Just back last Wednesday from a wonderful stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jambo House.
Some notes and observations:
I put in a Touring Plans room request for a Standard with a partial Savannah view, and we had what was quite possibly the best location I've ever had. Not sure if it was actually a Standard room as booked, but our view was fantastic. Lots of animals out and about the entire trip, we were in Room 3347.
I was shocked when I checked in and they tried to talk me out of any housekeeping at all, but requested a light housekeeping once every 3 days which was my only choice. Then they only came once in 9 nights, and we had to call or ask for clean towels/coffee/etc. I found that completely unacceptable for a stay of 9 nights at a Deluxe resort, sorry. They would not even change the sheets, but would have brought up clean sheets had I asked.
We ate at Sanaa for the first time, first visit to Kidani as well. One of the best meals I've had on Disney property, service was outstanding and the food was excellent (even with a limited menu). We will be putting Sanaa on the list of must eat restaurants for future trips. Kidani was gorgeous, I need to go back sometime during the day to check out the resort more thoroughly.
I did not order much from the Mara, the menu was quite limited and I was not a big fan before the pandemic squeezed the restaurants and it's even worse right now.
Delighted that Boma was back as a buffet, I ate both breakfast and dinner during my trip, it's still one of my favorite restaurants. I do hope they ultimately bring back the make your own omelet station, they had a few premade ones to choose from but I like to pick my own fillings.
I talked to a number of CM's during my trip both at AKL and the parks, most were so happy to be back and doing the best they can during these trying times. I found mask compliance to be excellent overall, which surprised me. I'm really glad I ended up finally getting back to my Happy Place after two years!
