna trip so we now leave on the 13th and can do MNSSHP on the 12th! I paid for our entire family of 9 (7 staying offsite) to go to the party and it’s going to be a surprise for everyone. I’ve spent way too much on this vacation already and it’s...
  2. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Awww, I will miss the couch/coffee table. Such a nice place to enjoy a beverage with the sliding door opening listening to the savanna sounds.
  3. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Hoping someone can answer a quick question for me - on our first 2 trips to AKL (2017 and 2018) we had a Deluxe Studio in Jambo Villas and loved it, but for our upcoming trip in August it looked like they weren't booking any rooms in the Jambo Villas so we just have a "standard" savanna view...
  4. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Sorry if this is posted somewhere and I just missed it, but when will non-DVC visitors be able to book Jambo House Deluxe Studios again? I've been looking out as far as July/Aug 22 and it always shows no availability.
  5. Chimaera

    Service Dog at AKL?

    Thanks for the replies - the artificial grass this is how I understand they handle service dog relief on DCL so I wouldn't be surprised if they just extended that to hotel rooms with balconies too. Very useful information and it's very nice to hear from someone who has personal experience of...
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    Service Dog at AKL?

    Has anyone stayed at AKL with a service dog (not an ESA) in a savanna view room? My wife and I have stayed at Jambo House a few times in savanna views and loved it, but our next trip (hopefully in August 2020) will be our first travelling with her service dog. I know the ADA allows for...
  7. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    100% this, I didn’t believe it but after 20 years of Values only we finally stayed at AKL last year and now nothing else can/will compare. I’d rather save for an extra year and stay at AKL than go twice and stay in a value again.
  8. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Really? We were here in August and had a nice Samsung smart LED TV (with the real remote, not some hotel universal remote). Same on this trip, maybe the deluxe studios already had better TVs? The thing I like is easy HDMI access for watching back GoPro footage or movies from the iPad.
  9. Chimaera

    Last minute schedule change

    JetBlue didn’t give a reason for the cancellation but looking around there were tornado warnings at JFK last night that’s JBs hub so lots of flights affected.
  10. Chimaera

    Last minute schedule change

    Well I guess the luck is with me today (except for the initial flight cancellation). Dis reservations initially said they couldn't do anything as they showed no availability for the 24th and couldn't waive tonight's room charge, however they suggested I call the resort directly which I did and...
  11. Chimaera

    Last minute schedule change

    Thanks, I don't mind paying for the extra day obviously but I don't want to be charged for tonight (since we won't be there!). Still seems odd to me that Disney doesn't have a 24/7 phone service, but I suppose that's better than outsourcing.
  12. Chimaera

    Last minute schedule change

    Morning Dis'ers! JetBlue cancelled my flight today and scheduled me for tomorrow, I'm on the phone now trying to get an extra day added to the back-end but does anyone know if Disney will accommodate a 1 day shift without a penalty? There's (luckily) still availability showing for our new last...
  13. Chimaera

    How long are you willing to wait?

    I'll do 60 minutes without even thinking, waiting in lines just chatting with DW isn't the end of the world for me. Longest I've ever done was last trip, 3 hours underground for Kong Skull Island - the ride kept breaking down. I think if DW hadn't been in a wheelchair after ankle surgery we...
  14. Chimaera

    Should I cancel my daddy daughter trip?

    We're arriving on Wednesday so obviously I'm hoping for the best, but bad luck does tend to follow us to WDW (we were there for the first ever closing during Hurricane Floyd, and for 9/11). Honestly if it's "just rain", even if it's a lot of it you can only get so wet. Attractions being closed...
  15. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Leaving Wednesday for our Jambo House Savanna View trip, what's the best way to request an Arusha view on the Zebra trail? I've never been one for requests (other than a king bed) but in the online check-in I didn't see anywhere to ask for a specific trail or savanna.
  16. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    We stayed at AK Lodge for the first time last year (all Values until then) and we had an Arusha view and loved it. Amazing view of the giant window on the main building and Arusha Rock, and so many great animal sightings. Some of my favorites were really late at night when you could just make...
  17. Chimaera

    Jambo! The newest AKL Information thread

    Same, got DME a week ago and magic bands yesterday and we’re at 25 days today. Getting excited!!!
  18. Chimaera

    May 2018 AP Rates

    My god I forgot to check this morning and look what happens! Luckily we're staying in a Deluxe Studio at AKL Jambo and some were still available - saved me $214 more for 7 nights over the Fun in the Sun deal. Not as much as I was hoping, but I'll take it.
  19. Chimaera

    May 2018 AP Rates

    Another week, no AP discounts to be seen. Disney vacation planning is so much fun! o_O
  20. Chimaera

    May 2018 Discounts

    Still no AP discounts, quite surprised.
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