MamaBelle4
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We stayed from May 4-11. We didn't have enough points to stay the whole time so we stayed off-site for the first two nights. Then, half of our party left on Wednesday, so we switched resorts AGAIN to not have to pay extra for the dining plan, which is a must for us. The first leg of our DVC stay was AKL - Kidani. The second leg was Saratoga Springs.
Our trip was lovely. It was HOT. The only think I think we waited for that we didn't get a FP+ for was TSM. It was a long wait but worth it. We got a rider swap for FOP and DH decided he wouldn't be able to stomach it, so instead of double dipping, knowing how long the wait was, we gave it to a family who hadn't had a chance to ride and boy were they happy!
Kidani was beautiful. Our room at Saratoga was hurting for maintenance. The ac didn't work well, nor did the sink stopper. The grout was filthy looking and the jets in the tub were weak. Glad our home is getting a makeover soon.
Even with the room being less than spectacular, we preferred our stay at SSR. We weren't a fan of the layout at Kidani or the long echoing hallways. And we love being close to Disney Springs.
Overall, it was such a magical trip and I wish we didn't have this 14 hour drive ahead of us

ETA: It is amazing how much being DVC owners changed our touring style. We know we are coming back, so it just feels like all the pressure is off. Doesn't matter if we hit this ride, we'll get it in 2 years. We can skip that night show and catch it next time. It is so freeing.
Our trip was lovely. It was HOT. The only think I think we waited for that we didn't get a FP+ for was TSM. It was a long wait but worth it. We got a rider swap for FOP and DH decided he wouldn't be able to stomach it, so instead of double dipping, knowing how long the wait was, we gave it to a family who hadn't had a chance to ride and boy were they happy!
Kidani was beautiful. Our room at Saratoga was hurting for maintenance. The ac didn't work well, nor did the sink stopper. The grout was filthy looking and the jets in the tub were weak. Glad our home is getting a makeover soon.
Even with the room being less than spectacular, we preferred our stay at SSR. We weren't a fan of the layout at Kidani or the long echoing hallways. And we love being close to Disney Springs.
Overall, it was such a magical trip and I wish we didn't have this 14 hour drive ahead of us


ETA: It is amazing how much being DVC owners changed our touring style. We know we are coming back, so it just feels like all the pressure is off. Doesn't matter if we hit this ride, we'll get it in 2 years. We can skip that night show and catch it next time. It is so freeing.