Disney's ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE Information & Questions

[TeeterTots]

10 days for us! Woot woot

 

[pepperandchips]

Hi! What would you do - we'll be arriving at AKL on 1/5 around 12:30pm (after a 6am flight) with dd5 and ds3. This will be our very first Disney trip and we'll be staying for 7 night. On arrival day Would you stay at AKL and explore until our room is ready then have dinner at Boma, or check in at AKL and take a bus to AK and maybe Tusker House for dinner? I have been weighing these two options but figured I'd ask the AKL pros for some advice. TIA!

Will everyone need naps or do you think they'll sleep on the plane? I think there's a fair chance your room will be ready, and there are lots of things to do at the resort, including a playground near the pool area if you need to sort of tire the kiddos out to keep them on a normal schedule. That being said, I'm always SO EXCITED when I arrive that I beeline to a park and figure I'll catch up on sleep later. I'd probably not make an ADR that day and play it by ear based on the moods of the whole family. I've had good luck with the AKL restaurants and day-of ADRs. Just one opinion!

 

[GreyStr0ke]

Checking into a stuido at AKL Jambo CL tomorrow for a night before moving to a Grand Villa for the weekend!!!!

 

[taythecray]

Could you add us to the list for January Staying the 4-9 at Kidani in a 2bdr standard. One of the resorts on my bucket list <3

 

[orion2185]

Our first stay at AK dec 11 2015
Killing a day between DCL cruises
Decided we should try out a different resort this time. Seeing as bay lake towers were sold out of studio rooms.

We are at kidani?
Savanna room...with sunset Savannah request


So excited ...as are only plans are MVMCP
Also our first time attended the Christmas party.

Thanks for everyone here and the forum moderator
We have learned so much by reading the posts here!

 

[willeve]

Good evening from the UK! Could you please add us for 9-19th August 2016! Standard view room booked this evening, very excited household!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

jumping in - we are going to Disney for our 25th wedding anniversary and DD's 16th birthday (yes, she was born on our 9th wedding anniversary!) Secretly upgraded us last night from AS Music to AKL - DH and DD are going to be so surprised. I'm so excited! We have always wanted to stay at AKL!!! Looking forward to reading more of this thread

 

[psac]

jumping in - we are going to Disney for our 25th wedding anniversary and DD's 16th birthday (yes, she was born on our 9th wedding anniversary!) Secretly upgraded us last night from AS Music to AKL - DH and DD are going to be so surprised. I'm so excited! We have always wanted to stay at AKL!!! Looking forward to reading more of this thread

That's a good upgrade, congrats and enjoy!

 

[kimmar067]

We are at kidani?
Savanna room...with sunset Savannah request!

....that could also be at Jambo House...oh wait, what am I thinking? You stated 'Sunset Savannah'.....

 

[kimmar067]

jumping in - we are going to Disney for our 25th wedding anniversary and DD's 16th birthday (yes, she was born on our 9th wedding anniversary!) Secretly upgraded us last night from AS Music to AKL - DH and DD are going to be so surprised. I'm so excited! We have always wanted to stay at AKL!!! Looking forward to reading more of this thread

....wow, that's some surprise! You are going to LOVE this resort!

 

[mrsmomo]

We will be there for a short trip from Nov 29-Dec 2

 

[Libmom333]

Can someone please tell me what kind of grab and go breakfast options are available at Johari Treasures at Kidani Village? I know that you can refill your mugs there, but curious what one can grab for breakfast.

 

[OhThePain]

For anyone who is staying CL and isn't sure if they are supposed to contact IPO, we received our welcome email from AKL-IPO this past Thursday, which was our 190 day mark. The email included a 9-page file to fill out your contact information, flight information and different requests for things to be booked on your behalf.

 

[Ruth B]

Hi all,
We are booked for 20 th October 2016 for 11 nights club. When I booked it was my husband, I and 2 youngest children( 8 and 3). Our eldest son is at university (21) and initially said he wouldn't be able to come. However, he is now suggesting he might!!
What are my opinions on rooms?
Can I add another adult to our current room?( it would be very squashed)
Get him a second room( doubles the cost) do 1 beds tend to work out cheaper than 2 rooms? Any suggestions would be great. Ruth

 

[GreyStr0ke]

Just back from a three night stay at Jambo House. We checked in Thursday to a DVC Studio on club level for one night before moving to the Grand Villa. The Studio was fine although a little small for 4 adults but it served its purpose. The view on the other hand was horrendous as others have stated in the past. It was like a partial pool view with roof view. Definitely not a big deal though since we were only there one night.

