Kidani v. Jambo - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyGal24 · 11-05-2012, 04:44 PM

Would you stay in Kidani or Jambo? Why? We are new DVC members looking to stay in a studio in June.

Reddog1134 · 11-05-2012, 04:55 PM

Each building has there own advantages/disadvantages.

Jambo:
grand lobby
2 TS restaurants
1 CS restaurants
large gift shop
spa area

Kidani:
quieter atmosphere
1 TS restaurant
first bus stop
covered parking
kids pool play area
extra bathroom in non-studio rooms

We've stayed in Kidani once and are staying in Jambo next month. I'll let you know then which one I prefer.

If you getting a savanna view room, you may want to consider this:

Kidani is completely DVC. Jambo is only DVC on the top 2 floors. So at Kidani, you have the potential to have a closer view of the animals from your room.

Marthasor · 11-05-2012, 07:21 PM

Kidani is wonderful - love Sanaa, love the pool area. That being said, I would pick Jambo. I just like having more food options right at hand and love the bigger lobby and animal viewing areas. Honestly - can't go wrong with either, particularly since they offer frequent shuttle service between the two buildings!

FantasiaMagic · 11-05-2012, 07:37 PM

Here is a link to my trip report from this past August:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2975354 -

You will see my biggest complaint about the reosrt was the no QS/food court to get food - esp breakfast.

Both resorts are great - Kidani def has the better pool.

Have a great time wherever you decide to stay!

-FantasiaMagic

Jenna319 · 11-05-2012, 07:58 PM

I agree with everything the previous posters have said. I have only stayed at Kidani and am staying for the 2nd time again the 1st week in January. Kidani is newer, with a fabulous pool and a quieter atmosphere. The lack of counter service was my biggest complaint, however we did have a fantastic affordable room service dinner! The resort is gorgeous. My vote is for Kidani.

catho72 · 11-06-2012, 12:23 AM

We stayed at Kidani in 2011 and at Jambo in 2012. I prefer Kidani....the rooms are lighter (in color) and are decorated nicer (IMO). The pool is better at Kidani, but there's no CS. There is a van and a bus that will take you to and from Jambo from Kidani. The lobby is impressive at Jambo, but we spend more time in our room and at the pool than we do in the resort lobby.

If I were you, I'd stay at Kidani....

Deb & Bill · 11-06-2012, 12:27 AM

Studios are not much different than hotel rooms other than you only get one real bed (queen sized) and a double sleeper sofa.

John's Mom · 11-06-2012, 06:09 PM

The animal viewing area on the Sunset Savanna is much better at Kidani--more animals and closer than Jambo.

11-05-2012, 04:44 PM	#1
DisneyGal24 Always dreaming of Disney! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TN Posts: 268	Kidani v. Jambo Would you stay in Kidani or Jambo? Why? We are new DVC members looking to stay in a studio in June. __________________

11-05-2012, 04:55 PM	#2
Reddog1134 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,297	Each building has there own advantages/disadvantages. Jambo: grand lobby 2 TS restaurants 1 CS restaurants large gift shop spa area Kidani: quieter atmosphere 1 TS restaurant first bus stop covered parking kids pool play area extra bathroom in non-studio rooms We've stayed in Kidani once and are staying in Jambo next month. I'll let you know then which one I prefer. If you getting a savanna view room, you may want to consider this: Kidani is completely DVC. Jambo is only DVC on the top 2 floors. So at Kidani, you have the potential to have a closer view of the animals from your room. __________________ October '13 Pre-Trip Report

11-05-2012, 07:37 PM	#4
FantasiaMagic DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 785	Here is a link to my trip report from this past August: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2975354 - You will see my biggest complaint about the reosrt was the no QS/food court to get food - esp breakfast. Both resorts are great - Kidani def has the better pool. Have a great time wherever you decide to stay! -FantasiaMagic __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney

11-05-2012, 07:58 PM	#5
Jenna319 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Darien, IL Posts: 1,011	I agree with everything the previous posters have said. I have only stayed at Kidani and am staying for the 2nd time again the 1st week in January. Kidani is newer, with a fabulous pool and a quieter atmosphere. The lack of counter service was my biggest complaint, however we did have a fantastic affordable room service dinner! The resort is gorgeous. My vote is for Kidani. __________________ September 2013- Boardwalk & Poly December 2012- 10-Year Anniversary Trip- AoA, BCV & AKV Kidani.... Oh MY! November 2011- Old Key West February 2011- Family Trip- AKV Kidani & SSR September 2010- Disneyland Grand Californian September 2009- POR & Poly October 2008- CSR March 2008- Old Key West October 2007- <3 Disneymoon at BCV <3

11-06-2012, 12:23 AM	#6
catho72 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: outside Chicago Posts: 1,035	We stayed at Kidani in 2011 and at Jambo in 2012. I prefer Kidani....the rooms are lighter (in color) and are decorated nicer (IMO). The pool is better at Kidani, but there's no CS. There is a van and a bus that will take you to and from Jambo from Kidani. The lobby is impressive at Jambo, but we spend more time in our room and at the pool than we do in the resort lobby. If I were you, I'd stay at Kidani.... __________________ Me DH DD 13 DS 12 DD 10 2/02 Holiday Inn (now Nick Hotel) 2/08 POR 9/08 POR 6/09 Regal Sun/Windsor Hills 7/10 Windsor Hills 7/11 Windsor Hills/AKL/BLT 7/12 Beach Club/AKL currently planning 7/13 BC CL/Poly CL split stay

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11-05-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
Marthasor DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,788	Kidani is wonderful - love Sanaa, love the pool area. That being said, I would pick Jambo. I just like having more food options right at hand and love the bigger lobby and animal viewing areas. Honestly - can't go wrong with either, particularly since they offer frequent shuttle service between the two buildings!

11-06-2012, 12:27 AM	#7
Deb & Bill DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: USA Posts: 40,693	Studios are not much different than hotel rooms other than you only get one real bed (queen sized) and a double sleeper sofa. __________________ Deb - DVC Member since '97 OKW and VWL Homes Stop the madness. No more DVC construction. Bring back Vacation Magic. Dump Disney Files! Stopped drinking the Kool-aid long ago.

11-06-2012, 06:09 PM	#8
John's Mom Jambo Wildbunch Gang AKL Lover Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,695	Animals The animal viewing area on the Sunset Savanna is much better at Kidani--more animals and closer than Jambo. __________________ Kathy

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