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

[Girlstar30]

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.

So for adults, Jambo would be better? I wish Jambo had the food option at the pool like kidani does

 

[twinklebug]

So for adults, Jambo would be better? I wish Jambo had the food option at the pool like kidani does

I'd say yes, Jambo in general may be preferable for adults. More dining options in general there too.
My kids liked both pools equally when younger, but they added the play area to the Kidani pool after my son was really the right age for it.

 

[JGINPL]

I love both of these pools. Only thing I wish was different is the location of the Hot Tubs. I do not like having to leave the pool area to get to the hot tubs. This is one of my favorite places to stay though when going to Disney. I cannot wait for the Refurb.

 

[Debbie Jean]

So for adults, Jambo would be better? I wish Jambo had the food option at the pool like kidani does

The Mara is next to the pool so that really has never been an issue for me… and mobile ordering is a definite plus.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

The Mara is next to the pool so that really has never been an issue for me… and mobile ordering is a definite plus.

We really like The Mara and the food options there, too - not nearly as interesting options at the Kidani pool bar.

 

[Girlstar30]

The Mara is next to the pool so that really has never been an issue for me… and mobile ordering is a definite plus.

I haven't eaten there yet, definetely going to check it out next time!

 

[Kurious Oranj]

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

 

[Kurious Oranj]

We like to stay at somewhere between 7328 and 7344 (or 7428 and 7444) as we walk between Jambo and Kadini a few times per trip. This puts us by the Zazu elevators. It also puts us far from pool, but for us not a deal breaker.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

We like to stay at somewhere between 7328 and 7344 (or 7428 and 7444) as we walk between Jambo and Kadini a few times per trip. This puts us by the Zazu elevators. It also puts us far from pool, but for us not a deal breaker.

Agree, that area is really nice to stay, both from a savanna view standpoint, and the proximity to easily walk to Jambo.

As a recent example, here's a savanna view from the 1BR at Kidani, 7322.

 

[skier_pete]

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.

This last point. As an adult, I can get away from kids splashing in the Jambo pool. It's big enough that there is always non-crowded space. Kindani's slide and play area are better for kids though.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

We are staying at Jambo on rented points in a studio. I will most likely want to do a load of laundry midweek (8 night trip). Where is the laundry room and is it free for DVC? I remember it being free when we rented points at BWV

 

[sndral]

We are staying at Jambo on rented points in a studio. I will most likely want to do a load of laundry midweek (8 night trip). Where is the laundry room and is it free for DVC? I remember it being free when we rented points at BWV

We stay in larger villas so we use the washer/dryer in the villa, but yes, there’s a laundry room for the DVC villas on the 5th floor on Zebra trail & it’s free I believe. https://www.disboards.com/threads/akv-jambo-house-laundry-room.3558686/

 

[TheDailyMoo]

So for adults, Jambo would be better? I wish Jambo had the food option at the pool like kidani does

Victoria Falls Lounge and the food/drink options at Jambo make it much better for adults in my opinion.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

We stay in larger villas so we use the washer/dryer in the villa, but yes, there’s a laundry room for the DVC villas on the 5th floor on Zebra trail & it’s free I believe. https://www.disboards.com/threads/akv-jambo-house-laundry-room.3558686/

Perfect. I was worried we would have to walk over to Kidani to do laundry since that's the true DVC resort. Glad to see they have a laundry room on the 5th floor for Jambo DVC.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Perfect. I was worried we would have to walk over to Kidani to do laundry since that's the true DVC resort. Glad to see they have a laundry room on the 5th floor for Jambo DVC.

Jambo house AKV also is true DVC but I'm guessing you mean stand alone vs mixed use. It was the 1st for AKV actually, it's just converted rooms like CCV or the original PVB.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

Jambo house AKV also is true DVC but I'm guessing you mean stand alone vs mixed use. It was the 1st for AKV actually, it's just converted rooms like CCV or the original PVB.

Yes that’s what I mean. It’ll be our first stay so we are looking forward to it!

 

[heynowirv]

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 Hands Down!Especially if you have little ones with you.

 

[atthebeachclub]

We really like The Mara and the food options there, too - not nearly as interesting options at the Kidani pool bar.

I LOVE The Mara! Such delicious quick service.

 

[VGCgroupie]

I have a studio booked at Kidani savanna view. There is a 1 bed value available the same day. DH wants a 1 bed and it's only 4 points more. But we are going for my son's birthday and he really really wants a savanna view. Thoughts on if there's a high probability of seeing animals from a 1 bed value? The 1 bed value is at Jambo the studio is at Kidani. For someone who has never stayed is Jambo or Kidani better? One thing is DH really dislikes African food. So is either one better than the other for someone who wants more traditional food?

 

[Girlstar30]

I have a studio booked at Kidani savanna view. There is a 1 bed value available the same day. DH wants a 1 bed and it's only 4 points more. But we are going for my son's birthday and he really really wants a savanna view. Thoughts on if there's a high probability of seeing animals from a 1 bed value? The 1 bed value is at Jambo the studio is at Kidani. For someone who has never stayed is Jambo or Kidani better? One thing is DH really dislikes African food. So is either one better than the other for someone who wants more traditional food?

There's definetely more food choices at Jambo! Kidani only has Sanaa. The breakfasts at both are pretty much American food. Sanaa at Kidani has the Indian bread service for lunch/dinner which is really popular so I would say Sanaa and Jiko are more authentic African, but the rest (Boma, Mara, Sanaa breakfast have a lot of American options) I've never stayed in a value room so I can't answer to the rest!