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22 Aug 19, 05:06 PM |
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Proud to wear my Ears
Join Date: Jul 14
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Are room numbers given when checking in online at AKL?
Hi there,
We are staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge in October/November. Can anyone tell me if we will be given room numbers when doing online check-in? We would like to stay in one of the Savannah view rooms, but not sure if it is possible to request this? Thanks! |
22 Aug 19, 05:12 PM |
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We checked in at the desk last time and the room number appeared on MDE only when the room was ready for us, I expect it would be the same.
You need to book a savannah view room as they are a different category. With online check in you can request things like location or floor, but you can't request an upgraded room. |
22 Aug 19, 05:42 PM |
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VIP Dibber
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You don't get your room number until its ready so even if you do online check in or check in at the resort early you won't be told which room you are going to be in.
Online check in basically just confirms you intend to arrive and gives you a chance to select any preferred options off the list they give it doesn't actually allocate you a set room |
22 Aug 19, 07:43 PM |
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If you do online check in you’ll get a message when your room is ready telling you the room number and block. Then you can bypass the front desk and go straight to your room. It’s an on the day thing though. I’ve done it many times as my son finds the lobby tricky. When you initially do the online check in you can select things like high floor, near elevator etc. But you don’t get your room number on MDE until the day. If you check in on line you don’t need to go to the lobby at all.
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1st trip: 1985 - Travel Inn. 13 further trips as a child. 2003 & 2007 - June and May Homewood Suite I drive. 2009 - Sept Animal Kingdom Lodge - 2011 - May/June Disneymoon trip! BWV & AKL. 2012 - Sept The 'anniversary trip' SSR. - 2013 - October the bonus trip to POR 2015 - 20th trip!September WLV first trip with DD! 2017 - Sept Poly first trip with two toddlers! 2018 - May AKV & POR the last before school trip. 2019 - May SSR & Kidani 2022 - April Poly, SSR, WLV 2023 - POFQ & AKL |
22 Aug 19, 11:01 PM |
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Just to note. Unless you already have active magic bands then you’ll need to go to the desk as check in to pick them up even if you have done online check in. If you want a savannah room it’s a separate booking category to either standard or pool view rooms. There are some standard rooms that have partial savannah views or feeding pen views which can be a good bonus. For a two week stay though a savannah room category would be about 1k more. People get lucky and get them but it’s not at all guaranteed. If you’ve paid for a standard room and are hoping for a free upgrade don’t choose the category close to the lobby at online check in as this will likely give you a room overlooking the car park. Excellent location I love these rooms but definitely not a savannah view!
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23 Aug 19, 12:10 AM |
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Imagineer
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You can unlock your door with your phone now! It’s pretty neat and no need for magic bands to get in.
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1st trip: 1985 - Travel Inn. 13 further trips as a child. 2003 & 2007 - June and May Homewood Suite I drive. 2009 - Sept Animal Kingdom Lodge - 2011 - May/June Disneymoon trip! BWV & AKL. 2012 - Sept The 'anniversary trip' SSR. - 2013 - October the bonus trip to POR 2015 - 20th trip!September WLV first trip with DD! 2017 - Sept Poly first trip with two toddlers! 2018 - May AKV & POR the last before school trip. 2019 - May SSR & Kidani 2022 - April Poly, SSR, WLV 2023 - POFQ & AKL |
23 Aug 19, 06:24 AM |
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23 Aug 19, 09:42 AM |
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23 Aug 19, 10:01 AM |
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Imagineer
Join Date: Nov 14
Location: West Midlands
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I've been to a few Hilton hotels where you can do this. It's a bit like when you use contactless payment on your phone - you need to use the specific app, log into your phone, activate the app when you're close to the room and then hold the phone by the handle. It's really easy.
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23 Aug 19, 10:35 AM |
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