AKL/V - stuff to check out for non-guests? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Thumperette · 08-07-2009, 09:10 PM

Hi, all. My family will be taking a shuttle to visit AKL/V the night we arrive in the World so we can pick some stuff up at the Johari Treasures mini mart in Kadani Village. Also, I really wanted to take a look at the property - it sounds gorgeous! (I might also be able to convince my family to make an ADR at Boma, but it's a long shot.) I was wondering, though - is there anything in particular we should/can do/see as non-guest visitors, while we're there? Thanks very much - I look forward to any feedback you might have!

Singinglizzie · 08-07-2009, 09:44 PM

Not sure when you are going, but most of Aug - Dec. is free dining, which makes ADR;s at Boma's a little hard to get. I would recommend you book your ressie in advance using Disney's website, so that you aren't disappointed when you get there. You can walk from Jambo to Kidani, to take a look around. Enjoy your time at AKL!

Thumperette · 08-07-2009, 11:25 PM

Yes, it'll definitely be fun to explore the gorgeous common areas! We may end up just doing a snack at Victoria Falls Lounge (it'll just be my husband and me, and we are both light eaters) for dinner, followed by something at POP (our own hotel) later, if we're still hungry.

daisyduck123 · 08-08-2009, 12:07 AM

We just got back from a stay at Kidani Village (loved it!).

Just so you know..the gift shop there is extremely small with limited merchandise. The only item unique to that particular shop is a t-shirt with "Kidani Village 2009 Opening" printed on it. Everything else there you can find in the Jambo House gift shop.

*Btw, we really enjoyed our dinner at Sanaa. I highly recommend it. Great food! The "Naan bread" was fantastic.

sam_001 · 08-08-2009, 01:02 AM

you can take look at the animals on the Savannah they have look out points around the resort. if it is at night they have night vision scopes at jambo house when you exit bomas you see the pool area go around to the other side of the pool area that is where they have the night vision scopes

BelleWDW · 08-08-2009, 08:39 AM

Go out to the pool.
Walk past the huge Tiki Bar, then turn left (where the hidden Jacuzzi's are) -at the end of this walkway is the best lookout, for certain animals, on the property. I once saw a huge amount of giraffe's there.

When you enter the resort-you will see the enormous glass window wall-go out there for an amazing view of the animals

Thumperette · 08-08-2009, 08:15 PM

Thanks!! We will definitely try to see some animals the afternoon we visit AKL - that sounds awesome!!

08-07-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
Thumperette Searching for Sleepy Hollow Punch Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 52	AKL/V - stuff to check out for non-guests? Hi, all. My family will be taking a shuttle to visit AKL/V the night we arrive in the World so we can pick some stuff up at the Johari Treasures mini mart in Kadani Village. Also, I really wanted to take a look at the property - it sounds gorgeous! (I might also be able to convince my family to make an ADR at Boma, but it's a long shot.) I was wondering, though - is there anything in particular we should/can do/see as non-guest visitors, while we're there? Thanks very much - I look forward to any feedback you might have! __________________ '78 (Poly) '82 (CR & Poly) New Year's '86/'87 (CR & Poly) Next trip: 9/12/09 (ASMu) and... 10/09 (Swolphin)! Me DH The Ratties:

08-07-2009, 09:44 PM	#2
Singinglizzie DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,387	Not sure when you are going, but most of Aug - Dec. is free dining, which makes ADR;s at Boma's a little hard to get. I would recommend you book your ressie in advance using Disney's website, so that you aren't disappointed when you get there. You can walk from Jambo to Kidani, to take a look around. Enjoy your time at AKL! __________________ Poly, OKW & AKL 2009

08-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#3
Thumperette Searching for Sleepy Hollow Punch Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 52	Yes, it'll definitely be fun to explore the gorgeous common areas! We may end up just doing a snack at Victoria Falls Lounge (it'll just be my husband and me, and we are both light eaters) for dinner, followed by something at POP (our own hotel) later, if we're still hungry. __________________ '78 (Poly) '82 (CR & Poly) New Year's '86/'87 (CR & Poly) Next trip: 9/12/09 (ASMu) and... 10/09 (Swolphin)! Me DH The Ratties:

08-08-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
daisyduck123 I just love those parmesan mashed potatoes at Chef Mickey's! I don't know how to cut & paste Disney has made my family & I "park snobs" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 9,702	We just got back from a stay at Kidani Village (loved it!). Just so you know..the gift shop there is extremely small with limited merchandise. The only item unique to that particular shop is a t-shirt with "Kidani Village 2009 Opening" printed on it. Everything else there you can find in the Jambo House gift shop. *Btw, we really enjoyed our dinner at Sanaa. I highly recommend it. Great food! The "Naan bread" was fantastic. __________________ July 2010 BCV/BLT July 2009 BCV/AKV Jan. 2009 CBR/SSR July 2008 AKV/BCV Dec. 2007 AKV Aug 2007 Dolphin/BCV May 2007 SSR May 2006 CBR Jan 2006 Pop CenturyMay 2005 Pop Century May 2004 Pop Century Dec 1976 Off Site

08-08-2009, 01:02 AM	#5
sam_001 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 102	you can take look at the animals on the Savannah they have look out points around the resort. if it is at night they have night vision scopes at jambo house when you exit bomas you see the pool area go around to the other side of the pool area that is where they have the night vision scopes __________________

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08-08-2009, 08:39 AM	#6
BelleWDW DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 698	Go out to the pool. Walk past the huge Tiki Bar, then turn left (where the hidden Jacuzzi's are) -at the end of this walkway is the best lookout, for certain animals, on the property. I once saw a huge amount of giraffe's there. When you enter the resort-you will see the enormous glass window wall-go out there for an amazing view of the animals

08-08-2009, 08:15 PM	#7
Thumperette Searching for Sleepy Hollow Punch Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 52	Thanks!! We will definitely try to see some animals the afternoon we visit AKL - that sounds awesome!! __________________ '78 (Poly) '82 (CR & Poly) New Year's '86/'87 (CR & Poly) Next trip: 9/12/09 (ASMu) and... 10/09 (Swolphin)! Me DH The Ratties:

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