Animal Kingdom rooms dark?

[jess2022]

We stayed in a 1 bedroom value recently and we loved AKL (our first stay there). However, we found the room dark, especially in the kitchen. Are the regular (non value) rooms dark too? We’d like to try Kidani but wondering if it’s just the value rooms that are dark or all of them. I don’t mean the color tones, as that we really liked but found a true lack of light in the kitchen.

 

[meekey7197]

Yes, the rooms at AKL are dark I often find myself going to the pool to read in the evening LOL

Edited to add: we stayed in a 1 bedroom at Kidani years ago and maybe it wasn’t quite as dark but every room I’ve been in at Jambo has been dark. I don’t actually mind it at all, I think I might Be part vampire

 

[Debbie Jean]

Yes, the rooms at AKL are dark I often find myself going to the pool to read in the evening LOL

Edited to add: we stayed in a 1 bedroom at Kidani years ago and maybe it wasn’t quite as dark but every room I’ve been in at Jambo has been dark. I don’t actually mind it at all, I think I might Be part vampire

Too funny! LOL

I agree… the rooms are dark. Personally, I find it soothing and tranquil.

 

[crisi]

They have a dark decor. Its well themed, but not to everyone's liking.

 

[nlenguyen]

I have liked the themed decor. Am wondering what the color scheme will be in the refurb coming up. Possibly white as that seems to be the trend

 

[kes601]

My assumption is that part of the reason they are dark is so that during the evening hours when animals are out they don't have a bunch of bright lights in all the rooms out on the safari.

 

[jess2022]

My assumption is that part of the reason they are dark is so that during the evening hours when animals are out they don't have a bunch of bright lights in all the rooms out on the safari.

I never thought of that! Makes me not mind it as much, as we really loved AKL as a whole. Early morning coffee watching the savanna can't be beat!

 

[crisi]

My assumption is that part of the reason they are dark is so that during the evening hours when animals are out they don't have a bunch of bright lights in all the rooms out on the safari.

I think so too. The rooms and balconies are arranged for both the benefit of the guests AND the animals - and a lot of lights on the savannahs would not be conducive to animal well being.

 

[ajiuo]

I have liked the themed decor. Am wondering what the color scheme will be in the refurb coming up. Possibly white as that seems to be the trend

It will probably be very similar to the reverbs hotel room…. Only with Murphy beds

 

[gisele2]

It is less dark in Kidani than Jambo I think.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yes. It's lovely.

 

[Dobermanns]

It is less dark in Kidani than Jambo I think.

I agree. I remember our cash savanna view room in Jambo (prior to DVC) was dark, and the studio and 1-bedroom in Kidani didn’t seem dark at all.

 

[gisele2]

I love this resort, Kidani and Jambo, I love the atmosphere , the room layout, the CM , the animals, the restaurants. If the prices continue to go down , it will be more and more difficult to resist adding a contract there....

 

[DebLovesPooh]

I think Kidani was darker than some of the other resorts, but not as dark as Jambo.

 

[emchen]

My assumption is that part of the reason they are dark is so that during the evening hours when animals are out they don't have a bunch of bright lights in all the rooms out on the safari.

Great observation! The same logic probably applies to why there is no monorail at AKL.

I wonder if there are even lights and light switches for the balconies…

 

[bwang123]

they are darker than most resorts but not off putting. during the day, open the curtains and watch the animals or sit on your balcony with a beverage.

 

[meekey7197]

Great observation! The same logic probably applies to why there is no monorail at AKL.

I wonder if there are even lights and light switches for the balconies…

No lights on the balconies, just like HHI