P&B's Mom
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- Sep 30, 2007
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We spent 11 days at KV last month and absolutely loved it. When did a split stay--first day in std. view studio and the rest in savannah view 1-bedroom. All I have to say, is if you have the points upgrade to 1-bedroom! I felt so stressed in the studio!
Both rooms were near the lobby on the fourth floor. The studio had a view of the lobby area and bus stop. We actually paid more attention of the landscaping than the transportation. If you are in this area, I think a room on an upper floor would be much better if you are concerned with a view. As for the 1-bedroom, we were in the second "bead" on your way to Jambo. Great location and would suggest it to anyone. We say many giraffes feeding right near our room and zebras slept in this dirt area right outside our room every night. It was so nice to come back to our room and see "our" zebras.
I have many of the same comments as the other posters. The only think I didn't like was the lack of CS, especially on the DDP. I did notice, however, on the 2010 DDP brochure that CS will be offered at the Maji next year. Maybe that means that there will be some more offerings. I did enjoy a club sandwich there one day and paid OOP because I just didn't have the energy to go over to Mara and fight the crowds. My only other "negative" was that the rooms were dark, even in the bathroom. I can work around both of these, so will be there again next July for a Grand Gathering.
Positives were many. CMs were awesome and beyone words. My kids loved the Community Hall and would spend all day there if I would have let them. The pool was fantastic, even though some of the waterplay area closed after a few days of our stay. The kids didn't miss it, though. We did go over to Jambo's pool one morning and the kids thought KV's pool was better so we were only there a couple of hours. I loved the fabric chairs at KV much better in the pool area. Noticed the same type while visiting BLT. Much more comfortable. Busses were great and never waited more than 10 minutes and usually under 5 minutes. The biggest bonus was that we were picked up and dropped off first. Usually, we were one of the only ones getting out of the bus. Jambo guests seemed irritated by this, though. We took cabs a few times and I can't say enough nice things about the valet staff. The room was dark, as stated above, but it was so spacious for four people. We loved the layout so much better than the BCV. The bathrooms alone are worth the stay. Also, I didn't feel like the dining table was in the way like I did at BCV. The gift shop was adequate and loved having a drink station so close and at the pool. We used it so much and worth buying the mug!
I will say, though, that for our next trip I hope to spend more time at the resort. I could imagine going for a week and never leaving! We loved the quiet of the resort and after visiting BLT, we know that we made the best decision for our family.
Both rooms were near the lobby on the fourth floor. The studio had a view of the lobby area and bus stop. We actually paid more attention of the landscaping than the transportation. If you are in this area, I think a room on an upper floor would be much better if you are concerned with a view. As for the 1-bedroom, we were in the second "bead" on your way to Jambo. Great location and would suggest it to anyone. We say many giraffes feeding right near our room and zebras slept in this dirt area right outside our room every night. It was so nice to come back to our room and see "our" zebras.
I have many of the same comments as the other posters. The only think I didn't like was the lack of CS, especially on the DDP. I did notice, however, on the 2010 DDP brochure that CS will be offered at the Maji next year. Maybe that means that there will be some more offerings. I did enjoy a club sandwich there one day and paid OOP because I just didn't have the energy to go over to Mara and fight the crowds. My only other "negative" was that the rooms were dark, even in the bathroom. I can work around both of these, so will be there again next July for a Grand Gathering.
Positives were many. CMs were awesome and beyone words. My kids loved the Community Hall and would spend all day there if I would have let them. The pool was fantastic, even though some of the waterplay area closed after a few days of our stay. The kids didn't miss it, though. We did go over to Jambo's pool one morning and the kids thought KV's pool was better so we were only there a couple of hours. I loved the fabric chairs at KV much better in the pool area. Noticed the same type while visiting BLT. Much more comfortable. Busses were great and never waited more than 10 minutes and usually under 5 minutes. The biggest bonus was that we were picked up and dropped off first. Usually, we were one of the only ones getting out of the bus. Jambo guests seemed irritated by this, though. We took cabs a few times and I can't say enough nice things about the valet staff. The room was dark, as stated above, but it was so spacious for four people. We loved the layout so much better than the BCV. The bathrooms alone are worth the stay. Also, I didn't feel like the dining table was in the way like I did at BCV. The gift shop was adequate and loved having a drink station so close and at the pool. We used it so much and worth buying the mug!
I will say, though, that for our next trip I hope to spend more time at the resort. I could imagine going for a week and never leaving! We loved the quiet of the resort and after visiting BLT, we know that we made the best decision for our family.
