***The Official AKV Owners And Lovers Thread***. Come And Chat

[Torgue]

I read somewhere that 40% of the value rooms are savanna view, 40% are pool view and 20% are parking lot. With the value rooms, you can't request a view. For the cheaper points, it's a gamble and you hope for the best.

Hope you enjoy your stay. Jambo is where we used to stay pre-DVC, and we are excited to be going home there in January!

So I did speak with MS today just to confirm that I can't request a Savannah View. He did say that I could request one at check in. This might be silly questions but will check in time have any effect on this request. We are doing a split stay this trip and coming from BLT. Should I go over early in the morning and do check in. Maybe make the request then and maybe it will increase the chances? If not I will probably just wait until the afternoon to do the check in. Thoughts anyone?

 

[kristenrice]

So I did speak with MS today just to confirm that I can't request a Savannah View. He did say that I could request one at check in. This might be silly questions but will check in time have any effect on this request. We are doing a split stay this trip and coming from BLT. Should I go over early in the morning and do check in. Maybe make the request then and maybe it will increase the chances? If not I will probably just wait until the afternoon to do the check in. Thoughts anyone?

Since there are so few value rooms (10 lock off 2BR and 8 dedicated studios), your choice of unoccupied rooms will still be quite limited. The earlier you get there, the better "choice" you will have, but there may only be two or three to choose from.

 

[Lorilais_mommie]

Didn't know where else to put this. GFV has a view thread. Does akv? This is 5210. We booked standard view in Jambo but it does have an ok view of the savannah. Not sure if it was an upgrade since this is our first stay at our home resort or what. I did post and LisaS kindly updated the "reclassified view" thread, which is a tremendous resource. Sorry the photo is overexposed. My iphone 5 is having a very hard time with the brightness here, my husbands iPhone 5S isn't (mine seems fine at home though?!).

Would others be interested Ina view thread for AKL?

This is the 4th post if seen in the last month looking for one..
I'm willing to start it, but I'd be slow to update it. (Kids keep me busy)

If there is someone else that might be willing to maintain it or even help me, please let me know.

Thanks

 

[Doingitagain]

We are a group of adults at Jambo in July. We are using Magical Express and will not have a car. We will be going to Downtown Disney. What do you recommend as the best way to get some alcohol for our room and to bring on our Disney Cruise? TIA!

 

[MamaOfTwoPrincesses]

What requests should I make when I check in online? We won't have to walk too far to get places. We are staying at Kidani -1 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View. Thanks!

Also... We will have a car. Will we want to drive between Kidani and Jambo?

 

[J and R's mom]

What requests should I make when I check in online? We won't have to walk too far to get places. We are staying at Kidani -1 Bedroom Villa - Savanna View. Thanks!

Also... We will have a car. Will we want to drive between Kidani and Jambo?

We have only stayed at Jambo House but did go over to Kidani to walk around the resort.

Maybe request a room close to the lobby or buses if you don't want to walk too far. I'm sure someone on here can give you something more specific.

The distance between Jambo House and Kidani is walkable...10 to 20 minutes depending on your pace. However, each bus picks up at Kidani first and then goes over to Jambo House (except the DTD bus...it starts at Jambo and goes to Kidani), so you can always catch a bus. Also, I believe they run a shuttle between the two as well.

We LOVED AKL. Never thought we would stay there, but our then 10yr old picked it for her birthday and we were glad she did. It was like finding a hidden treasure.

 

[jerseygal]

We had a GREAT TIME at Kidani a few summers ago, August!

Since it was the "heat of the summer" when we went to Jambo, we drove!

ENJOY!

Just hubbie and I will be doing a split stay, first time "childless" at WDW and first time with the holiday decorations at WDW..
We are doing 2 nights Jambo and 2 nights BWV! Can't wait to experience the tranquility of Jambo! LOVE seeing the animals!

Hope that you enjoy Kidani!

 

[lthiesfeld07]

I'll be staying at Jambo house in 21 days using points.
Where should I request? Do all of the Savannah's have giraffes? I'd like to be in a savannah that has a view of giraffes, and somewhat near the lobby/pool...

Any ideas?
Thanks AKL Lovers!

 

[jimmytammy]

Welcome home! Enjoy your trip! If you aren't bringing a car, you might want to request close to lobby for your room. If you think the hallways at BWV are long, wait until you get to Kidani!!

Thanks for the heads up! We are flying this time since its a short trip, but renting a car at Orlando/Sanford airport. We usually drive, and tend to drive to the parks unless we can catch the monorail or boats for transport. I wondered if we would be best to ask for near the lobby and this answers my question. it was like you could read my mind

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I'll be staying at Jambo house in 21 days using points.
Where should I request? Do all of the Savannah's have giraffes? I'd like to be in a savannah that has a view of giraffes, and somewhat near the lobby/pool...

Any ideas?
Thanks AKL Lovers!

Uzima does not have giraffe but both the Arusha and the Sunset do.

 

[J and R's mom]

I'll be staying at Jambo house in 21 days using points.
Where should I request? Do all of the Savannah's have giraffes? I'd like to be in a savannah that has a view of giraffes, and somewhat near the lobby/pool...

Any ideas?
Thanks AKL Lovers!

Looking at THIS MAP....maybe request Arusha, along the Zebra Trail, close to the elevators. Or something like that.

We were in room 5513 last May and LOVED the view and location. Saw giraffes (and other animals) each day. And that elevator goes straight down to the pool area and quick service restaurant.

 

[psac]

Looking at THIS MAP....maybe request Arusha, along the Zebra Trail, close to the elevators. Or something like that.

We were in room 5513 last May and LOVED the view and location. Saw giraffes (and other animals) each day. And that elevator goes straight down to the pool area and quick service restaurant.

I was going to make that same exact suggestion. Arusha Savanna, Zebra Trail, Near Elevators.

 

[CTdaizy]

I was digging through our stash of things we have brought home and found the maps for AKL, thought I would share for those looking to see the resort layout. As you can see, we stayed in Kidani in room 7750, on the Sunset Savanna. We had a terrific view of the animals, there were feeding areas right outside the porch. We saw lots of variety, and it was great! It was a bit of walk to the lobby, but it was worth it!

 

[CTdaizy]

Here is Jambo

 

[CTdaizy]

Here's a look at the November 2013 activities guide~ just to give you an idea of what goes on at AKL

 

[CTdaizy]

Here's the other side of the activities list- again from Nov. 2013 but gives you an idea of things to expect. Sorry it's a little blurry!

 

[CTdaizy]

And lastly here's the view from our room in Kidani Village- if you look close, there's a baby giraffe (Luna) and a baby zebra!

 

[MOREMICKEYFORME]

CT, what size room was this? We are at a 1bdrm and trying to get ideas of good room locations for both giraffe and zebra. We will also have a car.

 

[CTdaizy]

Our room in Kidani was a one bedroom. Never had a problem parking underground close to the elevator, and wasn't too much of a walk once inside. From room to lobby was far, but not as bad as it could have been. We saw animals all day and on the nights that it wasn't too cold.

 

[Fan of Figment]

Here's a look at the November 2013 activities guide~ just to give you an idea of what goes on at AKL

Thank you for posting all these! We are ending our trip with a few days at Kidani (first time there!) and I was interested in seeing what kind of activities they have.