Walking distance? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Kelnick · 04-17-2012, 10:05 AM

Can you walk between AKL Jambo and Kidani? I thought I booked at Kidani but when I looked at my reservations it says Jambo. I have only been to Sanna for a quick lunch so I don't really know the layout between the two resorts. I have a four year old and my 67 year old mother staying with me, any reason I should change my reservations. I can't figure witch one would better suit us.

erionm · 04-17-2012, 10:14 AM

Bell Services runs a van between the two buildings.

chalee94 · 04-17-2012, 10:15 AM

yes, you can easily walk from jambo to kidani and back (in good weather at least).

DTD buses stop first at jambo, then kidani. all other buses stop first at kidani. that might be an option in bad weather.

(also, jambo 1BRs do not have the additional bathroom, but it's a good location if you eat at boma or jiko.)

Nanajo1 · 04-17-2012, 11:07 AM

Also the Mara foot court is at Jambo. Other than the lobby store or at the pool Kidani does not have counter service.

LisaS · 04-17-2012, 11:56 AM

It is about 1/2 mile from the front entrance of Jambo to the front entrance of Kidani. At a moderate pace, it takes about 10 minutes.

Kelnick · 04-17-2012, 12:50 PM

So am I right to understand that Kidani has the better kiddie pool and play area?

chalee94 · 04-17-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelnick

So am I right to understand that Kidani has the better kiddie pool and play area?

opinions vary on the pools. that is probably generally true, though. jambo has a great pool as well, but kidani has a more detailed play area.

SamSam · 04-17-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelnick

So am I right to understand that Kidani has the better kiddie pool and play area?

IMO the Kidani pool is great for young kids. For the most part it is geared towards kids and is a wonderful place for kids to spend a few hours.

DizDays · 04-17-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelnick

So am I right to understand that Kidani has the better kiddie pool and play area?

While both pools are amazing, Kidani has the play area that is more geared toward kids. They both have really nice slides.

ShesAPirate · 04-18-2012, 01:36 PM

This was something I was concerned about before our stay in November, as well. When we finally did the walk from Jambo to Kidani, I was amazed at how close it was and how easy the walk was. I'm not much of a walker at all (lousy knees) and this was a breeze!

Rob S. · 04-18-2012, 06:07 PM

The title of this reminds me of one of my favorite Steven Wright lines:
"Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time".
If you have a room in Kidani at the end of the wing closest to Jambo, you could make it in less than 5 minutes with little problem.

Kelnick · 04-18-2012, 10:08 PM

Thanks everyone, I did switch to Kidani but its nice to know i can just stroll on over to Jambo. I will have a car but it seems silly to drive when it so close.

seelyt2 · 04-19-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelnick

Thanks everyone, I did switch to Kidani but its nice to know i can just stroll on over to Jambo. I will have a car but it seems silly to drive when it so close.

You'll love Kidani - it's our home

If you decide that you're not up for walking to Jambo, you can also take a bus headed to any of the parks (just NOT DTD) to Jambo since they pick up at Kidani first and then head on over to Jambo - - - just get off at Jambo while others are getting on.

Enjoy!!!

twinklebug · 04-19-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by seelyt2

You'll love Kidani - it's our home

If you decide that you're not up for walking to Jambo, you can also take a bus headed to any of the parks (just NOT DTD) to Jambo since they pick up at Kidani first and then head on over to Jambo - - - just get off at Jambo while others are getting on.

Enjoy!!!

As you said, the trip to Jambo from Kidani is a short wait if one at all.

Going back, it's far easier to walk back to Kidani than wait for that DTD bus imho. The 2 times we waited it was at least 1/2 hour before the DTD bus showed up.

Mommb · 04-21-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelnick

I will have a car but it seems silly to drive when it so close.

Don't try to drive if you can avoid it -- it's far easier to walk or catch a bus. It looks as if it's easy to drive between the resorts, but the "obvious" route is only for busses. Cars must go back to the main road, which is a hassle.

04-17-2012, 10:05 AM	#1
Kelnick Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 168	Walking distance? Can you walk between AKL Jambo and Kidani? I thought I booked at Kidani but when I looked at my reservations it says Jambo. I have only been to Sanna for a quick lunch so I don't really know the layout between the two resorts. I have a four year old and my 67 year old mother staying with me, any reason I should change my reservations. I can't figure witch one would better suit us. __________________ Kellie DH DD

04-17-2012, 10:14 AM	#2
erionm DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 8,409	Bell Services runs a van between the two buildings. __________________ Michael

04-17-2012, 10:15 AM	#3
chalee94 I thought all sand was ground up rocks He's used to walking n00bies Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 6,901	yes, you can easily walk from jambo to kidani and back (in good weather at least). DTD buses stop first at jambo, then kidani. all other buses stop first at kidani. that might be an option in bad weather. (also, jambo 1BRs do not have the additional bathroom, but it's a good location if you eat at boma or jiko.) __________________ -Charles

04-17-2012, 11:07 AM	#4
Nanajo1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Rutland MA,OKW, BWV Posts: 2,526	Also the Mara foot court is at Jambo. Other than the lobby store or at the pool Kidani does not have counter service. __________________ Nanajo DVC 8/98 2 2 = [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Offsite 5/78,CR 11/85,BWV 3/99,OKW 11/99, BWV 3/01,OKW 11/01, BWV 3/02, BWV 1/03, OKW 11/03, BWV 2/04, BWV 11/04, BWV 2/05, OKW 11/05, BWV 2/06, AKL 11/06, BWV 11/06, BWV 02/07,OKW 11/07, BWV 02/08, BWV 11/08, BWV 02/09, BWV 11/09,VWL 01/10,OKW 02/10,BWV 11/10, AKV 11/10,BLT 03/11,OKW 03/11,BWV 11/11,AKL 02/12,BWV 03/12, BWV 11/12,OKW 02/13,AKL 03/13,

04-17-2012, 11:56 AM	#5
LisaS DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MA & AKV/BWV/VWL Posts: 9,360	It is about 1/2 mile from the front entrance of Jambo to the front entrance of Kidani. At a moderate pace, it takes about 10 minutes. __________________ AKV Kidani Village 1BR Model: http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s...ani%20Village/ AKV Kidani Village Studio Model: http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s...ani%20Village/

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04-17-2012, 12:50 PM	#6
Kelnick Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 168	So am I right to understand that Kidani has the better kiddie pool and play area? __________________ Kellie DH DD

04-18-2012, 01:36 PM	#10
ShesAPirate DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clifton, New Jersey Posts: 1,728	This was something I was concerned about before our stay in November, as well. When we finally did the walk from Jambo to Kidani, I was amazed at how close it was and how easy the walk was. I'm not much of a walker at all (lousy knees) and this was a breeze! __________________ Me The BF The Kitty POR 2013/AKV 2011/Poly 07/Pop 07/AKL 04/CBR 02, 01, 00/ASMu 99/Poly 93/Offsite 87, 86 My 40th Bday Trip 02/13 PTR! AKV & Food & Wine 11/11 Trip Report

04-18-2012, 06:07 PM	#11
Rob S. DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 536	The title of this reminds me of one of my favorite Steven Wright lines: "Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time". If you have a room in Kidani at the end of the wing closest to Jambo, you could make it in less than 5 minutes with little problem. __________________

04-18-2012, 10:08 PM	#12
Kelnick Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 168	Thanks everyone, I did switch to Kidani but its nice to know i can just stroll on over to Jambo. I will have a car but it seems silly to drive when it so close. __________________ Kellie DH DD

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