Question for frequent visitors to Animal Kingdom Lodge regarding standard view rooms

Tonyz

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Hello!! I'm staying at the AKL in a couple weeks and I'm thrilled about it! I've stayed twice before and both times I paid for a standard view which turned out to be a (partial) savannah view, which I absolutely loved.

My question to those who stay more frequently... is it worth taking the gamble to keep my standard view and hope for even a partial savannah view? I've read that the savannah is so big that most standard view rooms do get at least a partial view.

Just checking for other people's experiences here - thank you!!!
 
If you are referring to Jambo House, you could request Kudo Trail. All standard views on the Kudo Trail will have a partial savanna view. The standard views on the Zebra Trail will either overlook the Uzima Pool or have a partial savanna view.
 
That is a hard question to answer.
There are a fair number of rooms that overlook the bus area and parking lot. Also a few rooms that have a view of a tree.
I have not looked at the Map again if you stick with Standard request a room on the trail that is to left on the map that will give you the best chance. Near Lobby, Bus, elevator and more will increase your chances of a parking lot view.
The resorts and parks were very crowded recently it seems this may have slowed but October can be busy as the weather is nicer. If you get a parking lot view and that will ruin your trip I suggest you upgrade there is just 0 way of knowing although your chances of getting a partial view are higher than not it is still a gamble.
 
Thank you both so much!! I shall be requesting a room on the Kudo Trail. If I get a partial savannah view I owe you both a Zebra Dome!!
 

My sister, mother, and I all stayed at Jambo this summer. They both had standard rooms and were on Kudu Trail. Both had great views of the savanna. Enjoy your trip, AKL is beautiful.
 
How do you place a room request? I don't see where I do that on my reservation?
 
How do you place a room request? I don't see where I do that on my reservation?

A few options. If you made the reservation yourself call and ask to have your request noted on your reservation (if you used a TA ask them to do it). Touring Plans offers a room request feature that many people use - I don't use them personally so I'll let others chime in on input.

There are some very basic room request options when doing online check-in but for most resorts they are usually inaccurate or may not even be aligned with your reservation type (a significant flaw with Disney IT and online check-in) so the usual recommendation is to leave that blank if you choose to do online check-in.
 
Thank you! I gave reservations a call and requested same. Also, has anyone ever requested a late checkout, what what success have you had (meaning was the request approved, and how long past 11am did they let you stay?)
 















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