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

[psac]

Awesome!! It seemed almost too easy or too good to be true. Thank you for the info!!

Don't forget there are downsides to renting, too. Specifically, you can't cancel, no housekeeping every day, and you're in the hands of the renter (they have to make room requests, they could screw you over on the rental and you'd have to go after them legally, etc.). Going through a place like David's helps with the last part of that. I haven't heard of anything happening on a booking through them (though it theoretically still could.). It's just good to know all the risks, even if VERY minor.

But obviously A LOT of people rent for the upside that you found. It's a lot cheaper!!

The was posted on DVC News yesterday:

One exclusive savanna experience previously offered only to club level guests at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas will soon expand to all Disney Vacation Club members staying at the resort.

The two hour Sunrise Safari will open up to Disney Vacation Club members staying at Animal Kingdom Villas beginning April 20, 2014.

You guys want to know why there was a policy change? I'll tell you why. It's because I just blew two years' worth of my DVC points to stay Club Level so that I could do the Sunrise Safari as well as the Wanyama Safari and Night Safari in one trip. I just got back a few days ago. If I had stayed at Animal Kingdom Villas in a regular DVC villa (not Club level), I wouldn't have been entitled to book the Sunrise Safari.

(I'm also the reason Verizon Wireless started carrying iPhones a few years ago. They had been available only on AT&T. I bought a Droid, and 2 months later the iPhone became available.)

It's like I jinx myself, to the benefit of everyone else.

So to all DVC members who plan to stay at AKV in the future -- you're welcome.

But I had a great vacation, I got to do everything I wanted, and it only rained for 2 hours when I had planned to be at the hotel resting anyway. So no real complaints from me.

Thank you!!!!

 

[ah10is]

Just curious if anyone knows what options we are given for requests if we do online checkin for AKL? Like do they give you an option of which trail you want to be in, quiet room, lower level, etc. I have a standard room booked, so I don't expect to have an awesome view - but I would prefer not to be stuck looking at a dumpster all week long! Thanks for any advise you can give!

 

[dgbg100106]

We are there june 25-july 2

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
ColinCodyMom, 25th – Jul 2nd, AKL

 

[dgbg100106]

2-6th!! Jambo House DVC

Of what month?

 

[dgbg100106]

We are staying AKV-Kidani from Aug.10th-16th, 2014. First time at the resort and we are so excited. It looks beautiful!

August
anjalee6, Jul 28th – 6th, AKL
jvattes, Jul 29th – 5th, AKL
MICKEY'S DREAMERS, 4th, AULANI RESORT , Oahu.
bobbie68, 7th – 10th, AKL
KHWDW27, 10th – 16th, AKL
MomofDisneyLoversx3, 11th -18th, WL
katema52, 16th – 22nd, Kidani
eangel12, 20th – 21st, AKL CL
MaggieMouse, 20th – 27th, AKL
15isto2, 30th-Sept 27th, Kidani

 

[abja09]

I'm so excited for you and your boys. I believe that all of the Savanas have Zebra's. But I know for a fact that if you reserve the Arusha Savana that there are Zebra's. We prefer the Zebra Trail area of the Arusha Savana. Read my trip report in my signiture to get more details and great pics of Zebra Trail. Have a ball.

Thanks!, I will check out your trip report. We are so excited for our stay at AKL!!

 

[jvattes]

Will the fridge in the room at AKL fit a 1/2gallon of milk?

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

All dates look good to me thanks Brandi!

 

[dgbg100106]

All dates look good to me thanks Brandi!

 

[abja09]

Help me decide.. I will be staying at AKL the end of August for 3 nights. I have not booked room yet because I am waiting for next round of room discounts. I looked into renting DVC points and can do so for my nights for what seems to be almost a $300 savings. I know I want a savannah view room. So what are the advantages to a DVC room as opposed to a regular room? And what location is better Kidani or Jambo House? I know Jambo has regular rooms but not sure if it has DVC rooms. Thanks for your advice!!

