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I will be staying in a 2 bedroom in Kidani Village in June does any one have any pictures of the area. I wanted to see the pool area but can't find any pictures or picture of construction,
Luv2trav
03-17-2009, 04:53 PM
You won't find any... For some reason no one can get in too that area to take pics.. Everyone is waiting for these pics.
I had heard that the pool is going to be one of the top pools on Disney property. Any truth to that
dianeschlicht
03-18-2009, 05:38 AM
I had heard that the pool is going to be one of the top pools on Disney property. Any truth to that
The concept certainly looks that way. Disney is keeping it under wraps until it opens though. I'm sure part of the reason is that they will want to keep AKL folks who are NOT staying on points from WANTING to visit the DVC pool. You know....'best kept secret' stuff.
WebmasterCricket
03-18-2009, 07:32 AM
I had heard that the pool is going to be one of the top pools on Disney property. Any truth to that
If I'm in it and it has water, I'd agree 100%.
drusba
03-18-2009, 07:42 AM
I had heard that the pool is going to be one of the top pools on Disney property. Any truth to that
Latest rumor I heard was that our current management, always one looking for ways to "enhance" our membership experience, decided that in this tough economy they should modify the pool concept to something a bit smaller so future maintenance fees charged to members were not excessive. You can find a picture of the now modified pool concept here: http://www.aboveground-swimming-pools.com/img/products/1202070627_AboveGroundSwimmingPoolPackage52Tuscan1 5Round_117.jpg
kmermaid
03-18-2009, 07:58 AM
Latest rumor I heard was that our current management, always one looking for ways to "enhance" our membership experience, decided that in this tough economy they should modify the pool concept to something a bit smaller so future maintenance fees charged to members were not excessive. You can find a picture of the now modified pool concept here: http://www.aboveground-swimming-pools.com/img/products/1202070627_AboveGroundSwimmingPoolPackage52Tuscan1 5Round_117.jpg
:rotfl2:
LisaS
03-18-2009, 09:21 AM
You won't find any... For some reason no one can get in too that area to take pics.. Everyone is waiting for these pics.The pool is on front side of the resort so when you are looking at Kidani from Jambo House, the Kidani building is between you and the pool, blocking the view of that area. You can't get into that area because it's a construction zone. Security would be on you in seconds if you attempted to enter. The building is curved so when you take photos from the areas you can enter, you can't see the pool area. At this point you would need to fly over the area in a helicopter!
logan115
03-18-2009, 09:25 AM
The pool is on front side of the resort so when you are looking at Kidani from Jambo House, the Kidani building is between you and the pool, blocking the view of that area. You can't get into that area because it's a construction zone. Security would be on you in seconds if you attempted to enter. The building is curved so when you take photos from the areas you can enter, you can't see the pool area. At this point you would need to fly over the area in a helicopter!
Are you trying to tell me there are no DISers dedicated to rent a chopper and snap some photos ???? Starting to lose my faith in this forum....:lmao:
Chris
Laurabearz
03-18-2009, 09:32 AM
Are you trying to tell me there are no DISers dedicated to rent a chopper and snap some photos ???? Starting to lose my faith in this forum....:lmao:
Chris
I would donate $5 to the cause... :woohoo:
Disneycouple99
03-18-2009, 10:08 AM
Would it be easier for some to hack into a satellite and move it to watch over Kidani?;)
pinnocchiosdad
03-18-2009, 10:17 AM
Are you trying to tell me there are no DISers dedicated to rent a chopper and snap some photos ???? Starting to lose my faith in this forum....:lmao:
Chris
AIG might offer to donate a corporate chopper to the cause, they seem to have alot of extra cash these days.
Cmbar
03-18-2009, 10:26 AM
Latest rumor I heard was that our current management, always one looking for ways to "enhance" our membership experience, decided that in this tough economy they should modify the pool concept to something a bit smaller so future maintenance fees charged to members were not excessive. You can find a picture of the now modified pool concept here: http://www.aboveground-swimming-pools.com/img/products/1202070627_AboveGroundSwimmingPoolPackage52Tuscan1 5Round_117.jpg
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I actually walked back pretty close to what will be the pool area last December. I saw it from a distance. What I saw was nothing more than a hole where the pool will be and foundation/cement where community hall and maybe the pool bar will end up. The rest of the pool area was just fenced off with some construction fencing.
