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

[franandaj]

We just book AKV!!!! This will be our 1st stay, Oct.26-31/14!!!! We will be in Jambo House staying in a HC room due to our DD. I have started studying the resort, it looks beautiful!! I enjoyed looking at all the pics

Congrats!

 

[piratesfirst]

Could someone help me out with what kitchen supplies come in a jambo studio? I know there is a small fridge and microwave, what else? Are there any dishes or should we bring some paper products? Leaving tomorrow for our first dvc stay on rented points aand trying to finalize my packing! Thanks!!

 

[twinklebug]

Could someone help me out with what kitchen supplies come in a jambo studio? I know there is a small fridge and microwave, what else? Are there any dishes or should we bring some paper products? Leaving tomorrow for our first dvc stay on rented points aand trying to finalize my packing! Thanks!!

A Toaster and a 12 cup coffee maker are there too.

Disney supplies paper plates, bowls and plastic cutlery, ceramic mugs and glass cups. Also provided are small sponge, Palmolive and paper towels.

To supplement this, I've been bringing my own plastic bowls, some larger mugs, and a sharp knife of our own.

I also pack my own coffee and filters, although the new brand they're using is quite decent, it's still not enough for a long stay.

 

[piratesfirst]

Thank you!

 

[krazy4crusing]

Hi All,

We have just booked our first stay at AKL in a Savannah view room and I have a couple of questions.

What time is check out?
Do they still use refillable mugs?
Do they have dedicated studios?

Thanks so much!

 

[1971DBday]

Countdown C[FONT=&quot]heck!!!!! 200 days from today![/FONT]

 

[ddixon1]

Countdown C[FONT=&quot]heck!!!!! 200 days from today![/FONT]

3 days for us!

 

[CTdaizy]

We are here now, checked in on Nov. 22, leaving tomorrow. Can't wait to set a new countdown clock. We are soo sad to leave.

 

[J and R's mom]

Hi All,

We have just booked our first stay at AKL in a Savannah view room and I have a couple of questions.

What time is check out?
Do they still use refillable mugs?
Do they have dedicated studios?

Thanks so much!

Check out--11:00am

Refillable mugs?--Yes. Still fill them at the Quick Service location by pool area (if staying at Jambo...Kidani has it's own refill locations in gift shop and probably by the pool)

Dedicated Studios--Yes. Here's a map for Jambo House. Not sure on a Kidani map of locations.

We were thoroughly surprised (in a good way) at our first stay at AKV-Jambo House back in May 2013. So much so that we are headed back there next week. Enjoy your stay!

 

[DisneyDiana]

11 more days until our pre-Christmas trip! Can't wait!!

 

[DevonsDisneyMom]

So excited we just love it here! I didn't think I'd be staying here again till may but yesterday I decided to add a night to out BWV stay but there was no availability so we are coming over to AKV for Christmas Eve!

 

[lovin'fl]

Can't believe I haven't posted in this thread. We added on 100 AKV points this year and have our 1st trip there coming up in just 2 weeks (from tomorrow). I cannot wait!!! Our very 1st WDW trip as a family was in 2003 and we stayed off site. That trip we fell in love with WDW and I longed to stay on site and at AKL...that was my dream resort. Our 2nd trip was on site but POR was all we could afford (family of 5 so we couldn't do value hotels at that time or we would have). After that trip we bought into DVC at OKW and when AKV opened, I wanted in. We finally bought in this year (via resale and got in for a great price too...$66pp). SIL owns here too and our Xmas trip is a big family trip with 15 of us in 4 villas. I have a question...does anyone have a picture of the door to their villa...and are the doors magnetic (trying to plan decorations for Xmas)? Also, what are the other stops the ME makes typically? TIA!!!

 

[J and R's mom]

....Also, what are the other stops the ME makes typically? TIA!!!

Congrats on your new purchase and upcoming trip!

Not sure if I have pictures of the door...I'll have to check.

But, during our May 2013 trip, the ME bus stopped at AoA and one other resort (but I can't remember which now) before we made it over to AKV. I'm not sure how often (if ever) they change the ME rotations, though.

 

[J and R's mom]

...does anyone have a picture of the door to their villa...and are the doors magnetic (trying to plan decorations for Xmas)? TIA!!!

Here's a picture of the door. Sorry that's it's partly obstructed. I have no idea if it is magnetic.

 

[lovin'fl]

Here's a picture of the door. Sorry that's it's partly obstructed. I have no idea if it is magnetic.

Thanks...cute kiddos!!! Looks like a wooden door....hmmm.

 

[twinklebug]

... are the doors magnetic (trying to plan decorations for Xmas)?

The doors are wooden on the outside, but I'm sure there is metal in there somewhere (FL fire codes). Decorations hanging on the outside of the door will be removed by housekeeping and management without notice, however you can decorate the interior of your room as you see fit so long as it's not on the balcony.

We brought down a small tree for the room and draped a string of Christmas lights over the tv stand As I didn't want to damage the walls with tape or those pull-strip hangers.

 

[J and R's mom]

We are heading to AKV in 4 DAYS!!

I was completing online check-in and it gave me options for a room request. We are in a 1BR, Standard view, Jambo House. But they offered up an Arushu, Kudo, or Sunset savannah view for me to pick from. Is this accurate for a Standard view room? Or is that just what they always have up for everyone?

If it IS accurate, which area(s) have the best standard view room views? We have never stayed in standard view before and would like some help.

 

[anne0866]

So excited, we'll be at AKV Kidani in 9 nine days for a 10 day trip. We are new DVC owners (bought at VGF) and this is our first DVC trip. We have only ever stayed at Value resorts - so this will be quite the upgrade for us!

I have read through this entire thread, thank you for all the useful info, and photos!

 

[psac]

So excited, we'll be at AKV Kidani in 9 nine days for a 10 day trip. We are new DVC owners (bought at VGF) and this is our first DVC trip. We have only ever stayed at Value resorts - so this will be quite the upgrade for us!

I have read through this entire thread, thank you for all the useful info, and photos!

Enjoy! Hope you love it!

 

[lovin'fl]

The doors are wooden on the outside, but I'm sure there is metal in there somewhere (FL fire codes). Decorations hanging on the outside of the door will be removed by housekeeping and management without notice, however you can decorate the interior of your room as you see fit so long as it's not on the balcony.

We brought down a small tree for the room and draped a string of Christmas lights over the tv stand As I didn't want to damage the walls with tape or those pull-strip hangers.

I bought a small tree and ornaments to bring too. I also got window stickies for the balcony door. Can't wait...only 12 more days (just hope the weather doesn't cause us any delays...fingers crossed).