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View Poll Results: WL or AKL

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  • Wilderness Lodge

    29 64.44%
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge

    16 35.56%
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  1. #1
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    Wilderness lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge and why??
    ~Lynne~

    On deck, you scabrous dogs! Man the braces! Let down and haul to run free. Now...bring me that horizon


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  3. #2
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    AKL-why? Animals


    Dec.11-18, 2021 Port Orleans Riverside
    Jan. 25-Feb. 1, 2017, Port Orleans Riverside
    Oct. 29-Nov.4, 2014-Yacht Club
    Dec. 17-23 2011-Wilderness Lodge
    Dec. 20-30, 2008-Pop Century
    Dec. 25,2005-Jan.1, 2006-Coronado Springs
    Jan. 1-7, 2003-All Star Movies

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    Well, as of this morning, I am now booked at Wilderness Lodge instead of POFQ thanks to my wonderful travel agent, Karen from Magical Journeys!! She saved me over $1850 off the rack rate! Can't thank her enough!!!!
    ~Lynne~

    On deck, you scabrous dogs! Man the braces! Let down and haul to run free. Now...bring me that horizon


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    Congratulations!


    Dec.11-18, 2021 Port Orleans Riverside
    Jan. 25-Feb. 1, 2017, Port Orleans Riverside
    Oct. 29-Nov.4, 2014-Yacht Club
    Dec. 17-23 2011-Wilderness Lodge
    Dec. 20-30, 2008-Pop Century
    Dec. 25,2005-Jan.1, 2006-Coronado Springs
    Jan. 1-7, 2003-All Star Movies

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    Haven't been to Wilderness Lodge, but have to recommend Animal Kingdom Lodge as we're going there for the 3rd time! It's beautiful and of course, there's the animals!

    I'm sure Wilderness Lodge is lovely as well! Have a wonderful vacation!
    9/17 Animal Kingdom Lodge
    4/16 Polynesian Village Resort
    5/14 Animal Kingdom Lodge
    8/10 Polynesian Village Resort
    5/09 Animal Kingdom Lodge
    7/08 Animal Kingdom Lodge

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    Well, the poll is 90% in favor of Wilderness Lodge. Looks like I picked right!
    I do love the theming of both. What swayed me the most was the jogging trails, the access to boat rentals on the lake, the beach and closeness to magic kingdom.
    Excited to get there now, 139 days to go
    ~Lynne~

    On deck, you scabrous dogs! Man the braces! Let down and haul to run free. Now...bring me that horizon


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    Disneyland 2015, 2004,1993,1992, 1991,1973

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    the same person designed both...
    WL. boat to MK. Artist Pt. able to walk to FW. Territory Lounge.
    AKL is good too w Boma, Jiko and the animals.the gift shop is good also. but its further from the parks, other than AK
    BC 2
    WL CL 1
    AKL 4
    SOG 3
    POFQ 3
    POR 2
    CSR 4
    CBR 2
    Asp 3
    AS m 2
    POP 7
    12-13 WL CSR ASM
    3-14 POR, AS s Dolphin
    6-14 Us CSR
    1-14 Unv
    6-15 WL, SSR.
    11- 15. AOA, OKw
    7 16..CSR, FW, AKL, POR
    7 17..ASM, CSR, WL AKL club POP
    8 18 As sports, Pop
    DL 9-19
    DVC WL, CSR and idk 10-20

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    Wilderness Lodge is my all-time favorite resort
    Next WDW Trip: July 13 - 22, 2016 Wilderness Lodge

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    AKL !! The atmosphere the animals, the pool, and Boma do it for me ...... I like WL, but just a bit less !!
    80 1st./04POR/05POR/06POR/07POR/08POR/09POR/10POR/
    11PORJan/11PORApr/12ASPJun/12AKLJul/12POPNov/13AKL/
    14FQJun/14POPJul/14PORNov/15POPFeb/15FQJun/15AoADec/16ASPNov/17AoAJun/ 17POPSep/18CBJun/19PORApr/

    IN GOD WE TRUST !!

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    Both awesome places to stay. For me WL. Only because its only a 8 minute boat ride to the MK.
    Trips planned for 2016......

    January..... Offfsite... Golf outing

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    I thing WL is in a better location with access to more things that are close. I also like the look better.
    BKJ

    Wilderness Lodge May '13
    FW Campsite Jan '13
    FW Cabins May '11
    FW Campsite Dec '10
    Offsite Nov '10
    FW Cabins May '10
    FW Cabins Dec '09
    FW Cabins May '09
    FW Campsite Dec '08
    FW Cabins May '07
    Swan Dec '06
    FW Cabins May '06
    Offsite June '99
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    Contemporary '76

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    WL lodge for me - because I love the boat ride to the magic kingdom
    Dragongirlx (AkA Ruth)

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    2004 - offsite
    2006 - Dolphin
    2007- WL
    2008 - Poly
    2009 - WL
    2010 - GF
    2012 - WL
    2013 - WL
    2014 - WL

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    Both are outstanding places to stay, but the choice for us is easily AKL. It's a bit more remote - we view that as a plus, but some will view it as a negative. We like the pools at AKL better, and the food choices at AKL are among our favorites at Disney. And yes, there is the peaceful opportunity to enjoy the wildlife at AKL.

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    Love the feel and atmosphere of WL. Other pluses are boat transportation to MK, CR, and FW (but especially MK). Wonderful pool, and great views over Bay Lake. The beach area is a lot of fun for my DS. We also love watching the water parade at night on Bay Lake. There's just something about this place that makes us feel relaxed as soon as we walk through the doors! Oh, and we love the mercantile!
    Kristina
    "A dream can be a dream come true, with just that spark in me and you" - Figment & Dreamfinder

    Oct 2017 WL
    Oct 2014 WL
    May 2013 WL (DS 1st Trip) - Club Level
    Sep 2010 WL
    May 09 WL
    Oct 08 Poly
    Jun 07 WL (Disneymoon)
    Jul 04 WL
    Apr 2000 GF
    1982-1999 Offsite

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    Reading all your responses has me so excited about my next trip!!
    ~Lynne~

    On deck, you scabrous dogs! Man the braces! Let down and haul to run free. Now...bring me that horizon


    DCL 2008 Mexico, 2011 Alaska, 2013 Caribbean
    WDW 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
    Disneyland 2015, 2004,1993,1992, 1991,1973

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