 

[AngiTN]

Hi. Popping in to say we just booked an AKL CL room for July 29-Aug 5. Can't wait to get up to speed on the resort. It's our first time at AKL. Anyone have any info to share on room requests to make? We don't need early check in so I'm concentrating on the room request in hopes that I get at least something on my list. Please let me know your favorites, and your not favorites too.

 

[jvattes]

Hi. Popping in to say we just booked an AKL CL room for July 29-Aug 5. Can't wait to get up to speed on the resort. It's our first time at AKL. Anyone have any info to share on room requests to make? We don't need early check in so I'm concentrating on the room request in hopes that I get at least something on my list. Please let me know your favorites, and your not favorites too.

Hey! Those are our exact dates (except we are not CL)!

When do you arrive?? Our flight lands at MCO at 4:35 and we expect to arrive at AKL around 6pm-ish.

 

[AngiTN]

Hey! Those are our exact dates (except we are not CL)!

When do you arrive?? Our flight lands at MCO at 4:35 and we expect to arrive at AKL around 6pm-ish.

Yay! We'll see you around I'm sure

We arrive slightly later than you. We land at MCO at 7:50. The nicest part is we don't leave MCO till 9:20 PM!

 

[jvattes]

Yay! We'll see you around I'm sure

We arrive slightly later than you. We land at MCO at 7:50. The nicest part is we don't leave MCO till 9:20 PM!

That is a nice time for departure day! I have to work that night so we are flying out at 9a.m. - couldn't leave much later than that and have enough cushion room for airline delays and make it to work on time.

This is our first time at AKL, too. Enjoyed looking at the daily schedule that was posted recently. The kids are really looking forward to the story time around the fire pit, night vision, and the movie under the stars. So much to do at this resort!!

 

[DizDaD7]

Hi Brandi. Just a slight change for us...Now its Nov1st-8th AKV Kidani.

Thanks, and once again I cant wait to get back there. ..

 

[kimmar067]

Hi Brandi. Just a slight change for us...Now its Nov1st-8th AKV Kidani.

Thanks, and once again I cant wait to get back there. ..

.....yeah, well hold yer horses....a certain someone has designs on going the same week....and I am not talking AspiringCindy.... great...3 siblings going and I pick the wrong week....

 

[hill6]

Just got our Magic Bands in the mail. Getting close now.

 

[dgbg100106]

Hi. Popping in to say we just booked an AKL CL room for July 29-Aug 5. Can't wait to get up to speed on the resort. It's our first time at AKL. Anyone have any info to share on room requests to make? We don't need early check in so I'm concentrating on the room request in hopes that I get at least something on my list. Please let me know your favorites, and your not favorites too.

July
Manicstreet, Jun 24th – 2nd, AKL
ColinCodyMom, Jun 25th – 2nd, AKL
Ah10is, 1st – 8th, AKL
Kanga1, 13th – 25th, AKL
Think-like-tink, 15th – 26th, AKV CL
MickeyT, 25th – Aug 1st, Jambo CL
YCFAN, 26th – 28th, Royal Assante Suite & Royal Kuba Suite
anjalee6, 28th – Aug 6th, AKL
jvattes, 29th – Aug 5th, AKL
AngiTN, 29th – Aug 5th, AKL

 

[dgbg100106]

Hi Brandi. Just a slight change for us...Now its Nov1st-8th AKV Kidani.

Thanks, and once again I cant wait to get back there. ..

November
Tarcc, Oct 25th - 8th, AKL
kimmar067, Oct 29th – 2nd, AKL
PNO4TE, Oct 31st – 2nd, Kidani
DizDaD7, 1st – 8th, AKV Kidani
YoYoAurora, 1st – 8th, AKL CL
PNO4TE, 2nd – 8th, BWV
RachelTori, 2nd – 8th, BWV
Grandma Rainbow, 5th – 9th, AKL
Xclusive2WDW, 11th -16th, AKL
saysib, 28th-Dec 12th, AKL

 

[Sydney2977]

Will the fridge in the room at AKL fit a 1/2gallon of milk?

Yep, you should be good!