The All-New "unofficial" AKL/AKV's Jambo & Kidani FAQ thread.....

[RachelTori]

Thanks! Guess I didn't look carefully! Do you know if the kids club is also open during the day to play or do these activities take the place of the kids club being open? I think I called it the Cub's Den, but that is the Wilderness Lodge...oops....but maybe it is Simba's Clubhouse......Thanks!

I have the June Activities flyer and it states that Simba's opens at 4:30pm. Here's some information which might be useful:

From the Jambo side of the flyer:

Welcome Home! Begin your African adventure by attending our daily activities offered at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Uzima Pool: Enjoy Uzima Pool, our feature zero-depth entry pool which has a gradual slope into the water. Uzima means "clear water" and there's plenty of it to enjoy.
Note: For everyone's safety & enjoyment, diaper-age children are required to wear swim diapers or rubber pants when using any pool at the WDW Resort. Swim diapers are available in Zawadi Marketplace for your convenience. If diaper-age children do not have a swim diaper on, please see a member of our lifeguard team prior to swimming.

Pumbaa's Fun & Games Arcade: Select from a wide variety of games that are sure to test your skills. Open 24 hours.

Zahanati Massage & Fitness Center: Personalized massages, facial treatments and an invigorating workout facility can be enjoyed daily. Attendant available from 6:00am to 9:00pm. See attendant for 24-hour access or for more information.

Evening Portraits: How about a Family Portrait? Join us in the lobby. No charge to have portraits taken, prints available for purchase at our PhotoPass Desk. Open 4:30pm-9:30pm.

Simba's Cubhouse: Children can explore Simba's Cubhouse while you enjoy a night out. Designed especially for children ages 4-12 years old. All children must be potty trained. Dinner and late snack are included. Open from 4:30pm to 12:00am. $11.25 per hour. For reservations touch "55" on your in-room phone or call 407-WDW-DINE.

Wildlife Spotting: Cultural representatives from Africa, known as Savanna Guides, are stationed on the Uzima Overlooks and Arusha Rock throughout the day from 8:30am to 10:00pm. Seek them out to learn more about our animals, conservation, and the continent of Africa!


From the Kidani Village side of the flyer:

Wanyama Safari (Paid Activity) - Jiko-The Cooking Place: 3:45pm: Experience Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge like never before! The Wanyama Safari includes an afternoon drive through the savannas and dinner at Jiko. To book your safari, visit the Lobby Concierge desk. Children ages 8 and older are welcome to attend.

2009 Jiko Wine Dinners (Paid Activity) - Jiko-The Cooking Place: June 4, August 6, and September 3: Taste the distinctive food and wine pairings of Jiko-The Cooking Place! All wine dinners begin with a reception on the Asante Terrace at 6:30pm, followed by dinner and wine pairings in the Jiko Cape Town Wine Room at 7:00pm. To book at Jiko wine dinner, please contact WDW-DINE at 407-939-3463 from 7:00am-10:00pm daily and ask to book the Jiko Dinner Series. For specific information regarding the experience, you may contact Shelley Oulach at 407-938-7149 Monday through Friday.

Community Hall: Open daily from 9:00am to 10:00pm. Play complimentary Foosball, Pool, Playstation 2 and Wii. With your room key, you can also rent complimentary lifejackets, tennis racquets, basketballs, shuffleboard equipment, and barbeque utensils.

Tennis, Shuffleboard, and Basketball Courts: Located in front of the Kidani Village resort. Complimentary racquets, shuffleboard equipment and basketballs are available for sign out at Community Hall.

 

[RachelTori]

And here's the Kidani Activities for June 2009:


JUNE ACTIVITIES - KIDANI VILLAGE:

Camp Kidani: Spend time with one of our Cultural Representatives having fun and learning about wildlife and African Cultures. This 2-hour program is open to children between the ages of 6 and 12. Though complimentary through the end of June, space is limited. Please sign up with a Savanna Guide in the Lobby or Library from 12:00pm-8:00pm or call x6934 for information. Location: Community Hall. Time: 9am-11am, 2pm-4pm, and 6pm-8pm.

