Which resort? AKL or Boardwalk?

[hellokitty01]

We loved akl! It feels like a true resort. The busses were great, and didn't bother us at all. Boardwalk is on my list of places to try, but akl is a very unique resort, it is so well themed, you feel as if you aren't even in the US.

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[jam224]

Thanks everyone for the awesome feedback! We booked our stay for Boardwalk. Yes, Boardwalk is more expensive, but the dates were more convenient than AKL, so that's ok. Yes, we will be driving (this will be our first time driving). Usually we rely on Disney transportation, but it might be nice to have our own car as another option.

Even with the "last minute" nature of our trip, I'm happy with our FastPass confirmations. We didn't manage to snag the ever elusive and still insanely popular Elsa & Anna meet and greet, which is a bummer, but not surprising. I'm excited that I got to choose the new purple color for my MagicBand!

[keh602]

Thanks everyone for the awesome feedback! We booked our stay for Boardwalk. Yes, Boardwalk is more expensive, but the dates were more convenient than AKL, so that's ok. Yes, we will be driving (this will be our first time driving). Usually we rely on Disney transportation, but it might be nice to have our own car as another option.

Even with the "last minute" nature of our trip, I'm happy with our FastPass confirmations. We didn't manage to snag the ever elusive and still insanely popular Elsa & Anna meet and greet, which is a bummer, but not surprising. I'm excited that I got to choose the new purple color for my MagicBand!

I hope you love the Boardwalk! It truly is beautiful in that area.

I had no idea there were purple magic bands!! I'm so excited to order one for our October trip!

[SummerBaby]

You will love the Boardwalk. It's really beautiful and so easy to walk to either HS or Epcot. Even if you don't go to a park at night they have entertainment on the Boardwalk. My girls loved it. We have also stayed at AKL and it's also really beautiful...but after a couple nights we were bored and wished there were more entertainment options without having to go to a park.

[marymoo86]

Thanks everyone for the awesome feedback! We booked our stay for Boardwalk. Yes, Boardwalk is more expensive, but the dates were more convenient than AKL, so that's ok. Yes, we will be driving (this will be our first time driving). Usually we rely on Disney transportation, but it might be nice to have our own car as another option.

Even with the "last minute" nature of our trip, I'm happy with our FastPass confirmations. We didn't manage to snag the ever elusive and still insanely popular Elsa & Anna meet and greet, which is a bummer, but not surprising. I'm excited that I got to choose the new purple color for my MagicBand!

Keep checking on FPs - I got one three days before we had planned to do MK. People constantly changing plans. Otherwise I noticed a lull around lunch time and then of course if it is an early magic hour at MK that is a good time too if no FP

[jent]

I'm excited that I got to choose the new purple color for my MagicBand!

Wait, there's purple?! I just chose my band a few weeks back and was hoping for purple, but no dice. I've got to check again before they ship!

ETA: have a great trip!!

[jam224]

Keep checking on FPs - I got one three days before we had planned to do MK. People constantly changing plans. Otherwise I noticed a lull around lunch time and then of course if it is an early magic hour at MK that is a good time too if no FP

Thanks for the encouragement! As an update, we did manage to snag Fastpasses for Elsa & Anna! I'm also really excited that we booked Be Our Guest for dinner. I've heard mixed reviews, but I'm eager to try it myself! I love the new purple MagicBand as well. The corresponding luggage tag is super cute:


The one thing I am disappointed about, is the news that they've canceled the new Rivers of Light show for Animal Kingdom. We were looking forward to it! There's no news on the new debut date.

[npace19147]

We really liked Be Our Guest, the theming is great. Make sure you go into each separate dining room, they each have a different Beauty and the Beast theme and are well done. In the west wing room, if you stay long enough it does this cool simulated thunderstorm and you can see the portrait of the prince turn into the beast.

[jam224]

As an update to this thread, we LOVED Boardwalk!! You ladies rock! We stayed at Club Level and it was fabulous. Highly recommend! We had an amazing trip and are already looking forward to coming back! Also, I can't believe my little girl is now FIVE!!

[frugalmom]

My friends did a "resort only" vacation at AKL last summer. They did all the free kid activities, and it kept them busy enough they stayed on the resort property for days at a time and loved it. Is it the same price at The Boardwalk? usually it's very pricey.

What free activities do they have?