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

[dianeschlicht]

OMG! I wouldn't give "worry" one single bit of time!!!! You have a GV at AKV, WOW! Are you in Jambo or Kidani? We've never had a GV, but had a dedicated 2 bedroom at Kidnai, and it was wonderful.

I agree! The GV views should all be wonderful!

 

[Doug7856]

Hi All! I thought I'd talk to the experts about our upcoming trip! We have stayed in the DVC portion of Jambo House twice before, but in studio rooms.

We have a 1 BR Jambo House Standard View booked for a week in July. We really like Jambo and like the idea that Standard View faces the pool. Do we need to request a view of Uzima Pool?

I know the kitchen at Jambo is different from the model at SSR. It appears that there is no seating at the breakfast bar. Has anyone found this to be a problem? It appears that there may be more room because of the lack of seating.

Are there any requests that would make our stay in a Standard Room better?

My wife's birthday will occur during our stay. Are there any unique experiences at Jambo or Kidani that would be good for a birthday celebration?

Any recommendations for grocery shopping in the area? If I recall correctly, there is a Super Walmart nearby. Is that a good place for groceries?

Thanks everyone for your help! We skipped Disney in 2010 due to the adoption of our son. We're looking forward to his first trip and our first as a family with two kids!

 

[amyy]

If you have a 1 bedroom in Kidani standard view, you could be looking in the parking lot, but you'll have 2 bathrooms. If you have a 1 bedroom standard view in Jambo, you'll have a pool view for sure, but only 1 bathroom.

There's nothing wrong with trying to change now. It's at 30 days out that the "extra " points that you're saving become holding points and they are harder to book with.

Best wishes. I hope you have a great stay,

Bobbi

I ended up changing to a savanna view studio. Next year we might not have park passes so maybe we can splurge and get a one bedroom savanna view. Plus we won't be cooking this trip but when we don't have park passes we might.

Can you explain the holding points to me? I have an idea about banking points but not holding. thanks

 

[bobbiwoz]

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Can you explain the holding points to me? I have an idea about banking points but not holding. thanks

If you have a confirmed reservation and it's cancelled 1 to 30 days before the arrival date, the points that made up that reservation are put in a Holding Account. This places a restriction on the use of the points. They can only be used to make a reservation within 60 days of the arrival date. If they are not used, they expire at the end of the UY the reservation was in.

Bobbi

PS. Enjoy the savannah view!!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi All! I thought I'd talk to the experts about our upcoming trip! We have stayed in the DVC portion of Jambo House twice before, but in studio rooms.

We have a 1 BR Jambo House Standard View booked for a week in July. We really like Jambo and like the idea that Standard View faces the pool. Do we need to request a view of Uzima Pool?

I know the kitchen at Jambo is different from the model at SSR. It appears that there is no seating at the breakfast bar. Has anyone found this to be a problem? It appears that there may be more room because of the lack of seating.

Are there any requests that would make our stay in a Standard Room better?

My wife's birthday will occur during our stay. Are there any unique experiences at Jambo or Kidani that would be good for a birthday celebration?

Any recommendations for grocery shopping in the area? If I recall correctly, there is a Super Walmart nearby. Is that a good place for groceries?

Thanks everyone for your help! We skipped Disney in 2010 due to the adoption of our son. We're looking forward to his first trip and our first as a family with two kids!

Your standard view should look out at the pool. I had a standard studio and it did. Now, I understand there were some "bad" savannah views at Jambo that were changed to standard, so that may throw a wrench in to the "no problem, you have a pool view." I don't suppose it would hurt to mention pool view, unless you think a sub par savannah view for standard view points would be fine too.

I hope you and your expanded family have a great time.

I only have been in 1 bedroom value villas, not the standard, but there was a booth seating area in that villa.

Bobbi

 

[kristie03]

This thread has really gotten me excited for our first stay at AKV next month!!

I can't find any information about a jogging trail/path around the property, is there one?

 

[CocosMeme]

Hi Doug7856 - you are a sweet husband to be planning a special treat for your wife's birthday. I think the most special (and romatic) place to eat at Disney World is JIKO. We love it and it is a "must eat" place for us. The food is wonderful - I had the best filet there last time. They also have a wonderful wine list. You can ask for a quiet romantic table.

 

[Doug7856]

Hi Doug7856 - you are a sweet husband to be planning a special treat for your wife's birthday. I think the most special (and romatic) place to eat at Disney World is JIKO. We love it and it is a "must eat" place for us. The food is wonderful - I had the best filet there last time. They also have a wonderful wine list. You can ask for a quiet romantic table.

I love the idea! Thanks! We've never eaten there although I've heard that the food is excellent.

 

[rockydek]

We have a 1 bedroom Sav view at Kadani...I will ask for the lobby and 3rd floor...for best view .. Thank You everyone.

Will 5 of us be comfortable... Me 52, DH 53, DS 35 DGF 32 and DGD 1 ?

