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

[kristenrice]

I just booked the first two nights of my birthday trip in a savanna-view studio at Kidani!!

DSiL is coming along with me and she has never been to WDW. I'd originally booked us in a standard at Jambo, but when I was able to snag a 1BR std at BWV for the second half of our trip, it freed up quite a few points. So, I switched to a savanna-view at Kidani. I already requested "close to the lobby" and I am really not too particular on a high or low floor.

Even though I adore AKV, I am also looking to try something new on this trip. I've stayed at AKV three times already (which I why I am switching over to the BWV for the second-half....I've never been there!), so I decided to waitlist those first two nights at BLT. I have a WL for a LV or a MK view studio. Honestly, if it doesn't come through, I will be entirely happy at AKV.

We're doing the DxDDP for our first two nights so we have Sanaa and Boma on the itinerary. Yumm!!

 

[AKV707]

Our next two trips will take us on a combination Vero/Bwv stay and a BWV F&W trip. No AKV for us until 2012! But by then we will really be missing it Love our AKV home!

 

[Mrmrezg]

we will be staying in kidani village 05-11 july. this will be our first dvc trip. we own at Blt and are spending our first DVC trip at AKV.

 

[MMrules]

Our next two trips will take us on a combination Vero/Bwv stay and a BWV F&W trip. No AKV for us until 2012! But by then we will really be missing it Love our AKV home!

Vero can only be booked at the 7th month mark when your home resort is AKL right???? I am thinking of booking Vero and WDW villa in August 2012 so I just need to figure out when I can call.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Vero can only be booked at the 7th month mark when your home resort is AKL right????

That is correct.

 

[ajf1007]

So.. I'm going to attempt to book in October, AKV(my home resort) 3 or 4 studios for Sept 2012. Now, I only want 1 of them with a Savannah view and the others with a standard view. What do you think the odds are we'll be close to each other? I'd love them right in a row or atleast on the same floor but what are your thoughts?

 

[butiflfeet]

I just booked a quick weekend at Kidani for May 20-23! I was only able to get a Standard View for a studio but I was just happy to get something at this short of a notice! We own at BLT and have stayed at Boardwalk and Beach Club so we'll have to get used to being "away from it all"

 

[bigAWL]

I just booked a quick weekend at Kidani for May 20-23! I was only able to get a Standard View for a studio but I was just happy to get something at this short of a notice! We own at BLT and have stayed at Boardwalk and Beach Club so we'll have to get used to being "away from it all"

Speaking of being away from it all. How does the bus service work at Kidani? Do the park uses come to Jambo first, then go to Kidani, and the stop again at Jambo?

Do we need to transfer buses at Jambo?

What's the deal?

 

[twinklebug]

Speaking of being away from it all. How does the bus service work at Kidani? Do the park uses come to Jambo first, then go to Kidani, and the stop again at Jambo?

Do we need to transfer buses at Jambo?

What's the deal?

No transfers needed.

The buses from Kidani to the parks will stop at Kidani first for pickup/drop off and circle through to Jambo. This is great for the Kidani guests, but has made it difficult at times for the Jambo guests to all fit on a bus.

If you happen to be over at Jambo exploring/eating/shopping and want to catch a bus back to Kidani make sure you catch the Downtown Disney bus. It's the only bus that stops at Jambo first and then circles through to Kidani. The wait can be long if a bus has recently left though - the walk back isn't so bad in good weather and if everyone is up for it.

 

[princess sparkle p]

Can anyone please help me out on this?

Are value and standard studios the same size and amenities as savannah view?

All on 5?

THANKS!!

 

[Donald is #1]

Can anyone please help me out on this?

Are value and standard studios the same size and amenities as savannah view?

All on 5?

THANKS!!

Ok let's see what I can answer. I can't remember the difference between value and standard rooms. However, I know that one of them at least is smaller than the other studios including savanna view.

Yes all of the value, standard and savanna view DVC rooms in Jambo House are on the 5th floor. The concierge DVC rooms are on the 6th floor. Over at Kidani village, the rooms can be on any floor except 1.

 

[drusba]

Can anyone please help me out on this?

Are value and standard studios the same size and amenities as savannah view?

All on 5?

THANKS!!

The DVC rooms in Jambo are on the fifth floor except concierge is on the 6th. The standard and savanna view studios are about 360 sq ft. (both at Jambo and Kidani). Standard face the pool at Jambo and pool or road at Kidani. The value studios are about 315 sq ft. All the values are toward the front of the Jambo building (none in Kidani) and you can get savanna, pool, or parking lot view but cannot request view.

