Updated Itinerary & Proposal Idea

Did you get the ring?

sound great!!! GREAT proposal idea good luck!!!!

that's a good idea! I didn't realize exactly how much gold was worth until I sold a tiny charm I had for $30! But since you'll have so many rings you shouldn't have a problem!

Sounds like a lovely proposal option!

Okay, as far as selling gold goes. Shop it around! The price that you'll get for it will vary wildly from jeweler to jeweler. Do your research ahead of time and find out what the gold scrap price is before you go. You should be able to look them in the eye and tell them what the price per gram you're looking for is. Don't be afraid to tell them that what they're giving you isn't enough and walk away.

I think your plans sound awesome! SO glad that you're going to head back to a park on your last day.

Do you know what time sunset is when you eat at Sanaa? I think it's a little more fun there when it's light outside. Wilbur and Ruben (the crowned cranes) are very entertaining.

And planning for 3 months is NOT pathetic. I plan in years ahead! LoL...

I'm happy and excited for you! Congrats!! What an awesome way to propose! Your trip sounds amazing and I know you'll have fun. Tell us about it when you return! Good luck on the ring....

LoL.. Mase also has a ton of AKL experience. We're both Disney Vacation Club owners with AKL as our home resort. A lot of great Animal Kingdom Lodge information at http://www.aklresort.com. If you haven't been over there, be sure to stop by and say hello!

I say keep the Sanaa reservation where it is. You'll have plenty of light to see the savanna. Be sure to let all of your ADR restaurants know that you just got engaged, you may get some special touches if they have the opportunity.

They do NOT have grab and go bottles of water in the concierge lounge, so yes, it's always a good idea to have a case of water delivered to the room. What they keep in the grab and go fridge changes throughout the day, so if you see something in particular that you know you'll drink a lot of, or will want later (like soda or a beer), it's a good idea to grab one when you see it and take it back to the room.

My favorite things that they serve in the lounge are the mini chocolate croissant for breakfast and the spinach & paneer cheese samosas in the afternoon. My finicky daughter even loves the samosas, as long as I don't tell her what's in them. LOL!

I think the latest I've been at the Uzima Springs Pool is around Midnight to use the hot tub. I just checked the recreation guide that you're given at check in and there are no "official" open-close ours listed for the Uzima Springs pool.

You can find copies of all the printed materials you get at check in online here http://www.aklresort.com/category/image-galleries/akl-maps-and-printed-materials Look for the September 2011 Activities Guide (there are two images) and it will give you a great idea of what so of things there are to do around the hotel. If the image is a little small, click the link that says "original" under the picture and it should be readable.

This plan sounds great!- I hope you have a fabulous time! What a great place to propose!

Ok I should probably know this seeing as how I own DVC at AKL and have been several times but is the Uzima Springs Pool the main pool or is there another pool I don't know about?

If I remember right. The pool AND the hot tubs are 24/7. But they dont recommend kids if there isnt a life guard, but if a parent is present. I remember a couple years ago, my son wanted to go to the hot tub and it was past the time of the life guard and it was fine. In all honesty... we had it all to ourself. There is one that isnt by the pool... its back in the back kinda concealed. Always seemed open. Dont think many people know about it to be honest. They all go to the one by the slide.

djr898, I proposed to my wife on our first trip to WDW. I had the ring with me most nights when we went out just looking for the most perfect spot to pop the big Q. Now that was back in '00 and we weren't as experienced in 'Disney' as we are now. One night, when we were in DTD the fountain was light up, it was quite and the mood we just right, D,oh I left the ring in my room, so I just decided that tonight was the night and pop the question back in the room. And the rest is history as they say, but the point is, no matter what you plan sometimes things don't go to plan, but don't let it stop you. It's not about the place, it's all about the girl.

Good Luck !!!!!

Congrats! It sounds like it came together like a dream, and the ring sounds fantastic! Can't wait to hear how it all turns out!

Sounds like a fab plan, and good idea about the ring plans, my hubby chose the diamonds and claps etc for my ring and had it made, it doesnt happen every often nowadays so i know my ring was made exactly how hubby wanted it to be. Makes it worth even more to me

I would ask at reception if they are able to give you any help as you want to propose, flowers could be good, you could also take some rose petals with you and ask them to sprinkle them over the bed for when you get back? Or buy something special to drink at the bar and have it delivered and waiting for you when you get back? Im sure they can help you out with a few things

Uzima Springs is the main pool at Jambo House.

For DVC members, Kidani Village has the Samawati Spring Pool which is really nice and worth the trip over there to enjoy it. It has it's own bar/snack stand and a great splash zone/water play area for kids in addition to the zero depth entry pool, slide, and two hot tubs.

There's a van that will take you from Jambo House to Kidani, I'm sure your little one would love the splash zone over st Samawati springs, you should give it a try if you have time!

we went to check it out the first year we were there and they were doing work on it.... I'm not sure if we have tried to go back since then.... Might have to look into it this year

Sounds like a good plan, have fun. The Boma is excellent for either dinner, or breakfast, then again, if I'm in Disney, I'm happy to eat anywhere..lol. Glad I read your post,.. it reminded me that I have to make my reservations for December, for my wife, and I .

What? Oh... you went to the mini-forum didn't you. Check out the information on the website and the blog pages!

The forums aren't active any more, but the information pages and the blog are totally updated, there's a new story on the blog at least twice a month.

Well that totally sounds like a great blog brand now doesn't it! LOL!

Arusha Rock is the main out-cropping of rocks that extends into the savanna, it's essentially an animal viewing area. At the back of the main lobby near the windows there are two staircases, take one of those down. There are glass doors at the bottom that will allow you out into the Arusha Rock area. That's where the storytelling fire pit is, and you can walk down the path for a better view of the animals. There are several hidden Mickey's to find out there, there are benches to sit on, usually a lot of butterflies in the area, there are informative signs that will help you identify the animals. After dark there's even a cast member with night vision goggles to use.

Yes, for non-DVC members, Uzima is THE pool. It's really nice, and I think one of the most beautifully landscaped on property.

Yes, both are downstairs in Jambo House. Boma is just off and below the lobby, there are stairs and elevators to get there on the oppisite side of the lobby from the check in desk. To get to Mara you go down to the level Boma is on and then walk outside, taking the covered path around to the left and you'll get to Mara. Going outside is the only way to get to Mara, it's near the pool.

Yes, Sanaa is over at Kidani. To get there just walk out the front door of Jambo House and let the valet know that you need to take the van over to Kidani to make your dinner reservation. Sometimes it takes 10 minutes or so if the van is over at Kidani to start with. You'll get back by doing the same thing at Kidani. If for any strange reason the van isn't running, the valet can direct you to the bus and you can get there that way.

Sanaa is down the stairs at the back of the Kidani Lobby near those big windows. It also has an outdoor viewing area, allow yourself enough time to enjoy it before dinner. I tend to think that the animals there frequently more active than the Arusha area. Kidani's viewing is of the Sunset savanna instead of the Arusha savanna.

Congrats on your future proposal. I think propsoing in your room is a great plan. Make sure when making your ADR that you put newly engaged. We went for our honeymoon 2 years ago and we go numerous perks at our meals.
As far as having something in the room check out the disney florist http://www.disneyflorist.com/category/engagements/1/display, they offer great room packages. One of my bridemaids had the ear package delivered to our room. We also had just married shirts, maybe just engaged shirts? Also, dont forget your just engaged pin.
Have blast!!!

Aww, how wonderful! I'm sure that your father will be right there with you.