AKL LITE unofficial FAQ thread#10 - I believe that's known as a 'Jambo Dozen'

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

Three degrees outside and no heat inside. Waiting for the furnace guy and looking at everyone's pics!! 11 days and counting! Still not sure how to surprise the kids....any ideas?

 

[kimmar067]

Three degrees outside and no heat inside. Waiting for the furnace guy and looking at everyone's pics!! 11 days and counting! Still not sure how to surprise the kids....any ideas?

…..how old are they?

 

[kimmar067]

….DizDaD7 just checked into GCV!

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

…..how old are they?

DDs are 13 and 8. DS is 3. Surprising them that my mom is coming is easy...she's meeting us at the dme desk!

 

[kimmar067]

 

[dgbg100106]

I will be out of town until the 3rd of March, so I will not be able to updated any dates until my return.

Here is the latest list of everyone visiting in 2014


If you have any updates please let me know...

2014

February
MSUmom, 15th – 22nd , Kidani
DizDaD7, 15th -22nd , GCV
DisMomAmy, 19th – 23rd , Jambo
GSUJillybean, 19th – 27th AKL CL
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 28th – Mar 4th, AKL CL
SAKPEG99OKW, 23rd – Mar 1st, AKL
Smellyia, 24th – 27th, AKL
Pookie10, 24th – 28th, AKL

March
MomofDisneyLoversx3, Feb 28th –4th, AKL CL
Tonyslady, 7th – 10th, AoA
Tonyslady, 10th – 16th, AKV
Delanemc1, 15th – 21st, AKL
Disneyjunebug, 16th – 21st, AKV
Cheesemouse, 20th – 22nd , AKV
XMom, 22nd – 29th , AKL Kidani
Eacosper, 22nd – 29th , AKL
AlohaAnnie, 28th – Apr 5th , Jambo

April
AlohaAnnie, Mar 28th – 5th, Jambo
Psac, Kidani

May
Caseytigger, 1st – 5th, AKL
The Yeti Guy, 2nd – 5th, AKL
Shaden, 2nd – 6th, AKL Jambo House
dolphigirl47, 2nd – 17th, Disney Wonder Panama Canal Cruise
Hill6, 5th – 8th, AKL Kidani
CupcakeKelly, 5th – 8th, AKL
RebelSoul, 5th – 11th, AKV Jambo
Jenbrewer, 6th – 8th, AKL CL
Hill6, 8th – 10th, AKL Kidani
DevonsDisneyMom, 9th – 17th, AKV Jambo
Zeldot, 10th – 14th, AKL CL
jmetz1028, 13th – 18th, AKL
amazingact21, 14th – 15th, AKL
AddictedtoDoleWhip, 17th – 24th, AKL
hemmie, 20th -26th, AKL
RachelTori, 20th-27th, AKV-CL; Dolphin
chocovrdmicears, 20th – 28th, AKL
Momto8, 23rd – 30th, Jambo House
Vital, 23rd – 31st, Jambo House
Paula Sedley-Burke, 26th – 28th, ASMu
Paula Sedley-Burke, 28th – Jun 4th, SSR
franandaj, 28th - Jun 4th, VGF

June
Paula Sedley-Burke, May 28th – 4th, SSR
franandaj, May 28th - 4th, VGF
goofy4prez, 2nd – 9th, AKL-CL
NMDisneyMom, 3rd – 10th, AKV Jambo
Grandma Rainbow, 18th – 21st, AKL
1971DBday, 19th – 28th, AKV
Manicstreet, 24th – Jul 2nd, AKL

July
Manicstreet, Jun 24th – 2nd, AKL
Ah10is, 1st – 8th, AKL
Kanga1, 13th – 25th, AKL
YCFAN, 26th – 28th, Royal Assante Suite & Royal Kuba Suite
anjalee6, 28th – Aug 6th, AKL

August
anjalee6, Jul 28th – 6th, AKL
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 11th -18th, WL
katema52, 16th – 22nd, Kidani
eangel12, 20th – 21st, AKL CL
15isto2, 30th-Sept 27th, Kidani

September
15isto2, Aug 30th-27th, Kidani
ShelliRenee, 14th – 19th, AKL
Sturowski, 16th – 22nd, AKL
Paula Sedley-Burke, 18th - 25th, SSR
LJD2143, 20th – 27th, AKL
Jackiemarie21, 19th – 24th, AKL
PNO4TE, 25th-29th, BWV
RachelTori, 25th-29th, BWV
Paula Sedley-Burke, 25th - Oct 2nd, AKV - Kidani
aaarcher86, 26th – Oct 6th, Kidani

