Thx I haven’t been to Poly since before they had DVC. There were only 3 of us then, it was bigger and transportation was great but, I seem to consistently be doing laundry and OKW studio for 10 days was way too tight for me. When I saw the values come available today, I went ahead and changed from Poly to Jambo.
Yes! I’m anxious to see the differences between Kidani and Jambo. We have only been to The Mara a few times.
Sorry, but if these are the 'value' category rooms at Jambo, they only overlook the parking lot or garden area. They're located just off the main lobby. There will not be a savanna or pool. But there are plenty of locations around the resort to view the animals.
I think the biggest unknown for a Jambo stay right now is when they're going to reopen the restaurants and gift shop. When Jambo is completely open, it's our favorite. Hopefully, Boma, Jiko, Zawadi, etc open real soon. Since they're opening the Jambo House to non-DVC the end of August, I'm optimistic everything else will open. The Mara was open when we were there in March, but only for grab n go type stuff for breakfast and lunch. I need them to open completely - I need my fix of butternut squash soup!!
You might be confusing the hotel rooms with the DVC? Kat is correct. Most of the value rooms face either a small savanna or the pool. I think there are 2 that face the front of the resort. Where's our map? We need that map stickied to the top of the thread!
Yes, I am absolutely thinking DVC Value rooms. Sorry. When the OP mentioned they stayed at Kidani before, I went into DVC mode.
See the map I posted above. This should help.
This is interesting, and always educational. But we've personally stayed in the value rooms twice at Jambo, once a studio and once a 1BR. Both times we saw the parking lot. And on the DVC site, the description of the value room category is 'landscape or parking lot' view for the rooms. Seems like a value room with a savanna view would be awesome - less points for a premium view!
You were very unlucky then. I've never had those rooms and in over 8 or so stays have always been pool or savanna view. Get the right room and you can even see fireworks from DHS, when they're back.
And we also could see the high fireworks from the value which we couldn't see from the Concierge room because of the thatch overhangs.
We've had savanna view values a couple of times and pool view another time. Parking lot view is actually the most rare view in the category (for studios there are 2 parking lot, 8 savanna, and 8 pool) so you've just been unlucky so far. It is very nice to be looking out your room at animals for 8 pts/night lol
Please report back on the beds when you return. I am also short and had a terrible time trying to get into bed at POFQ. I have a bad back and it was really a challenge trying to maneuver without hurting myself. Have a great trip!When I read that the AKL DVC rooms are not due for a refurbishment until 2023, does that mean that they have the regular beds not the sky high ones that are designed to put your suitcases under. I have to pack a foldable step stool if I have a room with the newer bed since I can’t get in the bed without it. I’m only 5’ tall and I literally have to jump and pull myself up in the new beds. We leave in 3 days.Im hoping I don’t have to pack the step stool. Last year they provided one for me but a few months ago at the Yacht Club they said they were no longer allowed to since people got hurt. I had to drag a chair over to get in the bed.
I was wondering what the "buzzing" noise was. It was annoying at first, but then it became less noticeable...like a white noise. I thought the great view was worth it.
Do you know where the 1BRs tend to be? I have booked a dear friend for a 6-night stay in a 1BR Value for her and her family for February vacation, and I’m very much hoping she’ll luck out with a Savanna View!
Oh, I’ll keep this in mind to ask for as a request - and hopefully avoid 5483.
