Refurbishment Timeline Announced for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas!

[s.r.disney nut]

I certainly hope they are getting rid of those almost impossible to get into tubs and going with walk-in showers in Jambo. (older person here)

 

[sndral]

I certainly hope they are getting rid of those almost impossible to get into tubs and going with walk-in showers in Jambo. (older person here)

I hope they’ll keep those jetted oversized tubs, I love having the spa tub in the 1 br.s & up. I’m also older & suppose I’d switch to Kidani or use the shower in a 2 br. at Jambo when I’m not limber enough for Jambo’s tub.
My concern is they’ll go cheap & keep a huge tub but w/out any jets like they’ve done elsewhere & neither of us will be happy . I don’t think they’ll spend the money to do the work required to replace the tubs w/ a nice walk in shower .

 

[Cfabar1]

It is disappointing that they keep removing the jets from the tubs.... Just like how they removed the TVs from the mirrors, they seem to just want to cut anything that is a maintenance cost...

 

[pks_domer]

It is disappointing that they keep removing the jets from the tubs.... Just like how they removed the TVs from the mirrors, they seem to just want to cut anything that is a maintenance cost...

And it's not like cutting maintenance cost will show up as reduced dues...

 

[lukemorenus]

I wish they would overhaul the 1-bedroom bathroom spaces entirely. 2 showers and/or 2 toilets (with access from the living room) is a game-changer for us.

 

[Brian Noble]

I certainly hope they are getting rid of those almost impossible to get into tubs and going with walk-in showers in Jambo

I prefer the walk-in shower as well, but think that is *very* unlikely. Families with smaller children really prefer having a tub. Because Jambo is a hotel conversion, there really isn't room for both.

 

[zackiedawg]

Interesting to hear people mentioning the tubs being hard to get into/out of. I always thought they were quite convenient for entry, even if older...you just sit on the lip, pivot your legs around into the tub, then lower yourself in. Getting out is similar in reverse - just push up to sit on the rim, swing your legs out, and voila. But then maybe it's harder for people of different heights? I'm a 6' 1" man, so maybe that makes it seem easier to swing around into the tub. I've occasionally stood and stepped out or into the tub, depending on whether I'm tired from all day walking - the sit-and-pivot method for when I'm tired or sore.

 

[CarolynFH]

I'm a 6' 1" man, so maybe that makes it seem easier to swing around into the tub.

I think this might be part of it. I've tried the sit and swing method, and it doesn't work for me (5'7", but slightly short legs for my height), especially when getting out because the tub surface is slippery wet and makes me feel I'm going to fall. And my legs are definitely too short to climb in and out, again especially when the tub is wet and slippery. Obviously, my simple solution is not to book Jambo!!

 

[s.r.disney nut]

I prefer the walk-in shower as well, but think that is *very* unlikely. Families with smaller children really prefer having a tub. Because Jambo is a hotel conversion, there really isn't room for both.

I think the DVC 1BR bathrooms at Jambo are big enough to fit both although there are other DVC resorts that only have walk-in showers in the 1BR units. Those tubs are tough to get in/out of when you have arthritis. Getting old stinks for sure!

 

[eticketplease]

I think the DVC 1BR bathrooms at Jambo are big enough to fit both although there are other DVC resorts that only have walk-in showers in the 1BR units. Those tubs are tough to get in/out of when you have arthritis. Getting old stinks for sure!

All of those one bedroom units except for jumbo and the cabins at Fort wilderness also have a separate tub though

 

[s.r.disney nut]

All of those one bedroom units except for jumbo and the cabins at Fort wilderness also have a separate tub though

I spoke to soon, I believe you're right.

 

[turtle0413]

Interested to see what the new rooms look like. We have our first trip planned for August 2026 staying in savanna Studio in Kidani.

 

[Elephantay]

Wondering how the timeline for next fall, 2026 is looking for Jambo House? What do you all think about the likelihood of getting a refurbished room in September? It would be a first visit for some of our family and if the construction might be disruptive we might just book the hotel proper and not use DVC.
We are going to get a few studios or a combination of one or two bedrooms. Thanks!

 

[eticketplease]

Wondering how the timeline for next fall, 2026 is looking for Jambo House? What do you all think about the likelihood of getting a refurbished room in September? It would be a first visit for some of our family and if the construction might be disruptive we might just book the hotel proper and not use DVC.
We are going to get a few studios or a combination of one or two bedrooms. Thanks!

Why not just go with Kidani where you will have a refurbed room and an extra bathroom if staying in one/two bedrooms.

 

[kgou]

Why not just go with Kidani where you will have a refurbed room and an extra bathroom if staying in one/two bedrooms.

ditto this suggestion!

 

[MyDogTink]

ditto this suggestion!

Double ditto the suggestion!

 

[Hubalorian]

Double ditto the suggestion!

Triple Ditto, why not especially since Kidani will have freshly refurbished rooms