 

[PoohNFriends]

Can anyone please help me out on this?

Are value and standard studios the same size and amenities as savannah view?

All on 5?

THANKS!!

Ok let's see what I can answer. I can't remember the difference between value and standard rooms. However, I know that one of them at least is smaller than the other studios including savanna view.

Yes all of the value, standard and savanna view DVC rooms in Jambo House are on the 5th floor. The concierge DVC rooms are on the 6th floor. Over at Kidani village, the rooms can be on any floor except 1.

My post isn't too different from drusba, (I'm just more wordy since I'm a bit of a Chatty Cathy, except not named Cathy !) plus I wasn't so sure on a couple things, but drusba helped confirm!
I'll add some too -
Value refers to size - these rooms are a bit smaller than regular size rooms and only in Jambo. I don't know exact dimentions, but I think value size studios (in Jambo only) might be ~300+ sq ft and regular size studios ~350+ sq ft to give you an idea. I believe value size rooms can be pool or savanna view, but we'll need another DISer to confirm or deny this.

Standard refers to view - these rooms could be pool, parking lot, foliage, and VERY poor savanna views. Finally, Savanna also refers to view - these rooms are savvana views (if that wasn't already obvious!!). Since these are view booking categories, I believe all of these rooms are going to be regular size (vs. value size) Again, since I don't feel 110% confindent in my answer we'll need another DISer to confirm or deny this.

So hoping I didn't just confuse everybody !

 

[bobbiwoz]

The value rooms at Jambo can also have a parking lot view. Some people who have had the view say there's lots of foliage so it's not too bad, but I imagine getting it is a disappointment.


One thing that I especially like is that the studios in Jambo all have 2 sinks in the dressing area.

 

[jlapointe30]

One thing that I especially like is that the studios in Jambo all have 2 sinks in the dressing area.

Funny that you mention that, has this is one of the reason we prefer Kidani. At Kidani, the single sink gives you two drawers under the sinks, extra shelvings and more counter space. Plus, the shower/bath is separated from the toilet.

 

[princessbride6205]

Funny that you mention that, has this is one of the reason we prefer Kidani. At Kidani, the single sink gives you two drawers under the sinks, extra shelvings and more counter space. Plus, the shower/bath is separated from the toilet.

Agreed! I really missed my shelves on our last trip to Jambo! I think we'll go back to Kidani on our next trip home, but I love having both options.

 

[MegansMom]

I started a thread about the following topic somewhere else, and then found this thread and realized that THIS thread would be the perfect place to ask---so many experts to lend a first-time AKV visitor some help! TIA!!! See below.....

AKV Question---Jambo 2bdr or Kidani 2bdr (standard view)

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Okay....I need help! I have a 2-bedroom (Standard view) villa booked for a trip we are taking in JULY (7/22-7/31) and can't seem to make up my mind on which area to stay.

I originally requested Jambo because I just LOVE the atmosphere and the restaurants in that main section of the resort, but now I am concerned....here are my issues:

1. Is it necessary to stay at Kidani to get on a bus in the morning? Since we are traveling during a crowded time, I don't want to waste most of my morning waiting at the bus stop as full buses pass us by at Jambo. Should I be concerned?

2. Since we are staying in a Standard View this time, which has the best chances of getting a "good" view--Jambo or Kidani? Where should I request my room to be? Any suggestions?

3. We have four adults and two kids traveling with us.....should we stay at Kidani to ensure the 2 queen beds in the 2nd bedroom, or will we be fine in Jambo?

I am so confused right now, and would appreciate ANY help you can offer since this will be our first stay at AKV. Thanks!
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[Aurora&Prince]

Just booked a Studio at Kidani!! So excited

I can't seem to find a good layout Kidani as well as pictures of floor plans. If you know of a thread that has them please PM me!!!! Or reply with your pictures thanks

 

[PoohNFriends]

Wondering what people's experiences are with using the faucet mounter water filters at AKV? The pics I've seen of the rooms looked like they used the same tall faucet on the studio and kitchen sink so looked like enough room to have one. Any preferred or non-preferred (doesn't fit, leaky, doesn't work well enough with the FL water) brands out there? I was thinking of getting the Culligan FM-15A filter because it's decently priced on Amazon and gets the top rating on Consumer Reports.

Thanks !

 

[princess sparkle p]

Thanks Donald is #1, PoohNFriends, Drusba, bobbiwoz for all the info! Tells me just what I need to know. We have only stayed in a savannah studio and are treating family on this trip so trying to make the most of our points.