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

[hopare]

I spoke with one of the lifeguards at Stormalong Bay. He said Disney is going to announce a 5th theme park at WDW. I forget, who is more reliable - the lifeguards or the bus drivers? I can't remember.

This should get a few rumors going!


Love your TR, wonderful pictures too! It is always a pleasure to follow your trips!

 

[granmanh603]

Thanks for the pictures...Mike you can make a gray day look great...we were eating in Fultons and must have missed the drizzle....warmer now...

 

[marvali]

I spoke with one of the lifeguards at Stormalong Bay. He said Disney is going to announce a 5th theme park at WDW. I forget, who is more reliable - the lifeguards or the bus drivers? I can't remember.

You sure he didn't PLEAD the fifth when you asked about another theme park at WDW?

(btw, I think it's the bus drivers)

 

[photobob]

I must admit that staying in Deluxe Resorts and then joining DVC has made me a bit of a resort snob as well. I would, however, rather stay in a value resort than not be able to go! I wouldn't spend near as much time at the resort as I do at the DVC resorts but I would definitely still go!

 

[DVC Mike]

Here I am in Walt Disney World, with four theme parks, two water parks, Downtown Disney, Universal Forida, and Seaworld all nearby.

So, what did I do this afternoon?

I read a novel. It was very relaxing...

I'm having dinner at Sanaa tonight. I called up Disney Dining and was able to find a slot.

I cancelled my other reservation at Kouzzina. I'd rather just walk down the hall tonight and have dinner.

 

[cpdwiz]

I next visited Disney's Pop Century Resort (a Value resort). This is another large resort with 2,880 rooms spread over 177 acres.

The exterior of the buildings is like a Motel 6, except they are boldly decorated - in a decor that just doesn't appeal to me.

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Verdict: You'll never catch me staying here.

Its a nice resort, our first place we ever stayed. Its a value resort, with pretty good theming, and for those people that do not have the $$$ to spend on higher end, its a great place, esp for kids...Same with All star resorts....

 

[Disney Princess]

What a difference a day makes - or two. Those skies are definitely more dreary than Sunday. I'd still take a day at WDW! I'm happy they were able to get you into Sanaa. A walk down the hall will be much nicer than a trip to another resort, especially with the threat of rain.

Enjoy!

 

[DVC Mike]

I'm having dinner at Sanaa tonight.

Last time, I had lunch at Sanaa and had the slow-cooked Shrimp with Green Curry Sauce and the Beef Short Ribs. I also had the Indian-Style Bread Service.

Tonight, I went with Today's Sustainable Fish (Artic Char) with Shrimp and Scallops served with seasonable vegetables in a light Curry Broth. I drank the Tusker Premium Lager.

I enjoyed both meals.

 

[mjf]

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.

Ha! I wonder if I'm Bizarro-Mike? I'm also a Mike... also a DVC member... also staying at Kidani Village on the 5th floor of Timon section (75xx). But I'm in a 1BR Standard view. So if I walk out of my room and walk a few steps left I can take the elevator to the lobby, or I can turn right and walk a few steps and get the elevator down to my car.

Great trip report.

Mike

 

[Brave teacher]

I think the bus drivers have the better gossip. LOL...

It looks like you're having the weather that came through here yesterday.

Your pictures of the Beach Club & Boardwalk are just lovely.

Sanaa....YUMMY!!!! I'm glad you have had some enjoyable meals there.

 

[DizGirl20]

Just curious - have you ever stayed at Jambo? If so, do you find Kidani to be overall quieter?

AKV is our home resort and we hope to stay there next year. Just trying to figure out which location to go with. Quiet is really important to me.

Thanks!

 

[DenLo]

Mike, do you remember approximately what time you took these pics? The pool area seems empty. We are planning a few pool mornings and am hoping we don't have to get up at the crack of dawn to get chairs closeby the pool. It will be first week of June though so assume AKV pool area will be alot more crowded then this week.

Thanks for posting all the awesome pics and TR!!!

Between 9:18 - 9:22 AM.

We were at WDW yesterday and the temperature between 9:00 - 9:30 am was in the upper 50's. Not exactly pool weather. Warmed up nicely to 72 degrees so expect the pool was more crowded in the afternoon (at least that's what happened at BLT).

Thanks for the trip report Mike. Great photos as usual. Wish I could take such clear, bright and good color photos. Maybe our camera is getting a little old or I need lessons!

 

[franandaj]

Thanks for the great TR and pics, we were there in January near Zazu at Kidani. We saw that Zebra that kicks and beats up on the other animals too! I wish I'd found this TR earlier! Your pictures bring back memories of our trips to all the different resorts that you're capturing!

Thanks for sharing! I won't be back to WDW for a long time, let's just say that I can't even make reservations at my WDW home resort for over 6 months. but at least we now have GVC!

 

[DVC Mike]

Ha! I wonder if I'm Bizarro-Mike? I'm also a Mike... also a DVC member... also staying at Kidani Village on the 5th floor of Timon section (75xx). But I'm in a 1BR Standard view. So if I walk out of my room and walk a few steps left I can take the elevator to the lobby, or I can turn right and walk a few steps and get the elevator down to my car.

Mike

Wait, does your wife have a mole on her right, no, make that her left... ah, nevermind.

I'm off to a park this morning. I'm not sure which one. Maybe I'll play bus lotto and take the first bus that shows up.

 

[Disney Spaz]

I have been away from the boards for a few days and am excited to read your trip report. I always love the pictures you have. They take me away from work and "home" to WDW. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Checkers]

I'm off to a park this morning. I'm not sure which one. Maybe I'll play bus lotto and take the first bus that shows up.

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I love the bus lotto remark. Our kids always do that on the 1st day! Keep the TR/photos coming and have a great time.

 

[DVC Mike]

I ended up going to Disney's Hollywood Studios today. What a gorgeous morning it was! The sky was blue and partly cloudy.

Entering the park

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The crowd waiting for the rope drop

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On my way to pickup a Fastpass for Toy Story Mania

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[DVC Mike]

The infamous hat

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[DVC Mike]

San Francisco

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I wonder how many questions (or giggles) this statue gets from the little boys?

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How much do you think Coke pays for this product placement?

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How you ever looked at every one of these? I finally took the time this morning.

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[DVC Mike]

While I was snapping these pictures, there was a tap on my shoulder, and it was Goofy. He wanted me to take a picture of his, which I did.

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I then missed a great photo opportunity as he proceeded to stand on his and show me his feet fit the mold, proving that this was indeed the cast of his shoes.

Oh well...

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High School Musical

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