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Love the pictures you got of AKL and the animals. You take such awesome pictures We're staying there in Aug for the first time. I can't wait for the time to fly by as I now know what I will be seeing.
Those are amazing pictures! Can't wait to read more. We'd love to stay here but we too worry about traveling to other parks seems so far away, especially if you do CL. I wonder if it would be worth it? Can't wait to hear reviews.
Okay - I am sooo far behind and just getting caught up.
So - Luke's broken toe and skinned knees trump Kevin's motion-sickness. I am so sorry that you all had to start your vacation in such a manner, but I love that you are focused on relaxing so it's not such a big deal. But !!
And as much as WWoHP looks amazing, I was just feeling like I was ready for you all to get to WDW. I can tell, even from the photos and your descriptions that "there's no place like Home."
Also sorry about all the malfuctions at US and check-in issues at WDW. But your room view is superb, as are all your photos! I would love to relax on the balcony and watch the wildlife....ahhh...
Alright, just got caught up. I can't believe they expected you to just leave and come back 6 hours lates. If you did not have annual passes what would they expect you to do? Lose a whole day in the parks? Definately need to re-think that whole process.
Your view from the room...awesome! And that fierce looking savannah bunny....priceless. I just saw two of his cousins out in our yard this morning. Guess I need to gather up a safari and hunt them down.
I your giraffe pictures! They are my favorite animal! Although, I was laughing at the "starving" ostriches following the food so closely!
Another amazing update!
I can't believe Luke broke his toe!!! He is definitely being a trooper though. I broke my pinky toe while on vacation to Cape May, NJ one year and it was so excrutiatingly painful to walk around.
I'm so excited to see your photos of AKL since we'll be staying club level there in November...not that you didn't already know that or anything. I love all of the animals that you've seen already!
Catching up, I'm behind a couple installments! LOL!
Your room is beautiful! And what a great view you have!
Loved the cute towel mouse!
Great shots of the animals!
And I loved the "hidden Cam" shots!
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All caught up again! What a beautiful room at AK!!! I absolutely love it. This is one our (ugh my) dream vacations to book a 2-week vacay at AK someday. This resort looks absolutely beautiful. Sorry you had issues on check-in though. Loved your remark about Disney not liking you doing that "other" resort first! Ha! Does seem like what happened doesn't it! Looks like the rest of your trip is looking up!
So jealous you saw giraffes from your room! We didn't see them last year. But your photos got me excited for my upcoming trip! How I wish it was closer, but not too close - I'm still planning things!
I'm so sorry you had such a problem with check in. It makes me wonder, were people allowed to check out? I mean without a computer what could they do?
You AK room photos are very nice but the room lloks dark. Is it all just the dark woods or do you find the lighting is lacking in the resort rooms?
Poor Luke - I feel so bad for him, did he at least ice his toes each night to help with the swelling. I got a blister while on my last trip and then because I was favoring one foot (AKA nit walking properly) my other leg got sore. That was bad enough I can't imagine having a broken toe and traveling all over.
I LOVE the giraffe pictures!! My daughter and I are both reading your TR now , and the one thing she has commented repeatedly on is how much she loves the fact that you take the time to answer every person's comments. It's really !
In your opinion, is it worth it to go Club Level? I have wanted to stay at AKL FOREVER, so your pictures are making me soooo ! But in a good way. More please!!
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your giraffe pictures! They are my favorite animal! Although, I was laughing at the "starving" ostriches following the food so closely! 
I love all of the animals that you've seen already!
Ha! Does seem like what happened doesn't it! Looks like the rest of your trip is looking up!
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