African by Design: Learn the story behind the design of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Hosted by one of our Cultural Representatives. (Adult focused) Lobby @ 9:15am, 3:00pm and 6:15pm.

Arts and Crafts Time: Join us in Kidani Village's Community Hall and make your very own vacation memory. We have a variety of options for you to choose from. (Paid activity) Community Hall. 10:00am-5:00pm.

African Artifacts: come to the library to discover unique artifacts. Our African Cultural Representatives will have a variety of cultural and wildlife items on display for you to explore. Lobby. 12:00pm-8:00pm.

Pool Party: Follow the music on the Kidani Village Pool Deck to this party. We will have pool games, music and dancing for all. Samawati Springs Pool. 2:15pm-3:00pm.

So You Think You Know Disney Trivia? (Wed, Fri): Test your Disney Trivia knowledge against other guests. Meet on the Kidani Village pool deck. Family teams are welcome/encouraged. All ages. Samawati Springs Pool. 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Bingo (Sun, Tues, Sat): Get Bingo B 4 anyone else to win. $1 per card, per game. Meet on the Kidani Village Pool Deck. (Paid activity) Samawati Springs Pool. 3:00pm-4:00pm.

What's in your Beach Bag (Mon, Thur): On the Kidani Village Pool Deck, something in your beach bag could win you a prize. All ages. Samawati Springs Pool. 3:00pm-4:00pm.

Pin Trading: Do you like to trade pins? Are you looking for that special pin? Check out the pin trading board in Johari Treasures. All ages. 3:00pm.

Cultural Tour of Sanaa: Meet at Sanaa podium at the foot of the stairs for a tour of the art and artifacts housed in Sanaa Restaurant. 4:00pm.

Board Game Night (Sun, Tues, Thur): Bring the family or meet a new friend at community Hall. Enjoy your evening with a friendly board or card game of your choice. Test your skills at games such as Battleship, Candyland, Yahtzee, Trivial Pursuit or Monopoly. Community Hall. 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Wii Tournaments (Monday=Tennis; Wednesday=Ski Jumping; Friday=Mario Cart Racing; Saturday=Bowling): Bring the family or meet a new friend at community Hall. 5:00pm-7:00pm.

Drum Cafe: Join us in the Library for this adult-focused activity. Learn how to play drums with "Afritude" from our African cultural representatives. (Adult focused) Library @ 5:30pm.

Story Time: Join the team from Johari Treasures to read an African Story. Recommended ages 3 to 7. Johari Treasures @ 7:30pm.

African Journey: Watch the spirit of Africa come alive and hear about life and culture in Africa. (Adult focused) Lobby @ 8:45pm.

 

[Donald is #1]

Donald is #1....seems like you are a AKL expert. We will be heading to Jambo first time as DVC members. We are requesting a 1 BR Pool, what request should I make so we are close to marketplace, lobby, elevators, anything else we should know Thanks so much!

Hmmm, I have never booked a pool view room. I believe that most if not all of the pool view rooms are near the central elevators (at least compared to the savanna view rooms). I would request a room near the central (i.e. lobby) elevators. Those elevators are next to everything that you mentioned.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Got a question. DH and I don't drink coffee but 2 people we are going with do and will want to have some every morning. I think I remember that you get one pack when you check in. Is that correct? Also I guess they need to purchase a can or whatever of coffee for the week. Do they sell it like that in the shop at Kidani? Any idea of the price? Sorry for my coffee ignorance and thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Promomx2]

Does anyone know where I can look at a map of the resort?

 

[tsmith76]

We are staying at AKV for the first time 2br, Savannah View.

I saw a pick with bunkbeds, how do you get those?

Is the Pool heated, we're going in October.

