DVC Mike Live from Kidani Village (Mar 6-14, 2010)

[DVC Mike]

I arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas for an 8-night stay at Kidani Village. I have a 1-BR Savanna view room on the 5th floor of the Timon section (75xx). I walk of out my room and walk a few steps to the right, and I can take the elevator down to the Lobby or to Sanna. I turn left and walk a few steps and I can take the elevator down to my car. It’s a pretty convenient location. I like having the car out of the sun and weather.

I arrived in the lobby at 12:15pm and my room was ready. I was glad since I was tired from the 8.5 hour drive. I spent most of the day relaxing in my room, or walking around the resort.

A couple of weeks ago, my wife decided she didn’t want to spend the entire 8 nights here, but is only coming down for 2-3 nights. She says that 34 nights at Walt Disney World over just 6 months is too much for her. Pretty strange comment, eh? Go figure!

I’m just glad to be here. I’ve been working 60 hours a week for the past few months, so I’m grateful I get to take vacations.

I had a nice meal at Boma tonight, with dinner plans for Jiko, Raglun Road, Koouzzina, Flying Fish Café, Kona Café, Citricos and bluezoo. Of course, I made these plans thinking there will be two of us, so I’m not sure if I’ll keep them all.

I’ve not had any time to play with my Nikon D5000 DSLR camera since the last trip, but I did buy a new lens and I’m hoping to try to take some dark ride pictures on this trip.

Oh well, I have absolutely no plans other than the ADRs, so I’ll just play it by ear.

Here are a couple of guys outside my balcony

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The entrance to the Kidani Village lobby at night

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The Saamwati Springs Pool area at night

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[AnnaS]

You have been keeping a low profile lately. The 60 hours per week will do it.

Enjoy your stay at Kidani. We certainly did Have a great time and looking forward to your report and wonderful pictures.

 

[ccigliano]

Mike,
I just got back from Kidani today and I think you are right above my room as we had a fourth floor room and the view of the giraffes eating the leaves off that tree was right in front of my balcony as well. So glad you are posting a live TR as I do miss it already. We really enjoyed Kidani and being a VWL owner I was afraid I would miss the WL too much. While I did miss it just a bit, I loved sitting on the balcony overlooking the savanna each afternoon - what a treat. I will book Kidani again sometime. Enjoy the rest of your vacation and I am looking forward to your TR.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Oh my - it sounds like Mrs. Mike is sick! I hope she recovers very soon!!

Enjoy your trip!

 

[Disney Princess]

Thanks for including us again. It sounds like this vacation is just what you need. Enjoy some great down time!

 

[Goofy DVC]

Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing.

 

[LisaS]

Gorgeous photos Mike! It looks like your room is in a great location. The peace and quiet of Kidani is just the place to relax and recharge. I hope you have a wonderful time.

 

[dvc4life]

Man, if you were my DH you wouldn't be there without me!

I love Disney and so does my DH. So sorry your wife will only be joining you for 2-3 nights this trip.

We leave one week from today and are so excited. Staying at WL for the first time.

Have a nice trip!

 

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Hey Mike:

I'm excited to get a new DVCMike trip report!!

Here's some pixiedust, in hopes of beautiful Florida weather.

 

[arthur06]

Glad to see your back... If DW has a hard time with all those nights, let her know that we have to wait 14 months between trips! Now thats scary!

 

[stormer]

Great pictures Mike!

Have you had any trouble parking? We were there in Aug and were able to park ourselves the first few nights. After that the last section of the building opened and it became impossible to park. I was just curious if it got any better.

 

[Nancy F]

Hi Mike,
You always take the Best pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy

 

[Brave teacher]

YAY!!!! I love DVCMike TRs! You are in the same spot we were last summer. Timon, fifth floor, savanah view...That is a very convenient section. We're hoping to get again in May. Sorry to hear your wife can't be with you the for the whole trip.

I look forward to hearing more.

 

[stopher1]

What beautiful photos Mike! Takes be back to our stay at Kidani in January. We'll be down later this week at VWL, but will be eating at BOMA on night. It'll be nice to be visiting AKL once more. Can't wait to be there myself! Enjoy your stay!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Mike, any chance we can meet up? We are at OKW until next Thursday (11th), but I always like to come over to AKV. We are heading to the Studios this morning.

 

[DVC Mike]

You have been keeping a low profile lately. The 60 hours per week will do it.

Enjoy your stay at Kidani. We certainly did Have a great time and looking forward to your report and wonderful pictures.

Yes, I haven't posted all that much since my last trip in January. I've only had time to read some posts every day.

It's good to be in Walt Disney World...

 

[DVC Mike]

Here's some pixiedust, in hopes of beautiful Florida weather.

The weather forcast is 70-77 all week!

 

[DVC Mike]

Great pictures Mike!

Have you had any trouble parking? We were there in Aug and were able to park ourselves the first few nights. After that the last section of the building opened and it became impossible to park. I was just curious if it got any better.

While parking under the building is very convenient, it does seem a pit packed, like there aren't enought parking slots for all the rooms.

 

[DVC Mike]

Mike, any chance we can meet up? We are at OKW until next Thursday (11th), but I always like to come over to AKV. We are heading to the Studios this morning.

Sure, I have a car, so I can meet pretty much anywhere. Just PM me with some possible times/locations.

 

[Daddio]

The weather forcast is 70-77 all week!

Glad to hear it's turning around. We were plagued with record lows during our 2 weeks there last month.

David

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