Resort Thread Jambo! Disney's ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE

[Gary Stocker]

Confirmed...July 3 to 5 AKL kidani savannah...just a resort trip until we check out and go to Boardwalk 5th to the 11th and then hit the parks. My boy is in love with the gray crowned cranes outside the room.

 

[HooperSnag]

Is Stevia (green packets) available in the tower rooms or dining areas?

We stayed at Jambo House this past week and they do not have Stevia within the rooms. However, The Mara (quick service) did and we grabbed a bunch for early AM coffee.

 

[kitkat4622]

Just booked my stay 4/12-4/17. Solo trip( my 5th). I usually stay at POFQ but wanted to try a new place. Tips? On staying here? I already love BOMA.

 

[Jonnnyap]

@kitkat4622 That's a great time of year to go, and I'm sure you'll love AKL/AKV. There are many activities in the lodge; both Kidani and Jambo have viewing areas to watch the animals. There is a workout room, great pools and hot tubs, activity room, and the resort has a weekly guide to activities that includes learning, movies, s'mores, and cultural exchanges; you can visit many of the locations and build a necklace/bracelet with animal figurines. While some of these are more geared towards kids, most can be fun at any age.

Since you already love Boma, I'd recommend exploring the other restaurants. Mara, Jiko, and Sanaa all have unique offerings that I would recommend. The Victoria Falls bar also has small plates you can order. The food at AKL/AKV is some of the best at Disney in my opinion. You can also eat in the bar area at Sanaa or get it to go if you want. The Sanaa bread service is fantastic, and although it's not written on the menu, you can swap/select bread/dips to your liking... or try them all!

Hope you have a fabulous trip!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I just modified a water view room to a dvc value studio on a cash stay. It’s a 1 night stay at the ap rate and I was just stalking for the cheapest rate knowing very little about AKL, my goal is a nice resort day. Looks like there are very few of these rooms. A little googling later and dvc chatter is you can’t make room requests for these, does that also apply to cash bookings? Will it basically be the same as a hotel stay logistically with the same front desk & bell services since it’s still in Jambo?

 

[CarolynFH]

I just modified a water view room to a dvc value studio on a cash stay. It’s a 1 night stay at the ap rate and I was just stalking for the cheapest rate knowing very little about AKL, my goal is a nice resort day. Looks like there are very few of these rooms. A little googling later and dvc chatter is you can’t make room requests for these, does that also apply to cash bookings? Will it basically be the same as a hotel stay logistically with the same front desk & bell services since it’s still in Jambo?

If it's a DVC value room, my understanding is that you can't request savanna view because there are so very few of them - but I hear that you can request to be on the Kudu trail, which might give you a partial savanna view. Logistically, it will be the same as a cash stay.

 

[Jonnnyap]

(cross posting this to both the AKL and AKV threads)

Jambo/Kidani friends... unfortunately, my plans have changed, and I need to drop my reservation on March 19-22 in Jambo Value Studio. I hate to do this, because it's a great time of year, those rooms are hard to get, and I love AKL; but my plans have changed, and I can't go down and use the nights. I'm writing this group hoping someone can utilize the nights. I will drop my reservation at 8pm (eastern) tomorrow, so hopefully someone here can grab the nights (or someone's waitlist will be granted). Trying to spread some pixie dust myself and avoid bots/companies from nabbing these.

Thurs-Sun, March 19-22, AKL Jambo Value Studio (40pts)

I'm not selling these... just letting people know they'll come available tomorrow (Thursday Jan 8) at 8pm (eastern).

Best wishes for great trips!