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

[Kathymford]

Just wanted to join in and say hello! This isn't our home resort, but it is our first stay here. We just arrived yesterday at Jambo, and I think I'm in love. This place is amazing!! And we haven't even explored much yet. Even DBF is shouting "we need more points!!"

 

[rusafee1183]

Wow, it took a while to find this thread.

We are first time owners and joined in May. We are the very excited owners of 120 points at AKV!

Sadly, we have never stayed here - but have been to AKL several times for dinners and was always floored by how beautiful it is.

Just wanted to say HI!

 

[franandaj]

Welcome!

We don't own at AKV, but we've stayed at the AKL/AKV more than any other WDW resort and will be upping those odds this January when we go back again. It's a wonderful place and I'm sure addonitis will set in after your first stay!

 

[goofygurlie]

We are new owners at Kidani and our first trip is May 2013. I am so excited!

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[rusafee1183]

Welcome!

We don't own at AKV, but we've stayed at the AKL/AKV more than any other WDW resort and will be upping those odds this January when we go back again. It's a wonderful place and I'm sure addonitis will set in after your first stay!

Thanks!!

Well, between the time I posted that and now - WE BOOKED A TRIP!

I saw a post about cheap flights, so I checked and sure enough they were CHEAP! We will be staying at AKV for the first time in January now!

Visa loves me

 

[franandaj]

Thanks!!

Well, between the time I posted that and now - WE BOOKED A TRIP!

I saw a post about cheap flights, so I checked and sure enough they were CHEAP! We will be staying at AKV for the first time in January now!

Visa loves me

When in January are you going? We arrive on the 30th for 5 nights and then we switch to BLT for three nights. It's kind of a best of both worlds trip. first we are away from the hubub, then we are right in the middle.

 

[rusafee1183]

When in January are you going? We arrive on the 30th for 5 nights and then we switch to BLT for three nights. It's kind of a best of both worlds trip. first we are away from the hubub, then we are right in the middle.

Sounds like a great trip! We stayed at BLT last year and it was great!

We booked Jan 20th - 25th! We will stay at SSR the 1st night because of availability and then switch to Kidani for the rest of the week!! So excited!!!
I think I am most excited because we are able to take my sister with us and she hasn't been there in years!

 

[ChesapeakeTechie]

We are heading down to AKL - booked a 2BR Savannah View room and will be there tomorrow!! It's our first time and have some questions:

-Any recommended restaurants for dinner there with kids?
-We ordered some groceries through the DVC member site and faxed in the form, when are they usually delivered?
-Any reason to do online check in?

Thanks!

 

[jennifer in canada]

Just a question or two...

Is it correct that to book a special safari in AK you have to be staying club level, either on a cash reservation or using points?Just being a DVC member does not count?Does CL use only apply to those booked CL?We stayed club level before and i could have sworn at the time if you were DVC you could access the lounge.I know only those staying on those floors had key access to the elevators?

Want to do a club level stay for the safari and if not available am i able to book just one night of a cash reservation so i am able to do this?
What kind of rate do members get on making cash reservations and does it actually have to be the members staying in the room?

 

[pixie08]

Just a question or two...

Is it correct that to book a special safari in AK you have to be staying club level, either on a cash reservation or using points?Just being a DVC member does not count?Does CL use only apply to those booked CL?We stayed club level before and i could have sworn at the time if you were DVC you could access the lounge.I know only those staying on those floors had key access to the elevators?

Want to do a club level stay for the safari and if not available am i able to book just one night of a cash reservation so i am able to do this?
What kind of rate do members get on making cash reservations and does it actually have to be the members staying in the room?

CL level is just for people staying CL (wether on points or cash) no one else can access it. As of now the wynamara safari, and the other is just for CL guests. Yes you can book CL on a cash rate IF it is available. It is a hard ressie to get. DVC members get 25% off cash reservations in a DVC room.

 

[suemom2kay]

Hi everyone,

Please add us to the list. This will be our first time staying at the AKL. We will be at BCV in a 1 bedroom for the week prior. We exchanged in through RCI and you can only get a week which is never enough for me at WDW! So we are adding 2 nights at the AKV. I think it will be nice a the end of our trip when we are tired and will be spending a little more time relaxing and a bit less time running around the parks.

We will be in an AKV Savannah View Studio - Jambo House. Any suggestions for room requests. We love giraffes, but there are lots of other amazing animals to see I'm sure. Any suggestions for room requests? We don't mind a walk, although a nice view close to the lobby wouldn't hurt.

