Runners at AKV...

[eeyoresmom]

Dh and I are runners. Any routes at AK???? TIA

 

[Demosthenes]

No, there are no running paths currently at AKL or AKV. I would suspect that there will be when the rest of the resort opens. Does anyone know if there will be basketball, volleyball or tennis? My biggest complaint about AKL has always been that it has so little to do for the physically active set.

 

[LisaS]

According to the AKV Recreation & Entertainment page:

Scheduled to Open Early 2009 at Kidani Village:

Barbeque Pavilion
Fire up the grills, and picnic alfresco or in the covered area located near the sports courts of Kidani Village.

Basketball and Shuffleboard Courts
Shoot some hoops at the half-court, or slide on over for a gripping game of shuffleboard. Use of equipment is complimentary and available at Community Hall.

Community Hall
Looking for rainy day activities? Drop by for planned activities, arts and crafts, board games, table tennis, foosball, Sony PlayStation®2, or downtime TV viewing.

Johari Treasures
Find fascinating gifts, Disney Vacation Club logo merchandise, toys or various sundries and groceries you may need. Located in the lobby, this shop has what you're looking for — including complimentary DVD rentals for Disney Vacation Club Members.

Survival of the Fittest Fitness Center
Work out with weights or on treadmills, bicycles or elliptical cross trainers. Located near Samawati Springs Pool, this fitness center is open to all Walt Disney World® Resort Guests over 14 years of age; an adult must accompany Guests under age 18 at all times.

Safari So Good Arcade
Test your arcade skills while you play classic and new games in this high-tech entertainment room located near the lobby.

Samawati Springs Pool
Cool off in this zero-entry pool that features a 128-ft. long water slide. Take relaxation to a whole new level in one of the two whirlpool spas near the main pool, or refresh at Maji Pool Bar.

Tennis Court
Grab a partner and serve up some fun on the courts near the Barbeque Pavilion. Use of equipment is complimentary and available at Community Hall.

Uwanja Camp
Climb elevated-rope bridges, dash through geyser jets, or relax in the waterfall lagoon or beneath the shade of the camp cabanas in this village playground themed as an animal observation site known as Uwanja Camp — uwanja means "play area." Explore three distinct zones in this children's interactive water-play area — the base camp, the departure zone and the observation station; each area has its own character and activities for age-specific groups.


*Please note that features and amenities are subject to change, and some activities require a fee, need reservations and/or have certain age requirements.

 

[kikiq]

No, there are no running paths currently at AKL or AKV. I would suspect that there will be when the rest of the resort opens. Does anyone know if there will be basketball, volleyball or tennis? My biggest complaint about AKL has always been that it has so little to do for the physically active set.

Only path will be the walkways between Kidani and Jambo House, that's as far as we've been able to get out of our guide and other CMs. There will be a exercise facility, tennis courts and basketball courts as well as a pool area that is suppose to outshine SAB.

We thinking about moving our family gathering this summer to a AKV GV from SSR, but with 2 marathon runners, 3 bike riders and 4 serious power walkers, it probably will not happen. We'll have to experience AKV some other trip.