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

[Hubalorian]

Can someone direct me to a good place to look for room numbers at Kidani, please? We have an upcoming trip, SV 1 bedroom and would like to see room numbers to put in requests

Here you go! Happy hunting

https://touringplans.com/hotel_maps/disneys-animal-kingdom-villas

 

[Chili327]

Can someone direct me to a good place to look for room numbers at Kidani, please? We have an upcoming trip, SV 1 bedroom and would like to see room numbers to put in requests

Here you go! Happy hunting

https://touringplans.com/hotel_maps/disneys-animal-kingdom-villas

is that the same as this? (maybe one is for paid members?)
https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/room-finder

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

is that the same as this? (maybe one is for paid members?)
https://touringplans.com/walt-disney-world/room-finder

The map can be used by anyone. You must be a subscriber to have them send a room request on your behalf.

 

[heynowirv]

You can ask housekeeping for real plates cups and utensils and they will provide them. This is one of the reasons why I prefer the one bedrooms.

Dee

I think as we aged the 1 bedroom is our preference, unless we're doing a split stay and stay in a studio for 1 or 2 nights on the front end.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Does anyone know if there is a good supply of ears to purchase at Jambo house gift shop? We may want to buy some ears on arrival day.

 

[Girlstar30]

What are your thoughts on Club level room vs Savannah View? Already thinking about Christmas 2026 and waiting on ROFR for animal kingdom. We love Savannah View and have never stayed club level. I know all the rooms arent sv but Are the savannah views in Club level worth it? Is it possible to get no good view at all? What are the chances of getting a SV club level room out of the already low amount of club level rooms avail? Is club level in Jambo and Kidani?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

What are your thoughts on Club level room vs Savannah View? 10Already thinking about Christmas 2026 and waiting on ROFR for animal kingdom. We love Savannah View and have never stayed club level. I know all the rooms arent sv but Are the savannah views in Club level worth it? Is it possible to get no good view at all? What are the chances of getting a SV club level room out of the already low amount of club level rooms avail? Is club level in Jambo and Kidani?

Club level is only at Jambo. And only a total of 10 total DVC rooms - 5 studios and 5 1BR's. If anyone manages to book a 2BR lockoff it reduces the number of studios/1BR's. Studios and 2BR's are especially difficult to book. 4 of the rooms are pool view and 6 are savannah view and savannah view is only a request. I've requested savannah view there whenever we've had it booked and mostly been assigned a pool/roof view. As far as savannah view goes it's fine although not necessarily considered the best possible.

I'll mention that the lounge is nice for snacks and drinks but you also need to be at the hotel during lounge hours to take advantage of it.

It's not something to count on. I barely count it as something to plan for. More of a nice if you can book it. There's just too few rooms in that category.

 

[MamaKate]

What are your thoughts on Club level room vs Savannah View? Already thinking about Christmas 2026 and waiting on ROFR for animal kingdom. We love Savannah View and have never stayed club level. I know all the rooms arent sv but Are the savannah views in Club level worth it? Is it possible to get no good view at all? What are the chances of getting a SV club level room out of the already low amount of club level rooms avail? Is club level in Jambo and Kidani

Club level is only in Jambo and there are only 10 rooms. 5 Studios & 5 1-bedrooms.

So, odds are slim you will even be able to book a club room, but if you do you have a 50/50 chance of a savannah view. The other rooms look over the pool.

 

[MamaKate]

Club level is only at Jambo. And only a total of 10 total DVC rooms - 5 studios and 5 1BR's. If anyone manages to book a 2BR lockoff it reduces the number of studios/1BR's. Studios and 2BR's are especially difficult to book. 4 of the rooms are pool view and 6 are savannah view and savannah view is only a request. I've requested savannah view there whenever we've had it booked and mostly been assigned a pool/roof view. As far as savannah view goes it's fine although not necessarily considered the best possible.

I'll mention that the lounge is nice for snacks and drinks but you also need to be at the hotel during lounge hours to take advantage of it.

It's not something to count on. I barely count it as something to plan for. More of a nice if you can book it. There's just too few rooms in that category.

Jinx

 

[Jonnnyap]

Does anyone know if there is a good supply of ears to purchase at Jambo house gift shop? We may want to buy some ears on arrival day.

We were there 2 weeks ago, and AKV and AKJ both had cute "safari/AK" style years. Hope you have a great trip!

 

[Girlstar30]

Thank you, this really puts my expectations into perspective! I will book savannah and waitlist this with no expectation when the time comes!

 

[TheDailyMoo]

Here's another Would You Rather:

I know it's totally subjective and both room types fit different needs but since the points are so close between Club level Studio and a VALUE 1 bdrm...which would you rather?

 

[Hubalorian]

Here's another Would You Rather:

I know it's totally subjective and both room types fit different needs but since the points are so close between Club level Studio and a VALUE 1 bdrm...which would you rather?

If it’s just my wife and I, club level studio

If the kids are with us, value 1 bedroom

 

[Girlstar30]

Here's another Would You Rather:

I know it's totally subjective and both room types fit different needs but since the points are so close between Club level Studio and a VALUE 1 bdrm...which would you rather?

Club level because we don't use the kitchen for cooking so I'd rather have the free food and possible good view. Plus it's hard to get so that would be a rare treat that doesn't happen all the time

 

[Chili327]

Club Studio for sure!!

 

[twinklebug]

I'd go with the club level studio, but they're so hard to get. Much easier to get a 1br value, and I've found the views from the values aren't bad at all.

 

[winnieforme]

Can someone direct me to a good place to look for room numbers at Kidani, please? We have an upcoming trip, SV 1 bedroom and would like to see room numbers to put in requests

Touring Plans is the best place to see room views...we use it for every trip.
We just got back from Jambo and it was beautiful. Have a great time!

 

[Girlstar30]

Touring Plans is the best place to see room views...we use it for every trip.
We just got back from Jambo and it was beautiful. Have a great time!

Can't wait for our next trip to AKV!! Were thinking Christmas next year those BOMA sticky pecan buns are calling

 

[Girlstar30]

Alright guys, which is your favorite pool, Kidani or Jambo? We went to Jambo pool during our stay and loved it, but we have yet to experience Kidani!

 

[twinklebug]

Alright guys, which is your favorite pool, Kidani or Jambo? We went to Jambo pool during our stay and loved it, but we have yet to experience Kidani!

Kidani has an amazing kids water play area & slide, but the pool is small and I've always had trouble with yellow jackets at that pool. For this reason I like Jambo better.
Jambo's pool is huge, even on a busy day there's always space and it's close the the counter service.