October
aaarcher86, Sep 26th – 6th, Kidani
Paula Sedley-Burke, Sep 28th - 1st, SSR
Paula Sedley-Burke, 1st – 2nd, VGF
Rarity, 25th – Nov 1st, Jambo House
Tarcc, 25th - Nov 8th, AKL
Weswife, 26th – 31st, AKL
PNO4TE, 31st – Nov 2nd, Kidani

November
Tarcc, Oct 25th - 8th, AKL
PNO4TE, Oct 31st – 2nd, Kidani
PNO4TE, 2nd – 8th, BWV
YoYoAurora, 1st – 8th, AKL CL
Grandma Rainbow, 5th – 9th, AKL
saysib, 28th-Dec 12th, AKL

December
saysib, Nov 28th-12th, AKL
nadira36, Nov 30th – 12th, AKL, DD will turn 8….
Cincystamper, 3rd – 14th, AKL
Emilyclaire, 4th – 10th, AKL
jcjen519, 14th – 23rd, AKV CL

 

[Jays2013]

I have an odd question for anyone who's stayed in one of the two-bedroom villas.

My DH and I stayed at AKL on our honeymoon and adored it. We're considering going back in 2015 with our boys ... and my parents. It would mean the world to me. But we've been looking for a way to share a room or villa to cut down on the cost to them.

The issue: Mom is a snorer. Like, buzzsaw level. Dad is used to it. But the last time we all tried to share a hotel room, it was a disaster.

If we put the folks in the master bedroom ... and stayed in the other bedroom with the boys ... well, I guess the question is, how's the sound-proofing in the villas?

Thanks!

 

[tarak]

I have an odd question for anyone who's stayed in one of the two-bedroom villas.

My DH and I stayed at AKL on our honeymoon and adored it. We're considering going back in 2015 with our boys ... and my parents. It would mean the world to me. But we've been looking for a way to share a room or villa to cut down on the cost to them.

The issue: Mom is a snorer. Like, buzzsaw level. Dad is used to it. But the last time we all tried to share a hotel room, it was a disaster.

If we put the folks in the master bedroom ... and stayed in the other bedroom with the boys ... well, I guess the question is, how's the sound-proofing in the villas?

Thanks!

That is a pickle. How light a sleeper are you? A rolled-up towel at the bottom of the door might do wonders. My husband is loud at times, but earplugs perform wonders. My MIL is another thing entirely. I'd have to get separate rooms and not request that they connect.

 

[nighttowll]

Well, this is sad news (to those of us who like a parade!):

"Afternoon parade to end at Disney's Kingdom

This is sad news. The AK parade is my favorite. It's the only one I really care about watching at Disney. I hope they bring it back after the construction finishes.

 

[eangel12]

Hoping I can ask a question about Kidani here. We are booked from August 21-August 23 in a 2 bedroom suite. Our plan is to spend a good portion of each afternoon and evening at the pool. I have a 4 year old and 2 year old who LOVE swimming. With that said, has anyone ordered room service poolside at Kidani? i heard it is possible and that there is a phone at the bar. Just wondering if anyone has actually done it?? Would love to order by the pool and just eat there!

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

I have an odd question for anyone who's stayed in one of the two-bedroom villas. My DH and I stayed at AKL on our honeymoon and adored it. We're considering going back in 2015 with our boys ... and my parents. It would mean the world to me. But we've been looking for a way to share a room or villa to cut down on the cost to them. The issue: Mom is a snorer. Like, buzzsaw level. Dad is used to it. But the last time we all tried to share a hotel room, it was a disaster. If we put the folks in the master bedroom ... and stayed in the other bedroom with the boys ... well, I guess the question is, how's the sound-proofing in the villas? Thanks!

may I suggest two studios? Rather than a one or two bed villa maybe? Not connecting lol..

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Hoping I can ask a question about Kidani here. We are booked from August 21-August 23 in a 2 bedroom suite. Our plan is to spend a good portion of each afternoon and evening at the pool. I have a 4 year old and 2 year old who LOVE swimming. With that said, has anyone ordered room service poolside at Kidani? i heard it is possible and that there is a phone at the bar. Just wondering if anyone has actually done it?? Would love to order by the pool and just eat there! Thanks in advance for the help!