 

[floridascgirl]

Got a question. DH and I don't drink coffee but 2 people we are going with do and will want to have some every morning. I think I remember that you get one pack when you check in. Is that correct? Also I guess they need to purchase a can or whatever of coffee for the week. Do they sell it like that in the shop at Kidani? Any idea of the price? Sorry for my coffee ignorance and thanks in advance for the help!

Coffee & tea (with sugar/creamer) comes with the coffeeemaker in your room, and housekeeping replinishes it each day. But beware... it's Nescafe and it's horrid. That's pretty much all that you can find on premises...I'm sure the same is true for Kidani. I've finally learned my lesson and I plan to bring my own coffee and basket filters this trip. My favorite thing to do in the AM is relax on the balcony with a cup of coffee, but drinking sewer sludge can really ruin the mood!

 

[hematite153]

Coffee & tea (with sugar/creamer) comes with the coffeeemaker in your room, and housekeeping replinishes it each day.

Actually, this depends on how you're booked. If you've booked through CRO then it will get replaced daily. If you've booked through DVC then you will get a starter pack only. (You can request more and they'll tell you the price of additional kits, but, I think it's cheaper to buy at Zawadi.)

 

[Donald is #1]

We are staying at AKV for the first time 2br, Savannah View.

I saw a pick with bunkbeds, how do you get those?

Is the Pool heated, we're going in October.

Unfortunately, the AKV rooms don't have bunk beds. Only the AKL rooms can be booked with bunkbeds.

 

[Flossbolna]

Does anyone know where I can look at a map of the resort?

a map of Jambo House can be found here. Unfortunately there isn't a Kidani map to be found online, yet.

Is the Pool heated, we're going in October.

The pool will be heated, but I think in October there is a good chance for it being still so warm that it does not really matter wether the pool is heated or not!

 

[Goofy4]

Kidani Village map?

 

[Flossbolna]

Goofy4 thanks for posting, neither wdwinfo nor allears had this available (or I was too stupid to find it! )

 

[joelp]

Donald is #1....seems like you are a AKL expert. We will be heading to Jambo first time as DVC members. We are requesting a 1 BR Pool, what request should I make so we are close to marketplace, lobby, elevators, anything else we should know Thanks so much!

Request Zebra Trail ...

Lobby and Marketplace are on 3rd Floor ...

Restaurants and pool are on 1st Floor ...

 

[joelp]

Does anyone know where I can look at a map of the resort?

Here you go:

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Coffee & tea (with sugar/creamer) comes with the coffeeemaker in your room, and housekeeping replinishes it each day. But beware... it's Nescafe and it's horrid. That's pretty much all that you can find on premises...I'm sure the same is true for Kidani. I've finally learned my lesson and I plan to bring my own coffee and basket filters this trip. My favorite thing to do in the AM is relax on the balcony with a cup of coffee, but drinking sewer sludge can really ruin the mood!

Actually, this depends on how you're booked. If you've booked through CRO then it will get replaced daily. If you've booked through DVC then you will get a starter pack only. (You can request more and they'll tell you the price of additional kits, but, I think it's cheaper to buy at Zawadi.)

Thank You! We are booked through DVC so only a starter packet for us! I appreciate the info and will let our coffee drinkers know!

 

[candeeapril]

are they 4 cup coffeemakers?

 

[kxs401]

We have a 3 bedroom at Jambo booked for January, but we're thinking of switching to Kidani to get the additional sofabed. Are all of the 3 bedrooms at Kidani safari view?

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

are they 4 cup coffeemakers?

Good question.

 

[PNO4TE]

are they 4 cup coffeemakers?

I borrowed photos from other threads to show you...

AKL has 4 cup coffeemakers:

The villas have full-sized pots:

 

[MomsOf2boys]

We have found that the coffee pre-filled pods like what you would get in a hotel are available at most grocery stores in your own favorite coffee variety works best for us. We just pop them in and brew real coffee.