Club level on the other hand was so-so. I've only ever stayed at Wilderness Lodge CL but much preferred that one over AKLs. The club at AKL always felt extremely busy and the staff was less than pleasurable. They never went out of their way to ask if we needed something and basically just stood around shooting dirty looks. One thing that was kind of annoying and I've seen it mentioned on other cub level threads was the fact that you had to ask for beer.

The Grand Villa on the other hand was amazing! We has room 5564 which was on the Zebra Trail. Definitely a hike to the lobby but not a big deal at all. Four full bathrooms was amazing in the mornings and at night before we all went out. Busses were hit or miss and a few times we just took a taxi to where we needed to get.

 

[ZebraDomeCrazy]

breakfast

From what I remember , there are muffins, and bacon egg and cheese sandwiches. There are the usual varieties of those breakfast sandwiches. (Plain, cheese, sausage). Coffee, tea, etc are also available.

 

[dgbg100106]

@TeeterTots
April

MoominMamma, Mar 26th - 9th, AKL

Kamcole, Mar 30th - 5th, AKL

MrsHammer, 9th – 15th, AKL

TeeterTots, 17th - 23rd, AKL

Karlius, 26th - May 10th, AKL

Mousemommy1, 29th - May 1st, AKL

Csmolu, 30th - May 8th, AKL CL

 

[dgbg100106]

We will be there Oct. 25-30.

October

LJSquishy, 21st – 30th, AKL

RachelTori, 25th – 28th BC

PNO4TE, 25th – 30th, BLT

cmacdisneyqueen, 25th – 30th, AKL

Bridgetnett, 25th - 30th, Kidani

Wellesleyprincess, 28th – 31st, AKL

RachelTori, 28th – Nov 4th, CSR-Business Class

TeeterTots, 31st – Nov 3rd, AKL CL

Nascargirl0829, 31st – Nov 6th, AKL

Sarahbelle341, 31st – Nov 7th, AKL

 

[LvsTnk]

Just back from a three night stay at Jambo House. We checked in Thursday to a DVC Studio on club level for one night before moving to the Grand Villa. The Studio was fine although a little small for 4 adults but it served its purpose. The view on the other hand was horrendous as others have stated in the past. It was like a partial pool view with roof view. Definitely not a big deal though since we were only there one night.

Club level on the other hand was so-so. I've only ever stayed at Wilderness Lodge CL but much preferred that one over AKLs. The club at AKL always felt extremely busy and the staff was less than pleasurable. They never went out of their way to ask if we needed something and basically just stood around shooting dirty looks. One thing that was kind of annoying and I've seen it mentioned on other cub level threads was the fact that you had to ask for beer.

The Grand Villa on the other hand was amazing! We has room 5564 which was on the Zebra Trail. Definitely a hike to the lobby but not a big deal at all. Four full bathrooms was amazing in the mornings and at night before we all went out. Busses were hit or miss and a few times we just took a taxi to where we needed to get.

Thank you for the review, I always wondered about the DVC views and that would be a deal breaker for me.

 

[dgbg100106]

Going to be there Nov. 12-16

November

RachelTori, Oct 28th – 4th, CSR-Business Class

PNO4TE, Oct 30th – 4th, POFQ

TeeterTots, Oct 31st – 3rd, AKL CL

Nascargirl0829, Oct 31st – 6th, AKL

Sarahbelle341, Oct 31st – 7th, AKL

brittbrat63, 5th – 9th, Kidani

Caldisneymomof2, 6th – 11th, AKL

DisneyLifer87, 8th - 11th, Swan & Dolphin

brittbrat63, 9th – 11th, Jambo House

Gottalovepluto, 9th - 11th, AKL

John's Mom, 9th - 13th, Jambo House

Busymommy2pink, 10th – 19th, AKL

DisneyLifer87, 11th -15th, AKL

Lacoccinelle, 11th – 18th, AKL

Ny0090, 12th - 16th , AKL

VeronicaBride, 13th – 18th, BCV

Libmom333, 13th – 21st, AKL

Rere101399, 14th – 20th, AKL

Huey578, 14th – 21st, AKL

DevonsDisneyMom, 14th – 22nd, AKL

Deannaf87, 16th – 21st, AKL

shameless3, 17th – 20th, AKL

VeronicaBride, 18th -22nd, AKL

JeannineP4, 18th - 22nd, AKL

RobynPrincess, 20th – 26th, AKL CL

1buckeyegirl, 21st – 24th, AKL CL

YoCoLifSavr, 21st – 28th, Jambo House

1buckeyegirl, 24th Disney Magic

Jbausch, 25th – 28th, AKL

RobynPrincess, 26th – Dec 9th, AKL

Okh, 30th Dec 7th, AKL

JenniferLea