Here's a shot of what Kidani's port cochere looked like. If I would have panned to the left I could have got a shot of the pool area, but I didn't because there really wasn't much there yet. Let me also mention...This building is massive.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture040-1.jpg
thepops
03-18-2009, 10:42 AM
The concept certainly looks that way. Disney is keeping it under wraps until it opens though. I'm sure part of the reason is that they will want to keep AKL folks who are NOT staying on points from WANTING to visit the DVC pool. You know....'best kept secret' stuff.
So folks who are staying at the lodge (not the DVC villas) will NOT have access to the new pool? Isn't that diferent than the way most of the other resorts are (BCV, Boardwalk for example?):confused3
Cmbar
03-18-2009, 10:57 AM
So folks who are staying at the lodge (not the DVC villas) will NOT have access to the new pool? Isn't that diferent than the way most of the other resorts are (BCV, Boardwalk for example?):confused3
yes that is except the other DVC resorts were added onto the resorts with the Themed pool. At BLT and AKV they are making their own themed pool at these DVC villas. We were told that BLT will be the same kind of set up with DVC members being able to use the Contemporary pool, but Contemporary guests not being able to use the Villa pool. This is different.
ekball
03-18-2009, 11:58 AM
Just popping by to say that we will be at Kidani for opening weekend. I'll be sure to take lots of pix and will post them asap when we return! :thumbsup2
carol1231
03-18-2009, 12:05 PM
I haven't read anything that mentions pool hopping at AKV or BLT. Will pool hopping be allowed to DVC members staying at other resorts on points? Or will these two be off limits like SAB?
Luvmyfam3
03-18-2009, 12:16 PM
Just popping by to say that we will be at Kidani for opening weekend.
When is opening weekend? We're staying there in June... just want to confirm we're not going to be sleeping on plywood and metal framing! :lmao:
Kim
lugnut33
03-18-2009, 12:26 PM
When is opening weekend? We're staying there in June... just want to confirm we're not going to be sleeping on plywood and metal framing! :lmao:
Kim
May 1 is opening day and I'll be there.
beachpal
03-18-2009, 12:31 PM
We're headed there at the end of June. Does anyone know if they're currently taking ADR's for the restaurants yet or if that won't happen until they officially open?:confused3
LisaS
03-18-2009, 12:42 PM
I haven't read anything that mentions pool hopping at AKV or BLT. Will pool hopping be allowed to DVC members staying at other resorts on points? Or will these two be off limits like SAB?The pool at Jambo House does not allow pool hoppers so I expect the new pool at Kidani will have the same restriction.
We're headed there at the end of June. Does anyone know if they're currently taking ADR's for the restaurants yet or if that won't happen until they officially open?:confused3There is only one restaurant in the Kidani building. It is called Sanaa and MS started taking reservations for it a few weeks ago. It will be open for lunch and dinner but not breakfast.
ETA: Members had a one-week head start for reservations. We could call MS starting Feb 16th to make an ADR for Sanaa. Reservations opened for everyone else stating Feb 23rd through Disney Dining.
dvcbnd
03-18-2009, 06:39 PM
Latest rumor I heard was that our current management, always one looking for ways to "enhance" our membership experience, decided that in this tough economy they should modify the pool concept to something a bit smaller so future maintenance fees charged to members were not excessive. You can find a picture of the now modified pool concept here: http://www.aboveground-swimming-pools.com/img/products/1202070627_AboveGroundSwimmingPoolPackage52Tuscan1 5Round_117.jpg
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
tigger2on
03-18-2009, 08:08 PM
I too wondered about this but since it is going to be a DVC ONLY resort.. I am guessing that pool hopping at the DVC area may be allowed for DVC owners only. I realize that AKL and BCV pools are not allowed for pool hopping due to the fact that they "share" the property and pool with a resort and a DVC = many people.
Any other thoughts??
disgrits
03-18-2009, 09:06 PM
The pool at Jambo House does not allow pool hoppers so I expect the new pool at Kidani will have the same restriction.
There is only one restaurant in the Kidani building. It is called Sanaa and MS started taking reservations for it a few weeks ago. It will be open for lunch and dinner but not breakfast.
