Only 1 night in DVC. Where would you stay?

[dbs1228]

I would have voted for AKV myself! We stayed at Kidani for 1 night (not long enough) but loved it. Enjoy

 

[com_op_2000]

AKL- 1st choice, love the themeing of the resort and watching the animals from your balcony is great.

SSR - request the Congress Park area, you can walk to DTD in less than 15 minutes.

 

[CHD New York]

I love akv but if you are only staying one night when I would pick SSR if you want to go to DTD

 

[montrealdisneylovers]

Not sure how you are going to make up your mind with all these various answers!! I know I got confused and would not know what to do

Isn`t that the beauty about DVC!!! There really is something for everyone!!

Wherever you chose you can`t go wrong. Have a great trip!!

 

[SpaceMountain77]

My answer to your question will reiterate what has already been said.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas is my home resort and I have vacationed there exclusively since becoming a member.

Overall, I would say it comes down to the type of evening you would like to have at the resort. Kidani Village is certainly more quiet and peaceful, with one table service restaurant and a small gift shop. Jambo House has a bustling lobby, with a larger gift shop and more dining options.

If you want to sit on your balcony and take in the savannah, stay at Kidani Village. If you want to see various African arts on display (e.g., fabric arts, jewelry, sculptures), stay at Jambo house and tour the lobby and hallways. I think many people fail to notice all of the beautiful pieces of art on display, such as the intricately handmade beaded necklaces.

One final note about transportation. When using Disney transportation, Kidani Village guests are the first to be dropped off. Although it is only a few minutes difference, at the end of a long day of experiencing the parks, the additional time to go from Kidani Village to Jambo House can seem much longer than it really is.

 

[CHD New York]

I really prefer Kidani over jambo house but if I'm traveling with kids or teens i then pick jambo since it's much more lively

 

[GrumpyBelle]

One night at akv with savanna view

 

[joelp]

I think I've decided on AKL. Next decision, Jambo or Kidani? I know VERY little about AKL since it's never been a realistic choice for us before. Which one do you like and why?

Well, if you want to do a little last minute "training" before going on the cruise - I would say Jambo House with nice, long, multiple-trip to the buffet dinner at Boma ... ... followed by a relaxing rock on one of the (deck) chairs on Arusha Rock ...

... now, if you want to walk off that Boma dinner (assuming you can walk afterwards ...), then Kidani ...

BTW - be prepared to fall in love (and awe) with AKV ...

 

[stmize]

Very glad I found this thread. We too are going on a cruise in jan and are staying AKL jambo house the night before

 

[readytogotodisney]

Well, if you want to do a little last minute "training" before going on the cruise - I would say Jambo House with nice, long, multiple-trip to the buffet dinner at Boma ... ... followed by a relaxing rock on one of the (deck) chairs on Arusha Rock ...

... now, if you want to walk off that Boma dinner (assuming you can walk afterwards ...), then Kidani ...

BTW - be prepared to fall in love (and awe) with AKV ...

I like the way you think!

 

[MinnieLee]

Since you are staying one night, no parks, I would definitely choose AKL. Yur little one would love seeing all the animals. Great resort, fantastic theming. You could go to DTD via bus and still come back "home".

If you really want to watch the fireworks from Poly, then see if you can get in to BLT.

 

[readytogotodisney]

Since you are staying one night, no parks, I would definitely choose AKL. Yur little one would love seeing all the animals. Great resort, fantastic theming. You could go to DTD via bus and still come back "home".

If you really want to watch the fireworks from Poly, then see if you can get in to BLT.

BLT is out only bc we'll be staying there in January, and I don't want to use too many points as they're my Dad's. And the pull towards MK would be too much for me to deny! I'd end up spending a lot more $$ on park tickets.
But BLT would be a great pick to see the fireworks.