Disney's ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE Information & Questions

[sndral]

Some animals remain on the savannahs 24 hours a day. Some (such as giraffes) go into their barns in the evenings and are usually released very early the following day. There is no set schedule that I am aware of.

Just curious where you got your information as IME the giraffes are out all night and all day along w/ the other savanna inhabitants.
Animals have gone into the barns for about 90 minutes a day in the mornings according to what I've been told by husbandry and observed. Since Arusha and Uzima share a barn and there are a limited number of husbandry folks to move & care for the animals they do one savanna at a time.
My villa overlooking Arusha last Dec. happened to offer a good view of the Arusha animals leaving their barn after their morning check - it made me think of a scene from Noah's Ark. The order the animals go in and then are released from their barn is very species specific and depends on which ones move faster/dawdle/get along w/ others, etc..
It's possible things have changed since my last Wanyama Safari/AKL stay last December.
Hopefully someone who's done a recent Wanyama or night safari or lunch with an animal specialist can confirm with the actual husbandry staff what current practices are.

 

[Nayoung]

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2016

If you have any updates please let me know…

2016

November

Phi2012, Oct 26th - 11th, AKL

TeeterTots, 4th - 7th, AKV CL

DizDaD7, 4th - 12th, AKL

KStash, 5th - 11th, AKL

Dkrauss, 6th - 12th, Jambo House

Lovetotraveltx, 13th - 19th, AKL CL

Peteykirch, 13th - 19th, Kidani

Blended Disney, 20th - 26th, Kidani

Wdwnut61, 20th - 27th, AKL

2girlsR2good, 20th - 22nd, AKL

Henry72, 26th - Dec 2nd, AKL

Smec73, 26th - Dec 2nd, AKL

Mickeyheart, 26th - Dec 10th, AKL CL

Saysib, 26th - Dec 10th, AKL

MemphisVanessa, 28th to Dec 5th, AKL

Lylone, 28th - Dec 2nd, AKL

BethanyLynnFit, 30th - Dec 3rd, AKL

December

Pedinurse5207, 1st - 7th, akl

John's Mom, 3rd - 10th, AKV Jambo House

Crazedprincess, 6th - 9th, AKL

PamelaKay, 9th - 13th, AKL

Sunset7132, 9th - 18th, AKL

LvsTnk, 11th - 21st, AKL

PNO4TE, 16th - 19th, POFQ

Wsmagee, 16th - 22nd, AKL

2017

January

Archdandy, 17th - 27th, kidani

Volne, 21st - 25th, AKL

Texans_loyal, 22nd - 25th, AKL

MKEgramma, 22nd - 29th, AKL

10MoreMinutes, 28th - 30th, AKL

Maranara, 29th - Feb 5th, AKL

February

March

April

Momtwoboys, 17th - 24th, AKV

May

Katriscari, 6th - 16th, AKL

June

July

August

OThopeful35, 1st - 12th, AKL

September

October

Bigskip, 28th - Nov 11th, AKL CL

November

We will be visiting December 30, 2016 through January 10, 2017 AKL CL

 

[dgbg100106]

We'll be at AKL from Feb 7-12 as part of a split-stay from Feb 4 -12. We have a Savannah view room with bunks, even though it is just Hubbs and I. This was the only option available for the military discount (which we appreciate so so much).

What do you think the chances are of Disney accommodating a request for a room with 2 queen beds or a king bed in savannah view at online check-in? I think the request is a slight down-grade from what we paid for if both were available with the military discount, so I'm hoping it's possible.

February

Ericar, Jan 30th - 6th, AKL

Jen4400, 4th - 1th, AKL

Bozley0621, 7th - 12th, AKL

Javamoma, 8th - 11th, AKL

 

[dgbg100106]

We will be visiting December 30, 2016 through January 10, 2017 AKL CL

2017

January

Nayoung, Dec 30th - 10th, AKL

Momof2gr8kids, 1st - 7th, Jambo House

Parismeow, 4th - 18th, AKL

Trishadono, 15th - 20th, AKL CL

Archdandy, 17th - 27th, kidani

Volne, 21st - 25th, AKL

Texans_loyal, 22nd - 25th, AKL

MKEgramma, 22nd - 29th, AKL

10MoreMinutes, 28th - 30th, AKL

10MoreMinutes, 30th - 31st, ASM

Maranara, 29th - Feb 5th, AKL

 

[gzmtlock]

Just curious where you got your information as IME the giraffes are out all night and all day along w/ the other savanna inhabitants.
Animals have gone into the barns for about 90 minutes a day in the mornings according to what I've been told by husbandry and observed. Since Arusha and Uzima share a barn and there are a limited number of husbandry folks to move & care for the animals they do one savanna at a time.
My villa overlooking Arusha last Dec. happened to offer a good view of the Arusha animals leaving their barn after their morning check - it made me think of a scene from Noah's Ark. The order the animals go in and then are released from their barn is very species specific and depends on which ones move faster/dawdle/get along w/ others, etc..
It's possible things have changed since my last Wanyama Safari/AKL stay last December.
Hopefully someone who's done a recent Wanyama or night safari or lunch with an animal specialist can confirm with the actual husbandry staff what current practices are.

