Best GV at AKV for Animal Viewing

[bwbuddy5]

Starting to plan a trip in a few months for extended family of 9 that includes a 4YO girl who loves animals. We chose AKV so that she could enjoy the added "attraction" of viewing animals when she gets back to the hotel.

With that in mind, which GV location has the highest probability of consistent animal viewing from the balconies? I've checked out the views on touring plans, and have a general idea, but would like to know what all of you think.

 

[DenLo]

You might check out some of the trip reports under mousecellaneous. Here is one that mentions how great the animal viewing was. https://www.disboards.com/threads/great-trip-report-3-br-grand-villa-akl.3433854/

 

[butsy113]

In my opinion you cannot guess how good animal viewing will be on any visit. We have stayed in the exact same room on separate trips. One time we had animals constantly, and the next time we saw a bird. I favor Jambo's grand villa.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

My gut says the closer to the animal barns the better but as mentioned they will wander where they want and it's hard to say for certain.

 

[bwbuddy5]

You might check out some of the trip reports under mousecellaneous. Here is one that mentions how great the animal viewing was. https://www.disboards.com/threads/great-trip-report-3-br-grand-villa-akl.3433854/

That's a great link, I think I'll shoot for 7418!

 

[mdelano4]

We stayed at Kidani and saw animals all day long. The only thing that I recommend (which was recommended to me) is ask for a lower level room. There is just something that takes away from the view when you can look over the building across from you and see elevated highway signs for stores.

 

[bwbuddy5]

We stayed at Kidani and saw animals all day long. The only thing that I recommend (which was recommended to me) is ask for a lower level room. There is just something that takes away from the view when you can look over the building across from you and see elevated highway signs for stores.

I'm sure that's true, but aren't the grand villas on upper floors?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'm sure that's true, but aren't the grand villas on upper floors?

Yes they are. Requesting a lower room for a GV would be a wasted request.

 

[mdelano4]

I'm sure that's true, but aren't the grand villas on upper floors?

Oops, missed that....

 

[DenLo]

To me the real difference between Kidani and Jambo GVs is the layout. The Kidani GVs are 2 story with a loft that has a pull out couch which gives you an extra bed for sleeping arrangements. And Jambo House is a one story with a pool table room. And the square footage is in favor of Jambo House - AKV Kidani - 2201 Jambo - 2349. You can see the floor plans in the DVC Resource Center link at the top of this thread.