gillep
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2009
We will arrive at AKL (first stay there!!!) in the late afternoon on 12/31. We are not looking for a big New Year's Eve night. In fact, we are actually looking to get to bed early so that we can be up and ready to head to MK bright and early while everyone else is sleeping in (it might actually be the quietest the parks will be for our whole trip!). Anyway, we currently have reservations at Homecomin' for dinner in DS, but I am wondering if the bus ride and crowds at DS are worth it. I am debating about just enjoying AKL, maybe stopping at Victoria Falls Lounge for some light bites, meeting some interesting CMs, enjoying the animals and savannas, etc. Those of you with AKL experience, what do you think? What do you advise?
Thanks!
Personally, I would stay at AKL, between all of the people on the roads, and crowds in DS, I know that I could 100% have a better time just hanging out at the lodge. I would likely try to get a seat at Jiko's bar and enjoy some drinks and food there, although Victoria Falls is nice too. I also love talking to the CMs that are out by the savanna overlooks and learning about their experiences. We arrive on 1/3 and I cannot wait to be back at the lodge, especially since we have Jiko booked that night!