Hi . We stayed at Kidani and loved it did not order food but just to let you know we found bugs a real issue round the pool so much so we used the pool at Jambo instead. But maybe we were in bug season? We went in May.

 

[tarak]

Hoping I can ask a question about Kidani here. We are booked from August 21-August 23 in a 2 bedroom suite. Our plan is to spend a good portion of each afternoon and evening at the pool. I have a 4 year old and 2 year old who LOVE swimming. With that said, has anyone ordered room service poolside at Kidani? i heard it is possible and that there is a phone at the bar. Just wondering if anyone has actually done it?? Would love to order by the pool and just eat there!

Thanks in advance for the help!

You can buy a few things to eat at the bar by the Kidani pool. I can't remember everything, since I didn't order there. My husband had the Cuban panini a few times and really liked it. It's not a huge menu, but there are a few things you can order. I don't know about room service.

 

[eangel12]

Hi . We stayed at Kidani and loved it did not order food but just to let you know we found bugs a real issue round the pool so much so we used the pool at Jambo instead. But maybe we were in bug season? We went in May.

Ugh...really?? Bees or bugs?? I don't mind bugs as much as stinging bees with little kids. That would ruin the day and week for us for sure!

 

[eangel12]

You can buy a few things to eat at the bar by the Kidani pool. I can't remember everything, since I didn't order there. My husband had the Cuban panini a few times and really liked it. It's not a huge menu, but there are a few things you can order. I don't know about room service.

We would be okay with sandwiches. I guess I will take a look at the menu offered there and see what they have. Thanks!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Ugh...really?? Bees or bugs?? I don't mind bugs as much as stinging bees with little kids. That would ruin the day and week for us for sure!

it was these love bug things. They were harmless not stinging or anything just annoying!

 

[jeffbear]

Hi . We stayed at Kidani and loved it did not order food but just to let you know we found bugs a real issue round the pool so much so we used the pool at Jambo instead. But maybe we were in bug season? We went in May.

In Central Florida, pretty much every season is bug season ... other than that blissful period in January to mid-February when they subside a bit. It's different bugs in different times of the year, but it's nearly always something. IMO Disney's property management people do as good a job as anyone in the industry of keeping the bugs to a minimum, but pool areas are always a weak point in the defenses due to the constant presence of standing water. Such is life. Since there are almost always multiple pool options, I suggest finding the one that's got the most sun exposure, because it will have less pooled up standing water during the day. That's the biggest issue.

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

In Central Florida, pretty much every season is bug season ... other than that blissful period in January to mid-February when they subside a bit. It's different bugs in different times of the year, but it's nearly always something. IMO Disney's property management people do as good a job as anyone in the industry of keeping the bugs to a minimum, but pool areas are always a weak point in the defenses due to the constant presence of standing water. Such is life. Since there are almost always multiple pool options, I suggest finding the one that's got the most sun exposure, because it will have less pooled up standing water during the day. That's the biggest issue.

thanks that is good advice. I think Disney do a good job as well. We have stayed in many onsite resorts never seen a bug before but Kidani was awful. I heard of others say they experienced this too. Maybe it's the pooled up issue you mention. But we didn't mind the pool at Jambo was lovely

 

[jeffbear]

thanks that is good advice. I think Disney do a good job as well. We have stayed in many onsite resorts never seen a bug before but Kidani was awful. I heard of others say they experienced this too. Maybe it's the pooled up issue you mention. But we didn't mind the pool at Jambo was lovely

I know for sure the last time we were down at Poly that the pool near the dock was a lot less buggy than the one over between Hawaii and Rarotonga because it got a lot more direct sunlight ... and thus a lot less pooled up water on the decks are other flat surfaces. It does make a huge difference sometimes, depending on the layout of the pools.

We'll be staying at Jambo for the first time in May, but looking at the site layout it appears that the biggest bug factor might be that the pool at Kidani is more open to the savannah where the animals are located, while the main Jambo pool is on the parking lot side of the resort. That could be a big issue at AKL properties, I'd think.

 

[Splashboat]

may I suggest two studios? Rather than a one or two bed villa maybe? Not connecting lol..

If you go with 2 studios instead of a 2 bedroom villa you lose the washer/dryer, full kitchen and jetted tub.

Jays2013 - We don't think the rooms are very sound proof. You could very easily get a room next to another loud family that you don't know. That happened to us.