Resort Thread Jambo! Disney's ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE

[DizneyFamof4]

Would booking a water view help guarantee a shorter walk to the room? Looking at TP it looks like you have to have a view of the pool so it seems that would guarantee you aren’t way out on the wings of the hotel?

I am pretty sure that really is the only way to guarantee a room closest to the lobby. Or you can go all-in with the Presidential or Vice Presidential Suite. LOL

 

[Gary Stocker]

We were just there..moved to Boardwalk now...loved it. Had savannah view (kidani Timon building) 5th floor..just asked for anything in that building close to the parking elevators and they accommodated. Sanaa and community hall close by...only complaint is that the bathroom had ZERO theming..empty gray walls...but given animals were roaming outside the room couldn't care less.

 

[cindianne320]

How worried should I be with the construction starting in October? Staying in a standard room mid-October.

 

[mrsap]

Refurbishment Timeline Announced for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas​

Disney Vacation Club has officially confirmed the refurbishment timeline for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas!

• Guest rooms at Kidani Village will be refurbished from October 2025 through May 2026.

• Jambo House will undergo its hard goods refurbishment from May 2026 through January 2027.

While Members and Guests may see or hear construction during these dates, all resort amenities will remain open and available throughout the project.

Click link for full article.

 

[brent02139]

thanks mrsap. I'm surprised nobody is talking about this. AKL had great themed furniture that I'm worried, based on what other DVC underwent, that it'll be cookie cutter hotel furniture.

 

[NobodyNew]

thanks mrsap. I'm surprised nobody is talking about this. AKL had great themed furniture that I'm worried, based on what other DVC underwent, that it'll be cookie cutter hotel furniture.

I agree- that would be a sad mistake to replace with bland furniture.

I said the same thing though when all the walls were painted white because some complained the rooms were too dark.

I can tell you ONE thing I am excited (maybe not totally excited) about is new electrical outlets
Last few trips we had rooms with bad outlets - multiples mostly.

 

[Doingitagain]

I may be in the minority, but I want them to remove the pool table from the GV and increase the family room space.

 

[Hubalorian]

Idk how much furniture will change. I’ve been told that they are keeping the headboards in all of the DVC units

 

[Robber Baron]

thanks mrsap. I'm surprised nobody is talking about this. AKL had great themed furniture that I'm worried, based on what other DVC underwent, that it'll be cookie cutter hotel furniture.

We stayed Kidani, (Rm 7970), in June 2024 and loved the room and furnishings.

I like the heavy wood furniture for this resort.

I usually prefer hard floors, but this room had a mix of tile and carpet. It was that low, really tight carpet that I have less of an aversion to.

 

[bluecastle]

I also stayed in Kidani in 2024, November, and loved our 2BR villa! I took so many photos of the furniture, including those hooves at the bottom of the legs. I especially loved the bathroom tiles. I really hope they don’t change the furniture or the tiles.

 

[vinotinto]

We just stayed in Kidani in a 1-bedroom and our room was very comfortable and very nicely themed. I thought the furniture went really well with the setting. 2 teens slept in the queen pull out and 1 teen slept in the twin pull out and everyone slept well. I really, really, really hope they don't make it bland and "light."