I was recalling from when we did our Wanyama Safari - which was several years prior to yours. So your info is probably more accurate than mine!

 

[kricha06]

Thinking about booking the wanyama safari for March. Does anyone know how far in advance it has to be booked? I would like to wait if possible bc of costs. Maybe I'm already too late though?

 

[FoodieFriend]

Thinking about booking the wanyama safari for March. Does anyone know how far in advance it has to be booked? I would like to wait if possible bc of costs. Maybe I'm already too late though?

I booked it as soon as I knew we were staying at AKL. We're staying CL, so I emailed the IPO about it & she suggested we book WS asap since it does fill up quickly and the dates I requested were both still available (March 10 & 11). I've never been, so I followed her advice & paid for it last month, especially since we only had two days available to choose from. Maybe if your family has a more flexible schedule, you can wait longer? It sounds like they only accommodate a small group which would explain why it fills up quickly. sorry I couldn't be of more help...

 

[Dug720]

Officially decided to change back to AKL and keep it there for my pre-cruise night - 8/18/2017! I've got a standard room - and as long as I don't get stuck with bunk beds (it's just me) I will love it wherever!

 

[RachelTori]

Officially decided to change back to AKL and keep it there for my pre-cruise night - 8/18/2017! I've got a standard room - and as long as I don't get stuck with bunk beds (it's just me) I will love it wherever!

Don't worry about the bunk beds! There's also a queen bed in the room and actually you'll have a bit more floor space in the room with a Queen & bunk beds vs 2 Queen beds!

 

[Dug720]

Don't worry about the bunk beds! There's also a queen bed in the room and actually you'll have a bit more floor space in the room with a Queen & bunk beds vs 2 Queen beds!

Thanks! I guess I was looking at it like when CBR tried to "upgrade" me to a Pirate Room. Since I'm solo, I'd rather they save those rooms for a family that would LOVE it!

 

[JohnDaleswife]

Are there any standard rooms available with a queen and bunk beds?

 

[Dug720]

Are there any standard rooms available with a queen and bunk beds?

According to the little blurb it is "2 queens, 1 queen with bunk beds, or 1 king with daybed" - none are bookable as a bed type like the bunk bed rooms are in other room categories.

 

[Dug720]

What are people's thoughts on Standard v. Pool view rooms? The price difference isn't that much between the two. I know that there is no guarantee of a partial savannah with Standard, and I'm ok with that. How noisy are the pool view rooms?

 

[RachelTori]

What are people's thoughts on Standard v. Pool view rooms? The price difference isn't that much between the two. I know that there is no guarantee of a partial savannah with Standard, and I'm ok with that. How noisy are the pool view rooms?

I've never noticed noise from the pool, but have only had pool view rooms on floors 3, 4, and 5! I would choose pool view over standard view more because of location. While some standard view are close to lobby, some are a long walk down the hallway!

I think you'll be fine either way though!

 

[Dug720]

I've never noticed noise from the pool, but have only had pool view rooms on floors 3, 4, and 5! I would choose pool view over standard view more because of location. While some standard view are close to lobby, some are a long walk down the hallway!

I think you'll be fine either way though!

Thanks. I'll probably just leave it as standard. I'm not going to be in the room that much anyway (it's just one night and I'm planning to be at Disney Springs the day I get there, then I leave for the cruise line the following day). There are a lot more standard rooms, so odds are better I can get it sooner than later too. Especially if I'm not picky as to location. (I live in NYC and walk everywhere, so walking doesn't bother me.)

 

[kricha06]

I booked it as soon as I knew we were staying at AKL. We're staying CL, so I emailed the IPO about it & she suggested we book WS asap since it does fill up quickly and the dates I requested were both still available (March 10 & 11). I've never been, so I followed her advice & paid for it last month, especially since we only had two days available to choose from. Maybe if your family has a more flexible schedule, you can wait longer? It sounds like they only accommodate a small group which would explain why it fills up quickly. sorry I couldn't be of more help...

Update: I called and managed to book it for March but there was only 2 of us so maybe that made it easier. Anyways, a data point if people are curious in the future.

 

[Monacoplc]

We're staying at AKL Jambo House from Dec. 23rd until Jan. 10th.....first time at this resort. 26 days left...can't wait!!!!

 

[kricha06]

Question: I booked a standard room at AKL for march and it just says that AKL, how do I know if its Jambo or Kidani? Are there standard rooms at both?

 

[MonaMN]

Question: I booked a standard room at AKL for march and it just says that AKL, how do I know if its Jambo or Kidani? Are there standard rooms at both?

Kidani is DVC only, so unless you are a DVC owner or renter, you are at Jambo House.

 

[Ckleiber2365]

Ok i have a question me and my wife are going to be staying at the animal kingdom lodge standard pool view room will i have a balcony its say all rooms have balconys but then say ground floor rooms dont i am a little confused