Number 9 is really FINE! Welcome to AKL LITE - the 'unofficial' FAQ Thread

[dgbg100106]

We are going to be at AKV - Jambo in a studio from April 11 -18th. Taking DS (10) and DH's 89 year old grandfather (who loves Disney). Very excited to be staying here. Only stayed for 2 nights previously with relatives. I'm sure there are a lot of things we did not even know were there.

Congratulations and I have added you to the LIST!

 

[dgbg100106]

I'm not a DVC member so I could be wrong, but I don't think you can get free dining if you're staying on points.

Free dinning is only when you buy (CASH) for a Disney Resort room.

 

[archdandy]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a deluxe studio with a savannah view and a regular studio? Obviously I know the view will be different but is that the only difference? I'm just not sure what makes it 'deluxe'. Thanks!

 

[MomofDisneyLoversx3]

Could we be added to the list please? October 24-28 at AKL. Thanks! Heather

 

[franandaj]

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a deluxe studio with a savannah view and a regular studio? Obviously I know the view will be different but is that the only difference? I'm just not sure what makes it 'deluxe'. Thanks!

A couple years ago they started calling all DVC studios "deluxe". They are just the same as aregular studio, it just sounds better.

 

[psac]

my credit card company should send you all a gift basket.

i was going to skip sunrise safari because i am soooo not a morning person, but after reading on here and other threads about how great it is, i signed up. the only day available during my trip was on my 40th birthday. no one in my family can believe i'm going to get up at 6 a.m. on my birthday - i work afternoons and evenings and usually go to bed around 3 a.m. and get up at 11 or so, even on vacation, so it took some convincing. the boards are very persuasive!

Happy 40th birthday in advance!! We did my 40th last year at the World.

 

[psac]

I just realized that I got back a week ago and did not share my experiences.

First of all we loved our resort. We had a DVC 1 bedroom suite standard view. When we got up to our room, we had a view of the savannahh. We had zebra's and other animals in the afternoon and every morning we had 4-6 giraffe's. It was really cool, but the walk to our room was a killer. We were really far down the zebra trail and carrying a sleeping 34 lb 4.5 year old was hard.

We loved our room, except the lighting in the bedroom was really dark.

Transportation was pretty good. Sometimes we had to wait awhile on a bus and other times they came right away. The bus ride to MK felt really long one particular morning we were going for rope drop. It was packed and we were stuck standing. Other then that, it was not too bad.

We loved the pool area, yes we swam a couple of times, and we really enjoyed eating at The Mara and at Boma. Over all it was a great resort and will probably stay there again sometime.

We are thinking of taking a quick trip in October for Halloween party, but may stay off site because of the price difference for a one bedroom.

Congrats on the view upgrade, thanks for posting. Did you try the burgers at the Mara? Any good?

 

[archdandy]

A couple years ago they started calling all DVC studios "deluxe". They are just the same as aregular studio, it just sounds better.

That's what I thought. Thanks! I have a sort of weird question. How is the toilet paper in Kidani Village? I've only stayed at moderate and value resorts before and the paper there was really rough Has anyone stayed at a moderate or value and AKL and can compare for me? I might just tack some toilet paper onto my garden grocer order and use that. Also does Kidani have a grab and go station to grab drinks or pre-packaged foods at all? I know there is no counter service location but I'm wondering if we will have to go all the way to Jambo to grab an orange juice in the morning.

 

[dgbg100106]

Could we be added to the list please? October 24-28 at AKL. Thanks! Heather

you have been added! Congrats on your trip

 

[John's Mom]

That's what I thought. Thanks! I have a sort of weird question. How is the toilet paper in Kidani Village? I've only stayed at moderate and value resorts before and the paper there was really rough Has anyone stayed at a moderate or value and AKL and can compare for me? I might just tack some toilet paper onto my garden grocer order and use that. Also does Kidani have a grab and go station to grab drinks or pre-packaged foods at all? I know there is no counter service location but I'm wondering if we will have to go all the way to Jambo to grab an orange juice in the morning.

Toilet Paper: We stayed at Pop in November (first time value), and I would say the TP was very thin and a little rough. We have no complaints with the TP at Kidani (very soft).

