tecodis
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Interesting topic - always a matter of opinion.
I had savanna at Kidani the first time. The last three times were standard views. I have liked the standard views and been happy to conserve the points. However, about two weeks ago I decided to change my next Kidani stay from standard to savanna. Not really sure what prompted me since it cost 42 extra points.
Here's my take on the whole "savanna or not" thing at Kidani...
Savanna views are great the first time! There is no doubt. However, it can be a "been there, done that" feeling. As others have experienced, it can be a very dull view. Face it - animals don't do much most of the time but walk around, lay down or eat. Savanna views are very quiet. There are no vehicles (delivery, guest cars, buses, taxis, etc), pools or activity areas so it is very peaceful. The loudest thing is usually kids hollering from their balconies at the animals.
They do, of course, suck quite a few more points from your allotment.
Standard views are a bit more economical point wise. Views vary from guest parking lot, to bus stop/valet parking lot, to lobby entrance porte-cochere to the pool complex. There is alot of activity on this side of the resort so it is not as quiet. Buses can be heard all the time in the Timon wing, BTW. This side can seem more "alive" with people than the savanna side (good or bad based on your own opinion). Beyond the parking lots and driveway is a large undeveloped field which is what most of the view would be unless you are near the pool complex.
All of my Kidani stays have been in the Timon wing (for some reason). Besides the one savanna view, I've always been near the bus stop depot. Once was a section just past the far end bus stop, once was a section behind the first (MK) bus stop and the last one was the second room off the elevator lobby. Didn't like the last one as it was a fully enclosed balcony and right near the porte-cochere so running vehicles were always right below us. It was un-magical - albeit quick to get out via the the stairs and easy access to the elevators. Turned out to be record cold that whole week so I didn't miss using the balcony but it still felt closed in. Out past the bus stop was the best one. I might like to get even further out in the Zazu wing once (nearest wing to Jambo). I have no desire for the Rafiki wing (nearest the pool and on the check-in desk side). Those lower floors rooms are way to close to the driveway and primary walkway to the pool complex.
I guess part of me would like the peacefulness of the savanna side and part of me likes the "lively" standard side for less points. Perhaps that's why I decided to splurge on a savanna view next time. I guess once in awhile, say every 3rd year, is a good compromise! And I'll probabaly still have the "wasted points" feeling afterwards.
I had savanna at Kidani the first time. The last three times were standard views. I have liked the standard views and been happy to conserve the points. However, about two weeks ago I decided to change my next Kidani stay from standard to savanna. Not really sure what prompted me since it cost 42 extra points.
Here's my take on the whole "savanna or not" thing at Kidani...
Savanna views are great the first time! There is no doubt. However, it can be a "been there, done that" feeling. As others have experienced, it can be a very dull view. Face it - animals don't do much most of the time but walk around, lay down or eat. Savanna views are very quiet. There are no vehicles (delivery, guest cars, buses, taxis, etc), pools or activity areas so it is very peaceful. The loudest thing is usually kids hollering from their balconies at the animals.
They do, of course, suck quite a few more points from your allotment.Standard views are a bit more economical point wise. Views vary from guest parking lot, to bus stop/valet parking lot, to lobby entrance porte-cochere to the pool complex. There is alot of activity on this side of the resort so it is not as quiet. Buses can be heard all the time in the Timon wing, BTW. This side can seem more "alive" with people than the savanna side (good or bad based on your own opinion). Beyond the parking lots and driveway is a large undeveloped field which is what most of the view would be unless you are near the pool complex.
All of my Kidani stays have been in the Timon wing (for some reason). Besides the one savanna view, I've always been near the bus stop depot. Once was a section just past the far end bus stop, once was a section behind the first (MK) bus stop and the last one was the second room off the elevator lobby. Didn't like the last one as it was a fully enclosed balcony and right near the porte-cochere so running vehicles were always right below us. It was un-magical - albeit quick to get out via the the stairs and easy access to the elevators. Turned out to be record cold that whole week so I didn't miss using the balcony but it still felt closed in. Out past the bus stop was the best one. I might like to get even further out in the Zazu wing once (nearest wing to Jambo). I have no desire for the Rafiki wing (nearest the pool and on the check-in desk side). Those lower floors rooms are way to close to the driveway and primary walkway to the pool complex.
I guess part of me would like the peacefulness of the savanna side and part of me likes the "lively" standard side for less points. Perhaps that's why I decided to splurge on a savanna view next time. I guess once in awhile, say every 3rd year, is a good compromise! And I'll probabaly still have the "wasted points" feeling afterwards.
