AKV - Kidani versus Jambo Studios

[hayesdvc]

Setting aside the fact that there is a value category at Jambo, which location do you like and why ?

 

[erionm]

Jambo House. This is primarily because of the bathroom layout and the only QS at AKL/AKV is in Jambo House.

The first image below is the JH studio layout, KV is the second.

 

[Anal Annie]

As studio users we prefer Jambo House over Kidani. I feel like the kitchenette is a smidge bigger at Jambo (the kitchenette at Kidani feels like they almost left it out and then they remembered they had to add it at the last minute - it doesn't even have a full size BAR SINK - it's like a bathroom-size basin.) And we definitely prefer the bathroom layout in Jambo over the layout at Kidani. Jambo has a traditional style split bath with the toilet & tub in 1 room & a double vanity sink out in the main room so that helps getting ready to go places. With the Kidani bathrooms they have this outter door so that the toilet is by itself in a "water closet" and the sink & tub are together. So there's no privacy for whoever is using the shower if someone else wants to use the vanity area. We also prefer the main lobby & store at Jambo over the tiny versions at Kidani. And then of course then there's Boma and the Mara (our favorite TS buffet and our favorite CS places in all of Disney). They are a lot more convenient if you're staying at Jambo than having to walk 10-15 minutes from Kidani. (Yes you can take the bus over but it's still preferable for us to just STAY there than to have to commute over.)

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Setting aside the fact that there is a value category at Jambo, which location do you like and why ?

We are partial to Kidani. I think the views are better and it is closer to our favorite pool. Since we also drive, I like that Kidani has a parking garage while Jambo House is outside.

Concierge is only available at the lodge. But when I asked, folks said it wasn't worth it. But if you want it, then you need Jambo House to get it.

 

[disneynutz]

You need to try both!

Bill

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

We prefer Kidani during the warmer/summer months- the kids love the pool there, and we don't mind the walk over to Jambo for quick service if need be. We prefer Jambo during the colder/winter months- we love the grand holiday decorations and not having to walk in the cold for quick service.

 

[DenLo]

You need to try both!

Bill

Great advice! Until you try them both you might be surprised how much you like each of them. We usually stay at one resort one year and the next at the other. When I am at Jambo House I appreciate the availability of two TS restaurants and a QS restaurant. But I miss the closer views of the animals and the more quiet resort at Kidani village. And then when we stay at Kidani I appreciate being close to Sanaa, but miss the selection of dining options. We have found that as a couple we can even eat dinner in the bar area if we cannot get into the restaurant.

As to the interior differences of the room, we are not affected by them. Same with the pools, except when we have family along with us with kids 12 and under I would think they would prefer the pool and water play area at Kidani Village.

 

[Minniesgal]

For a studio i'd always book Jambo no real benefit in going to Kidani for studios.

For 1 and 2 bedrooms i'd always book Kidani the rooms are so much nicer, bigger with an extra bathroom.

 

[MouseOfCards]

We prefer Kidani during the warmer/summer months- the kids love the pool there, and we don't mind the walk over to Jambo for quick service if need be. We prefer Jambo during the colder/winter months- we love the grand holiday decorations and not having to walk in the cold for quick service.

Good info regarding holiday decorations. Thanks!

 

[MouseOfCards]

For a studio i'd always book Jambo no real benefit in going to Kidani for studios.

For 1 and 2 bedrooms i'd always book Kidani the rooms are so much nicer, bigger with an extra bathroom.

Thanks for the helpful tip regarding 1 & 2 bedrooms!

 

[disneynutz]

Good info regarding holiday decorations. Thanks!

FYI for all reading, the holiday decorations at DVC only resorts aren't as grand as the Disney resorts. The Disney resorts spend more on the holiday budget.

Bill