 

[Spunky946]

Congrats on the view upgrade, thanks for posting. Did you try the burgers at the Mara? Any good?

Thanks, the view was awesome. The burgers were good.

 

[TruBlu]

Congrats on the view upgrade, thanks for posting. Did you try the burgers at the Mara? Any good?

My DH had a burger there two years ago that made him sick, so this trip he ordered it well done & loved it!!! He said he recommends it.

If you like falafel, it is awesome there! =)

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[karmacats]

Happy 40th birthday in advance!! We did my 40th last year at the World.

Thanks! We have BOG reservations for dinner on my actual birthday, which I'm really looking forward to. Presuming I can stay awake after getting up for the Sunrise Safari.......

 

[WDWaddictt]

Loving my stay at AKL Kidani so far.

Ate breakfast at Boma's a few days ago - Loved it!!

Had Zebra domes a couple days ago - loved them!! Want to have some more!!

I find the studio rooms to be a little small with four people. And I do not like the beds. They lean and I feel like I am going to fall out. They feel like the bed is like this : ^, high in the middle low on the ends. Other than that the rooms are beautiful!! We also were given the room location right next to the lobby up a floor, very good location!!

Ate at Sanaa last night - was very good especially the bread service and the painted lemur drink...yummy!!

The pool area is beautiful and my kids love the pool slide and splash area.

I wish there was a QS but the Mara is good at Jambo house.

CM's here are really nice and helpful!

Watching the animals are awesome!!

I would definitely stay here again, just might upgrade to a one bedroom.

 

[Castlepixie]

62 days until we arrive at AKL Jambo House! Very excited as this will be my grandbaby's very 1st trip to the world! We have requested pool view, any ideas on where these rooms are located?

 

[BiancaBernard&Penny]

Loving my stay at AKL Kidani so far.

Ate breakfast at Boma's a few days ago - Loved it!!

Had Zebra domes a couple days ago - loved them!! Want to have some more!!


The pool area is beautiful and my kids love the pool slide and splash area.

I wish there was a QS but the Mara is good at Jambo house.

CM's here are really nice and helpful!

Watching the animals are awesome!!

I would definitely stay here again, just might upgrade to a one bedroom.

Is it warm enough to swim right now? Hoping it is in 20 days! (Where are you from? I don't take swimming temp advice from Canadians, New Englanders, or Great Lake area peeps! Lol)

Love Boma! Our breakfast there is our last day... Not sure we'll be able to hold off when we smell the yummy smells!

Does Mara have some regional foods, too? Hoping for some falafel, hummus, or good soups.

 

[TruBlu]

Is it warm enough to swim right now? Hoping it is in 20 days! (Where are you from? I don't take swimming temp advice from Canadians, New Englanders, or Great Lake area peeps! Lol)

Love Boma! Our breakfast there is our last day... Not sure we'll be able to hold off when we smell the yummy smells!

Does Mara have some regional foods, too? Hoping for some falafel, hummus, or good soups.

We were swimming last week & we're from NC. If the pool isn't warm enough the hot tubs will be for sure!

They have hummus in the cooler @ the Mara. We didn't try it, but it looked great!

DS 11 & I had the falafel pita for lunch twice. Loved it!!!

There are lots if unique options there for QS, even yummy Zebra Domes for dessert!!!

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[BiancaBernard&Penny]

We were swimming last week & we're from NC. If the pool isn't warm enough the hot tubs will be for sure!

They have hummus in the cooler @ the Mara. We didn't try it, but it looked great!

DS 11 & I had the falafel pita for lunch twice. Loved it!!!

There are lots if unique options there for QS, even yummy Zebra Domes for dessert!!!

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Woohoo! All kinds of good news! Thanks.

 

[kimmar067]

Toilet Paper: We stayed at Pop in November (first time value), and I would say the TP was very thin and a little rough. We have no complaints with the TP at Kidani (very soft).

[...I don't know why, but this just cracked me up....]

 

[kimmar067]

Congrats on the view upgrade, thanks for posting. Did you try the burgers at the Mara? Any good?

...haven't tried the burgers, but I just LOVED the stew-filled bread bowls that you can get there! YUMMY!