WDW tips?

mousepod · 05-01-2005, 08:35 PM

Back when we lived on the east coast, Heather & I were WDW APers, and we've gone back several times since we've moved out west (from our honeymoon in Jan '97 through December of last year). We've amassed a ton of favorite nerdy things to do... if you want a long list, give me a PM.

For now, my nerdiest suggestion is to get to the Wilderness Lodge before dusk and walk the hiking trail to Fort Wilderness (I saw an armadillo and a deer), and make your way to Chip 'n Dale's Campfire Singalong. You get to sing, eat s'mores and watch one or two classic Disney movies projected on an outdoor screen. Never a huge crowd, and always a hoot and a holler.

cirquelover · 05-02-2005, 08:39 PM

You should do Boma for breakfast and dinner. I have heard wonderful things about Jiko and that was even from locals! I looked at the menu and made a ps but then my husband became ill and I canceled almost all our ps's. We even enjoyed the pepper pot soup at Mara, the snack bar. The refillable mugs came in handy too!

Do go out to the other viewing areas at the AKL. Don't miss the night viewing of the animals with the night binoculars. When you get to AKL they should give you a calandar with all the activities. We loved the night viewing of the animals, storytelling by the fire pit and mask making inside. Also just wandering around the lodge is fun. There are African artifacts all over the place and most have a placard with a story.

I just loved watching the animals from our balcony, I could've sat out there all day and night. If you have concierge level rooms I hear the sunrise safari is not to be missed! I'm afraid I'll never get to go myself.

I could keep going on about AKL, I loved that place. It was a once in a lifetime trip!
You should have enough days that you can catch the night shows at every park. We enjoyed them all.
I think you should give every park a chance and then go back for the things you missed or want to do again. As I think of more I will post it, or if you have any questions I'll try to answer.

Name · 05-03-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

watch one or two classic Disney movies projected on an outdoor screen.

When I was a youngun I saw sleeping beauty and song of the south there. good stuff.

05-01-2005, 08:35 PM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Back when we lived on the east coast, Heather & I were WDW APers, and we've gone back several times since we've moved out west (from our honeymoon in Jan '97 through December of last year). We've amassed a ton of favorite nerdy things to do... if you want a long list, give me a PM. For now, my nerdiest suggestion is to get to the Wilderness Lodge before dusk and walk the hiking trail to Fort Wilderness (I saw an armadillo and a deer), and make your way to Chip 'n Dale's Campfire Singalong. You get to sing, eat s'mores and watch one or two classic Disney movies projected on an outdoor screen. Never a huge crowd, and always a hoot and a holler. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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05-02-2005, 08:39 PM	#2
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	You should do Boma for breakfast and dinner. I have heard wonderful things about Jiko and that was even from locals! I looked at the menu and made a ps but then my husband became ill and I canceled almost all our ps's. We even enjoyed the pepper pot soup at Mara, the snack bar. The refillable mugs came in handy too! Do go out to the other viewing areas at the AKL. Don't miss the night viewing of the animals with the night binoculars. When you get to AKL they should give you a calandar with all the activities. We loved the night viewing of the animals, storytelling by the fire pit and mask making inside. Also just wandering around the lodge is fun. There are African artifacts all over the place and most have a placard with a story. I just loved watching the animals from our balcony, I could've sat out there all day and night. If you have concierge level rooms I hear the sunrise safari is not to be missed! I'm afraid I'll never get to go myself. I could keep going on about AKL, I loved that place. It was a once in a lifetime trip! You should have enough days that you can catch the night shows at every park. We enjoyed them all. I think you should give every park a chance and then go back for the things you missed or want to do again. As I think of more I will post it, or if you have any questions I'll try to answer.
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