Our dates are 5/24-5/26 AKV Jambo SV

Thanks everyone!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Hi everyone,

Please add us to the list. This will be our first time staying at the AKL. We will be at BCV in a 1 bedroom for the week prior. We exchanged in through RCI and you can only get a week which is never enough for me at WDW! So we are adding 2 nights at the AKV. I think it will be nice a the end of our trip when we are tired and will be spending a little more time relaxing and a bit less time running around the parks.

We will be in an AKV Savannah View Studio - Jambo House. Any suggestions for room requests. We love giraffes, but there are lots of other amazing animals to see I'm sure. Any suggestions for room requests? We don't mind a walk, although a nice view close to the lobby wouldn't hurt.

Our dates are 5/24-5/26 AKV Jambo SV

Thanks everyone!

If you love giraffes, ask for Sunset Savanna.

 

[suemom2kay]

If you love giraffes, ask for Sunset Savanna.

Thanks!

 

[Serkazong]

Just got back from a Kidani trip for 8 nights. I made requests for being close to the lobby and on the Sunset Savanah. Yeah, I know, me and everyone else

We checked into room 7979, wow . . . that is the abosolute farthest room you can get from the lobby on the 5th floor, and its on Pembe Savanah. Well, sort of, its on a small section of Pembe where animals dont really hang out.

It seemed like an eternity walking to our room until one time I timed it. It took 6 minutes, and being a rational person, that made me feel better knowing its reasonable to me, it just felt longer.

On the morning of day 2 we had a message from the front desk saying that our room relocation was ready and to call before 10am if we wanted it still. I never made a request! We decided packing up and moving was too big a hassle. We stuck it out. Anyone else get offered a room move without asking? I suppose they just assume everyone they stick with that room will complain and want to move But not us.

Later in the week we did get to see the Pembe animals. Having never stayed there, I had become partial to the giraffes and zebras, but I really loved the Okapis and Red River Hogs! (spelling?)

I guess I wouldn't request Pembe, but I found out I was happy with it anyway.

 

[disdadIL]

Hi all. I'm an SSR owner and I just bought. I was able to book my August trip in a studio in jambo. Is there an FAQ or guide on your thread somewhere?

 

[SAT887]

Hi - I posted this on the AKL thread but didn't get a response. Maybe someone here can help me with some insight!

Hi!

We are DVC and our home resort is OKW. We are planning on a stay in Jan 2014. There will be 4 of us, DH, me, DD4 & DD2 (the ages at time of travel) We are considering a 7 night stay and going for a Savannah view over an 8 day standard view. Any suggestions (I know I'm like 4 months from our booking window but need to figure out points bc we are doing an Oct trip as well) Basically, a few things, is the savannah view worth it (especially with 2 animal loving kiddos) and if the option is available should I try and book Jambo? Also, I guess when I figure out where and what I am booking some request suggestions. Looking for pros and cons and a little help.

We stayed one night in a 1 bed Value in Dec for one night and LOVED the Jambo house, we had a parking lot view so that wasn't too exciting but we didn't expect much bc of the "value" We also dined at Sanaa for lunch but didn't have time to explore Kidani much.

Two things that are of no importance, 2nd bathroom (as long as the setup is the same as the 1 bed value with detached bathroom) and proximity to CS. We are also don't mind walking and toting things around.

Just looking for some good info so I may utilize my points best and of course have fun! We usually stay at OKW and are looking to do some exploring. Thanks in advance!

 

[lfortin16]

Hi!

We are SOO excited!!
We are staying in Kidani in a 2 bedroom SV villa.
Is there a room or savannah I should request?
We have 4 little ones- so near an elevator would be good.
How late is the pool open?
How late is the pool at AKL open?
I'm so excited, I'm not sure what I should ask!
All tips and hints would be great!
Thanks!!

 

[shelbikans]

I would definitely stay in a savannah view room. It is well worth it. I've stayed twice now at Kidani and once at Jambo, all times with a savannah room. There's nothing better than waking up and going to see what animals are outside of your room. Lucky for us we were right where the giraffes were fed so they always hung out there. My boyfriend had to make me leave the room, I could stay on the balcony and watch the animals all day. I would prefer staying at Kidani over Jambo because Kidani is smaller and easier to get around in. Jambo is too spread out for me and whenever we had to fill up the mugs we had to walk what seemed like a mile just to get a drink. At kidani you just go to the store in the lobby to get your drink. I think the great part of staying at AKL is being able to experience the animals outside of your balcony so I would strongly recommend that.

 

[goofygurlie]

I posted this question earlier on a different thread, but didn't get a response. Has anyone stayed in the Kidani Grand Villa with the standard view? This was all that was available so I grabbed it. I am hoping to hear some positive responses, but am prepared for the worst.

~ Laura

 

[CarolMN]

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