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

[ShuisFan584]

Hey all, I figured I should join this thread. My parents have been SSR owners since 2005. I've been an AKV owner since October. We will be taking our first trip to MY HOME May 28 - June 5! I'm so excited, I just can't wait anymore. There are 6 of us going (me, fiance, sister, her boyfriend, mom, and dad) and we're staying at a 2 bedroom savanna view at Kidani Village. We've all visited AKL before but have never stayed there, and I'm looking forward to having a savanna view.

 

[stopher1]

Hey all, I figured I should join this thread. My parents have been SSR owners since 2005. I've been an AKV owner since October. We will be taking our first trip to MY HOME May 28 - June 5! I'm so excited, I just can't wait anymore. There are 6 of us going (me, fiance, sister, her boyfriend, mom, and dad) and we're staying at a 2 bedroom savanna view at Kidani Village. We've all visited AKL before but have never stayed there, and I'm looking forward to having a savanna view.

Welcome! How exciting for you all. Enjoy it and be sure to take lots of pictures. I was just on-site at AKV on Monday (wasn't staying there this time though) and Kidani was looking good - can't wait to stay in Kidani myself. We've stayed in Jambo, and will stay in Kidani for our next family trip, but that won't be until Jan. But we're so looking forward to it.

 

[mommyoftwo08]

Hello! Add us to the list...we just bought at Animal Kingdom last week. Can't wait to stay there again!

I have a stupid question though and thought some of you might be able to help- we bought while onsight and got all of our documents. We're heading back out of town again next week and I want to make sure they don't send anything else while I'll be gone. Wasn't sure if they send a recorded deed or any other paperwork via UPS or Fedex. Thanks for your help!

 

[stopher1]

Hello! Add us to the list...we just bought at Animal Kingdom last week. Can't wait to stay there again!

Congrats & Welcome Home, neighbor!

 

[DVC Mike]

Hello! Add us to the list...we just bought at Animal Kingdom last week. Can't wait to stay there again!

I have a stupid question though and thought some of you might be able to help- we bought while onsight and got all of our documents. We're heading back out of town again next week and I want to make sure they don't send anything else while I'll be gone. Wasn't sure if they send a recorded deed or any other paperwork via UPS or Fedex. Thanks for your help!

Congrats!

The recorded deed won't show up for a while.

 

[KathyRN137]

Hey, I'm joining in this thread, too! Not an owner, but so excited to have booked Kidani for November!

Ugh! Cannot wait for the Kidani pictures to come rolling in!!


Kathy

 

[rbcheek]

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Ugh! Cannot wait for the Kidani pictures to come rolling in!!


Kathy

I know what you mean, we won't be able to get out there until Sept, and even then we are only staying 1 night.

 

[Lynn5700]

Have any of you used the spa there? I'm thinking about having a service done on our next trip.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Can you tell me the difference between the regular 1 bedroom and the value 1 bedroom? TIA

 

[LisaS]

Can you tell me the difference between the regular 1 bedroom and the value 1 bedroom? TIA

Value rooms are smaller (3 feet shorter) than the non-Values (Standard View, Savanna View and Concierge). There is not enough room for the sleeper chair in the Value 1BR/2BRs so the occupancy is lower for the Value 1BRs (4 instead of 5 for non-Values) and 2BRs (8 instead of 9). Also, only Jambo House has Value rooms.

 

[Glendamax]

Does anyone know if the new restaurant Sanaa will be a buffet like Boma? Or will you have to order from a menu?

 

[DVC Mike]

Does anyone know if the new restaurant Sanaa will be a buffet like Boma? Or will you have to order from a menu?

It's not a buffet. The Sanna menu is posted on AllEars

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Does anyone know if the new restaurant Sanaa will be a buffet like Boma? Or will you have to order from a menu?

It definitely doesn't look like its a buffet style. Check out this link and it gives a look and the lunch and dinner menus. http://www.scottjosephorlando.com/f...dian-restaurant-a-first-look-at-the-menu.html

 

[twinklebug]

It definitely doesn't look like its a buffet style. Check out this link and it gives a look and the lunch and dinner menus. http://www.scottjosephorlando.com/f...dian-restaurant-a-first-look-at-the-menu.html

Thanks for that link - looking at the menu I think I'll pass on Sanna until the kids are a bit older & willing to try new flavors. Boma's on the list as a 1st for this next trip though.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Value rooms are smaller (3 feet shorter) than the non-Values (Standard View, Savanna View and Concierge). There is not enough room for the sleeper chair in the Value 1BR/2BRs so the occupancy is lower for the Value 1BRs (4 instead of 5 for non-Values) and 2BRs (8 instead of 9). Also, only Jambo House has Value rooms.

Thanks LisaS. It sounds like a value would be just fine for DH and myself.

Another question for all: How likely would it be to get a studio or 1 bed CLUB LEVEL at 7 months for September before Food & Wine starts?

 

[LisaS]

Thanks LisaS. It sounds like a value would be just fine for DH and myself.

Another question for all: How likely would it be to get a studio or 1 bed CLUB LEVEL at 7 months for September before Food & Wine starts?

I forgot to mention that the Value rooms are located along the Giraffe and Ostrich trails at the front of the resort so the possible views are pool, Sunset Savanna or Parking lot. You can request a particular view but it's not guaranteed.

Regarding your question about Concierge/Club level rooms, there are a total of five 2BR lockoffs (so a maximum of 10 rooms if every lockoff was rented as a one bedroom and a studio). With the number of AKV owners increasing every day, it's a tough reservation to get even at 11 months out. Some people have been lucky enough to get one 7 months out and I think September is one of the best times to try to do that. Good luck!!

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

Thanks LisaS

 

[Glendamax]

It's not a buffet. The Sanna menu is posted on AllEars

It definitely doesn't look like its a buffet style. Check out this link and it gives a look and the lunch and dinner menus. http://www.scottjosephorlando.com/f...dian-restaurant-a-first-look-at-the-menu.html

Thank you! I'll check out the menu!

 

[pixie08]

I think I am going to give Sanaa a try for lunch in June...I am looking foward to the reviews!

 

[gkrykewy]

I forgot to mention that the Value rooms are located along the Giraffe and Ostrich trails at the front of the resort so the possible views are pool, Sunset Savanna or Parking lot. You can request a particular view but it's not guaranteed.

And I would note that when we checked in last year, the front desk was quite dubious/confused about a savanna-view value room.