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Hi All,
We're doing AK on a Sunday in mid-July. Park hours are 9am-7pm Its about an hour and 15 each way to our off-site location (total from park exit to key in the door). So any break is going to take at least 3 hrs, more like 3 1/2.
It's me and DS(6) on this trip. We will be staying out late watching Wishes from the Poly (if possible) and so will need some mellow time to recharge in the middle of the day, whether it is at the park, at a resort space, or at our cheap-o motel.
What do you think? OK not to break that day? If we do break, it just seems like we miss out on such a huge chunk of park time (including parade, probably).
If you agree that breaking at the off-site does not make sense, what do you recommend for a little R&R?
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We always find AK to be the hottest of the 4 parks in June and I would assume it would be similar in July. But I think taking out the huge chunk of time for break wouldn't be fun. What about catching a bus to AKL to explore the lobby and the grounds as a break?
I agree with Cam - take the bus to AKL to relax there, or you could head out to Rafiki's Planet Watch - the building is air conditioned and it is pretty quiet out there
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I wouldn't take a break away from the park. I'd wanna maximize the time there. Perhaps take a long lunch at Yak & Yeti, followed or preceded by watching the Nemo show - so you are mostly off your feet and in air conditioning. Midday may be a good time to take the train to the Conservation Station indoor exhibits there.
DH and I have no kids so when we visit we like to maximize park time and don't want to go all the way back to the resort. So we just take a long TS lunch and try to bookend it with indoor attractions.
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With a 6 YO, I would head to the Boneyard - the Dig Site specifically. While it's still outside, it's completely covered and surrounded by trees so it's all shaded. There are also those humongous fans blowing all the time (I think it mists too). Your son can sit down in the fake sand (which is nice and cool by the way) and you can sit on the "rocks" surrounding the sand and enjoy the breeze and the time off your feet all while still watching him. I can't tell you how much time we've spent doing just this because my daughter needed that break but now she's 14 and probably won't be allowed in here anymore.
I'd probably take the resort bus to AKL and take a break there. There are great comfy couches in the lobby. If you wanted to take a nap, I would head to the pool area at Jambo House and nap in a lounger. You won't be allowed to use the pool as you aren't staying there, but I don't think anyone would stop you from using some of the lounge chairs. There are some farther back, away from the pool and closer to the QS location that haven't ever been full when I've stayed at AKL. Nice and shaded too, and near the bathrooms.
We find we need a break from AK because it is always so hot. I can only imagine how hot it will be in July. Taking a break at AKL is probably a good alternative. Good luck!
Great suggestions. I made a mistake in my original post, we are going to do evening events at AKL. I still think it might be a good place to take a break though.
I do love the idea of a long TS lunch followed by the Nemo show. We are on a budget but I'm suspecting I might get some spending money as a gift from my Dmom and dad.
I'm thinking DS might actually be able to take a nap in a lounge chair at the ALK pool, that's just what I was hoping for. Here's a pic of him in Leon, Nicaragua last summer. (Afternoon nap in a coffee shop while DH and I chat).\
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Got some great suggestions.....maybe take a ride on Kali River and then find a quiet shady bench and just relax and while you dry off. Leaving the park is never necessary to have a break but AKL is a beautiful place to visit.
Got some great suggestions.....maybe take a ride on Kali River and then find a quiet shady bench and just relax and while you dry off. Leaving the park is never necessary to have a break but AKL is a beautiful place to visit.
DS will really be happier if he can get a true nap in. Since it will be mid-july, I wonder how much "quiet and shady" we'll be able to find in-park. I think with all these suggestions, I've got 2 great options. I'll plan to check it out and make a "field decision".
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