ETA: Members had a one-week head start for reservations. We could call MS starting Feb 16th to make an ADR for Sanaa. Reservations opened for everyone else stating Feb 23rd through Disney Dining.
Sanaa menu?
pickles
03-18-2009, 09:19 PM
I actually walked back pretty close to what will be the pool area last December. I saw it from a distance. What I saw was nothing more than a hole where the pool will be and foundation/cement where community hall and maybe the pool bar will end up. The rest of the pool area was just fenced off with some construction fencing.
Here's a shot of what Kidani's port cochere looked like. If I would have panned to the left I could have got a shot of the pool area, but I didn't because there really wasn't much there yet. Let me also mention...This building is massive.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb190/cdpa4d/Picture040-1.jpg
you have turkeys wandering thru your pic!! a sure sign it is an AKV :thumbsup2
doesnt google earth show the pool yet?
pickles
03-18-2009, 09:21 PM
Just popping by to say that we will be at Kidani for opening weekend. I'll be sure to take lots of pix and will post them asap when we return! :thumbsup2
I will be there May 1st...got a 2bedroom
and we arrive april 26th and stay at Jambo 2bedroom..so we will race you to check in at Kidani:wizard:
BCV23
03-19-2009, 08:14 AM
doesnt google earth show the pool yet?
We stayed at AKV last week and I was chatting with a DVC rep in the lobby. He showed me an aerial shot that was very cool. It showed the pool area. I asked another rep later in the week so my DH could see the aerial. You can't really see any pool detail though.
So anyone going soon, just ask to see it.:goodvibes
gkrykewy
03-19-2009, 08:29 AM
ETA: Members had a one-week head start for reservations. We could call MS starting Feb 16th to make an ADR for Sanaa. Reservations opened for everyone else stating Feb 23rd through Disney Dining.
Standard 90 days apply, right?
LisaS
03-19-2009, 09:54 AM
Standard 90 days apply, right?I assume so. I was within 90 days when MS started taking reservations so it wasn't an issue in my case.
gkrykewy
03-19-2009, 10:02 AM
I assume so. I was within 90 days when MS started taking reservations so it wasn't an issue in my case.
Thank you. We're going in August, so I've got that 90 day date on my calendar :thumbsup2
lugnut33
03-19-2009, 10:25 AM
I looked on Google earth and the most recent aerial is from 2006.
Luv2trav
03-19-2009, 12:05 PM
I am dying to see pics of the pool area. I have a feeling I am going to be blown away or very disapppointed. Since we are staying in June I am on pins and needles waiting...
princessvacg
03-19-2009, 09:15 PM
We are going in July...I soooooooooooo want to see the pool before we go. Hopefully we will get to see something soon!!!! After seeing Drusba's post, I am having nightmares:scared:
nikkistevej
03-20-2009, 08:56 AM
I bet the pool is going to be awesome, I can't wait to go!!:banana:
Star Wars mom
03-20-2009, 09:08 PM
Can't wait to see the pics, early May folks! Our first trip home to Kidani will be May 27. We don't know what to expect, but we know it will be great:)
kristenrice
03-20-2009, 09:22 PM
In regards to the "pool hopping" questions...
Am I understanding correctly that guests of the Animal Kingdom LODGE will not be able to use the pool at Kidani? But I would assume that guests of the Animal Kingdom VILLAS will be allowed, right? How exactly do they plan to differentiate? Will they check the KTTW cards for the "DVC" notation?:confused3 I am wondering because we have a value stay (studio/1BR split stay) so we are not going to be in Kidani. I would still like to use the pool, though. Well, maybe not...it will be SO awesome and nice that the Jambo pool might be vacant:goodvibes . (Hey, I can dream, right?) As long as there is a slide that ends in a splash, my kids are happy!:banana:
AnnaS
03-21-2009, 05:43 AM
We will also be there end of August. Can't wait to see pictures before then and thoughts.
We like to spend time at the resort/pool.
eporter66
03-21-2009, 11:21 AM
We are going in October and can't wait. Sounds like it is going to be great. We are definitely going to make reservations for BOMA, not sure about the new DVC Restaurant yet. We will wait and see the reviews
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