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

[BigDogHU75]

I definitely will. I will probably post some pictures both on the DIS and on facebook.

Thanks. I like to live vicariously through everyone's pictures until my next trip.

 

[ttester9612]

The views are still awesome. thanks for sharing.

Jambo House--Standard View rooms will face the pool. Value rooms will face savanna, pool, or parking lot.

Kidani Village--Standard View rooms will face the pool or parking areas. No Value Rooms at Kidani.

We have stayed in Standard View at Jambo twice now, we loved it both times. One room was off the main lobby. If the savanna view is not a "dealbreaker" so to speak, standard is worth the points you can save. We find the proximity to the Mara, Boma, elevators, and the pool a plus.

Note: Value rooms square footage is slightly smaller than standard rooms. I.E., value 1BR and 2BR villas will not have the sleeper chair in the living room.

Here are some of the balcony views we've had in standard view rooms at Jambo House:

AKV View from Room 5466--1BR Lockoff Standard View (the rooms directly across from this room are value rooms)

AKV Room 5402 Balcony View--1BR Lockoff Standard View

AKV Jambo Room 5412 Balcony View--Studio Lockoff Standard View

 

[mikeandkarla]

Here are a few Savanna view value room 5136 pics: click on pic to enlarge

 

[mikeandkarla]

Here is AKV pool view from value studio 5014.

 

[Monorail Purple&Gold]

Thanks for sharing mikeandkarla, those look sweet!!!

 

[twinklebug]

73 days until AKV - Kidani

We're headed to VWL next weekend for a quick trip & I promised my son we'd TRY to get over to Kidani to see the resort decorations in person. If successful, I'll bring back pics.

mikeandkarla: those value room pics look great! We had one a couple years back from the first week AKV Jambo opened, but as I recall, that studio was SO small. Great for 1 or 2 people, but I don't think I'll try it again with 3 of us: Never thought I'd hear myself say it, but there were too many pillows & cushions!

 

[Nicoal13]

Question for you AKV Owners and Lovers:

Do the Kidani studios have a closet plus the wardrobe? I'm traveling with 3 of my friends and while we are used to sharing a small space, I want to make sure we'll have enough room to store our luggage.

Thanks!

 

[ttester9612]

Question for you AKV Owners and Lovers:

Do the Kidani studios have a closet plus the wardrobe? I'm traveling with 3 of my friends and while we are used to sharing a small space, I want to make sure we'll have enough room to store our luggage.

Thanks!

There is a wardrobe and a small closet which also contains the safe. I actually stored my luggage right next to the adjourning door.

 

[Nicoal13]

There is a wardrobe and a small closet which also contains the safe. I actually stored my luggage right next to the adjourning door.

Ok, thanks. As long as there is somewhere we can stack luggage and get it out of the way. Can't wait to see AKV, it looks fabulous!

 

[mickeys girl 52]

I am looking forward to going to AKV for the first time in March before our cruise. We are staying in a Value studio for 3 nights. Can anyone tell me where the laundry room is in Jambo, Tia

 

[Hunclemarco]

Hello
Is there a Sauna at Kidani? If not, which resorts do?
Thanks in advance for your help

 

[athenna]

Do you mean hot tubs? If so, yes there are two of them

 

[Cinderella1122]

Hello everyone! I am leaving in 22 days for my first trip to kidani. I have a savanna view room booked and i'm very nervous about my decision. I have been to the jambo house twice before. The first was in 12/07, It was a siblings only trip for my sis, bro, and myself. Since we were 24, 20, and 18 at the time, we thought the coolest room ever would be a savanna view room at AKL. However, we didnt like the view at all. We didnt see any animals during our stay, nothing else was available, and we overlooked the kidani construction. However, the rest of the resort blew us away. We knew our parents had to see it. So, we booked a 1 bedroom pool view villa as a surprise for my parents. We loved it. The view and location were amazing. I loved it so much I became a DVC member. Back to our trip at hand. It will be me and my sis. We decided to try a savanna view again, thinking maybe the construction kept them away last time, but I keep getting this feeling that I will be happier with a pool view.

 

[Donald is #1]

Everyone, the Kidani bus depot area reopened today.

 

[marvali]

Great news. Glad to hear it!

 

[Donald is #1]

Here are some pictures of the Sunset Savanna that I took from my room at Kidani this afternoon.

 

[LisaS]

Here are some pictures of the Sunset Savanna that I took from my room at Kidani this afternoon.

Wow! Looks like you are in a prime spot! Thanks for posting these.

 

[glennbo123]

Yes, thanks for posting Donald is #1. Those are awesome. Wish I was there right now.

 

[Donald is #1]

LisaS & glennbo123, thanks! I have more pictures from around the resort but most likely I won't download them until after I get back (I'm here until the 15th)

For anyone with up-coming Kidani stays, I have noticed more animal activity in mid to late afternoon.

 

[lisah0711]

LisaS & glennbo123, thanks! I have more pictures from around the resort but most likely I won't download them until after I get back (I'm here until the 15th)

For anyone with up-coming Kidani stays, I have noticed more animal activity in mid to late afternoon.

Lucky you! Thanks for the pictures. I'll be at AKV Jambo Savanna view in 11 days!