AKL Jambo House 2-bedroom - As Comfortable as Kidani's??

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Hi - We're planning a big family trip and would like to stay at AKL. We really prefer to stay at Jambo House because we like the main resort so much, but I know that the rooms are a little smaller than at Kidani. For those of you who have stayed in both, how would you compare the 2-bedrooms at Jambo House v the 2-bedrooms at Kidani? Thanks!!
 
The major difference is that Jambo isn't dedicated - it's a 1BR plus Studio. Having the three bathrooms at Kidani was nice, along with the dedicated 2BR.
 
The Kidani 1BR's and 2BR's are about 100 sq ft larger than Jambo's. That is not a "little" larger but significantly and very noticeably larger than Jambo and the three bathrooms are great to have, including that the master bath has a separate tub and shower unlike Jambo which has a combined tub and shower, and Kidani has more closet space. Like you I like the amenties at Jambo more. In fact, when I first purchased AKV, I thought I would stay only at Jambo although I agreed to try Kidani once. However, since having tried a Kidani 2BR for the first time in 2010, I now have a clear preference: If I am getting a 1BR or 2BR, I am going to Kidani; if studio or Grand Villa, Jambo wins. Those 1BRs and 2BRs at Kidani are just so much better than Jambo's, studios are about the same size, and the Grand Villas at Jambo are the best at WDW. Moreover, the dedicated 2BR at Kidani is ideal with two queens in the second bedroom and a balcony that runs the full length of the unit (no wall separating the 1BR from studio like a lock-off). Kidani has its own benefits including ideal under-building parking if you have a rental car, a community hall, the kids elaborate play area at the pool, and though only one restaurant, Sanaa is very good.
 
I really only like the 1-2 bedrooms at Kidani, for a lot of the reasons listed above! Those long balconies in the dedicated 2 bedrooms are wonderful.

For studios, I much prefer Jambo.

Bobbi
 

The master bathroom in Kidani is very nice and very large.
 
Can I ask - is "DEDICATED" for a 2BR at Kidani an online booking option? Or will I need to call MS to specify? Thanks
 
On the web site the one BR with the studio is listed as a lock off. The 2 bedroom is listed as 2bedroom.
 
Yes, the word "dedicated" does not appear in the online booking section but you will have the choice at Kidani between a Two Bedroom and a Two Bedroom Lockoff. Choose the Two Bedroom to get the dedicated.
 



















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