I will give the bedroom to DS and DGF. I was thinking my husband and I will use the sofa and chair. DH is almost 6 ft and 240 ...I am 5'7 172.

What do you think?

 

[carleyk112]

I am a first time DVC user and we are taking are very first Disney Trip with our two sons (3 and 4) in May and had a couple of questions. First my boys are so excited about the pool and big slide at the Kidani Village but does anyone know if parents can take small kids with them down the slide or is that not allowed? Second what you say is the most kid friendly restaurant to eat at at either the Jambo house or Kidani Village? Thanks for any help!!

 

[experiment818]

Hi All! I thought I'd talk to the experts about our upcoming trip! We have stayed in the DVC portion of Jambo House twice before, but in studio rooms.

We have a 1 BR Jambo House Standard View booked for a week in July. We really like Jambo and like the idea that Standard View faces the pool. Do we need to request a view of Uzima Pool?

I know the kitchen at Jambo is different from the model at SSR. It appears that there is no seating at the breakfast bar. Has anyone found this to be a problem? It appears that there may be more room because of the lack of seating.

Are there any requests that would make our stay in a Standard Room better?

My wife's birthday will occur during our stay. Are there any unique experiences at Jambo or Kidani that would be good for a birthday celebration?

Any recommendations for grocery shopping in the area? If I recall correctly, there is a Super Walmart nearby. Is that a good place for groceries?

Thanks everyone for your help! We skipped Disney in 2010 due to the adoption of our son. We're looking forward to his first trip and our first as a family with two kids!

There is a Publix not too far from AKV. That is where we usually shop when we stay there. Once you exit the resort you would take a right at the first set of lights (Sherberth Road). Follow Sherberth Road to Rte. 192 (1.4 miles). Take a right onto 192 and follow for 1.6 miles. Turn right onto East Orange Lake Blvd and you will see the shopping plaza on your left.

A new Target has also been built on 192 right across from where you would turn for E Orange Lake Blvd. I believe it is a Super Target but we have never been in there.

Driving directions to the Publix:
http://www.bing.com/maps/default.as... 34747-8210___e_&mode=D&rtop=0~0~0~&encType=1

Hope this helps.

 

[Doug7856]

Thanks experiment818 for the driving directions! Still trying to figure our our grocery plans!

 

[dzorn]

This thread has really gotten me excited for our first stay at AKV next month!!

I can't find any information about a jogging trail/path around the property, is there one?

No path except the walk from Jambo to Kadani and back.

Yes it is a Super Target. With a Pubix across the road.

Basically when leaving AKL turn right at the first road light that till the next main road turn right again. It will be a winding road that you may think where am I going. Pubix on one side Target on the other. The concierge or bell services can give you a map.

Denise in MI

 

[dzorn]

We have a 1 bedroom Sav view at Kadani...I will ask for the lobby and 3rd floor...for best view .. Thank You everyone.

Will 5 of us be comfortable... Me 52, DH 53, DS 35 DGF 32 and DGD 1 ?

I will give the bedroom to DS and DGF. I was thinking my husband and I will use the sofa and chair. DH is almost 6 ft and 240 ...I am 5'7 172.

What do you think?

Given your hubby is 6 feet take the bedroom.

Denise in MI

 

[Dizny Dad]

I am a first time DVC user and we are taking are very first Disney Trip with our two sons (3 and 4) in May and had a couple of questions. First my boys are so excited about the pool and big slide at the Kidani Village but does anyone know if parents can take small kids with them down the slide or is that not allowed? Second what you say is the most kid friendly restaurant to eat at at either the Jambo house or Kidani Village? Thanks for any help!!

First & Foremost - Welcome Home!! You have selected a wonderful path of excitement and memories for your family. You'll never look back at your decision to be DVC and think anything other than how wonderful it has been! It is what you make of it. Learn the rules, ins and outs of your resort, and hold on for a lifetime adventure! There is always something exciting to do, even when just you and DH take a little time away from the boys for yourselves. DW and I have always found it to be a very adult place! Have Fun!

Now to answer your questions . . .

If you fit, rolleyes1) you can go down the slide with little ones.

I would take the boys to Mara and let them pick.. It is a great counter service area.

 

[Bethpremier]

Staying in AKV Kidani September 11-17 this year. Booking a Savannah View. We really want to see the giraffs and be near the lobby. What should I request?

 

[MMrules]

2 more days til I can book my first AKV trip!!! We are new members and are staying at BCV this July (we had an existing ressie before becoming members).

I cannot wait til I can call and make my first reservation home!!! We offered to give rooms to family members so I will be requesting value studio's (if we can get them) or a standard view. Not happy that I won't have a savanna view but I will next time!

 

[Dizny Dad]

Found this thread in the middle of page two . . . BUMP!

 

[MMrules]

Booked my first AKV vacation for Feb. 18th through the 24th 2012 this morning!!!! We are celebrating my niece's high school graduation so it is a present for her!!! I can't wait!

 

[Dizny Dad]

I can't believe that DiznyDi has allowed this thread to be found at the bottom of page two AGAIN!