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

[SIMJUN]

I do love Kidani, and on the whole I ma glad we bought into it. However, after our second trip "home" I do have a couple of things I am not over the moon about.

Our first stay was in a one bedroom and it was fine.

This time we opted for the deluxe studio, savannah view. I was not prepared to find paper plates and paper bowls in the room. We eat out 99%of the time on vacation, but we do like to have cereal sometimes in the morning, or maybe a light snack in the afternoon if we are back at our room.

Kidani is supposed to be deluxe, there is nothing deluxe about paper plates.

The other issue is that there is only one hot tub/jacuzzi at the pool area and each time we tried to use it in the evenings, it was full of young kids, including babies in diapers. A quiet adults only hot tob would be a great addition.

 

[franandaj]

Does anyone have a link? I tried to search but I'm not coming up with anything.

The thread had all the room descriptions, the building locations, restaurants, talked about the buses, everything....

Sure wish I could find that thread...

There's this thread too, but it's called AKL lite because there is a lot of unrelated chatter, but the first post has lots of good information.

AKL Lite VI

 

[figmentfan0724]

just got back from our second kidani stay and let me tell you i was not disappointed. we had a great deluxe savanna room, with wonderful views of the animals. the buses were great and so were all the people working at the resort. the only thing i don't care for at Kidani is the fact there is no counter service. I don't want to take a shuttle or walk over to jambo..

 

[glennbo123]

The other issue is that there is only one hot tub/jacuzzi at the pool area and each time we tried to use it in the evenings, it was full of young kids, including babies in diapers. A quiet adults only hot tob would be a great addition.

There are 2 hot tubs at Kidani.....one at the end of the pool near the bar, and another at the opposite end, halfway up the steps to the slide.

 

[PrincessaC]

Is it this one? http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1639596

Yes! Thank you!

 

[PrincessaC]

There's this thread too, but it's called AKL lite because there is a lot of unrelated chatter, but the first post has lots of good information.

AKL Lite VI

Thank you. Lot's of good info. I'll have fun reading up.

 

[chellewashere]

We are going Sept 16-27 and I was able to buy points and we are staying at Kidani in a SV view studio. First time ever staying in a deluxe Just wanted to say thanks to everyone cause I have finally read through all the pages and feel so much more informed than I did before..so Thank YOu!!

 

[gonecrusin]

We are going Sept 16-27 and I was able to buy points and we are staying at Kidani in a SV view studio. First time ever staying in a deluxe Just wanted to say thanks to everyone cause I have finally read through all the pages and feel so much more informed than I did before..so Thank YOu!!

You are going to get hooked! Enjoy!

 

[bababear_50]

Just sharing with my fellow AKL friends a template I made to do the
Medallion rubbings at AKL.
Hugs Mel



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[Minniesmom1]

Hi newbie here..

Owned AKV since Oct 2008 We bought into Kidani and we LOVE it! We have stayed at Jambo too but by far love Kidani more.
We have stayed in a 1,2 and studio rooms and love that fact that they are so much bigger than others and the shower in the master bath.. HELLO...love it!

We really dont mind walking to Jambo but a quick service would make it complete!

 

[Angel16]

I am new to this thread joining you all today. I am working on DH regarding buying DVC so I have join you all in hopes to get more information to convience him on "my plan". So currently are not owners...but we are lovers of AKV. Hopefully you all don't mind me hanging out here?

Angel16

 

[Angel16]

Just sharing with my fellow AKL friends a template I made to do the
Medallion rubbings at AKL.
Hugs Mel



Uploaded with ImageShack.us

This is wonderful Bababear! Thank you so much for sharing, we will be using your template on our visit this fall.

Angel16

 

[katieam1]

So excited we just bought into AKV we are so excited to stay there. Looking at booking our first stay "home" at AKV Feb 2013. Thinking of the value rooms. Anyone have any pics of the value rooms?

 

[MMrules]

So excited we just bought into AKV we are so excited to stay there. Looking at booking our first stay "home" at AKV Feb 2013. Thinking of the value rooms. Anyone have any pics of the value rooms?

Welcome home!!!!

 

[neonatalicurn]

My DH and I are brand new owners at AKV. I've learned so much from y'all's posts!! One thing I'm not familiar with is the medallion rubbing. Would someone enlighten me? Thanks!

 

[heathers4um]

ooooooh congrats!! And Welcome Home!

I am looking into adding on this week! Before DVC, AKL was always my favorite. We currently are OKW'ers, and I LOVE it there. It makes sense to round ourselves off with AKV now!

So here's the age old question: Jambo or Kidani, and why?

I love the idea of 2 bathrooms and the overall new-ness in Kidani. BUT I adore the Jambo House and the surroundings there, the pool and the Mara. We walked around Kidani last time we were home and I THINK I remember us leaving saying we still preferred Jambo (I wonder if thats just because we have never stayed in Kidani?) but that was a year ago and because we are so close to being owners there ourselves, I am re-visiting the whole debate. Plus, I want to know which one to make our upcoming July reservation at!

My DH and I are brand new owners at AKV. I've learned so much from y'all's posts!! One thing I'm not familiar with is the medallion rubbing. Would someone enlighten me? Thanks!

 

[rbcheek]

Wow, been away from the DIS way too long. We ave been AKL owners since the points became available and we still have not had a chance to stay there until this upcoming Oct. (besides a 1 night stay in a studio room before a cruise)
We used the on-line reservation method and was completely surprised that we got a 2-bedroom savanah view within 10 minutes of logging on. Quick and simple.
Jambo house is awesome - Kidani is quaint. A little more personal. So I would say Kidani would be better if you want to stay away from the hustle of the bigger house. Of course if you want, Jambo is not really that far of a walk unless you have a room farthest from the lobby.

 

[majortom1981]

ooooooh congrats!! And Welcome Home!

I am looking into adding on this week! Before DVC, AKL was always my favorite. We currently are OKW'ers, and I LOVE it there. It makes sense to round ourselves off with AKV now!

So here's the age old question: Jambo or Kidani, and why?

I love the idea of 2 bathrooms and the overall new-ness in Kidani. BUT I adore the Jambo House and the surroundings there, the pool and the Mara. We walked around Kidani last time we were home and I THINK I remember us leaving saying we still preferred Jambo (I wonder if thats just because we have never stayed in Kidani?) but that was a year ago and because we are so close to being owners there ourselves, I am re-visiting the whole debate. Plus, I want to know which one to make our upcoming July reservation at!

You can always have your room at kidani but spend your time at jambo. When we go we stay at kidani but eat lunch at the mara at jambo house and hang out at jambo. By staying at kidani you get first crack at the buses and get a quieter resort for when it counts. I dont mind the walk to jambo , plus you can always take a park bus over to jambo from kidani.

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

I LOVE both but if I had to pick it would be Jambo .... I really like being in the middle of the action!

 

[ajf1007]

I have to pick Kidani. I love the laid back quiet quality of Kidani mixed with the quick walk to Jambo when I need my Boma breakfast or a quick meal at Mara. I totally prefer the Kidani pool over the Jambo pool though. I think it has a better slide and all around better atmosphere. If only there was a Mara at the Kidani pool, I'd be in heaven!